2024-2025 Emeralds.

Emeralds Performance Company is an opportunity for more stage time and training, available to all Production Dance Performing Arts dancers.

At the Emeralds Performance Company, we're not just about dance; we're about nurturing growth, fostering community, and amplifying passion.

We believe in pushing boundaries and achieving excellence, and we invite you to be a part of our dance family, where every dancer is a gem waiting to shine.

Why choose Emeralds?

Think of it as "Club Soccer," but for Dance! Emeralds is a competitive performance company open exclusively to PDPA dancers that offers a unique blend of opportunities. Perfect for the dancers that desire the thrill of competitive stages and community performances.

No Auditions

That's right! Any dancer who enrolls in jazz or ballet classes with Productions Dance Performing Arts may join the team.  
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More Opportunities

Solo, duo, and additional group routines in other genres are available by audition or invite. To qualify, one must be a part of the Emeralds main team and enrolled in both jazz and ballet technique classes with PDPA.
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foundational excellence

Our main team dancers receive ballet and jazz training to ensure a solid foundation. Additionally, an optional technique class is available exclusively to company dancers.  Rotation of lessons emphasizing flexibility, strength, turns, leaps, and tricks.  There is no additional cost to attend this class.  Dancers are encouraged to attend as often as possible.
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More stage time

Mini Emeralds and Emeralds come together for a large group routine, in addition to their own. With the required technique class, each Emerald performs in at least 2 routines in the Fall and at least 3 in the Spring. Emerald dancers have a minimum of 6 performances each year.
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Unlock Growth with Emeralds

01
Skill Development

With the time and effort required to be on the Emeralds team, each dancer will experience growth and improvement in their dance skills.

02
Confidence Boost

The camaraderie of being part of a team will instill a newfound confidence in your child.

03
Performance Exposure

Your child will have the chance to perform in two competitions, two community performances, and PDPA's Winter and Spring productions.

Katlin was tremendously committed to my success, and was always willing to put in extra time and effort to make sure I was advancing.  She choreographed my routines to perfectly display my strengths, and one of my jazz pieces won First Place Overall at the national competition level.

Natalie Sheridan
Former Competition Team member

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Frequently asked questions

Everything you need to know about the Emeralds Performance Company.
What are the time commitments?
Weekly rehearsals are held every Monday for 60 minutes, where two or more routines are rehearsed. Additionally, dancers must be enrolled in a session class with Productions Dance Performing Arts.
What Are the Financial Commitments?
Enrollment in at least 1 regular session class with PDPA is required to be eligible. $600 Company Fee is required, split into 4 payments. $150 is due at registration. The other 3 intervals are charged November, January, and March. This covers competition registration and fees, community performances, and extra rehearsals. Additional costs that are not included in the fees: Costumes (estimate $50-$150 total), warm-ups (required, estimated $60), travel expenses, proper dance attire and materials, possible fees associated with other community events (example: 4 tickets to a baseball) Travel is minimal, as most events are local (Mostly Seattle, could be Tacoma-Everett). Families may coordinate fundraisers. *costs based on team participation, doesn't include solo, duets, additional routines.
Are Scholarships Available?
Yes, if finances are a concern, tuition assistance or scholarships may be available. Families can also coordinate fundraising efforts.
What Events Will We Participate In?
Competitive events include Spotlight (Mar 14-16, Seattle) and Starquest (Apr 4-6, Seattle). Community events include Lake City Winterfest (Dec 7) and a Fundraiser Showcase (Mar 4, PDPA Studio), plus the two end of session productions. For more details on dates, see the Studio Calendar.

director spotlight

Ms. Katlin is certified in Ballet, Tap, Jazz and Modern by Dance Masters of America and graduated their Teacher Training Program in Buffalo, NY. She has studied dance and teaching methods in Checcetti and RAD, has been an assistant director and company owner. 

Show production is Ms. Katlin's passion and she has put on various forms of production from concept to show. At the National level Ms. Katlin has received choreography awards and trained award winning competitive dancers.

Dance studio in North Seattle specializing in modern productions combined with classical training.

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