TRAIN WITH DROP ZONE

group training opportunities

  • DROP SQUAD CREW - is Drop Zone's performance and training crew for beginner and beginner/intermediate 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. Learn from guest instructors. Make friends along the way. Training is better with a supportive community! You will end your 8 week session dance concept video.

    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

    April 14- June 9, 2024

    (No Rehearsal May 26)

    COMMITMENT

    Sundays

    3:30-5:30pm Rehearsals

    Wednesdays

    6-7pm Choreo 1/2 with Kimy Calva

    Included in your tuition is 2 Drop Zone classes per week. Choreography 1/2 with Kimy on Wednesdays and a class of your choosing.

    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.

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

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

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

    $210 (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 Scholarships: Limited amount available

    $105-$175 (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: Limited amount available

    Check in Assistants, Community Builders, Skilled Videographer with Equipment, or Graphic Designer

    APPLY HERE

  • DRIP - is Drop Zone's audition-based performance and training company for intermediate and intermediate/advanced adult dancers (21+). While Hip Hop will be the primary focus of this company, we will also incorporate elements of technique from Contemporary, Ballet and Jazz styles. You will end your session with at least one performance, choreographic piece or dance concept video.

    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 2024 session is closed. We are taking a break for Spring 2024 and will return in Summer and/or Fall 2024

    REQUIREMENTS

    21+

    1-2+ current and consistent years of dance training preferable as part of groups not only classes

    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

    Tuesdays

    8-9:30pm Rehearsal

    Wednesdays

    7:10-8:10pm Choreography 2/3

    *Your tuition includes 2 classes. Choreography 2/3 with Jade on Wednesdays and a class of your choosing.


    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.

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

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

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

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

    Custom Partial Scholarships: Limited amount available

    $105-$175 (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: Limited amount available

    Check in Assistant, Community Builder, skilled Videographer with Equipment, or Graphic Designer

    APPLY HERE

  • Waves is a new Contemporary Training program available for beginner dancers or intermediate dancers new to Contemporary. You will learn technique, terminology, body awareness/safety and more.

    You will end your 8 week session with an outdoor dance project but your main focus will be training sessions with Erkah Gomez.

    Waves 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

    April 14- June 4, 2024

    COMMITMENT

    Sundays 5:30-6:30pm: Contemporary 1/2 with Erkah Gomez

    Tuesdays 8-10pm (Last 15min are optional stretch/cool-down)

    Included in your tuition is 2 Drop Zone classes per week. Contemporary 1/2 with Erkah on Sundays and a class of your choosing.

    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.

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

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

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

    $210 (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 Scholarships: Limited amount available

    $105-$175 (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: Limited amount available

    Check in Assistants, Community Builders, Skilled Videographer with Equipment, or Graphic Designer

    APPLY HERE