Youth Performance Companies (YPCs) at Joy of Motion are performance training programs for young dancers enthusiastic about sharing their love of dance onstage. Our vision is to build strong, thriving communities within each company and to create a unified and seamless approach to performance training among all of the companies and dance styles. Participants have the opportunity to perform in a variety of circumstances and venues, with the work always meeting high artistic standards, providing audiences with exceptional dance performances. We commit to providing both performers and their audiences with access to excellence.
YPCs are a part of Joy of Motion’s Center Stage performance program. Time commitment across all companies is 3 to 3.5 hours per week, and training focuses on a specific dance style. These dancers are required to take technique class with their company, and are encouraged to engage in more rigorous and/or broad training,
Rhythmix is a company for budding dancers who show interest in performance at an early age. Rhythmix dancers train in an environment where each individual’s unique abilities are respected and cultivated, in addition to learning to dance as one strong unit. Through rehearsals and company training classes, Rhythmix company members learn and understand the history of hip hop culture and how we continue to mold and recreate it today. Choreography learned for performances not only serves as a fun and high-energy entertainment, but it also expands the members’ knowledge of hip hop culture. Company members learn both old- and new-school movement and perform choreography that can be shared with audiences of all ages.
Tuition and schedules to be announced with acceptance to company.
Vibe Tribe (Grades 6-9)
Company Director: Malaika Tate-Scott
Vibe Tribe not only performs popping, house, hip hop, and waacking, but also explores the culture and origins of these dance forms. Through their performances, Vibe Tribe inspires youth in the community to view hip hop and other urban dance styles as a positive, creative way to understand each other and to express their authentic selves.
Tuition and schedules to be announced with acceptance to company.
Groove Elements (Grades 6-9)
Company Director: Natasha Hawkins
Known for their awesome stage presence and high energy, Groove Elements offers dancers diverse hip hop training cultivated through exposure, education, and performance. Groove Elements company members learn both old- and new-school movement while developing an appreciation for hip hop as a rich and growing art form. The dancers have the opportunity to work with other talented choreographers and perform at an array of noteworthy events. Groove Elements is a fun and encouraging place for dancers to continue their study of hip hop.
Tuition and schedules to be announced with acceptance to company.
HypeFlow (Grades 6-12)
Company Director: Jared Porter
HypeFlow dancers learn the quintessential hip hop skill of freestyling. With a mix of freestyle and choreographed movement, performances are action-packed and fun!
Tuition and schedules to be announced with acceptance to company.
Hype Company (Grades 9-12)
Company Director: TBA
HYPE Company offers dancers diverse hip hop training cultivated through exposure, education, and performance. HYPE Company members learn both old- and new-school movement while developing an appreciation for hip hop as a rich and growing art form. The dancers have the opportunity to work with other professional choreographers and perform at an array of noteworthy events, while developing their own individual voices as unique and talented dancers!
Tuition and schedules to be announced with acceptance to company.
Ballet Companies
Assemblé (Grades 6-9)
Company Director: Elizabeth Malone
Assemblé helps young dancers set a foundation of ballet technique and performance. Working with both contemporary and classical ballet choreography in a nurturing environment, young dancers learn the joy and hard work of company-level performance, setting the stage for strong technique and a love of dance throughout their lives.
Tuition and schedules to be announced with acceptance to company.
Entrelacé (Grades 9-12)
Company Director: Jen Dobbins
Entrelacé company members develop their technique and performance skills as they grow into more mature dancers. With both contemporary and classical ballet choreography, these dancers explore their expression and passion as ballet performers. Honing the skills learned in Assemblé or other prior training, dancers rise to the expectations of more advanced company-level performance, enriching their ballet technique and preparing them for a lifelong love of dance.
Tuition and schedules to be announced with acceptance to company.
Tap Companies
Soles of Steel (Grades 9-12)
Company Director: Matina Phillips
Soles of Steel pushes the limits of tap! This explosive company continues to build upon rhythm tap skills in a range of styles and techniques by infusing traditional tap with contemporary choreography.
Tuition and schedules to be announced with acceptance to company.
Jazz Performance Companies
Jazz Corps (Grades 3-6)
Company Director: Samantha Greymont
Jazz Corps aims to help young dancers set a foundation of jazz technique and performance. The company is exposed to choreography in various genres of jazz dance including Broadway jazz, swing, classical jazz, pop, and more. In a nurturing environment, young dancers learn the expectations and hard work of company-level performance, setting the stage for them to dance throughout their lives.
Tuition and schedules to be announced with acceptance to company.
Jazz Factor (Grades 6-9)
Company Director: Kelly Kunst
Jazz Factor company members develop their technique and performance presentation skills as they grow into more mature dancers. This high energy company encapsulates the excitement of jazz hands!
Tuition and schedules to be announced with acceptance to company.
The Pulse Street Jazz Company (Grades 9-12)
Company Director: Maurice Johnson
In this exciting new company, students’ artistry and range will be challenged through street jazz. Embodying funk, jazz, and commercial hip-hop with cutting-edge choreography, this high-energy style deeply influences popular artists such as Janet Jackson, Beyoncé, Bruno Mars, Justin Timberlake, and more.
