Great Lakes Dance Company (GLDCo) is our pre-professional competitive program for dancers who are looking for more performance opportunities, accelerated curriculum and a more challenging level of training. Dancers perform professional-level choreography at several competitions throughout the dance season.​

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GLDCo is widely recognized for our Regionally and Nationally award-winning training, choreography and dancers. We are proud to offer a comprehensive program focused not only on technical excellence, but on self-expression, artistry and empowering youth through movement.​

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Dancers are accepted into GLDCo via auditions in August. We encourage interested dancers to participate in our apprentice program to gain the training and experience to be well-prepared for auditions each year. For more information about GLDCo, please email us at greatlakesdancefactory@gmail.com.

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Placement in GLDCo is based on age and ability. Age ranges are guidelines for general placement, not restrictions. GLDCo members get performance opportunities in ballet, contemporary, jazz, hip-hop, musical theater, modern, tap and improvisation.

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Mini Company: Ages 5-7

Junior Company: Ages 8-12

Intermediate Company: 12-14

Teen Company: Ages 13-16

Elite Company: Ages 14-18