Who Is Eligible for Membership?
Teens who have danced with a studio for at least two years and who are rising 6th-11th graders are welcome to apply during our application window March 1 - 31, 2025.
Teen Members complete 15 requirements per year. This includes 5 LEAPS requirements, 5 LOVE requirements, and 5 LEADERSHIP requirements.
LEAPS requirements may be fulfilled with dance-related projects such as choreography for our classes or performances and costume and set designs for our community partner performances.
LOVE requirements may be fulfilled by philanthropy events such as teaching a dance class for members of our philanthropy partners, performing for our community partners, and volunteering in our non-dance related community and philanthropy events.
LEADERSHIP requirements may be fulfilled by attending member meetings, training seminars, and participation in our DWH Committees and/or Teen Board.
Parent Members complete 10 requirements per year. This includes 5 LOVE requirements & 5 LEADERSHIP requirements.
LEAPS ... Fortunately, parent members are not required to dance!
LOVE requirements are fulfilled by serving as "Event Coordinator" for philanthropy and community events.
LEADERSHIP requirements are fulfilled by member meetings, training seminars, and participation in our DWH Committees and/or "Shadow" Adult Board.
Membership dues are $300/year with a 10% discount for siblings. These dues cover our operating costs & also allow us to provide support for our community partners.
Membership Benefits
List of Services
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Teens bond with a group of like minded peers who have a passion for dance and choreography. They have tons of fun while spreading the joy of dance to those in our community!
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Teens engage with and inspire individuals in the community through their love of dance. While doing so, they experience valuable teaching and performance opportunities and gain important personal skills. They develop a love of philanthropy they will take with them into the world beyond high school.
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Teens develop lifelong leadership skills that will serve them in college and beyond. They can take advantage of leadership opportunities including teaching assistant training, public speaking, educational seminars, and participation on our Committees and our Teen Board of Directors.
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Members spend time together learning, growing and of course, dancing! Through these shared experiences, friendships are built and nurtured.
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VOLUNTEER RECOGNITION
DWH is certified to honor our members with the Presidential Volunteer Service Award (PVSA). We off our members the opportunity to track their volunteer hours and we extend recognition to our members for their dedication to community service and philanthropy.
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MERCH
As part of their membership, teens receive a DWH t-shirt. Additional merchandise will be available for purchase through the member portal.
Membership Application
What is the application process?
DWH is looking for teens who are truly committed to making a difference in their community through their love of dance. Teens should be mature, responsible, passionate and self-motivated.
Application includes:
* Teen & parent application
* Recommendations (2)
* Choreograph & performance video upload (15 seconds)
Recommendation links are provided in the application. Please send links to recommenders along with the March 31st deadline:
* Recommendation #1 - Dance Teacher
* Recommendation #2 - Other Teacher/Mentor
APPLICATION WINDOW: March 1 - 31, 2025
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