The Senior Company is comprised of dancers who have achieved the highest standards of dance education offered at Augusta West Dance Studio. These “triple threat” performers excel in technical, as well as artistic interpretations of all dance genres, including lyrical and modern styles. The Senior Company demands the most commitment and dedication of all the companies, in reference to time and energy. The objective of Senior Company is to prepare those dancers who aspire to further their dance careers after high school and to afford them the opportunities to compete at the highest levels. In order to audition for the Senior Company, a student must be in high school and have been trained with a performing company for at least two years. The technical level for Senior Company is very advanced. Please see any additional requirements listed below:

 Tap

• All technique listed for all companies in addition to:

• Center floor- extremely extensive footwork and arm work; very fast tempos; single wings; turning toe stands

 Jazz

•  All technique listed for all companies in addition to:

• Extreme levels of extension and flexibility

• Center floor- Mature choreography; triple + pirouettes; all advanced turns and turning combinations;

• Leaps- Mastery of all leaps listed under Apprentice Company

 Ballet

• All technique listed for Mini Troupe and Junior Company in addition to the following:

• Ballet Barre- more advanced barre work

• Center floor- double piqué turns; lame duck; brisé; grand jeté entournant; grand pas de chat

• *Pointe work