The Teen Company
MISSION
The mission of the HC Teen Company is to support the in-studio training as well as enhance the student’s performance qualities, audition skills and team building. Teen Company dancers will assist all levels of classes on Hollywood Connection conventions. In addition, our mission is to educate dancers on the business of dance and the dance industry as a whole.
The program will be mentored by Aaron Czuprenski and directed by Kimberly Rhinelander and Bill Bohl.
Dancers must have an intermediate/advanced dance training in the following styles: Jazz, Tap, Contemporary, Lyrical, Jazz Funk, Hip Hop, Ballet, Musical Theater.
2023 TEEN COMPANY VIRTUAL AUDITION
NOW CLOSED
Q&As
- Must be enrolled in a dance studio program for the duration of the 2022-2023 season
- Must have studio owner approval to participate in the 2023 HC Teen Company program
- Must be between the ages of 14 -18 years old during the 2023 HC season. Dancers that are graduating high school in June 2022 are not eligible.
- MUST be available for the following:
- Detroit Jan 12 - 15, 2023
- Three (3) additional regional cities
- National Finals July 2nd - 8th, 2023
Dancer may compete in city where their “studio” is attending and at the National Finals. Competition fees are not included in the company fee. Dancers must pay all applicable competition fees. All hotel, transportation, food, competition fees and any additional expenses are not included in the company fee.
If you received a Teen Co Invite at one of the 2022 regional events and you are unable to attend the 2022 National Finals. You are invited to audition virtually for the 2023 Teen Company.
- Must have approval from studio owner to participate.
- Must maintain enrollment at a studio during the Teen Company Contract. Dancers that leave their studio prior to the end of the season will lose their position in the company.
- Commit to studio first and foremost. Traveling with Hollywood Connection should not interfere with your studio commitments, competition team or studio calendar.
- You may not use the HC Teen Company as an alternative to your studio training.
- Train with your studio a minimum of five classes per week, two of which should be ballet. (or the required number of classes per your teacher/studio owner).
- Volunteer or intern with your studio two hours per week. This could be assisting classes, working the desk, cleaning studios or any other duties.
- Assist classes in all age levels and styles.
- Help facilitate the competition, dressing rooms and awards.
- Perform full out on stage.
- Be on time and presentable at all times.
- Not use drugs, alcohol, engage in cursing, gossip and negative attitude. This behavior will not be tolerated and may result in dismissal from the company. NO REFUNDS.
- Approach every opportunity with discipline, determination, courtesy and respect
- Will provide dancers the opportunity to assist in all age levels and styles of classes.
- Will provide audition feedback.
- Will provide tools to create a professional resume.
- Each dancer will have a conference with their MENTOR at least once during the season.
- Dancers will have company class in every IN PERSON event during the 2023 season. These classes may include on camera auditioning, acting, strength and conditioning, ballroom, concept videos, goal setting, yoga, improv and much more.
Practice like you’ve never won.
Perform like you’ve never lost!
2022 TEAM
MENTOR: Aaron Czuprenski and Directors: Kimberly Rhinelander/Bill Bohl
Abbey Werner, Big City Dance Center
Abigail Kirkpatrick, Fusion Dance Academy
Addison Gutow, The Turning Pointe
Alissa Coppa, The House Dance Complex
America Sanchez, Dance Expressions
Anna Jeans, IGNITE
Avery Jerome, IGNITE
Avery Lee, Inspired Movement
Bailee Warga, Thrive Dance Center
Belle Moskowitz, Dance Dimensions PAC
Brooklyn Bustamante, Michaela’s Dance Magic
Calle Silverman, Danceology
Carmen Spahr, Studio@-Ryan’s American Dance
Casey Tebben, IGNITE
Clare Ciernia, South Bay Movement
Colin Dean, Studio@-Ryan’s American Dance
Dawson Paffumi, Elevated Dance Project
Elizabeth Duckworth, Dana’s Studio of Dance - DV8 The Co.
Elizabeth Seabrook, Fusion Dance Project
Ella Kim, Adaptive Force Perf. Arts
Ella Witt, Adaptive Force Perf. Arts
Emily Raymond, Gravity Dance Co.
Erin Muntz, Accent On Dance
Estrella Rose Zarceno, A New Wave Dance Company
Gabriel Raskind, Backstage Dance Studio
Gianna Jacinto, Dance Expressions
Gianna Velasquez, Adaptive Force Perf. Arts
Grayden Harrison, The Collective Perf. Arts Center
Hailey Ciernia, South Bay Movement
Hayleigh Liu, South Bay Movement
Ixeal Camarena, Danswest
Jenna Richardson, The Turning Pointe
Jorianne Zvonek, Street of Dreams
Kaela Groff, Adaptive Force Perf. Arts Center
Kaili Tam, Accolades Movement Project
Karisma Coloyan, Evolution Dance Center
Karys Doan, Adaptive Force Perf. Arts Center
Kate Young, East County Perf. Arts Center
Katherine Farr, Accolades Movement Project
Katya Juarez, Dance Expressions
Kendall Hensley, Evolution Dance Center
Kinsey Larsen, The B Box
Lacey Fletcher, East County Perf. Arts Center
Lara Velasquez, Adaptive Force Perf. Arts
Lauren Derheim, IGNITE
Mateo Flores, Dance Academy USA
Mia Colaruotolo, South Bay Movement
Mikell Anderson, Dana's Studio of Dance - DV8 The Co.
Miko Peeke, Dellos Performing Arts Center
Mollie Sohn, Danswest
Naomi Wilbur, 5678 Dance Studio
Nathan Quiroz, Dana's Studio of Dance - DV8 The Co.
Novalee Lewis, Image Studio of Dance
Parker Weiss, IGNITE
Peyton Bass, Dance Dimensions PAC
Reese Hartley, CORE Dance
Renelle Willis, Main Street Dance Company
Riley Hackbarth, Gravity Dance Center
Riley Testa, Danceology
Shayli Jomsky, Thrive Dance Center
Sophia Burnside, Studio 702
Sterling Stumphauzer, Dana's Studio of Dance - DV8 The Co.
Sydney Tam, Accolades Movement Project
Valerie Quiroz, Dana's Studio of Dance - DV8 The Co.
Vanessa Alvarez, Main Street Dance Company
Yazzlin Picazo, Dance Expressions
Zoe Braggs, The Dance Center on Main
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