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EPC MEMBERSHIP
What membership includes, what it costs, and what performers earn. Every number EPC can commit to is on this page.
Everyone cast in a cycle performs.
Not every member earns the same role, but every performer contributes to the production and shares in the experience of bringing it to life. As EPC grows, we intend to create additional ways for performers to benefit from the success of the company they help build.
Where the fees go.
Membership fees go directly toward development, choreography, production costs, and rehearsal space — so that EPC can compensate its instructors, staff, and performing artists at a professional standard. You're not paying to be in the company. You're investing in the infrastructure that makes professional performance possible.
WHAT MEMBERSHIP INCLUDES
Rehearsals
Regular company rehearsals and performance preparation, built around the immersive production model.
Casting Opportunities
Every member cast in a production performs in it. Ensemble and principal casting is earned through the audition process.
Production Participation
A role in EPC's live productions — beginning with Ascend, the inaugural founding-season experience.
Company Development
Choreography, conditioning, stage presence, and technique coaching that grows you as a performer.
Community Events
Company gatherings, creative experiences, and member events that build the culture of EPC.
Performance Opportunities
Real stage time through EPC's touring production model — multiple performances each cycle, not a single end-of-year recital.
COMPANY EXPERIENCES & MEMBER PERKS
Membership is about more than rehearsals. EPC builds a full company experience — from production nights and creative retreats to career development and team outings. Open any category to see what it includes.
Company Bonding Experiences
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- →Company Kickoff Event – Start the season together with a welcome gathering for performers and creative team members.
- →Cast Celebrations – Post-show gatherings to celebrate performances and build community.
- →End-of-Season Celebration – A special event recognizing the accomplishments of the company.
Creative Retreats
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- →Choreography Lab Days – Collaborative sessions where skaters and dancers create new pieces and experiment with ideas.
- →Creative Development Workshops – Dedicated time to develop new show concepts and performance material.
- →Production Creation Weekends – Intensive weekends focused on building future EPC productions.
Performance Inspiration Trips
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- →Broadway & Theatre Trips – Group outings to experience professional productions and stage performances.
- →Dance & Performance Show Visits – Attend professional dance and performance events for inspiration.
- →Cirque-Style Production Experiences – Watch large-scale entertainment productions and study staging and artistry.
Skating & Dance Event Trips
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- →Figure Skating Competitions – Attend major competitions to watch elite athletes perform.
- →Theatre on Ice & Synchronized Skating Events – Experience innovative team skating productions.
- →Professional Ice Show Performances – Attend touring ice shows to learn from professional performers.
Training & Workshop Opportunities
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- →Guest Artist Workshops – Training sessions with visiting choreographers and performers.
- →Performance & Acting Classes – Workshops focused on expression, storytelling, and stage presence.
- →Partnering & Lift Training – Skill development sessions for collaborative performance work.
Content Creation Opportunities
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- →Company Photoshoots – Professional photography sessions featuring EPC performers.
- →Performance Video Projects – Filmed choreography and performance pieces for portfolios and promotion.
- →Behind-the-Scenes Content Days – Creative filming sessions highlighting the company and its artists.
Team Adventures
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- →Group Activity Nights – Fun outings such as bowling, mini golf, or team games.
- →Adventure Experiences – Activities like rock climbing or ziplining that build trust and teamwork.
- →Seasonal Group Outings – Summer park days, beach trips, or other seasonal adventures.
Career Development
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- →Audition Preparation Workshops – Learn how to prepare for auditions and professional opportunities.
- →Portfolio & Resume Guidance – Support in developing performance resumes and professional materials.
- →Industry Insight Sessions – Conversations with professionals from the performing arts world.
Special Getaways
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- →Weekend Creative Retreats – Short retreats focused on artistic collaboration and team building.
- →Theme Park Performance Trips – Group outings to parks known for entertainment productions.
- →NYC or Major City Day Trips – Travel together to experience world-class performances.
MEMBERSHIP FEES
Company Member
$200
per month
EPC operates on a unified membership model — all accepted members pay the same monthly fee regardless of age or division, and every member taking part in a production cycle is included in that production.
Everything listed above is included — all 9 inclusions, for every division: Youth, Junior, Company Artists, and Flex.
You only pay dues for the cycles you perform in. Membership runs for the year, but performers choose which production cycles they take part in, and dues are only owed for those cycles. Full details are covered at the membership informational.
Professional Development Track
+$150
per quarter
An optional upgrade for performers who want to expand their opportunities beyond standard company membership.
This is in addition to membership. Members on this track pay the $200 monthly membership fee and the $150 track fee each quarter.
