Drill Companies

 

INSTRUCTORS

Brittany Sisk, director

Our Dance/Drill Competition Teams are designed for dancers who are interested in precision, teamwork, and high-energy, high-kicking choreography. There are currently 7 teams comprising our Drill Company, spanning grades 4th-9th. Our drill teams select company members by audition. Interested dancers must be entering the 4th grade for the upcoming school year, have the dancing ability to qualify them for participation in competitions and conventions, as well as our other company performances (Teamwork, Spring Recital, etc.). Selected conventions for the year will be made known to students upon acceptance to the team.

Dancers do not need to be currently enrolled at PCD to audition for the Drill Company, although they will need to enroll in classes at PCD if accepted. Company members are expected to attend their two Drill Company classes, plus one 45-minute jazz class per week. Dancers are also strongly encouraged to enroll in drill skills, ballet, and other technique classes to maintain and improve technique, strength, and flexibility.

 
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2026-27 Rehearsals And Performances

TEAMWORK Company Concert - Sunday, April 4th, Moody Performance Hall

37th Annual Spring Recital - May 8th-9th, McFarlin Auditorium

Competition schedule for the Spring semester is in the company contract.

Please contact your director with any questions or concerns about extra rehearsal times or the above performance schedule.

Drill Company Requirements

  • Regular class attendance is mandatory and strictly enforced. Dancers are allowed three (3) excused absences. This includes family emergencies, illness, and school commitments. An unexcused absence, or more than three (3) excused absences, are grounds for removal from the team, and will be discussed by all Directors.

  • Attire and appearance for all classes must be professional and clean. Hair MUST be pulled away from the face and secured so that it does not become undone during class or rehearsal. If a dancer does not adhere to dress code, they may be asked to leave class.  A black leotard and tan tights or all-black athletic wear is required in each team class.

  • The Dance/Drill Teams will have a minimum of three (3) group numbers.

  • Dancers in the Dance/Drill Team may be chosen for Small Groups, Solos, Duos, etc.  All dancers will be evaluated thoroughly before placement and will be chosen under the sole discretion of the Directors.

    Participation in the additional routines is optional and by invitation only. There will be an extra choreography fee, and participation will include extra weekly and weekend rehearsals. Rehearsal schedules and information will be sent out shortly after the groups are announced.

  • Commitment to these additional numbers are of utmost importance and must be adhered to FULLY. If a dancer is unable to attend a rehearsal, that will be considered an unexcused absence and will be grounds for removal from the routine.

    Questions about tuition and fees may be directed to the PCD office.