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.
Q&As
- Must be enrolled in a dance studio program for the duration of the 2020-2021 season
- Must have studio owner approval to participate in the 2021 HC Teen Company program
- Must be between the ages of 14 -18 years old during the 2021 HC season. Dancers that are graduating high school in June 2020 are not eligible.
- MUST be available for the following:
- Four regional cities
- National Finals June 27th - July 3rd 2021
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.
In person audition at the 2021 National Finals or virtual submission information coming soon.
- 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 2021 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!
2021 TEAM
MENTOR: Aaron Czuprenski and Directors: Kimberly Rhinelander/Bill Bohl
Abbey Werner, Big City Dance Center
Abigail Bohn, Fusion Dance Academy
Abigail Kirkpatrick, Fusion Dance Academy
Alissa Coppa, Thrive Dance Center
Aliyah Jones, Dance Connection
America Sanchez, Dance Expressions
Ava Maciulewski, Backstage Dance
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, Inspired Movement
Carmen Spahr, Ryans American Dance
Casey Tebben, IGNITE
Clare Ciernia, South Bay Movement
Curry Jackson, K.Monique’s Studio of Dance
Dawson Paffumi, Dance Unlimited
Devin Dye, Portland Dance Center
Dylan Washington, Dance Academy USA
Elizabeth Duckworth, Dana's Studio of Dance- DV8 The Company
Ella Memmott, Jazz Dancer Studio
Ella Witt, Adaptive Force Perf. Arts
Emily Raymond, Gravity Dance
Erin Muntz, Accent On Dance
Estrella Rose Zarceno, A New Wave
Francesca Matesso, Creative Culture Dance Academy
Gabriel Raskind, Backstage Dance
Grace Medved, Accent On Dance
Hailey Ciernia, South Bay Movement
Hailey Fitt, South Bay Movement
Haley Gilchrist, California Dance Theatre
Ixeal Camarena, Danswest
Jillian Sharpe, Accolades Movement Project
Jorianne Zvonek, Street of Dreams
Kacie Collins, Gotta Dance
Kaela Groff, Adaptive Force Performing Arts
Kaili Tam, Accolades Movement Project
Kameron Marenco, IGNITE
Kara Zabinski, Street of Dreams
Kate Young, East County Performing Arts Center
Katlyn Sowers, South Coast Conservatory
Kendall Hensley, Evolution Dance Center
Kinsey Larsen, The B Box
Kyra King, Home
Lara Velasquez, Adaptive Force Performing Arts
Lauren Derheim, IGNITE
Libby Bonthala, Storm Dance Alliance
Liliana Herrera, East County Performing Arts Center
Mandy Redden, Rave Dance Complex
Mateo Flores, Dance Academy USA
Mckinnley Hansen, Jazz Dancer Utah
Mia Colaruotolo, SouthBay Movement Co
Mikell Anderson, Dana's Studio of Dance- DV8 The Company
Mollie Sohn, Danswest
Naomi Wilbur, 5678 Dance Studio
Natalie Parker, Accent on Dance
Nathan Quiroz, Dana's Studio of Dance- DV8 The Company
Olivia Short, Michelles Academy of Dance
Paige Taylor, Linda Rees
Peyton Bass, Dance Dimensions Performing Arts Center
Peyton Price, Power Dance Company
Reese Fummerton, PURE Dance Academy
Reese Hartley, Class Act Dance
Riley Hackbarth, Gravity Dance Center
Riley Testa, Inspired Movement
Ryan Sadowsky, Danswest Dance
Sarah Garcia, Thrive Dance Center
Saya Betzler, IGNITE
Shay Zimmerman, Accolades Movement Project
Shayli Jomsky, Thrive Dance Center
Shea Hancock, East County PAC
Sierra Steadman, The Company Space
Sofia Anglim, Class Act Dance
Sterling Stumphauzer, Dana's Studio of Dance- DV8 The Company
Zoe Braggs, The Dance Center on Main
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