Why Join Alamo City Dance Company?
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Being a member of Alamo City Dance Company offers dancers access to elevated training, performance opportunities, and a structured pre-professional environment.
Company dancers receive:
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Alamo City Dance Company
Elite Competition Team 2026-2027
The Elite Competition Team is a structured, pre-professional training program for dancers preparing to compete at Youth America Grand Prix(YAGP), Universal Ballet Competition(UBC), ADC IBC, World Ballet Competition and Ballet Championships of America.
Placement is by audition or invitation only
May 9th, 2026 OR May 16th, 2026 | located at Alamo City Arts Academy
Space is limited, pre-register to reserve your spot
Placement is by audition or invitation only
May 9th, 2026 OR May 16th, 2026 | located at Alamo City Arts Academy
Space is limited, pre-register to reserve your spot
Programs
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Junior Division
Ages 10-12 Estimated Annual Investment: $6,000-$8,000 |
Senior Division
Ages 13+ Estimated Annual Investment: $9,000-$13,000 |
Alamo City Dance Company
Elite Training. Individualized Development. Real Opportunity
To participate in the auditions, please review the company requirements below. It is essential to familiarize yourself with the expectations and prerequisites for joining the Alamo City Dance Company. Pre-registration is also mandatory, and we encourage all interested dancers to sign up through our website to secure their audition spot.
We kindly request all participants to arrive at least 15 minutes before the scheduled audition time to complete any necessary paperwork and warm up properly. Please remember to bring any required dance attire or footwear, as outlined in the company requirements.
If you have any questions or require further information, please don't hesitate to reach out to our team at [email protected] or 210.369.8311. We're here to assist you and ensure you have all the details needed for a successful audition.
We kindly request all participants to arrive at least 15 minutes before the scheduled audition time to complete any necessary paperwork and warm up properly. Please remember to bring any required dance attire or footwear, as outlined in the company requirements.
If you have any questions or require further information, please don't hesitate to reach out to our team at [email protected] or 210.369.8311. We're here to assist you and ensure you have all the details needed for a successful audition.
Company Training Requirements
Company dancers are required to maintain consistent weekly training based on their placement level, including:
- Ballet training
- Cross-training in additional styles
- Company Class attendance
- Rehearsals and performance commitments
Company Tuition Structure
(10-month season: August–May)
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Hrs per Wk
2 hours 3 hours 4 hours 5-7 hours 8+ hours |
Monthly Rate
$125 $175 $225 $275 $325 |
Yearly Tuition
$1,250 $1,750 $2,250 $2,750 $3,250 |
Important Notes
- Company Class is included as part of company membership
- Tuition reflects a preferred rate for company dancers
- Regular attendance is required to maintain good standing
- Failure to meet training requirements may result in disciplinary action or dismissal
Additional Financial Information
- No additional fee for company membership if enrolled in required classes
- Dancers training outside Alamo City Arts Academy pay $100 monthly company dues
- Performance fees may apply for productions
- Volunteer hours are required as part of company participation
Our Commitment
Alamo City Dance Company is committed to developing strong, versatile, and disciplined dancers in a supportive and structured environment.
Company membership is a partnership. Dancers receive high-level training and performance opportunities, and in return are expected to fully commit to the standards and expectations of the organization.
Company membership is a partnership. Dancers receive high-level training and performance opportunities, and in return are expected to fully commit to the standards and expectations of the organization.
REQUIREMENTS FOR COMPANY PLACEMENT
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1. Placement
Placement in The Alamo City Dance Company is based on the following criteria:
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Positions Available
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Company placement is determined by the Artistic Director, Katie Rodriguez Hall, in collaboration with the artistic team. All placement decisions are final and cannot be contested at any time during the season.
2. Company Class Attendance and Time Commitment
Dancers are allowed up to three absences from Company Classes each semester during the 2025–2026 season. Missing more than six company classes for the entire season will result in contract termination.
Special exceptions may be made only in documented extenuating circumstances at the discretion of the Artistic Director.
Excused Absences: sudden illness, injury, ACA-approved competitions or performances, family emergencies, or sudden unavoidable transportation issues.
