As a professional performing company, our dance troupe performs benefit and professional shows throughout Southern Louisiana. It is a great opportunity for the serious dancer to get more stage experience than a yearly dance recital, and gives older dancers the opportunity to use their talent. Annually we perform for Celebration in the Oaks, Kenner Christmas Village, Destrehan Plantation, various retirement homes and festivals just to name a few. Dancers are selected by invitation or audition. Anyone auditioning will be judged on appearance, learning speed, style, stage presentation and performance. We must stress the fact that this is a performing company, not a marching group. Members must be serious about dance and their commitment to the troupe as they must be willing to put a lot of time and energy into each project. Members have received numerous honors in dance competition as well as receiving invitations to perform in the Soviet Union, Poland, China, Australia, Spain, Disneyworld, Cruise shows and the Caribbean Festival of the Arts in San Juan.

PROFESSIONAL DIVISION: Each member must take at least two dance classes per week in various subjects including Jazz and Ballet, with at least 1 Jazz class at our studio. This division is given the opportunity to perform in all shows and competitions and may be eligible for participation in solo, duo, or trio routines.

AMATEUR DIVISION: Each member must take at least 1 dance class per week at our studio. Members in this division would only be used in group routines and may not be included in all shows.
AGE DIVISIONS: Senior, Junior and Petite Company ages 7 and up.

BASIC RULES:
1. Member must show evidence of style and professionalism in their dancing, attitude, and general appearance.
2. Member must be available for rehearsal and shows upon request. The only thing to take priority over dance troupe should be school. When hired for performances, you must treat them as a job.
3. Members are responsible for purchasing their own leotard basics, shoes and stockings as required.

ADULT PERFORMING DIVISION of THE DEBBY DILLEHAY DANCE TROUPE CRITERIA TO BE A MEMBER ARE AS FOLLOWS:
1. Members must have previous dance training.
2. Members must attend class regularly to learn the routines.
3. Members must cover the cost of purchasing the proper stockings and shoes for performing, as well as some basics which may be needed such as black dance pants.
This past season was the first time in the 20 year history of the dance troupe that we included adults and we had a lot of fun. Some of the performances included: Destrehan Plantation Festival, Celebration in the Oaks, Chateau Living Center, Summerville Retirement Community, Kenner Christmas Village, St. Elizabeth Seton Fair and De La Salle’s Fais Do Do. Dances for adults are mostly classical jazz, Broadway jazz and tap.