Youth Performance Groups
About
Youth Performance Groups, affectionately known as “YPG,” are groups of dedicated dancers who want to broaden their dance horizons and gain pre-professional and performance experience. These young dancers work together in classes and rehearsals, work with guest choreographers to prepare for multiple performances throughout the year, and gain valuable experience that can help to launch them towards a professional career in dance if they so choose.
Requirements
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Dancers must be 8-18 years old.
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Dancers are required to be enrolled in Ballet, Modern, and Jazz classes at MPA.
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Dancers must regularly attend all company classes and rehearsals.
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Dancers must have good attendance in their other technique classes.
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Dancers must attend YPG Auditions to have the chance to participate in a Youth Performance Group.
Groups
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Midwest Jr Company
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Midwest Sr Company
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Midwest Jr Ensemble
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Midwest Sr Ensemble
Performance Opportunities
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Winter In-Studio Showcase
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Dance Festival for a Cause
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Hosted by Madison Contemporary Dance
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Concert for a Cause
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Hosted by Midwest Performing Arts
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Cathedral Dance Festival
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Dancers attend the Festival in Minnesota, taking classes from guest artists and presenting choreography for adjudication. Sr Ensemble members have the opportunity to choreograph and bring solos/duets/trios.
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Spring Concert of Dance
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Art Fair on the Square
Auditions & Tuition
Dancers must attend YPG auditions in order to be accepted. Auditions for the 2023/2024 season will be on Friday, April 14, 2023. Registration begins a half hour prior to your audition time. An audition fee of $18 and a completed audition form is due at the time of registration.
4:30-5:30 PM | Ages 8-11
5:30-7:00 PM | Ages 12-13
7:00-8:30 PM | Ages 14+
Once accepted after auditions, tuition will be applied to your family's DanceWorks account and must be paid before the session begins. For more information and break down of costs, please read the form below.
