Steppin' Out Dance Co. is DeForest Dance Academy's
Award-Winning
Competitive Performance Company.
If your dancer wants to take their commitment to dance to the next level,
you're in the right place!
In addition to competing Regionally and Nationally, your dancer will receive training from top instructors and choreographers in the area while building individual technical skills, working as a team with dancers their age,
and make lasting memories while performing.
Dancers may choose to audition for Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, or all three Disciplines.
First, register to audition using the form on this page.
Then, Your dancer will be assigned to a specific audition date & time in June based on their age and dance experience.
Auditions are held in June during our Company classes.
Dancer's are carefully selected for SODC based on skill level & age. Open spots on both Team and Troupe are limited.
Dancers will be notified in mid July with Audition Results.
About SODC TEAM - Elmhurst:
• TEAM is our Elite Competitive division. Classes are primarily held at DeForest Dance Academy in Elmhurst, IL
Dancer commitment overview:
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4 required Regional Competitions (1 may require overnight travel)
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1 required National Competition (requires travel and lodging)
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In-house Intensive
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Convention attendance optional if approved
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More Extensive Membership Requirements than Troupe (Multiple days & hours of dance taken per week)
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Guaranteed to participate in ONE Group dance per discipline
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One Production number per discipline (select dancers only; at choreographer’s discretion)
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Numerous extra group dances may be available to Team participants.
About SODC TROUPE- Glen Ellyn:
• TROUPE is our Intermediate/Advanced division. Classes are held primarily at DeForest Dance Academy in Glen Ellyn, IL
Dancer commitment overview:
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Less Time and Financial Commitment than Team (minimum 1 day required for tap & hip hop, 2 days minimum for Jazz)
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Guaranteed to participate in ONE Group dance per discipline.
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3 required Regional Competitions (No mandatory overnight Travel for competitions)
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In-house SODC Intensive
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Convention attendance optional if approved
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Extra dances and Production may be offered (select dancers only; at choreographer’s discretion)
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