Jazz
Jazz is the largest company on Star Heels and is divided into 3 smaller groups: Jazz 1, Jazz 2, and Jazz 3. Members are placed in companies based on technique and performance during auditions. Pieces performed by the jazz companies have encompassed a wide range of styles and have included songs by artists such as Florence and the Machine, Goldfrapp, Duffy, Mike Posner, and Michael Jackson.
Ballet
Ballet Company consists of 10-12 talented dancers who are well trained in ballet technique. Pieces performed by the ballet company have ranged from contemporary ballet to classical and have included songs by artists such as OneRepublic, Ingrid Michaelson, and Queen. Most recently, the company performed a piece from the classical ballet Paquita.
Modern
Modern Company is a diverse group of dancers that have modern, jazz, ballet and contemporary backgrounds. Modern company's choreography is creative and represented in a wide variety of styles. Recent pieces have been performed to songs from Bjork, Vitamin String Quartet, Iron and Wine, and local Chapel Hill band Lost in the Trees.
Tap
Tap Company consists of 10-12 dancers who are well trained in tap technique and performance. Both traditional, Broadway style and more modern, rhythm based pieces have been performed by tap in the past. Songs from Michael Jackson, John Legend, Space Jam, and Michael Buble have been used for tap pieces.
Extra Pieces
"White Blank Page" Contemporary Ballet, Spring 2011
Every semester, extra pieces are choreographed and open to any member of Star Heels, regardless of what company they are a part of. Usually, extra pieces include hip-hop, contemporary or lyrical, pointe, and an extra tap piece.
Production
"The Haunted Mansion" Production, Fall 2010
In addition, there is a production number to close every semester's show including each company of the Star Heels Team. Extra pieces are a great way to not only dance more, but to meet other members of the team on other companies!