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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: 
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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 some of the competitions Affect attends. Any information you would like to know about Classical at Nolte can be directed to [email protected]. 

The Company is Nolte Academy’s award-winning competition dance company. (Levels 2+) 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!
Auditions are held in early June. The Company's Co-Directors are Leslie Nolte and Rylee Bode. Please direct questions to them via email at [email protected]

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!

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  • information
    • NEW TO NOLTE
    • 2024-25 schedule
    • Open Doors Schedule
    • company policies
    • NOLTE ACADEMY >
      • Calendar/FAQ
      • class descriptions + levels
      • TUITION & REGISTRATION
      • Attire Considerations
      • Pointe at Nolte
    • Nolte Companies Equity Advisory Board
    • Studio Tour
    • CONTACT us
  • enroll now!
  • POWERED BY NOLTE
    • Birthday Parties
    • Classical at Nolte
    • NOLTE NUTCRACKER
    • NOLTE RECITAL / VOICE & ACTING SHOWCASE
    • Iowa City Youth Choir
    • PILATES
    • THE COMPANY
    • Nolte Madrigal Dinner
    • OPEN DOORS DANCE FESTIVAL
  • faculty & staff
  • NEWS
  • JOB OPPORTUNITIES
  • 2025 Recital