Performing Opportunities
Spring Production
2012 Spring Production Class Casting Schedule
Spring Production Tech Week Schedule/Costume Form
DCM students registered for the Winter and Spring sessions at or above the preballet level are invited by the Harford Ballet Company to participate in a yearly Spring Production performed in May or June. Students who wish to participate in this performance must register for the corresponding performance class. Please see the class programs page for more information about performance classes.
This optional commitment allows students to have an incredible, comprehensive theatre experience as part of a professional production. A wide variety of classical and contemporary ballets are performed that also incorporate other dance forms. Students will learn choreography that integrates their role into the overall performance. The resulting concert is a cohesive production presented in a local, professional level stage setting with lighting, sets, costumes and the dancers and guests of the Harford Ballet Company. Past performances have included Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty and Beauty and the Beast. Registration and concert commitment contracts will be distributed in November and are required to be returned in December in order to participate in the performance.
Please note that students who register only for Spring session and are not students in Winter will be unable to participate in the Spring Production. They are still invited to learn the class choreography to build teamwork skills and learn how to create choreography and phrase dance steps together.
Performance Classes
Performance classes give students the opportunity to prepare a piece of choreography for classes participating in the Harford Ballet Company's Spring Production. Performance classes are held in the Winter and Spring sessions only and students wishing to perform will have an additional 30 minutes each week in addition to technique classes to learn and refine their dance for the performance.
This ensures a high quality production with well rehearsed choreography and it also offers students a higher level of training. A better learning environment is offered by giving students more time to focus on learning and perfecting new skills and vocabulary during technique classes.
Performance classes are offered for Ballet I, Jazz II, Tap II and above. PreBallet, Jazz Musical Theater, Jazz I/Ix and Tap I will continue to rehearse their performance dance during technique class time so as to not lose the focus of younger students. Students must register for both the Winter and Spring sessions and return a signed concert commitment form in order to participate in the performance.
Nutcracker
Students at DCM ages 6 through 12 enrolled in a ballet class are invited to audition to participate in the Harford Ballet Company’s annual presentation of The Nutcracker, performed in December. Dedicated students who fulfill this commitment have a unique and wonderful personal experience interacting with company members in various children’s roles within this performance.
Audition: held in September. Check back for updated information at a later time.
Studio Performances
Visitor's Week 1 - Winter session (94 KB)
Visitor's Week 2 - Winter session (86 KB)
Students have the opportunity to present a selection of classroom material learned each session during visitor's week. This in-class presentation allows students to experience the art of performing on a more personal level for their families and friends. It also allows parents to come behind the scenes and watch as their child takes class and interacts directly with the teacher. Details will be distributed closer to performance dates.
Contemporary Showcase
DCM Students taking Hip Hop, Modern and Lyrical are invited to be a part of the HBC Contemporary Showcase taking place in April each year. This will be a Studio Theater performance at DCM open to the public. Details will be distributed to parents and students in these classes after the Winter Break.
Please note that students who register only for Spring session and are not students in Winter will be unable to participate in the Spring performance. They are still invited to learn the class dance to build teamwork skills and learn how to create choreography and phrase dance steps together.
Harford Ballet Company
HBC is the resident classical and contemporary ballet company of the Dance Conservatory of Maryland and the premiere pre-professional company in Harford County. The company provides a higher level of choreographic and stage deportment, challenging students who desire to rehearse and perform in addition to regular technique classes. Participation in the company is by audition only and involves 2-7 hours (per week depending on season) of rehearsal for a 10-month period in addition to classes. Dancers sign a contract commitment for 1 year and have the opportunity to dance with guest professionals in classical repertoire as well as original contemporary and commissioned works.
Please visit the Harford Ballet Company's website for further information.