APPLICATIONS FOR SUMMER ‘25 OPEN

DROP SQUAD CREW - is Drop Zone's performance and training crew for beginner adult dancers (21+). No auditions required and flexible commitment. Work on gaining confidence in your dancing though mixed-styles choreography, performance techniques and individual feedback. Deepen your understanding of grooves, musicality, and rhythm. This season will be primarily jazz funk and sensual based, but Kimy, our director also has a background in hip hop and reggaeton. Training is better with a supportive community!

You will be training to prepare for a joint 2000’s themed video project with DRIP! Filming is taking place August 28th.

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

Summer 2025: July 10th- Aug 28th

Directed by Kimy Calva

COMMITMENT

Tuesdays

7:45-8:45 Choreo 1/2 with Kimy

@ Dance Underground

Your tuition includes 2 Drop Zone classes per week. Choreo 1/2 with Kimy on Tuesdays and a class of your choosing.

Thursdays

6:39-8:30pm Rehearsal 

@ Pitch (5300 4th Ave S)

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 2hr weekly rehearsal AND 2 classes per week.

$350 ($700 total): I have enough funds for 100% value of this program plus a bit extra to contribute to the scholarship fund

$300 ($600 total): I have enough funds for ~85% value of this program

$250 ($500 total): I have limited disposable income and can invest ~70% value of the program

Financial Hardship Tier: Available for black, brown, indigenous and/or trans people who are on a highly limited budget

$210 ($420 total): I have limited disposable income and I am a black, brown, indigenous and/or trans person. I can invest 60% value of the program.)

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

$125-$160(limited available, total $250-320): I am currently experiencing financial hardship and am a black, brown, indigenous and/or trans person in financial need. I can invest 30-50% value of this program.

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 SUMMER ‘25 OPEN

DRIP - is Drop Zone's audition-based performance and training company for intermediate adult dancers (21+). Drop Zone's audition-based training company for intermediate adult dancers (21+). While hip hop and jazz funk will be the primary focuses of this company, our director, Lex Ramirez, is also experienced with reggaeton, house, and street styles. Elevate your dancing in a supportive community!

You will be training to prepare for a joint 2000’s themed video project with Drop Squad! Filming is taking place August 28th.

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

Summer 2025: July 10th-Aug 28th

Directed by Lex Ramirez

REQUIREMENTS

21+

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 and level 2/3 choreography classes

Audition tape of doing level 2 and level 2/3 choreography (videos of you in class are acceptable). Choreo can not be your own choreo.

COMMITMENTS

Wednesdays

7:10-8:10pm Choreo 2/3 with Lex Ramirez

@Dance Underground

Your tuition includes 2 classes. Choreo 2/3 with Lex on Wednesdays and a class of your choosing.

Thursdays

6:30-8:30pm Rehearsal

@Yaw theater (6520 5th Ave S)

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 2hr weekly rehearsal AND 2 classes per week.

$350 ($700 total): I have enough funds for 100% value of this program plus a bit extra to contribute to the scholarship fund

$300 ($600 total): I have enough funds for ~85% value of this program

$250($500 total): I have limited disposable income and can invest ~70% value of the program

Financial Hardship Tier: Available for black, brown, indigenous and/or trans people who are on a highly limited budget

$210 ($420 total): I have limited disposable income and I am a black, brown, indigenous and/or trans person. I can invest 60% value of the program.)

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

$125-$160(limited available, total $250-320): I am currently experiencing financial hardship and am a black, brown, indigenous and/or trans person in financial need. I can invest 30-50% value of this program.

Work Study: FULL

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 DRIP.

APPLY HERE