“Rage Box Dancers thrive in performance opportunities, whether they are a young ‘spark’ in our Preschool Program, or a Graduating Senior in our Division 3 Program. As a studio, we seek to find community involvement to spread the joy of dance through movement and artistry. Additionally, all of our dancers perform in end-of-the year recitals. Our Division 2 and Division 3 Program Dancers engross themselves fully into their training and artistic expression to affect people from their performances on the competition stage. ”
Recitals
The Rage Box Dance Center is known for its extremely entertaining recitals. Our Early Childhood program for ages 2-6 enjoy a short but exciting matinee performance. From our youngest 2 year old Ballerina to our funky 6 year old hip hoppers, our Early Childhood recital is full of charm. Our Recreational students bring a lot of energy, enthusiasm and excitement to the stage. From Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Musical Theatre, and Hip Hop, audience members always leave wanting more. Our elite Preparatory Program inspires and leaves the audience breathless. Our Preparatory dancers perform twice per year displaying expert technique and choreography in a professional setting.
Competition
Our Division 2 and Division 3 Programs compete a diverse repertoire at regional conventions and competitions beginning in February of each year. We love to see our dancers on the stage, receiving recognition for our artistic approach to movement and composition. Attending conventions and competitions is a big part of our spring season for our Division 2 and Division 3 dancers, but it does not fog our main concentration, which is training and growing.
When leaving the Rage Box, your child moves onto the next chapter of their life, some with dance a part of it and some not. In the grand scheme of things, a college acceptance or a company contract, or a deal to work in the commercial world, no one really cares if you won an In10se Platinum; no one really cares if you were Outstanding Dance at NYCDA, and no one really cares if you received 1st overall with your solo. They don't care because it does not quantify who your child is as a person that they see a future in and want to work with. Is the acknowledgement in all of those scenarios feel good? Absolutely. Are we as your faculty proud? The most proud. But do we know there is more beyond all of it? Without a doubt.
If you are auditioning for a Rage Box Company, you are doing so for a different reason then the immediate gratification you will receive at a competition, you are doing it because you want to be with a group of individuals who believes in cultivating a group of young humans who will undoubtedly make their mark on this world in one, way, shape or form. If dance is part of that journey … we are here to assist the dreamers.
Supplemental Companies
Boxed Fresh Hip Hop Crew
The Boxed Fresh Hip Hop Crew offers a chance to train with Lance Guillermo in the original street styles of hip hop; Popping, Locking, Bboying/Bgirling, House, etc. along with Commercial Hip Hop Choreography. Dancers who crew train and learn choreography to compete at Regional Dance Competitions/Conventions, including Monsters of Hip Hop. Placement is by audition only.
Noise Tap Company
The Noise Tap Company focuses on advancing the technical and artist side of tap through a more vigorous training program. Additionally, our higher level tap groups are provided one-on-one attention with leading Industry Professionals in this dance discipline to learn skills and choreography to compete at Regional Dance Competitions/Conventions. Placement is by audition only.
Ballet Track Program
The Ballet Track Program is an accelerated ballet technique program who shows a significant interest and participation in growing their foundational technique. This program requires additional ballet training on a weekly basis and is by recommendation only. Some dancers in ballet track have competed at YAGP and other Regional Ballet Competitions.