Competitive Dance Company
The director's goals for the Vibe are:
- to offer our dancers dance training on a professional level and help them to appreciate dance as an art form and profession
- to create professional situations and having them mature to the occasion
- help our dancers discover their creative side and understand the art of dance
2008-09 Policy and Fees
Vibe Student Contract
Vibe Awards
Vibe Photo Slideshow
Vibe in NYC Photo Collage
Why Compete?
The most obvious benefit to be derived from competition is the opportunity to improve one's dance ability and to perform. Students make great strides to excel and in doing so they can make remarkable progress. Some parents may wonder why they should encourage their child to compete when a professional dance career is not the goal. Whether or not a dance career is the goal, dance competition offers opportunities for personal growth. Competitions give students an incentive to work their hardest and to practice with dedication to a goal. Dedicating oneself to a goal builds character. The development of character is a great benefit throughout life. Competition also offers opportunities to learn team work and good sportsmanship.
If you are interested in becoming a member of The Vibe or are already a member, take a moment to answer the following questions:
How coachable of a dancer are you?
Do you listen to the corrections you are given in class?
Are you resistant to change?
Do you make excuses why you cannot try the corrections?
Do you develop an attitude when asked to change?
If you are a dancer who is willing to change, how many times must you be reminded before you are able to make the change?
How many classes must you take to internalize the corrections and perform the movement automatically?
Are you able to make the change immediately or does it take weeks?
Are you able to remember the changes without being prompted?
Are you able to apply old corrections to a new step?
How well do you perform in the recital or competition after months of practice?
Do you possess charisma?