The track adds
- ✦Professional Development Workshops
- ✦Industry Sessions
- ✦Corporate Performance Opportunities
- ✦Portfolio Development
- ✦Professional Media Opportunities
- ✦Leadership Opportunities
- ✦Mentorship Opportunities
- ✦Priority Access to Select Workshops & Events
Participation does not impact casting. All company members remain eligible for Ensemble, Featured, and Principal opportunities.
WHAT A YEAR OF MEMBERSHIP ACTUALLY BUYS
Priced separately, the coaching alone would cost more than the membership. Across a full season, performing all three cycles, a member receives:
96+
Coached sessions
Two a week — one on ice, one off — across the season.
3
Full productions
Original choreography staged and rehearsed for each one.
12–18
Live performances
Four to six per production, in front of real audiences.
Included
Production costs
Staging, venue, and production costs for every show are carried by EPC.
Add professional media, choreography, industry workshops, and company events on top — then set that against $200 a month during the cycles you perform in, the same fee for every division.
Costumes are not included. Each production carries a one-time costume fee, separate from membership dues. Costs vary by production and are shared with members before each cycle begins.
WE BELIEVE IN BEING STRAIGHT WITH YOU
Membership fees cover the cost of running the company: training and ice time, coaching and instructor fees, choreography, rehearsal space, and production expenses.
Those fees are not a wage you are buying back. You are not paying in order to be paid. You are covering the cost of the training and the productions you take part in.
Compensation is separate, and it is earned entirely through performance. It is based on the role you are cast in and the shows you actually appear in — you must perform to be compensated.
Membership does not guarantee a payout, and no fee you pay converts into compensation. The two are tracked independently.
HOW ROLES ARE ASSIGNED
Taking part in a cycle guarantees you perform in it. It does not automatically guarantee a Featured or Principal role. Those are earned through the casting process for each production, and role assignments vary from show to show — a performer may be an Ensemble Artist in one production and a Principal Artist in the next.
Every performer takes part in the audition and casting process, either auditioning for Featured or Principal opportunities or being invited by the Artistic Team for consideration. Junior performers are eligible for Ensemble, Featured, and Principal roles — age alone does not determine placement.
THE FEE COVERS ALL FOUR TRACKS
Youth Company
11 & Under
Junior Company
Ages 12–15
Company Artists
Ages 16+
Flex Track
Flexible Commitment
PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE
EPC operates on a touring production model, with most productions structured around performance weekends. A typical cycle may include:
- →Two performances in one city
- →Two performances in a second city
- →Additional performances based on venue availability and demand
- →A recovery or development weekend built into the schedule
Minimum
4
performances
Typical
6
performances
Actual schedules may vary based on production, venue, and tour plans.
ROLE-BASED COMPENSATION
Compensation is tied to the role earned within a production. EPC uses both cash and company credits so the company can grow while still creating meaningful opportunities for every performer.
The figures below are starting rates, reviewed each production. Compensation is negotiated case by case based on the role, the performer's experience, and what the production asks of them — and we expect these rates to grow as the company grows.
16 & Older
Eligible for cash compensation based on the role earned, plus future incentive and profit-sharing programs.
Under 16
Receive company credits — usable toward membership fees, workshops, intensives, merchandise, and special events.
Ensemble Artists
Per show, starting at
$50–$100
Per production, from
$300–$600
- •Ensemble choreography
- •Group performance work
- •Scene transitions
- •Production support
- •Company ensemble participation
Cash or company credits based on eligibility
Featured Artists
Per show, starting at
$100–$200
Per production, from
$600–$1,200
- •Featured performance moments
- •Specialty acts
- •Supporting storytelling roles
- •Significant artistic contributions
Cash or company credits based on eligibility
Principal Artists
Per show, starting at
$200–$400
Per production, from
$1,200–$2,400
- •Lead artistic roles
- •Featured storytelling moments
- •Major production responsibilities
Cash or company credits based on eligibility
These are starting rates, reviewed each production. Compensation is negotiated case by case based on the role, the performer's experience, and what the production asks of them — and we expect these rates to grow as the company and its audiences grow.
Corporate and private events sit outside the production rates above. Compensation for those bookings is discussed with the performer on a per-event basis, since scope, travel, and client requirements vary from one event to the next.
SUCCESS BONUSES & PROFIT SHARING
As attendance, sponsorships, bookings, and company growth increase, performers may become eligible for performance bonuses, production incentives, profit-sharing, artistic development scholarships, travel support, and special recognition.
Profit sharing may be based on production success, ticket sales, sponsorship growth, corporate bookings, and overall company revenue. Specific structures will be announced as they are implemented.
BUILD SOMETHING FROM THE START
Skater, dancer, movement artist, or emerging performer — EPC is the chance to help build a company from the very beginning.
Questions about eligibility, housing, travel, or visas are answered on the FAQ page.