What is The Company?
The Company consists of two different teams, Affect at Nolte and Classical at Nolte. Together, they make up The Company at Nolte Academy:
1. The first team is Affect at Nolte. We attend 4 spring competitions and 1-2 conventions.
2. The second team is Classical at Nolte. This is an invitation-only program directed by Loren Williams. They attend 2-3 Classical Dance (Modern and Ballet) competitions as well as the competitions Affect attends. Any information you would like to know about Classical at Nolte can be directed to loren@nolteacademy.com.
The Company is Nolte Academy’s award-winning competition dance company. Members are auditioned dancers who train year-round and rehearse with professional choreographers during the fall to then participate in the regional and national winter/spring competition season.
Why Join The Company?
Want to Experience The Company? Join Us!
At camp each August, dancers learn about expectations and involvement and are evaluated during a multi-day audition process. The Company's Co-Directors are Leslie Nolte and Rylee Villhauer. Please direct questions to them via email at info@nolteacademy.com.
Expectations
Rehearsal Information
Competition Information
The Company consists of two different teams, Affect at Nolte and Classical at Nolte. Together, they make up The Company at Nolte Academy:
1. The first team is Affect at Nolte. We attend 4 spring competitions and 1-2 conventions.
2. The second team is Classical at Nolte. This is an invitation-only program directed by Loren Williams. They attend 2-3 Classical Dance (Modern and Ballet) competitions as well as the competitions Affect attends. Any information you would like to know about Classical at Nolte can be directed to loren@nolteacademy.com.
The Company is Nolte Academy’s award-winning competition dance company. Members are auditioned dancers who train year-round and rehearse with professional choreographers during the fall to then participate in the regional and national winter/spring competition season.
Why Join The Company?
- To grow as a performer, artist and individual
- To forge lasting relationships with your artistic peers
- To gain experience working in a team environment
- To participate in judged and competitive performance opportunities
Want to Experience The Company? Join Us!
At camp each August, dancers learn about expectations and involvement and are evaluated during a multi-day audition process. The Company's Co-Directors are Leslie Nolte and Rylee Villhauer. Please direct questions to them via email at info@nolteacademy.com.
Expectations
- Dancers are permitted two unexcused rehearsal absences per season (illness is excused; please see our general policies to review the illness policy for the 2022-2023 season, which requires students with any symptoms to stay home during the pandemic.)
- After a second unexcused absence, dancer will meet with directors
- For excused absence, must tell directors one week in advance (excludes illness, funeral, etc.)
- Arrive to rehearsals knowing the choreography to avoid time spent reviewing
- Arrive to rehearsals in proper attire: Correct shoes, no baggy clothing, hair secured away from face
- Be ready to begin in the studio when rehearsal starts/go to the bathroom before rehearsal
Rehearsal Information
- Some groups may rehearse on Friday, but most rehearse on Sunday anywhere between 12-9:30 pm. More information to come after casting and when a schedule is created.
- Rehearsals start with 2-3 hour rehearsal blocks to learn as much of the choreography as possible, then go to one hour on Sundays
Competition Information
- Competitions run from late March to May. Dates and locations will be chosen and announced soon. More info on safety info/competition process to come.
- Hotel blocks will be reserved for each competition and families are responsible for making your own reservation.
- Competition schedules will be released about 1-2 weeks before the competition.
- Dancers are to arrive 90 min-2 hours early to the competition venue to finish hair/makeup, get into costume, stretch and review with your group before you compete.
- During awards, please represent Nolte and The Company! Wear your merch and have fun! Pay attention and don’t be on phones!
