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Jilissa Cotten, Director

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InStep Dance Theatre (IDT) – Junior Company

Auditions - Saturday, August 27th at 11:30a.m.

Second Audition - Saturday, September 10 at 11:30a.m.

 Who is InStep Dance Theatre (IDT) – Junior Company?   IDT is a dance and musical theatre company that resides at InStep Dance Studios and is considered a separate entity to InStep Dance Studios.

 What is our Mission?  The mission of IDT is to give young people who are passionate about dance and musical theatre opportunities to perform throughout the community of Corpus Christi and beyond, educating those who have had little or no opportunity to see the performing arts and promoting dance and musical theatre to those who support the performing arts.

 What is our Goal?  Our goal is to have a group of performers who sing and dance in all communities throughout the Coastal Bend.

 Who is a Member?  Any person who auditions for IDT on Saturday, August 27 at 11:30 a.m., is accepted into the company and pays the company fee is considered a member.  Only those members who meet the performance requirements and pay the company fee will be allowed to perform.

What is the Projected Rehearsal Schedule?  The projected rehearsal schedule will begin Saturday, September 10, 11:30-1:00 p.m.  We will have rehearsals three Saturdays per month with the fourth and/or fifth Saturdays off.  A detailed schedule will be provided and posted on the website and at the studio.

 Will IDT Travel out of Town?  IDT will travel out of town if given the opportunity to perform or go to convention.  Should IDT be given this opportunity, all expenses will be divided by the company’s members and a meeting will be scheduled to discuss.

 Will IDT Hold any Fundraisers?  Fundraisers will be held should the parents decide to raise extra money for travel, costumes, equipment, etc.  At least one fundraiser per year is to be expected. 

 Who is the Director?  There are two directors for IDT, the executive director, Jilissa Cotten and the assistant director, Sarah Gonzalez.  All questions should be directed to Jilissa Cotten.  Ms. Gonzalez is responsible for rehearsals, choreography and performances.


IDT Rehearsal Schedule Fall 2011
All classes and teachers are subject to change.  We reserve the right to refuse service to anyone.  We are an equal opportunity studio, offering classes to all, regardless of ethnicity. We strive to live in harmony with one another, dancing and moving with joy in our hearts.