About DARC
The Program
Dance Alliance Repertory Company is our in-residence, pre-professional, youth dance company. The five or six separate DARC companies, grouped by ability, consist of approximately 70 dancers that range in age from 8 to 18. Since directors, Adam and Lisa Clark, took control of the company in 2000, DARC has more than tripled in size. They have made significant alterations and adjustments to the program which has in turn made these pre-professional dancers into well-refined and highly trained individuals. Besides the obvious dance training that comes with this type of environment, the Clark's also stress discipline, organization, respect, time management as well as many other attributes that make a well-rounded dancer and human being.
DARC performs numerous times each year at a variety of functions. Annually the dancers prepare for their Benefit Concert which showcases an assortment of jazz, ballet, pointe, tap, lyrical, modern, hip-hop and character works. The company can also be seen at a number of conventions and competitions, local events and parades, the Dance Alliance Spring Concert, and several benefit guest appearances throughout the year.
In addition to the hours of weekly classes and rehearsals, DARC members have the opportunity to travel annually and study in New York City, Los Angeles and Las Vegas. DARC members have received scholarships for regional and national conventions and competitions. They have also received two week scholarships to the Performing Arts Center in Los Angeles along with scholarships to Steps in New York. On top of the exposure that DARC receives when traveling, the Clark's continue to enhance the dancers training through the many guest choreographers and instructors that they bring to the studio. The companies have had the opportunity to work with Pattie Obey, Judy Rice, Becca Sweitzer (former DA and DARC member), Gustavo Vargas, Jennifer Hamilton and Aaron Cash. This coming season proves to be just as impressive with its line-up of guests.
For more information on DARC and/or its upcoming season, please feel free to contact Dance Alliance at 734.429.9599.
