Lighthouse Dance Companies are for dancers who desire to use their gift of dance to reach the world and to set an example in speech, conduct, love, faith, and purity. Our Company dancers are committed to growing in excellence through hard work and dedication. They have a heart for unity and teamwork. They are passionate about dance and love to serve others with their gift of dance through missions and outreach. Lighthouse company dancers consider dance to be a primary passion in their lives and a place where they find community and purpose. Company coaches are committed to discipling, praying for, and encouraging the dancers in their care.
Our companies perform at various venues such as special events, churches, schools, nursing homes, community festivals, and dance mission and outreach trips. Company dancers make up the core cast for our “Nativity”. Companies perform and create their own choreography in our annual “Shine” Student Showcase and other creative productions.
Each company rehearses for 60 to 120 minutes each week. In addition to learning and rehearsing dances, company members will grow in their relationship with each other, and be encouraged and mentored by their coaches.
Tides Dance Company – Advanced ballet, lyrical, contemporary, and jazz performing company. (By invitation only, those interested may request a private audition and interview)
Sails Dance Company – Advanced ballet, lyrical, and contemporary, and jazz performing company for dancers in ballet 4 and 5.
Anchor Dance Company – Intermediate ballet, lyrical, and contemporary performing company for dancers in ballet 3,4,and 5.
Beacon Dance Company – Beginning to Intermediate ballet and lyrical performing company for dancers in ballet 2 and 3..
S.O.S Hip Hop Crew and Compass Hip Hop Crew Intermediate to advanced hip hop performing company for dancers in a hip hop level 2 and up.
COMPANY REQUIREMENTS:
Tides Company Requirements –
Members are required to take Tides company class, Jazz 5, a ballet class and one or more additional technique classes of choice. Dancers must exemplify integrity, hard work, respect, and kindness towards others in and outside of Lighthouse Dance. Dancers must be committed to class attendance and company performances. Dancers must at a Ballet 5 level. Dancers are required to attend two summer dance workshops, the summer ballet intensive, and the company intensive.
Sails Company Requirements –
Members are required to take two ballet classes, one jazz class, and one contemporary class in addition to their company class each week. Dancers must exemplify integrity, hard work, respect, and kindness towards others in and outside of Lighthouse Dance. Company dancers must audition, fill out a written application form, and provide one non-family member letter of recommendation. Dancers must be committed to class attendance and company performances. Dancers must be at a Ballet 4 Level. Dancers are required to attend two summer dance workshops, the summer ballet intensive, and the company intensive.
Anchor Company Requirements –
Members are required to take a minimum of one ballet class, one jazz class and one elective class of their choice in addition to their company class each week. Dancers must exemplify integrity, hard work, respect, and kindness towards others in and outside of Lighthouse Dance. Company dancers must audition, fill out a written application form, and provide one non-family member letter of recommendation. Dancers must be committed to class attendance and company performances. Dancers must be at a Ballet 3 Level. Dancers are required to attend two summer dance workshops, and the company intensive.
Beacon Company Requirements –
Members are required to take a minimum of one ballet class, and one jazz class in addition to their company class each week. Dancers must exemplify integrity, hard work, respect, and kindness towards others in and outside of Lighthouse Dance. Company dancers must audition, fill out a written application form, and provide one non-family member letter of recommendation. Dancers must be committed to class attendance and company performances. Dancers must be at a Ballet 2 level. Dancers are required to attend the summer company intensive. Summer dance camp highly recommended.
S.O.S and Compass Hip Hop Crew Requirements –
Members are required to take a minimum of two technique classes a week in addition to their company class, with Hip Hop being one of those classes. Dancers must exemplify integrity, hard work, respect, and kindness towards others in and outside of Lighthouse Dance. Company dancers must audition, fill out a written application form, and provide one non-family member letter of recommendation. Dancers must be committed to class attendance and company performances. Dancers must be at a Hip Hop 2 Level. Dancers are required to attend the summer hip hop workshop and company intensive.
*All companies must participate in the summer company intensive where dancers will team build, learn choreography, work on technique, performance skills including hair, make-up, and proper nutrition to fuel their body in dance.
Cost–
Costume Fee: $125 Includes rental of Lighthouse company skirt, a new dance costume, a company shirt, accessories, and any other costume pieces needed for the year.
Company Jacket: $85*
Beacon, Anchor, and Tides Leotard: Around $36 from Encore Dance Emporium*
Black Dance Sneakers: Typically around $40-$60 new*
Ballet & Jazz Shoes*
Workshops $25 (Anchor and Sails are required to attend two summer workshops) (Compass is required to attend the hip hop workshop)
Summer Ballet Intensive – June 22nd – 24th $200
Company Intensive August 3rd-5th $50
Outreach Trips (optional)
*These are new company member fees. Anytime a dancer is new to a company, the * items will be an upfront cost. Those in the same companies will not be required to purchase these items again unless needed.
All dancers for the 2024/2025 dance season will be required to purchase all items on the above list.
COMPANY AUDITIONS:
Lighthouse Company auditions take place once or twice a year. Dancers are judged based on technique, facial expression, neatness of appearance, conduct, and overall performance. We also take into consideration each dancer’s written application form and letter of recommendation. Company members and those auditioning will receive a company handbook with all of our company requirements details.
Our Upcoming Company Auditions are Saturday, April 27th!
9:30-11:00am – Beacon audition for dancers in ballet 2 and 3 levels.
11:00-12:30pm – Anchor and Sails audition for dancers in Ballet 3, 4, and 5 levels.
12:30- 1:30pm – SOS and Compass Hip Hop Crew audition for dancers in Hip Hop 2, 3, 4/5 levels.
Company Audition form – Company Audition Form
*Dancers auditioning for Beacon, Anchor, and Sails need to wear ballet class attire for their audition.
*Dancers auditioning for SOS and Compass need to wear hip hop class attire for their audition.
*Dancers who have already been a part of a Lighthouse Dance Company do not need to provide a new letter of recommendation.
*To find out more about Lighthouse Dance Companies, or if you are interested in having any of our companies perform at a special event, please contact us.