Youth Ensemble

Luminosity Youth Ensemble is for ages 9-14. Join us for weekly classes and an end of season performance this Spring Season. Rehearsals held in the Stoddard church building gym in Meridian Idaho.

January 8 – March 28, 2026

Thursdays 4:30 – 5:30 pm

Performance: March 26 or 27 at 6pm
(date/time decided at parent meeting)

Join the Youth Ensemble this season! Review policies and REGISTER BELOW

ABOUT 

Luminosity Youth Ensemble is a faith-based dance program providing a creative and performing dance experience for youth ages 9-14. Through weekly rehearsals and a seasonal performance dancers will develop and progress in dance technique, composition, and performance skills while working with others in a positive and professional environment.

There is no audition or previous dance experience required to join the Youth Ensemble. Dancers need to be ages 9-14 as of September 1, 2025. Register online to reserve your spot (minimum 5 dancers required; maximum 16 dancers).

DIRECTOR INFORMATION

Micah Taylor        LuminosityDanceCompany@gmail.com 

Please text or email if your child will be absent. Visit LuminosityDanceCompany.com for announcements, Luminosity Information & Policies, Luminosity Seasonal Schedules & Homework, sneak peeks, and upcoming events.

PARENT MEETING

At the beginning of each season we will have a parent meeting to introduce ourselves, set the performance day and time, discuss outreach opportunities, discuss policies, volunteer for various company needs, and answer questions. Dates for fall and spring breaks and holidays will also be set at each season’s parent meeting. Parent or guardian attendance is mandatory to participate. If you are unable to attend the initial parent meeting, contact Micah Taylor for an alternative meeting before joining rehearsals.

TUITION

​There will be no charge for tuition. In exchange for free dance instruction and a professional experience, families are asked to volunteer for different company needs in return (such as childcare during rehearsals, scheduling the building, printing programs, etc.). Options are detailed in the Volunteers document and sign ups will be at the Parent Meeting.​

REHEARSALS

This is a dance company, think of it as a commitment to a team not just a weekly class. Each dancer’s attendance, respect, and effort affects the whole team. If dancers miss a class they may lose the privilege of participating in a specific piece for the showing. If dancers miss the warm up, they will be required to do an alternative warm up on the side before joining the class.

Please do not bring dancers more than 5 minutes early or pick them up 5 minutes late.

DRESS CODE

Hair must be pulled back out of the face in a ponytail or similar style, no jewelry.

Dancers should wear all black — tops (no prints) that have sleeves and cover the midriff while moving (a leotard is recommended, not required) with pants or capris (should cover the knee and should not extend past the heel, for safety). All attire should allow for ease of movement and be fitted in order to see alignment and allow for accurate feedback.

Dancers can dance barefoot, wear ballet slippers, closed toe lyrical shoes, or tan jazz shoes for class and for the performance.

HOMEWORK

Dancers are expected to practice choreography at home.

Up to 3 written assignments may also be given throughout the season. This process and content will facilitate the creative process for original works as well as potentially serve as transitions for the final showing. Dancers may complete and submit work anytime on or before they are due. All responses will be returned at or before the final showing.

PERFORMANCE

Youth Ensemble will perform at the end of the season for family and friends. Showing will include professional choreography, numbers created or co-created by the dancers, as well as an opener and finale with the Children’s Ensemble. Inviting family, friends, and neighbors is encouraged. Families are asked to help set up chairs before the show and help clean up after the show.

The Youth Ensemble has the opportunity to serve by touring their performance at various local assisted living centers and visit with residents afterward (dates and details to be determined at Parent Meeting based on preferences of registered Luminosity families).

Costumes will be determined at the parent meeting. Costumes will vary each season but will always follow dress code. Most seasons I will provide an additional costume piece or accessory for dancers to borrow for the performance; these pieces need to be returned after the showing to use for future seasons.

PICTURE DAY

The week before the performance we will use some of rehearsal time to take individual and group photos. All photos and videos taken throughout the season and of the performance will be shared with the registering parent via email within a few weeks after the end of the season.

PHOTO RELEASE

Families will receive free digital copies of all photos and videos taken of their dancer(s) throughout the season. By joining Luminosity, you give Luminosity permission to use photos and videos for promotional purposes for Luminosity or a Luminosity affiliated event without compensation.

Register below. Click here for printable version of policies, information, and registration