DDM Company Dancers train in tap, jazz, ballet, lyrical, contemporary, hip hop, and acro to compete both regionally and nationally.
Dance Wear
Barbara's Dance Wear has all dance wear requirements for all classes. Dancers will be informed of required class attire before fall classes begin. All company members must purchase a company jacket to wear to competitions.
Costumes
A non-refundable $150 costume deposit for competitive dancers will be due before winter break. Parents will be notified of the specific due date. This deposit will be applied to the costume balance. Balances will be billed at a later date in the Spring.
Competitions & Conventions
Company dancers will compete in a minimum of 3 regional dance competitions and will attend nationals with the DDM Company. The IAX convention will be required for all competitive dancers on Sunday, September 22nd.
Recital & Ballet
There will be two recital times at 1pm and 6pm on June 14th, 2025 at Bartlett High School. There is a mandatory recital ballet rehearsal on Wednesday, June 11th and a mandatory rehearsal on Thursday, June 12th for all other recital dances. Please remember this when making vacation plans. There is a recital fee of $100 per dancer and an additional ballet fee of $20 per dancer.
Nationals
The DDM Company will attend a National dance competition in June. Nationals is mandatory for all competitive dancers. Location and travel information will be made available once decided by studio staff. All company dancers will have nationals rehearsals after recital and leading up to the competition. There will be a fee associated with these extra rehearsals that will be communicated once a schedule is set.
There will be a Nationals send off party for all company members the Friday before the competition.
There will be a Nationals send off party for all company members the Friday before the competition.
Dynamic Parents Club
All company members' parents are invited to participate in the Dynamic Parents Club, the DDM Company booster club. The DPC will hold periodic meetings to inform parents of fundraising opportunities, competition schedules, travel arrangements, volunteer opportunities, etc. Company parents are invited to join the DPC Facebook Page.