ABOUT OUR PERFORMING ENSEMBLES
Teen Repertory: Teen Repertory is designed for advanced students ages 10 and up, by audition only. Dancers work with NYC-based guest artists in 4 - 6 week residencies from October through March. Finished choreography is performed at RDA's annual Festival as well as other local performance venues year-round. Requirements include two ballet classes per week, two additional technique classes per week, and Repertory Company warm-up class prior to rehearsals. In the 2021-2022 season, students in Teen Repertory rehearsed and performed finished works by Rachel Shaver (Contemporary), Maryna Rondol (Ukrainian Folk Dance), and Jane Alexandre (Jazz)
Youth Repertory: Youth Repertory welcomes intermediate dancers ages 10 and up, by audition only. Dancers work with NYC-based guest artists in 4 - 6 week residencies from October through March. Finished choreography is performed at RDA's annual Festival as well as other local performance venues year-round. Requirements include two ballet classes per week, two additional technique classes per week, and Repertory Company warm-up class prior to rehearsals. In the 2021-2022 season, students in Teen Repertory rehearsed and performed finished works by Rachel Shaver (Contemporary), Maryna Rondol (Ukrainian Folk Dance), and Jane Alexandre (Jazz)
Hip Hop Workshop: This performing ensemble introduces dancers 10+y/o to the contemporary & commercial hip hop world with guest artists focused on developing their rhythm, style, and stamina. Hip Hop is a unique and vibrant dance style that explores self expression and creativity. (Not Currently Running)
Tap Workshop: Tap Workshop invites youth and adult students, Tap level III+, by audition only, to participate in tap choreographer residencies aimed to deepen their skills, knowledge and rhythm in tap performance. Requirements include one tap class and one technique class per week. (Not Currently Running)
Ballet Repertory: Youth ballet enthusiasts in our advanced Ballet level E work with RDA Faculty to learn classic ballets, ranging from the Nutcracker, to Sleeping Beauty, to Don Quixote. Requirements include three ballet classes per week. (Not Currently Running)
Modern Lab: Modern Lab allows youth students in Modern level III & IV, by invitation only, to work collaboratively and independently to develop their personal style and choreographic choices. With the guidance of RDA Faculty, dancers learn through trial and error how to express their voice and connect with the creation of movement. Requirements include two ballet classes and one modern class per week. (Not Currently Running)
Adult Jazz Ensemble: Adult Jazz Ensemble is open to adult students with a background in dance who wish to take part in the choreographic process on a larger scale. Rehearsals begin in September and culminate in the RDA Festival performance in March. All interested students should first speak with the RDA faculty regarding joining Adult Jazz Ensemble and the requirements. (Not Currently Running)
Adult Ballet Ensemble: Adult Ballet Ensemble is open to adult students with a background in dance who wish to take part in the choreographic process on a larger scale. Rehearsals begin in September and culminate in the RDA Festival performance in March. All interested students should first speak with the RDA faculty regarding joining Adult Ballet Ensemble. (Not Currently Running)
Youth Repertory: Youth Repertory welcomes intermediate dancers ages 10 and up, by audition only. Dancers work with NYC-based guest artists in 4 - 6 week residencies from October through March. Finished choreography is performed at RDA's annual Festival as well as other local performance venues year-round. Requirements include two ballet classes per week, two additional technique classes per week, and Repertory Company warm-up class prior to rehearsals. In the 2021-2022 season, students in Teen Repertory rehearsed and performed finished works by Rachel Shaver (Contemporary), Maryna Rondol (Ukrainian Folk Dance), and Jane Alexandre (Jazz)
Hip Hop Workshop: This performing ensemble introduces dancers 10+y/o to the contemporary & commercial hip hop world with guest artists focused on developing their rhythm, style, and stamina. Hip Hop is a unique and vibrant dance style that explores self expression and creativity. (Not Currently Running)
Tap Workshop: Tap Workshop invites youth and adult students, Tap level III+, by audition only, to participate in tap choreographer residencies aimed to deepen their skills, knowledge and rhythm in tap performance. Requirements include one tap class and one technique class per week. (Not Currently Running)
Ballet Repertory: Youth ballet enthusiasts in our advanced Ballet level E work with RDA Faculty to learn classic ballets, ranging from the Nutcracker, to Sleeping Beauty, to Don Quixote. Requirements include three ballet classes per week. (Not Currently Running)
Modern Lab: Modern Lab allows youth students in Modern level III & IV, by invitation only, to work collaboratively and independently to develop their personal style and choreographic choices. With the guidance of RDA Faculty, dancers learn through trial and error how to express their voice and connect with the creation of movement. Requirements include two ballet classes and one modern class per week. (Not Currently Running)
Adult Jazz Ensemble: Adult Jazz Ensemble is open to adult students with a background in dance who wish to take part in the choreographic process on a larger scale. Rehearsals begin in September and culminate in the RDA Festival performance in March. All interested students should first speak with the RDA faculty regarding joining Adult Jazz Ensemble and the requirements. (Not Currently Running)
Adult Ballet Ensemble: Adult Ballet Ensemble is open to adult students with a background in dance who wish to take part in the choreographic process on a larger scale. Rehearsals begin in September and culminate in the RDA Festival performance in March. All interested students should first speak with the RDA faculty regarding joining Adult Ballet Ensemble. (Not Currently Running)
