APPLICATIONS FOR FALL ‘25 OPEN

DROP SQUAD CREW - is Drop Zone's performance and training crew for beginner adult dancers (18+). No auditions required. Work on gaining confidence in your dancing though mixed-styles choreography, performance techniques and individual feedback. This season will be primarily Hip hop and Jazz funk based, but our director, Lex Ramirez, also has a background in Reggaeton and Street Styles. You will end will a live performance at showcase, HYDRATE on March 29th, 5:30pm in Kerry Hall Theatre. Come train us and make friends along the way!

To allow you flexibility in your adult life, DROP SQUAD runs in 8 week sessions. You can join this training for as many sessions in the year as your schedule allows.

Drop Squad prioritizes enrollment for BIPOC dancers in order to foster a diverse community in which they feel comfortable. All are welcome although we must ensure the group is at least 60% BIPOC.

DATES

Winter 2026: January 25th- March 29th

Showcase: HYDRATE on March 29th, 5:30pm in Kerry Hall Theatre

Directed by Lex Ramirez

COMMITMENT

Sundays

Class: 3-4pm Choreo 1/2 (Hip Hop + Jazz Funk Level 1) with Lex Ramirez

Rehearsal: 4-5:30pm

@ Dance Underground

Your tuition includes 1 Drop Zone class per week. Hip Hop + Jazz Funk Level 1 with Lex Ramirez on Sundays but you can take any of our other classes if you need to make up a day!

Showcase: HYDRATE on March 29th, 5:30pm in Kerry Hall Theatre

COST

You choose the tier that is financially feasible and applicable to you. Payment is per month (4 weeks). You will be required to make 2 payments of the tier you choose. This payment covers a 1.5hr weekly rehearsal AND 1 class per week

2hr Rehearsal + 1 class per week (8 classes total)

$200 per month ($400 total)

$225 per month ($450 total)

$250 per month ($500 total)

$100 per month ($200 total) Custom Partial Scholarship Tier: Limited amount available reserved for black, brown, indigenous and/or trans people who are experiencing extreme financial hardship and are struggling to meet basic needs

Work Study

I have capacity to assist Drop Zone for a total of 2.5-4 hrs per week as a check in assistant, community builder, videographer or graphic designer OR trade for physical therapy, massage therapy, cleaning services, childcare, hair stylist, or photography services. I am reliable and committed to completing all 8 weeks of Drop Squad.

APPLY HERE

APPLICATIONS FOR FALL ‘25 OPEN

DRIP - is Drop Zone's performance and training team for intermediate adult dancers (18+). While jazz funk and commercial dance will be your primary styles, Kimy also has experience with reggaeton and sensual dance. In DRIP, you will focus on finding your individual style as a performer, plus deepen your understanding of grooves, musicality, and rhythm. You will end with a performance Showcase: HYDRATE on March 29th, 5:30pm in Kerry Hall Theatre. Come elevate your dancing in a supportive community and make friends along the way!

To allow you flexibility in your adult life, DRIP runs in 8 week sessions. You can join the company for as many sessions in the year as your schedule allows, as each session will have a new instructor with a new goal.

DRIP prioritizes enrollment for BIPOC dancers in order to foster a diverse community in which they feel comfortable. All are welcome although we must ensure the group is at least 60% BIPOC.

DATES

Winter 2026: January 25th- March 29th

Showcase: HYDRATE on March 29th, 5:30pm in Kerry Hall Theatre

Directed by Kimy Calva

REQUIREMENTS

18+

2+ current and consistent years of dance training in foundations and choreography. Experience on past training teams preferred.

Ability to retain and execute level 2 choreography classes

Assessment tape of you doing level 2 choreography. Choreo can not be your own.

Class: 5:30-6:30pm Sensual Jazz Funk Level 2 with Kimy Calva

Rehearsal: 6:30-8pm

@ Dance Underground

Your tuition includes 1 Drop Zone class per week. Sensual Jazz Funk with Kimy on Sundays but you can take any of our other classes if you need to make up a day!

COST

You choose the tier that is financially feasible and applicable to you. Payment is per month (4 weeks). You will be required to make 2 payments of the tier you choose. There are now 2 options. 2hr rehearsal + 1 class per week and 2hr rehearsal + 2 classes per week

2hr Rehearsal + 1 class per week (8 classes total)

$200 per month ($400 total)

$225 per month ($450 total)

$250 per month ($500 total)

$100 per month ($200 total) Custom Partial Scholarship Tier: Limited amount available reserved for black, brown, indigenous and/or trans people who are experiencing extreme financial hardship and are struggling to meet basic needs

Work Study:

I have capacity to assist Drop Zone for a total of 2.5-4 hrs per week as a check in assistant, community builder, videographer or graphic designer OR trades. I am reliable and committed to completing all 8 weeks of DRIP.

APPLY HERE

PAUSED FOR WINTER 2026

Drizzle is a 4-week mini training series for beginners! This is a great series for you if you want to gain confidence and skills before joining a training team or taking more challenging classes.

This 4 week series consists of a 1hr class followed by a 1hr training session. The training hour will include reviewing choreography more thoroughly, receiving personalized feedback, and working towards your mini project of filming choreography on your last session.

Each class will build on the choreography so that by the end of the 4 weeks, you can confidently film yourself and see the progress you’ve made!

COST

Tiers: $150. $175 or $200