JUCO
Junior Company is the path towards HBT (high-level focused ballet and contemporary company), for Academy division dancers who are still choosing their path, or for dancers who simply want a company experience with a lower commitment level.
Company Snapshot
JUCO will be broken down into two required groups that rehearse on Mondays. Level I dancers in one Jazz large group and Level II-A and up dancers in one Ballet large group. Dancers will also be selected for solos, duets, trios, small groups etc. in various styles including Jazz, Lyrical, Contemporary or Ballet at the Director's discretion. Competitions take place in May. Dancers are required to perform in The Nutcracker, as well as Recital. JUCO dancers are required to be enrolled in classes for the entire school year, August 18th-June 27th, 2026.
Weekly Class Requirements By Level
Level I
1 Ballet Class
1 Jazz Class
Level II-A
2 Ballet Classes
1 Jazz or Contemporary (both are recommended)
Stretch/Strengthen recommended
Level II-B
2 Ballet Classes
Pre-Pointe
Contemporary
Stretch/Strengthen recommended
Level III-A
3 Ballet Classes
1 Pointe Class (2 recommended)
Contemporary
Stretch/Strengthen recommended
Level III-B
3 Ballet Classes
2 Pointe Classes
Contemporary
Stretch/Strengthen recommended
This is a simplified snapshot of JUCO, for more information on Junior Company, or to schedule a private audition, please email Takara@hinsdaledanceacademy.com
Auditions
All dancers must audition for company every year, this allows us to see current members next to prospective members and choose solos, duets, trios, small groups, etc. for the following year.
Fee: $20.00 per dancer (cash, check, or charge)
Please arrive 15-20 minutes before your audition time to fill out the form, pin numbers and warm-up.
Location: Hinsdale Dance Academy- Studio H
Please note, it is our goal to provide as many opportunities as possible, however, if we do not feel like your dancer is ready for a company experience, they may not be accepted. In these instances, we will communicate what your dancer needs to do to prepare for these opportunities in the future.
Saturday, June 7th
JUCO (Ages 7-9 by 9/1/2025)
Attire: Leotard of your choice, pink tights, jazz shoes, hair in a bun.
1:00-2:00pm
JUCO (Ages 10+ by 9/1/2025)
Attire: Leotard of your choice, pink tights, jazz shoes, hair in a bun.
2:00-3:00pm
