Whether you are a student who would like performance opportunities and goal-based learning or an intermediate/advanced dancer who would like to take it to the next level, I am always accepting submissions for both of my troupes. The requirements for each are listed below.  Also read this document to educate yourself on the expectations of a SFOF student or pro troupe member.

“Fire is the test of gold; adversity, of strong men.” – Martha Graham

The requirements to be in Fire & Gold Belly Dance Student Troupe are: to attend at least two classes per week, one hour-long rehearsal per week, one three hour workshop every three months. Required classes are the Monday night Choreography & Combinations class that precedes rehearsal, and either the Belly Dance 101 class or the Drills class.  You will receive consistent discounts of 20% off all class packages and $15 off private lessons.  Rehearsals are $5 per person and 50% of the funds go back into the troupe after rehearsal space rental fee.  The money left over will be collected and used for troupe needs such as fuel funds for out of  town gigs and entry fees for contests.

• Students will have the opportunity to participate in recitals and open stage nights regularly.
• Students have the opportunity to work side-by-side with pro-level dancers in my Pro class (coming soon).
• Students may attend any of my community classes for free.
• Students will be encouraged to book their own performances at a student level and take accountability for creating more opportunity.  I will assist in managing details for these events.
• Students will receive monthly written feedback on their skills.  This will help the student to grow and develop.
• Students also have the opportunity to collect donations for troupe needs through online marketing and fundraising events.  I will consistently provide support and work to create opportunities for the students to have assistance in reaching dance goals that require money.

Skirt Full of Fire Dance Co.

The requirements to be in the pro-level troupe are: to attend at least two classes per week, and one hour and a half rehearsal per week.  Every three months, you will be required to attend a workshop with the student level dancers to work on large-group choreography.  The one thing I ask is that you receive my written consent before performing tribal fusion belly dance as a soloist outside the Skirt Full of Fire Dance Company umbrella.  If we are successful as a troupe, we have the potential to consistently make money, and we won’t be successful if we aren’t all working for the greater good.  Pro-Troupe members will receive consistent discounts of 20% off all class packages and $15 off private lessons.  Rehearsals are $8 per person and 70% of the funds go back into the troupe after rental of space.  The money left over will be collected and used for troupe needs such as fuel funds for out of town gigs or entry fees for contests.

• Dancers will have the option of attending the Belly Dance 101 class for free if they have attended both the Monday Choreography & Combinations class and the Tuesday Drills & Technique class.
• Dancers may attend any of my community classes for free.
• Company dancers will always receive preferential treatment for paid gigs.
• Dancers will be encouraged to present choreography or new skills.
• Dancers will have one-on-one guidance in everything from costuming, to solo song selection, to movement technique.
• Dancers will have the opportunity to teach under the umbrella of Skirt Full of Fire, utilizing SFOF marketing.
• Dancers will have the opportunity to perform in festivals under Skirt Full of Fire Dance Company.
• Dancers will be encouraged to collect donations to help offset the cost of travel, costuming, and anything else that comes up.  All donations made directly to the dance company will remain in the dance company until a decision is made on how to use it.  Fundraising events and online funding sites will be utilized to collect the money needed to attend large events.

If you are interested in being a member of either troupe, please fill out the form below or email the information to jolie@skirtfulloffire.com.