Saffron Dance proudly introduces two student performance companies to provide dancers additional opportunities for artistic development & personal growth. Ayoub Student Company and Maqsoum Student Company will feature group choreographies in classical and modern Oriental and folkloric dance.

What is a Student Performance Company?
A student performance company is designed to give dancers of a complementary level an ongoing and dedicated weekly class to create and perfect group choreographies.

How do I join?
Company membership is by invitation from Saffron faculty based on a student’s readiness for the level of dance that these two companies will require. Selection is based on a student’s execution of technique, correctness of alignment, responsiveness to correction and ability to learn, recall and execute combinations. Decisions on company participation will consider what will offer the dancer the best opportunity for growth and development.

What are the pre-requisites and requirements for participation?
Company membership requires a one-year commitment to ensure fluidity and consistency in developing and blocking choreographies. Students participating in Ayoub Company are required to concurrently enroll in either Oriental II or Oriental III throughout the term of participation. Students participating in Maqsoum Company are required to concurrently enroll in either Oriental III or Oriental III/IV throughout the term of participation. Students in either company are welcome to enroll in additional classes to supplement the pre-requisite technique class. Company members are also required to purchase a company costume at approximately $200.

What is the difference between a performance class and a performance company?
Performance classes are designed for students interested in learning group performance for a specific performance opportunity during a given semester. Company participants should expect to develop multiple choreographies for ongoing performance opportunities throughout the year.