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E&E Dance Collective
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E&E Dance Collective is our non-competitive performance company for dancers ages 6 and up who want more than their regular dance class and spring recital.
Mission
To give dancers opportunities to develop confidence, understand commitment, and grow in character through performances, community service, and out-of-studio classes and experiences.
Goal
To produce polished performers who are respectful, kind, and understand the importance of working as a team.
Philosophy
Dance is an all-inclusive art. Dancers of all backgrounds and abilities are welcome — never judged on technique, always encouraged to grow.
Character Development
Connection, Leadership & Service
Each Collective dancer participates in at least one community service project per semester, giving back and connecting with the community.
Spotlights pair each dancer with another Collective dancer for the season. Partners work together in character-building activities and performances, offering support and encouragement.
Dancers ages 10 and up can apply to be student teachers, assisting a lead teacher in weekly classes. Dancers in sixth grade and up can apply to participate in the National Honor Society for Dance Arts (NHSDA).
Performance Trips
Disneyland Parade Opportunity
Collective dancers have the opportunity to perform in a Disneyland parade every two years. Our next trip is the Disneyland Christmas Parade in 2028!
These photos celebrate our dancers in the 2026 Disneyland Halloween Parade.
Interested in the next trip? Contact the Collective Director for details.
Requirements & Expectations
What Collective dancers commit to
Required training
- Ages 6–9: one weekly combo class
- Ages 10 and up: one weekly ballet class and one weekly jazz class
- One weekly Collective class on Wednesdays
- One convention per season, with additional conventions available
- One summer class
- At least one community service project per semester
Attendance
Collective dancers are expected to have outstanding attendance in all classes. Missed classes require a make-up class, except when the absence is for another arts-based performance.
Dress code
Wear appropriate dancewear and dance shoes to all classes, with hair in a bun or braid.
Performances
Collective dancers participate in 4–5 performances throughout the season. Opportunities may include community performances, parades, care centers, showcases, and other local events.
Some performances include only selected routines. For example, the oldest dancers perform in a ballet production at a local church during the holiday season.
Placement auditions
Collective placement auditions are all-accepting. Dancers are not judged for acceptance; auditions help place them in groups that give them the best opportunity to succeed.
Contact the Collective Director for the next placement audition details.
Performance trips
Collective offers out-of-state performance trip opportunities in cities such as Anaheim, Orlando, Nashville, and New York City. Contact the Collective Director for current trip information.
Season at a glance
The season overview includes team connections, choreography, service, performances, conventions, and leadership opportunities. Contact the Collective Director for current dates and participation details.
- Kickoff pool party and Spotlight partners
- Fall and spring semester choreography
- Public-speaking practice and Collective picture day
- Service opportunities with Rosie’s Ranch, Judi’s House, and Parker Task Force, plus the Hunger Heroes food drive
- NHSDA-led Service Day and support at local Trunk or Treat events
- Fall Showcase at Chaparral High School, Parker Holiday Market, Spring Celebration, and Arbor Day performances
- LA Dance Magic and Embody convention weekends
- CoDEO Conference for NHSDA dancers
- Student teacher applications, NHSDA submissions, and next-season auditions
Program expenses
Plan for audition and Collective fees, monthly technique and Collective class tuition, a convention, a summer class, and warm-ups. Contact the Collective Director for current costs.
Questions about Collective?
Send our Collective Director a message.
Want more performance time?
Collective welcomes dancers ages 6 and up. Contact the Collective Director to learn about placement auditions, current opportunities, and how to join.