Performance companies
Dancefx offers various company opportunities for beginner through professional dancers to gain exposure, perform, and entertain audiences throughout Athens, GA and the Southeast. For additional information on each of our performance companies, email Allison@Dancefx.org.
CONCERT DANCE COMPANY
Under the direction of Allison Smith and Kaitlin Butcher, CONCERT DANCE COMPANY performs jazz and contemporary choreography through the Athens area. Performances include the DanceATHENS Dance Festival, Grace: An Evening of Elegance & Introspection, the Dancefx Spring Concert, our annual storybook show and more.
We're also proud to offer our XPANSE, XHIBITION, XPRESSION, & TRAINING company levels under the direction of Allison Smith and Brittney Seabolt.
Weekly Rehearsal Times:
Concert Dance Co Tues 8:30-10PM, Thurs 8:30-9:30PM
Xhibition Mon 6:30-7:30PM
Xpanse Mon 7:30-8:30PM
Xpression Mon 7:30-8:30PM
Training Company Wed 8:30-9:30PM
CONTACT DANCE
CONTACT Dance Company is made up of five to ten couples with advanced ballroom dance expertise and a desire to perform. Under the direction of Natalie Cox, CONTACT blends traditional ballroom dances with elements of theatre arts, reaching audiences desiring a dance element for their social event, public workshop, or musical showcase.
CONTACT performs at various community events, including the DanceATHENS Dance Festival in the Fall, Jingle Ball in December, Ballroom Magic in Spring, and the Dancefx Spring Shows and Concerts in March and April.
CONTACT is available for workshops, private events, group and private lessons, and outreach performances. To book CONTACT, email natalie@dancefx.org.
Weekly Rehearsal Times:
Sundays 12:00-2:00PM
REVOLUTION
REVOLUTION Salsa Company is Dancefx's salsa & bachata performance group. Made up of new and experienced salsa dancers, REVOLUTION offers continued training in salsa and bachata partner work, technique, and styling. REVOLUTION is available for workshops, private events, group and private lessons, and outreach performances. To book REVOLUTION, email natalie@dancefx.org.
Weekly Rehearsal Times:
Tues 9:00-10:00PM
SWEET DREAMS
If you are auditioning for the Sweet Dreams Advanced company, you are required to bring a 30 second solo of your choice.
SWEET DREAMS is Dancefx's hip-hop performance company under the direction of Devin Dennis. Performance opportunities include DanceATHENS, the Dancefx spring concert, UGA campus events, and more. Past credits include the Athens Hip-Hop Awards, Athens Fashion Week, and the Pulse on Tour.
Sweet Dreams also offers APPRENTICE COMPANY and BEAUTIFUL NIGHTMARES, a beginning-level hip hop company.
Weekly Rehearsal Times:
Sweet Dreams Wed 8:30-10:30PM
Sweet Dreams Apprentice Mon 9:30PM-10:30PM
Beautiful Nightmares Mon 8:30-9:30PM
THE VIXENS
Members of ViXens explore the power of femininity through a variety of dance styles from LA-style heels to Broadway musical theatre under the direction of Talia Dobbins. The main mission of ViXens is to inspire dancers’ confidence in their own sensuality within choreography they learn throughout the year. Performances include DanceATHENS Dance Festival, Grace: A Night of Elegance and Introspection, the Dancefx Spring Concert, the Sweet Dreams Show, and other opportunities throughout the Athens area as they arise.
Weekly Rehearsal Times:
Sun 7:00-8:00pm
CLASSIC CITY TAP COLLECTIVE
Under the direction of Chelsea Harney, THE CLASSIC CITY TAP COLLECTIVE performs in the DanceATHENS Dance Festival, Grace: An Evening of Elegance & Introspection, the Dancefx Spring Concert, our annual storybook show and more.
Weekly Rehearsal Time:
Tues 7:30-8:30PM
THE BOMBSHELLS
Dancefx’s BOMBSHELLS Burlesque group welcomes women who want to harness their unique power, create and perform sultry choreography, and join a community of incredible people. Ages 18 and up only. No experience is needed, and different levels will be highlighted in varying numbers. There will be opportunities for company member choreography.
Now introducing an apprentice level company CHERRY BOMBS for entry level dancers!
Email Allison@dancefx.org if you would like to be considered for this company!
Weekly Rehearsal Time:
Bombshells Thurs 7:30-8:30PM
Cherry Bombs Sun 3:00-4:00PM