DANCE CLASSES
Dance Company (Ages 8 + up)
The Warwick Dance Collective features four divisions: the Professional Company, Senior Company (ages 14-18), Studio Company (ages 12-15), and Junior Company (ages 9-13). Students undergo a rigorous training program that focuses on technique, artistry, and performance skills. They have numerous opportunities to perform throughout the year and can also participate in select dance competitions. Each division provides a supportive environment for dancers to grow, develop their craft, and showcase their talents.
Warwick Dance Collective Dance Company Class Requirements
Pre-Company
Ages 8-11
Typically 1+ Years of Training
Four Class Minimum
2 Ballet Classes
2 Additional Classes
Junior Company
Ages 9-13
Typically 2+ Years of Training
Five Class Minimum
2-3 Ballet Classes
2-3 Additional Classes
Studio Company
Ages 12-15
Typically 4+ Years of Training
Six Class Minimum
3-4 Ballet Classes
2-3 Additional Classes
Senior Company
Ages 14-18
Typically 6+ Years of Training
Seven Class Minimum
3-4 Ballet Classes
3-4 Additional Classes
All dancers interested in dancing on pointe or currently dancing on pointe must be enrolled in three ballet technique classes per week.
Company dancers at all levels are encouraged to take as many lessons as possible.
Warwick Dance Collective
The Warwick Dance Collective (WDC), a nonprofit that supports the Warwick Center for the Performing Arts (WCPA), brings high-quality, noncompetitive dance to the Hudson Valley. Founded in 2017, WDC supports local and NYC-based artists, offering mentorship, training, and performance opportunities across its four divisions—the professional company, the senior company, the studio company, and the junior company. The students in the WDC follow a rigorous training program and have additional performance opportunities throughout the year, as well as the option to compete in select dance competitions.