2. Name of choreographer
3. Name of song
4. Style of dance
5. Length of song
2. Costumed (appropriate costume for genre being performed)
3. Family friemdly music (no profanity) and costuming
4. Professional quality sound track (on CD or e-mail us -- 2 weeks before show)
5. Maximum 1:30 seconds - 3 minutes long (leave your audience wanting more!)
6. Ideally related to show theme (eg: spy themed music for "Diamonds Are Forever.")
2. Quality of costumes (ballroom & latin dancers...contemporary dance performers like west coast swing may wear street clothes)
3. Diversity in performers (eg: we would not want 1 amateur dancer performing in 7 numbers)
4. Diversity in dances (eg: we would not want 10 waltzes in 1 showcase)
5. Diversity throughout showcases (eg: we would not want the same song to be performed in 10 showcases in a row).
Performance pieces should be:
Factors we would like performers to consider are:
Performer Suggestions:
1. Each showcase includes an all-cast number, featuring all performers from the show. We provide a free class Tuesday evening preceding the show (or Thursday evening, 1 week prior to the show) to learn choreography for this number. Please plan on attending this free class. We will review the grand finale choreography on dress rehearsal night, but we HIGHLY recommend you also attend the class to feel comfortable performing it. This is the grand finale of the show, so we want everyone to look polished and confident!
2. Programs are printed 1 week in advance. If your number isn't included by that time, we might suggest you perform it in our next showcase. We produce 4 showcases annually: A Professional Showcase in January & June, and a Youth Showcase in January & June.
3. Youth of all skill levels, including new beginners, are welcome to perform in our youth showcase. Professionals directly involved with our youth program are also welcome to perform in youth showcases. Higher level dancers, including youth, and professionals not associated with our youth program, are encouraged to perform in our professional showcase.
4. Choreography preferably won't include a roll-out and bow at the end. Preferably shows end in a lift, drop, picture-figure, etc. Lights will black out immediately at the end of your song.
5. Performers must arrive on time, preferably fully costumed on dress rehearsal night. Dress rehearsal is usually the Thursday immediately preceding each showcase. Rehearsal begins with the 'bow', and is followed by all show numbers run in the same order as the show. Performers may leave immediately after they perform their final number. Dress rehearsals are open ONLY to performers and staff. Family are not allowed, unless they are volunteering.
6. We do not provide any free tickets to the showcase. Parents, spouses, significant others, children, friends, etc all must pay for an admission ticket if they wish to be in the ballroom Friday or Saturday during the showcase.
7. We do have a limited number of volunteer positions available during dress rehearsal and showcase nights. Please note none of our volunteer positions involve watching the show.
8. Male performers must wear shirts. Costumes should not resemble lingerie. Contemporary partner dance performers may wear street clothes, if it is appropriate for their number. Professional showcase costumes should be professional quality with swarovski rhinestones, chainette fringe, etc. (eg: a prom dress would be inappropriate for a tango).
9. Short music pieces are preferable, it keeps the show fast-paced and exciting for the audience. We would prefer you perform 2 short pieces, rather than 1 long piece. Music cuts must be professional quality -- meaning we cannot "hear the cut." Music cuts are free for studio teams.
10. Please make special request as soon as possible in advance to give us enough time to honor those requests.
11. Music selection must be professional quality edited (cuts & edits should tot be audible in your track).
12. Hair and makeup must be appropriate for performance. Contemporary partner dances can wear casual hair styles. Ballroom & latin dancer ladies hair should be pulled back in an updo or bun for ladies, slicked back with gel or hairspray for men. If you need help with your hair or makeup, ask Sunnie at least 2 weeks in advance of the show.
14. Please arrive on time. This creates stress for organizers & volunteers as spotlights, LED lights, music and deck captain are all run from different areas of the studio.
1. Members of our performance team perform in every showcase, as well as other events. A performance team is an inexpensive and fun means to perform. If you are interested in joining one of our teams, please contact Sunnie Page (adults) or Shawn Gardner (youth).
2. We host many dance parties each month, and special events throughout the year. If your number is not selected for the next showcase, it may be possible for you to perform at one of our dances or special events. If you are interested in performing at any of these, please contact Sunnie.
Have questions?
Call us today at (503) 639 - 4861 or email Sunnie Page at
Sunnie@TheBallroomDanceCompany.com