JCC Dance Training Company & Jr. Company
The JCC Dance Training Company is for ages 12-18 and gives dancers the opportunity to perform and gain experience in settings other than class, recital, or competition groups. It allows dancers to refine their technique while gaining experience learning choreography and participating in the choreography process. Through performances, participants also get to share the true art and love of dance with the elderly, disabled, and the general Omaha population. We also offer a Junior Dance Training Company, for members and non members, ages 9+. Auditions are only held once a year, in the Fall. See below for full details.
JCC Dance Training Co. Concert
Be the Light
4:00 p.m. Sunday, March 2
TICKETS ON SALE NOW!
The concert will be held at the Alan J. Levine Theater at the J and is open to all. Tickets can be purchased in advance, online via Daxko.
Student ticket (3-18 yrs) : $10
Adult ticket: $15
Patron ticket with reserved seating: $25
UPCOMING AUDITIONS
JCC Dance Training Company
Auditions are held once a year in the fall. Auditions are open to members and non members, ages 13-18, who meet the requirements listed below. If you have any questions, please contact Esther Katz at (402) 334-6406 or email ekatz@jccomaha.org. If selected, rehearsals will be Wednesdays, 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. Fridays added in beginning in October. Dancers should arrive at least 15 minutes early to the audition
NEW! Get ready for Training Company and Jr. Training Company auditions with our Premiere Summer Boot Camps!
Auditions: Friday, August 2, 2024
JCC Dance Training Company auditions are held at the Staenberg Omaha JCC each fall. Our 2024/25 auditions will be held on Friday, August 2nd from 2:30-4:30 p.m. in Dance Studio B. Contact Esther Katz for more information.
Requirements
JCC Dancers
At least 13 years of age, going into 8th (+) grade and taking at least 4 technique classes per week not including Pointe or Conditioning.
At least Ballet IV.
Non JCC Dancers
At least 13 years of age, going into 8th (+) grade and taking at least 4 technique classes per week not including Pointe or Conditioning.
Advanced with 5+ years of serious Ballet training.
Audition Attire
- Black leotard and white or black dance shirt
- Black leotard with pink convertible tights
- Pink or black ballet slippers
- Pointe shoes (if on pointe)
- Black jazz shoes (optional)
- Hair must be worn in a bun or if short, out of the face.
- No jewelry
JCC Dance Training Co.
2024 Audition Fee
All audition participants should bring exact change or a check made out to the JCC
JCC Members: $10
Non Member: $15
2024 Participation Fee
The participation fee will only be charged if the audition is passed and you are selected to participate. This fee includes everything for the year. There will be no additional cost to participate.
JCC Members: $215 / year
Non Member: $289/ year
Junior Dance Training Company
Auditions are open to members and non members, ages 9 and up, who meet the requirements listed below. If selected, the Junior Training Co. will meet Fridays from 4:30 – 6:00 p.m. If you have any questions on Junior Dance Training Company, please contact Lauren Wichert at (402) 334-6469 or lwichert@jccomaha.org Dancers should arrive at least 15 minutes early to the audition.
Auditions: Friday, August 2, 2024
Auditions take place once a year, in the Fall. Our 2024/25 auditions will be held on Friday, August 2nd. Audidtions will be held during our summer dance boot camp program. Please contact Lauren Wichert at (402) 344-6469 or lwichert@jccomaha.org for more information.
Requirements
At least 9 years of age
Taking Level II Ballet & Jazz or higher, or have a minimum of 2+ years serious Ballet training.
Audition Attire
- Black leotard with pink convertible tights
- Black leotard and white or black dance shirt
- Pink or black ballet slippers
- Black jazz shoes
- Hair must be worn in a bun or if short, out of the face.
- No jewelry
Junior Dance Training Co.
2024 Audition Fee
All audition participants should bring exact change or a check made out to the JCC
JCC Members: $10
Non Member: $15
2024 Participation Fee
The participation fee will only be charged if the audition is passed and you are selected to participate. This fee includes everything for the year. There will be no additional cost to participate.
JCC Members: $215 / year
Non Member: $289 / year
Past Events & News
Annual Concert: co•a•les•cent
Sunday, March 24, 2024
JCC Dance Training Company 13th Annual Concert: co•a•les•cent. Performance was held at the Alan J. Levine Theater at the J.
JCC Dance Training Company is More Than Just Dancing
by: Rachel Kricsfeld
This is my second year as a member of the Training Company. When I first auditioned, I was terrified. I felt extremely intimidated due to the fact that I was performing right next to the older dancers who I had been looking up to for such a long time. It’s insane to think that I’m close friends with the same dancers now. The Company gave me a chance to open up to new friends, even some that are years older than me. Right away, the fabulous director and leader of the Training Company, Esther Katz, had us do some icebreaking activities and bonding exercises. From the very start, I felt like I was important to the Company.
The Training Company is more than just another weekly dance class. It’s a chance for me to work on my dancing and my friendships in a nurturing environment with the best people around me. As the “rip•ple ef•fect” performance is approaching, we’ve had more time to bond like sisters rather than friends. We even had the opportunity to see the Moscow Festival Ballet perform “Cinderella,” at the Orpheum together as a group. I’m honored to be a part of the JCC Dance Training Company and look forward to performing “rip•ple ef•fect” for the community on March 18th.
JCC Dance Training Company Keeps Busy
by Esther Katz
The JCC Dance Training Company had a busy and exciting summer! As soon as the JCC Dance Recital was over, we began rehearsing diligently for their next show that was at an Indian Wedding. Five members wowed the audience with a Bollywood performance choreographed by me. The members who participated said it was an amazing experience.
The Dance Training Co. has also spent the summer learning more pieces, including cultural dances. One of the graduating members, Moira Delaney, not only has been trained in Ballet, Jazz and Modern at the JCC, but also has been classically trained in Japanese Fan Dancing. She shared her knowledge and although she is graduating, Moira leaves behind a piece that we will share at venues throughout the city.
The Dance Training Co. has also learned 2 new pieces for the 45 Degrees Celsius 2.0 show that is being held at Aksarben Village on Sunday, August 12 at 7:00 pm. (It is free!) After our performance last year, they specifically asked us to dance again!
Come Fall, after auditions for new members, we will be working on a piece that will be performed at the Orpheum Theater during the Omaha Performing Arts celebration of the Rite of Spring. Originally choreographed by Nijinsky, Rite of Spring has been recreated by the Joffrey Ballet and is touring this year in celebration of its 100th anniversary. Omaha Performing Arts invited the JCC Dance Training Co. to be a part of their celebration by performing on Thursday, February 28th at 7:30 pm. Once again, it is a FREE performance and we want YOU to attend!
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