Unexcused Absences: last-minute family gatherings, concerts, games, non-ACA performances, or failure to plan transportation.
Absences not submitted at least 48 hours in advance are considered unexcused and will result in a write-up.
Class Schedule Requirements
Apprentices, Corps de Ballet, Soloists, and Principals
• Saturdays 11:00 AM–12:30 PM
Trainees and Junior Trainees
• Saturdays 11:00 AM–12:00 PM
Alumni are exempt from Company Class if they provide proof of registration in a college-level or club dance program at an institution more than 45 miles from Alamo City Arts Academy.
3. Movement Maintenance Requirements
All dancers must submit a monthly Movement Maintenance Report completed by the owner, director, or principal instructor of their home studio. Requirements differ by rank:
Alumni
• Two ballet classes per week
• One modern, somatic, or stylistically comparable class
• One class of choice in any additional discipline
Corps de Ballet and Soloists
• Three ballet classes per week
• One modern, contemporary, lyrical, or somatic class
• One class in another discipline (jazz, tap, hip-hop, flamenco, folklorico)
• Six hours of required classes must be completed at Alamo City Arts Academy
Company class does not count toward these hours.
Apprentices
• Two ballet classes per week
• One class in another discipline
• Four hours of required classes must be completed at Alamo City Arts Academy
Company class does not count toward these hours.
Trainees
• Two ballet classes per week
• One class in another discipline
• Two hours of required classes must be completed at ACA
Junior Trainees
• One ballet class per week
• One class in another discipline
• One hour of required classes must be completed at ACA
Discounted Tuition for Company Members at Alamo City Arts Academy
2 hours per week: $125 per month
3 hours per week: $175 per month
4 hours per week: $225 per month
5–7 hours per week: $275 per month
8 or more hours per week: $325 per month
Regular attendance is required. Excessive absences or failure to meet training requirements may result in disciplinary action or dismissal.
4. Injury and Illness
• All dancers must attend every scheduled class and rehearsal during the two weeks leading up to a performance.
• Injured dancers must continue attending class and will receive modifications as needed.
• Sick dancers should stay home and may request at-home conditioning work.
• Excessive absences, especially near a performance, may result in removal from that production.
5. Courtesy and Respect
Bullying of any kind is strictly prohibited. Dancers must uphold high standards of conduct and treat all instructors, staff, and dancers with respect.
Negative behavior includes:
• Physical or verbal aggression
• Harassment or intimidation
• Inappropriate electronic communication, including social media and group chats
All behavior must comply with David’s Law. Violations will be handled through progressive discipline: verbal warning, probation, and possible dismissal.
6. Performance and Engagement Restrictions
From June 1, 2026 through May 31, 2027, dancers may not perform, teach, choreograph, audition, or participate in dance-related work within a 50-mile radius of Alamo City Arts or any ACA performance venue without written approval from the Artistic Director.
Exceptions may be granted for school performances or pre-approved collaborations.
Unauthorized participation is considered harmful to ACA’s branding and programming and may result in disciplinary action.
7. Dress Code
Company members must wear the designated uniform for each class.
Company dancers may wear approved company leotards for Company Class and rehearsals.
Sunday rehearsals have an open dress code, and dancers may wear any color or style of leotard that complies with modesty and safety expectations.
Class-Specific Requirements
Ballet
• Black leotard, pink tights, pink shoes, hair in a bun
OR
• Black or white fitted shirt, black tights or shorts, black shoes
Jazz, Tap, Hip-hop, Modern
• Black leotard or fitted top, black bottoms, appropriate footwear
Flamenco and Folklorico
• Black leotard or fitted shirt, black bottoms, appropriate skirt, black folklorico or flamenco shoes
Dancers must arrive and leave fully covered.
Dress code violations will result in a write-up.
8. Required Volunteer Hours
All company members must complete thirty volunteer hours during the season. Hours may be completed by the dancer or a family representative. Examples include:
• Social media promotion
• Production assistance
• Backstage support
• Front-of-house and ticketing
• Donating approved supplies
Volunteer hours must be recorded in the dancer’s file. Any uncompleted hours by May 31, 2026 will be billed at fifteen dollars per hour.
