The Simantikos Youth Company is a unique opportunity for dedicated young dancers to experience the process of creating and rehearsing work in a company setting. Designed for dancers ready to deepen their training, this program fosters professionalism, accountability, and artistic growth through performance, choreography, and collaboration.

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Commitment Overview:

• Weekly Rehearsals: Mondays from 5:00–6:30 PM
  Company dancers also take a required technique class from 6:30 - 7:30 PM directly after rehearsal with our professional company.

• Fall Season: The first company piece will be choreographed by the Youth Company Director and rehearsed from August 25 through the end of September.

• Winter Season: A guest choreographer will set a second piece in the fall; the director will oversee weekly rehearsals leading into the Winter Showcase.

• Spring Season: Dancers will work with both the director and another guest choreographer to prepare two final pieces—one presented at the Simantikos Spring Fundraiser, and the other at the Spring Performance.

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This program is ideal for dancers looking to strengthen their movement quality, develop their own artistic voice, and gain experience in picking up and retaining choreography efficiently. Dancers will build ensemble skills, deepen their understanding of performance dynamics, and work toward shared goals as a team. 

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Audition Date:
Monday, August 18 |  5:30–7:30 PM
Simantikos Studio | 917 W. 18th St, Chicago, IL

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Callback Date:
Monday, August 25 |  5:00–7:00 PM

• 5:00–6:00 PM: Repertory session

• 6:00–7:00 PM: Parent meeting (required for all invited dancers)

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Dancers should arrive warmed up and ready to move. Please wear all black and bring water, a notebook, and ballet or jazz shoes if preferred. No audition fee is required.

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Tuition & Fees

• Fall Session: $390
  Covers rehearsals from September 1 – December 8

• Spring Session: $540
  Covers rehearsals from January 5 – June 1​

 

There are no additional costume or production fees for performances.

Payment plans are available upon request. Tuition covers all rehearsals, choreographic development, performance opportunities, and program administration.