Performing Companies
xtremeDancers
Our Nationally Ranked xtremeDancers include dancers ages five and up. These dancers have many opportunities to perform and compete jazz, tap, modern, lyrical, and ballet pieces throughout the year. Former members have gone on to work in the dance industry and to attend prestigious dance programs across the country on dance scholarships. Placement is by audition only. Members sign a contract committing themselves to participation for one year. Class attendance in all required technique classes is mandatory as is attendance at all scheduled rehearsals and events. xtremeDancers are required to dance from 2 to 10 hours per week depending on level. Acceptance and level placement is at the sole discretion of ADX staff and decisions are final. All serious, interested dancers are encouraged to attend the audition. Please contact the office if you have any questions or would like more information. The xtremeDancers performance company is divided into seven levels.
Águilas Azteca Ballet Folklórico
Led by Walquiria Perales, Águilas Azteca Ballet Folklórico, our award winning Ballet Folklórico Company takes the opportunity to perform throughout the metroplex and Texas. The company trains students ages five through eighteen in traditional Mexican folk dance. Auditions for this performance group are held annually during the summer months. Specific dress code requirements for the audition and technique classes and a source list have been posted for interested dancers.
FIRE!
FIRE! is our hip hop performing company directed by Camille Thompson, a 2005 - 2006 Mavericks dancer. Members sign a contract committing themselves to participation for one year. Class attendance in all required technique classes is mandatory as is attendance at all scheduled rehearsals and events. Students are divided into two companies, levels I and II. Dancers are required to attend 2 to 5 ½ hours of class each week depending on level. These classes will include either a company level modern or ballet class. FIRE! competes throughout the year and has won many awards. In addition to competition these groups have performed together and individually at such varied events as Dance for the Planet, local semi-professional basketball games, church retreats, and fashion shows. For information on booking either or both companies please call 972-602-8811. All serious, interested dancers are encouraged to attend the annual summer audition. Please contact the office if you have any questions or would like more information.