9. Financial Commitment
• There is no additional fee for company membership if a dancer is fully enrolled in required ACA classes.
• Dancers training at other studios must pay $100 monthly company dues.
• Principal dancers receive a performance stipend.
• All dancers pay fifty percent of their Nutcracker performance fee.
• Withdrawing from a production for reasons other than illness or injury will result in a $500 re-choreography fee.
10. Required Performances
Apprentices, Corps de Ballet, Alumni, Soloists, and Principals
• Required to perform in four productions each season, including The Nutcracker and the Spring Ballet.
Trainees and Junior Trainees
• Required to perform in The Nutcracker and the Spring Ballet.
11. Photography Release
Dancers grant ACA the right to use photographs or videos of them for any lawful purpose without payment. All materials become the property of ACA and may be edited, published, or distributed without further approval. Dancers release ACA from all related claims.
12. Insurance
Dancers must maintain personal insurance coverage. Dancers are responsible for any liability arising from their participation.
13. Write-Ups
Contract violations will be documented through a formal write-up system.
Three write-ups in a semester will result in termination of the contract and ineligibility for the following year.
14. Communication Expectations for Dancers Sixteen and Older
Dancers who are sixteen or older, and/or dancers who receive payment for performances, are expected to manage their own communication with the Artistic Director and artistic staff. This includes scheduling, availability updates, rehearsal conflicts, and general company matters.
Parents may be copied for awareness, but communication must originate from the dancer unless there is a documented special need or an approved extenuating circumstance.
This policy prepares dancers for the expectations of professional companies and reinforces independence, reliability, and accountability. Failure to communicate directly and professionally may result in a write-up or may affect eligibility for paid work.
15. Talent Agencies and Outside Representation
Alamo City Arts and Alamo City Dance Company do not work with outside talent agencies, managers, or personal representatives when assigning roles, casting dancers, or arranging company work.
Agents, managers, or parents may not negotiate on behalf of dancers for any Alamo City Arts programming, casting, scheduling, or performance opportunities. All communication must be handled directly between the dancer (or the parent if the dancer is under sixteen) and the Artistic Director.
16. Paid Performance Opportunities
Company dancers may be invited to participate in paid performance opportunities throughout the season. These opportunities are not guaranteed and are offered on a case-by-case basis depending on casting needs, professionalism, and availability.
A written contract or agreement will be provided for each paid opportunity.
To be eligible for paid engagements, dancers must be in good standing:
• Tuition must be current
• Attendance requirements met
• Professional attitude and communication
• No excessive write-ups
Payment for paid productions will be issued after completion of the individual event.
The Nutcracker and Spring Ballet are not paid productions for Corps de Ballet, Apprentices, Trainees, or Junior Trainees. Principal and Soloist stipends are issued at the discretion of the Artistic Director based on available budget.
2. Company Class Attendance and Time Commitment
Dancers are allowed up to three absences from Company Classes each semester during the 2025–2026 season. Missing more than six company classes for the entire season will result in contract termination.
Special exceptions may be made only in documented extenuating circumstances at the discretion of the Artistic Director.
Excused Absences: sudden illness, injury, ACA-approved competitions or performances, family emergencies, or sudden unavoidable transportation issues.
Unexcused Absences: last-minute family gatherings, concerts, games, non-ACA performances, or failure to plan transportation.
Absences not submitted at least 48 hours in advance are considered unexcused and will result in a write-up.
Class Schedule Requirements
Apprentices, Corps de Ballet, Soloists, and Principals
• Saturdays 11:00 AM–12:30 PM
Trainees and Junior Trainees
• Saturdays 11:00 AM–12:00 PM
Alumni are exempt from Company Class if they provide proof of registration in a college-level or club dance program at an institution more than 45 miles from Alamo City Arts Academy.
3. Movement Maintenance Requirements
All dancers must submit a monthly Movement Maintenance Report completed by the owner, director, or principal instructor of their home studio. Requirements differ by rank:
Alumni
• Two ballet classes per week
• One modern, somatic, or stylistically comparable class
• One class of choice in any additional discipline
Corps de Ballet and Soloists
• Three ballet classes per week
• One modern, contemporary, lyrical, or somatic class
• One class in another discipline (jazz, tap, hip-hop, flamenco, folklorico)
• Six hours of required classes must be completed at Alamo City Arts Academy
Company class does not count toward these hours.
