COMMUNITY TRACK
The Community Track is perfect for those who love dancing and want to be part of a vibrant community without the pressures of a professional track.
What’s Included: Quality Instruction: Learn from the same expert instructors, including Princess Lockerooo, but at a pace that suits your lifestyle.
Flexible Participation: No mandatory homework, exams, or performance requirements—engage with the material as much or as little as you like.
Optional Performance Opportunities: Choose to participate in final performances to showcase your skills. We encourage you to join for the experience, but we respect your comfort level.
Supportive Community: Join a welcoming, creative community where you can dance for fun, connect with others, and enjoy the art of Waacking in a stress-free environment.
Minimum Attendance: We recommend attending 75% of classes to maximize your experience, but we understand that life happens—this track offers more leniency in attendance.
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PROFESSIONAL TRACK
The Professional Track demands a high level of commitment, with strict attendance policies to ensure you’re fully engaged in your training. This track is ideal for those who are serious about their dance careers and are ready to invest in their future success.
What’s Included: Intensive Training: Receive rigorous, high-level instruction that prepares you for professional dance and real-world performance opportunities.
Feedback & Assessments: Benefit from thorough evaluations of your progress, with homework, exams, and performance critiques designed to elevate your skills.
Industry Preparation: Twice-per-semester performance opportunities to gain experience and build your portfolio.
Certificate Program: This track is a certificate program, meaning students have the opportunity to graduate after completing a level and passing exams, solidifying their achievements with an official certificate.
The Waack Dancer Training program is divided into four levels of training: Glitter (Intro Level), Sequins (Advanced/Beginner Level), Rhinestones (Intermediate/Advanced Level), and Diamond (Professional Level). After 16 weeks of training, you may be able to progress to the next level. Missing training sessions or homework assignments may hinder graduation.
Each trainee will be mentored by a member of the Fabulous Waack Dancers Company. Your mentor will assist with assignments, answer questions, and provide support throughout the training.
Training consists of 4 hours per week and requires a monthly fee of $150, which is non-refundable. If you have scheduling conflicts, you are still welcome to participate but must make up any missed in-class assignments and homework.
Orientation will be on Oct 6th 2024 10:30 am - 1:30 pm!
Weekly classes will be held at Abrons Art Center Sundays mid - late afternoon and Thursdays 7-9pm. There is a possibility of a class being held on Monday evenings, depending on the total number of students. Please note that occasionally a Thursday class might be held on Wednesday and Thursday class might be held on a Wednesday due to booking or scheduling conflicts. A full schedule is available upon request.