Dansu Crew

About

Dansu Crew is our hip hop performance group, designed for students with a passion for dynamic, high-energy movement. This company offers a chance for students to explore the diverse styles of hip hop while focusing on building technique, musicality, and performance skills. It’s the perfect environment for dancers eager to perform and push their limits.

General Requirements

A Company Member...

✔ has a positive attitude

✔ is a role model in and out of the studio

✔ dresses appropriately for dance classes at all times

✔ has a drive and passion for dance

✔ shows respect for ALL instructors, choreographers, staff, and parents

Time Commitments

✔ At a Glance: minimum of 3 hours a week

General Studio Dance Classes

Must be enrolled in Hip Hop 1 class (or higher) at Studio Dansu starting the Summer after acceptance. Additional classes are recommended, but not required.

Crew Technique and Choreography Classes

*Rehearsal times are subject to change based on studio, instructor and dancer availability*

A minimum of one-85 min rehearsals that meets once per week.

Performances and Events

Crew Members will be expected to be available and any extra rehearsals leading up to a performance or event.

Scheduled Events (optional unless noted):

April 17th-19th Workshop - Chicago

Summer Tour (St. Louis 2026, Orlando 2027)

July 11th or 12th - Art Fair on the Square Performance

December 3rd-5th - A Nutcracker Masquerade Performance (required)

March 6th, 2027 - Dance Concert (required)

Financial Commitments

✔ Crew Members will be enrolled at an unlimited rate for both Summer and School Year Sessions. (approximately $220-$252 per month)

✔ White Monochrome Converse Dance Shoes

✔ Crew Members are responsible for food and accommodations for any optional outings, workshops, performances, etc.

✔ Optional Workshops

Audition Information

***All dancers interested in joining must attend the audition on Saturday, March 21st, or submit a video audition prior to March 28th.

Auditions help dancers elevate their technique and prepare for future opportunities, whether pursuing dance in college or as a career. Even if dance is not a career goal, the audition process provides valuable experience for situations like college admissions or job interviews.

It also allows the Artistic Director to assess each dancer’s potential and make informed choreographic decisions for the upcoming year.

Audition Registration:

Doors open at 10:30am, audition begins at 11:00am and will conclude at 12:00pm. Dancers will check in with staff and turn in:

Registration Form (print and bring in)
Resume

What to expect:

Once registration is complete the audition will be PROMPTLY at 11:00am. If you arrive late, you may not be allowed to audition. Auditions will consist of 30 minutes of Freestyle and Battle Techniques, pause for a short deliberation break, to be followed by 30 minutes of Choreography.

Audition Dress Code:

Dancers should wear something that they feel comfortable moving in that doesn't limit movement, and clean sneakers that have not been worn outside. Hair completely off face and neck or something acceptable if has short hair.

Crew Announcement:

Everyone auditioning will receive a notification via email with Placement (Senior, Junior, Trainee) prior to March 29th, and will need to accept with an email response by April 1st. (Rehearsals begin on April 1st)