Apprentices
• Two ballet classes per week
• One class in another discipline
• Four hours of required classes must be completed at Alamo City Arts Academy
Company class does not count toward these hours.
Trainees
• Two ballet classes per week
• One class in another discipline
• Two hours of required classes must be completed at ACA
Junior Trainees
• One ballet class per week
• One class in another discipline
• One hour of required classes must be completed at ACA
Discounted Tuition for Company Members at Alamo City Arts Academy
2 hours per week: $125 per month
3 hours per week: $175 per month
4 hours per week: $225 per month
5–7 hours per week: $275 per month
8 or more hours per week: $325 per month
Regular attendance is required. Excessive absences or failure to meet training requirements may result in disciplinary action or dismissal.
4. Injury and Illness
• All dancers must attend every scheduled class and rehearsal during the two weeks leading up to a performance.
• Injured dancers must continue attending class and will receive modifications as needed.
• Sick dancers should stay home and may request at-home conditioning work.
• Excessive absences, especially near a performance, may result in removal from that production.
5. Courtesy and Respect
Bullying of any kind is strictly prohibited. Dancers must uphold high standards of conduct and treat all instructors, staff, and dancers with respect.
Negative behavior includes:
• Physical or verbal aggression
• Harassment or intimidation
• Inappropriate electronic communication, including social media and group chats
All behavior must comply with David’s Law. Violations will be handled through progressive discipline: verbal warning, probation, and possible dismissal.
6. Performance and Engagement Restrictions
From June 1, 2026 through May 31, 2027, dancers may not perform, teach, choreograph, audition, or participate in dance-related work within a 50-mile radius of Alamo City Arts or any ACA performance venue without written approval from the Artistic Director.
Exceptions may be granted for school performances or pre-approved collaborations.
Unauthorized participation is considered harmful to ACA’s branding and programming and may result in disciplinary action.
7. Dress Code
Company members must wear the designated uniform for each class.
Company dancers may wear approved company leotards for Company Class and rehearsals.
Sunday rehearsals have an open dress code, and dancers may wear any color or style of leotard that complies with modesty and safety expectations.
Class-Specific Requirements
Ballet
• Black leotard, pink tights, pink shoes, hair in a bun
OR
• Black or white fitted shirt, black tights or shorts, black shoes
Jazz, Tap, Hip-hop, Modern
• Black leotard or fitted top, black bottoms, appropriate footwear
Flamenco and Folklorico
• Black leotard or fitted shirt, black bottoms, appropriate skirt, black folklorico or flamenco shoes
Dancers must arrive and leave fully covered.
Dress code violations will result in a write-up.
8. Required Volunteer Hours
All company members must complete thirty volunteer hours during the season. Hours may be completed by the dancer or a family representative. Examples include:
• Social media promotion
• Production assistance
• Backstage support
• Front-of-house and ticketing
• Donating approved supplies
Volunteer hours must be recorded in the dancer’s file. Any uncompleted hours by May 31, 2026 will be billed at fifteen dollars per hour.
9. Financial Commitment
• There is no additional fee for company membership if a dancer is fully enrolled in required ACA classes.
• Dancers training at other studios must pay $100 monthly company dues.
• Principal dancers receive a performance stipend.
• All dancers pay fifty percent of their Nutcracker performance fee.
• Withdrawing from a production for reasons other than illness or injury will result in a $500 re-choreography fee.
10. Required Performances
Apprentices, Corps de Ballet, Alumni, Soloists, and Principals
• Required to perform in four productions each season, including The Nutcracker and the Spring Ballet.
Trainees and Junior Trainees
• Required to perform in The Nutcracker and the Spring Ballet.
11. Photography Release
Dancers grant ACA the right to use photographs or videos of them for any lawful purpose without payment. All materials become the property of ACA and may be edited, published, or distributed without further approval. Dancers release ACA from all related claims.
