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 Workshops TBD - Chicago

July 12th or 13th - Art Fair on the Square Performance

September TBD - Bike Path Festival

December 5th-6th - A Nutcracker Masquerade Performance (required)

March 7th 2026 - Company/Crew Showcase (required)

Financial Commitments

✔ Crew Members will need to be enrolled at the "Principal" unlimited rate for both Summer and School Year Sessions.

✔ Dance Shoes

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

✔ Workshops

Audition Information

***All dancers interested in joining must attend the audition on Thursday, March 13th, or make alternate arrangements with the director.

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 will be open for earlier classes, audition begins at 7:30pm. 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 7:30am. If you arrive late, you may not be allowed to audition. Auditions will consist of 30 minutes of Freestyle and Battle Techniques from 7:30-8:00 followed by 30 minutes of Choreography from 8:00-8:30. Dancers who would like to be on Senior Crew will need to attend both. Dancers who are only interested in Junior Crew only need to attend one section (of their choice).

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 Crew Placement (Senior, Junior) prior to March 22nd, and will need to accept with an email response by March 29th.