Young Artists Performance Company (YAPC)

About

Ages 8–12

As a preparatory company, Vitacca’s Young Artists Performance Company (YAPC) cultivates young dancers in an enriching environment through both technical training and performance opportunities. Dancers ages 8–12 are selected by audition and train/rehearse in the Vitacca Vocational School or Children's Programs. The season will include two showcases and/or competitive events, two community performances, and Vitacca’s annual Dance Soiree in May.

School Director: Kelly Ann Vitacca
Company Director: Annika Dalbratt

Requirements

  • Dancers must be ages 8–12 (no pointe required)

  • Accepted dancers must train exclusively at Vitacca School for Dance, Houston or Woodlands beginning in the Fall term

  • Weekly Training Requirements – three ballet classes, one jazz class, one rehearsal period. Division B, YAPC Dancers must also take Pointe Preparation.

  • Dancers must be available for early August choreography workshop. (date/time available at time of acceptance)

  • Seven dancers needed per season.

Schedule

 

Tuition

2024/25

Monthly Tuition

  • YAPC Soloists: $235 a month (By invite)

  • YAPC Ensemble Only: $185 a month

  • Includes: weekly rehearsals, ensemble choreography, additional rehearsals as needed, director fees, and event coordination

One Time Wardrobe Fee: $240

Registration Fees for Competition, Convention, or Showcase: (varies per event; Vitacca will likely attend three events each season)

Vitacca general registration fee $65; Each sibling registration fee $35

Above fees are in addition to monthly training tuition. Please note, all tuition and fees are non-refundable.


TUITION PAYMENT

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Division training costs (tuition) is based on a 35-week season and divided into ten payments from July through April. Tuition is invoiced on the 25th of the preceding month and late on the 2nd of the month. Exception – December installment will be invoiced on the 30th. Month to month registration is not allowed.

​10 payments/installments July through April. All tuition and fees are non-refundable.

To Audition

Dancers wishing to join a Vitacca performance company must audition for review and acceptance. Auditions occur annually between April and August– please see our Auditions page for updates. If you have any questions, please contact us at yapc@vitaccadance.com.