12. Insurance
Dancers must maintain personal insurance coverage. Dancers are responsible for any liability arising from their participation.
13. Write-Ups
Contract violations will be documented through a formal write-up system.
Three write-ups in a semester will result in termination of the contract and ineligibility for the following year.
14. Communication Expectations for Dancers Sixteen and Older
Dancers who are sixteen or older, and/or dancers who receive payment for performances, are expected to manage their own communication with the Artistic Director and artistic staff. This includes scheduling, availability updates, rehearsal conflicts, and general company matters.
Parents may be copied for awareness, but communication must originate from the dancer unless there is a documented special need or an approved extenuating circumstance.
This policy prepares dancers for the expectations of professional companies and reinforces independence, reliability, and accountability. Failure to communicate directly and professionally may result in a write-up or may affect eligibility for paid work.
15. Talent Agencies and Outside Representation
Alamo City Arts and Alamo City Dance Company do not work with outside talent agencies, managers, or personal representatives when assigning roles, casting dancers, or arranging company work.
Agents, managers, or parents may not negotiate on behalf of dancers for any Alamo City Arts programming, casting, scheduling, or performance opportunities. All communication must be handled directly between the dancer (or the parent if the dancer is under sixteen) and the Artistic Director.
16. Paid Performance Opportunities
Company dancers may be invited to participate in paid performance opportunities throughout the season. These opportunities are not guaranteed and are offered on a case-by-case basis depending on casting needs, professionalism, and availability.
A written contract or agreement will be provided for each paid opportunity.
To be eligible for paid engagements, dancers must be in good standing:
• Tuition must be current
• Attendance requirements met
• Professional attitude and communication
• No excessive write-ups
Payment for paid productions will be issued after completion of the individual event.
The Nutcracker and Spring Ballet are not paid productions for Corps de Ballet, Apprentices, Trainees, or Junior Trainees. Principal and Soloist stipends are issued at the discretion of the Artistic Director based on available budget.
PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES 2026 - 2027
JUNE 2026 - MAKE MUSIC SAN ANTONIO
OCTOBER 206 - Alamo City Dance Company collaboration with Heart of Texas Concert Band
NOVEMBER 2026 - FORD HOLIDAY RIVER PARADE
DECEMBER 2026 - Guest Dancers in DanceLife Studio's Winter showcase
DECEMBER 2026 - ALAMO CITY ART'S 33rd ANNUAL NUTCRACKER
DECEMBER 2026 - EVA'S HEROES SENSORY FRIENDLY NUTCRACKER
MARCH 2027 - VIVA MARIACHI! A Collaboration with Alamo City Symphony Viva, Alamo City Ballet Folklorico and Mariachi Campanas de America
APRIL 2027 - FIESTA KING WILLIAM'S FAIR
MAY 2027 - Spring Ballet Production with Alamo City Symphony Viva
JUNE 2027 - ALAMO CITY ARTS ACADEMY RECITAL
JUNE 2027 - MAKE MUSIC SAN ANTONIO at the San Antonio Botanical Gardens
JUNE 2026 - MAKE MUSIC SAN ANTONIO
OCTOBER 206 - Alamo City Dance Company collaboration with Heart of Texas Concert Band
NOVEMBER 2026 - FORD HOLIDAY RIVER PARADE
DECEMBER 2026 - Guest Dancers in DanceLife Studio's Winter showcase
DECEMBER 2026 - ALAMO CITY ART'S 33rd ANNUAL NUTCRACKER
DECEMBER 2026 - EVA'S HEROES SENSORY FRIENDLY NUTCRACKER
MARCH 2027 - VIVA MARIACHI! A Collaboration with Alamo City Symphony Viva, Alamo City Ballet Folklorico and Mariachi Campanas de America
APRIL 2027 - FIESTA KING WILLIAM'S FAIR
MAY 2027 - Spring Ballet Production with Alamo City Symphony Viva
JUNE 2027 - ALAMO CITY ARTS ACADEMY RECITAL
JUNE 2027 - MAKE MUSIC SAN ANTONIO at the San Antonio Botanical Gardens
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