Ember

Bloom Dance Studio’s Year-Round High School Performance Team

Ember Performance Team

High-school aged dancers with prior dance experience who are seeking higher-intensity training, a team-oriented environment, and a choreography-focused experience are encouraged to audition for the 2027-2028 Ember Performance Team.

  • Auditions: Sunday, May 23rd, 2027

  • Summer Season: June and July

  • Regular Season: September through May

Ember Parents

Program Details

  • What is Ember?

    Ember Performance Team is a high school dance company under the direction of Mrs Ali Darr Ross and Mrs Madeline Box. Ember provides an enriching experience to grow and expand creatively through performance opportunities.

    Ember performs in an annual fall contemporary show, winter showcase and learns production pieces in Bloom’s annual Spring Recital. There may also be additional outside performance opportunities throughout the year.

  • Pre-Requisites:

    • Dancers must be students ages 14 - 18 years and in high-school.

    • During the regular season, dancers are required to enroll in a contemporary class and a jazz class (or be enrolled in our Cultivate Program) to be eligible to perform on the team. These specific technique classes are related to the styles the Ember Team performs with and must be taken at Bloom Dance Studio during the season.

    • Ember dancers must have a commitment to attendance at all rehearsals and performances.

    • Ember dancers must sign a participation contract.

    • Summer Absences (June & July): No set amount but must be communicated in advance for choreography purposes. 

    • Regular Season Absences (August - May): Dancers are allowed to have 9 absences for the duration of the year.

  • Ember Performance Team hosts a live audition at the beginning of each summer that is required for all new and returning members of the team.

    Audition registration for the 2027-2028 Ember Season will open in January 2027.

    Please make sure your dancer is able to meet all our season date requirements & policies below before auditioning.

    When: Sunday, May 23rd, 2027

    Cost: $20

    Where: Oakview Stage

    Audition: The audition will consist of contemporary technique and a contemporary phrase to assess each dancer’s readiness for the performance team.

    Results: Dancers will meet with the judges immediately after their audition to discuss their results.

    Post-Audition: If accepted, all dancers will receive a confirmed rehearsal schedule and a contract to sign, finalizing their commitment to the Ember Performance Team.

  • Ember’s season runs for 12 months, beginning in June and ending in mid-May.

    • Auditions: Sunday, May 23, 2027

    • Summer Rehearsals:

      • June & July

    • August Burn Week

    • August Program Parent Meeting

    • Regular Rehearsals

      • September - May

    • October Burn Night Week

    Mandatory Performance Weeks:

    • Fall Show Week

    • Optional Winter Showcase Opportunity

    • Spring Recitals: May 2028

    • Audition Fee: $20

    • 12 monthly payments on the 15th of the month (June - May)

    • Payment includes:

      • Team gear

      • Costumes

      • Weekly rehearsals

    • Ember is NOT included in Bloom’s unlimited class pass option.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I take part in Ember and The Nutcracker - Land of Sweets?

Yes, our programs are designed to allow dancers wishing to participate in multiple programs to be able to do so. 

Can I take part in other extracurricular activities?

The Ember commitment is no more than nine absences to their Ember rehearsals and commitment to attendance at all show and dress rehearsals. If the extracurricular activity does not interfere with their ability to uphold our attendance policy, dancers are able to do both.

Do I need to take a certain class at Bloom?

You need to be enrolled in a Bloom jazz and contemporary class or the Cultivate program throughout the season as a Bloom dancer alongside attending your weekly Ember class.

What if my dancer is 14, but not in high school?

Ember is designed to be (no longer than) a 4-year experience for dancers. Therefore, dancers must be considered a freshman in high school when they begin dancing with Ember. If your dancer is not yet in high school (even if they meet the age requirement), we kindly ask that your dancer wait to join Ember until they are in 9th grade before auditioning.

Interested in Ember?

For additional questions regarding the Ember Performance Team, please email us at support@danceatbloom.com.

Ember Parents