
Youth Ensemble
What is Youth Ensemble?
Our four Youth Ensemble groups are comprised of dancers in grades 4-12. Participating in Youth Ensemble involves a commitment to class and rehearsal beyond normal class expectations and is intended for dancers who wish to hone their technique and performance skills. Time commitments are composed of weekly rehearsals and some pre- scheduled weekends. Additional rehearsals may be called in preparation for performances. In addition to their weekly schedules, ensemble members will have the opportunity to work with different choreographers in a variety of dance genres, perform throughout the year at various venues in the community, attend the annual Howard County Community Dance Festival (a weekend of master classes and performances culminating in a student showcase), perform in Youth Ensemble productions in December and April, take part in an informal student choreography showcase, and have their work featured in the Kinetics Spring Showcase.
Please see the information below for admission requirements for each Youth Ensemble group:
- Open to dancers in grades 4-7
- No audition necessary
- Rehearses one hour per week
- Enrollment Requirement: 1 Ballet + 1 Modern (additional classes reccomended)
- Annual Dues: $160
- Open to dancers in grades 8-12, dancers in grade 7 by audition only
- No audition required
- Rehearses 1 hour per week
- Enrollment Requirement: 2 Ballet + 1 Modern, 2 Modern + 1 Ballet, OR 1 Modern + 1 Contemporary + 1 Ballet (additional technique classes recommended)
- Annual Dues: $175
- Open to dancers in grades 8-12
- Admission by audition only
- Rehearses 1.25 hours per week
- Enrollment Requirement: 2 Ballet + 1 Modern, 2 Modern + 1 Ballet, OR 1 Modern + 1 Contemporary + 1 Ballet (additional technique classes recommended)
- Annual Dues: $175
- Open to dancers in grades 8-12
- Admission by audition only
- Rehearses 1.5 hours per week
- Annual Dues: $200
- Enrollment Requirements will be decided on a case by case basis within the following parameters:
- Recommended: 2 Ballet + 1 Modern, 2 Modern + 1 Ballet, OR 1 Modern + 1 Contemporary + 1 Ballet (additional technique classes recommended)
Virtual Audition
Wednesday, August 19th
Grades 7-9: 6-7pm
Grades 10-12: 7-8pm
Physical Audition
Thursday, August 20th
Grades 7-9: 6-7pm
Grades 10-12: 7-8pm
Facets – a virtual performance
January (official date to be announced)
The KDT Youth Ensemble presents Facets, a virtual performance featuring all four Youth Ensemble companies. Kinetics Dance Theatre is excited to announce a collaboration with DewMore, a non-profit youth poetry organization based in Baltimore. Two art forms will come together to explore personal stories and experiences through movement and spoken word. Join us from the comfort of your home to view this professionally filmed concert.