| Competition Team Program |
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| *REVISED 2011* |
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| Benefits/Commitment |
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| The serious student who loves to dance and perform. It is an intensive program
that is aimed towards improving a student's technique, stage presence, and over performance ability. |
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Healthy competition promotes: Competition Team Members are given the opportunity to:
| * Self Discipline | - Dance for the community |
| * Self Motivation | - Participate in benefit shows |
| * Teamwork | - Meet dancers from all over the world. |
| * Goal Setting | - Work with professional instructors. |
| * Sportsmanship | - Compete against their peers. |
| * Builds Self Esteem | | |
| * Builds Self Confidence | |
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| The competition team program can only be beneficial to the students if each member can commit their time
and energy. This program also requires the parents' time and commitment as well. Discipline, dedication
and determination are the focus for any activity a student wants to excel in. The competition program is for
the student that has these qualities and wants to incorporate them in a performance environment. |
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| Weekly Class Requirements |
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| Mini Team | Junior Team | Teen Team/Senior Team |
| 1 Ballet Class | 2 Ballet Classes | 2 Ballet Classes |
| 1 Musical Theatre Class | 1 Jazz Class | 1 Pointe Class |
| 1 Jazz Class | 1 Contemporary Class | 1 Contemporary Class |
| 1 Stretch/Turn/Leap Class | 1 Stretch/Turn/Leap Class | 1 Stretch/Turn Leap Class |
| 1-2 Team Rehearsals | 1-2 Team Rehearsals | 1 Jazz Class |
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| *Students on a team such as tap, musical theatre, hip hop must also be enrolled in that class* |
| *Team Rehearsals can be held any day between Mon-Sun based on studio availability* |
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| Summer Class Requirements |
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| - A minimum of 2 Weeks of Summer Classes at ADA
- ADA 1 Week Summer Intensive (August) - Students are evaluated for placement in team dances.
- Team Dance Camp (August) - Students learn the choreography for the team dances.
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| *If a student is selected to be on the competition team and does not sign up for the above classes in the fall
and summer they will no longer be eligible to be on the competition team.
* If a student will be attending an outside summer intensive they must provide the director proof of
attendance in order to have the intensive go towards their summer class requirement. Check with the
Director prior to see where the hours will be applied. |
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| Auditions |
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| Students ages 6 yrs old and up are eligible to audition for the competition team. The parent/student must
sign a Competition Team Contract and pay $150 of the competition fees on audition day before auditioning.
The remaining competition fees of $150 are due the first week of fall classes.
During auditions, the students will be evaluated on
* Technique
* Stage presence
* Ability to pick up choreography
* Overall performance
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| Understudies |
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| Students will be evaluated at the ADA Summer Intensive for placement in team dances. Understudies will
be chosen at Dance Camp. Understands may be placed in one or more dances before competition based on
their performance and improvement between Sept-Dec. Understudies are required to attend the same
classes, rehearsals, performances, and must follow the same attendance policy. |
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| We place students as an understudy for different reasons. Most often the teacher would like more time to
evaluate the students abilities and help them improve before placing them in a team dance. Understudies are
required to purchase costumes since they will be performing in the competition dances at recital. |
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| Solos, Duos & Trios |
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| Please see the Solo Competition Program for more information. |
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| Competition Fees/Rehearsal Fees |
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| Competition Fees are $300. $150 is due audition day before the student will be allowed in the audition
room. The remaining $150 fee is due the first week after Labor Day. This fee is for the student to perform 2
dances at 4 Regional Competitions chosen by the Director. The competition fee is non-refundable if a
student drops or is dismissed from team. This fee does not include food, hotel or travel expenses that may be
incurred. Students may be invited to be on an additional team. The competition fee will be an additional
$150 per dance and due the first week of fall classes.
Rehearsal Fess for all teams including elite teams and specialty teams are $10 per team per month. |
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| Attendance Policy |
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| It is extremely important that dancers have regular attendance in weekly and rehearsal
classes. If the team Director feels that a student is falling behind due to absences then the
parents and student will be notified. If the absences continue then the student will be
dismissed from the team. Students that go over the allotted absences will need a doctor's
note in order to remain on team. |
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| Attendance Policy for Competition Team Members |
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| September-December Semester (4 mths) | January-May Semester (5 mths) |
| Weekly Classes - 4 Absences per class. | Weekly Classes - 5 Absences per class. |
| Rehearsals - 4 Absences | Rehearsals - 5 Absences |
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| Etiquette & Conduct |
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| Students and parents are required to show respect to ADA instructors, office staff, and other
students/parents at the studio and at performances. This includes students and parents from other schools.
Misconduct will result in immediate dismissal from the team. The ADA competition team members and
parents should set the standards and be role models for others to follow. |
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| Competitions & Local Events |
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| Competition Team members will be required to attend all competitions, awards ceremonies and local events
scheduled by the Director. Local events consist of parades, fundraising activities and benefit shows. All
activities will be scheduled over the weekends. Additional Fees may apply. |
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| Workshops |
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| The competition team is required to attend 1 workshop a year chosen by the Director. The fees range from
$165-$240 for a 2 day intensive workshop lasting 5-9 hours a day. Food, hotel and travel expenses are not
included. Workshops give students the opportunity to work with professional teachers from all over the
world as well as learn different styles of dance. Students will enjoy taking classes with their peers who share
the same love and passion for dance as they do. |
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| Dance Camp/Summer Intensive |
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| The students will be evaluated for placement in team dances during the ADA Summer Intensive. This is an
intensive dance program with 3-8 hrs of dancing a day for 5 days and is mandatory for team members. This
prepares the students for Dance Camp when they will learn the choreography they will perform all year. The
team choreography is more challenging and difficult then the average recital dance, which is why the
summer intensive is a great preparation for Dance Camp. Dance Camp is mandatory for all competition
team members. Please be aware of the summer intensive and dance camp dates before auditioning to assure
you will be able to attend. Additional fees apply. |
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| Warm-Ups & Costumes |
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| All competition members are required to purchase a competition team warm-up. These warm-ups will be
worn at all team events. The warm-up fee is $90-$150. The Director has the right to require a particular
leotard, shirt or shorts to be wore at team events. This will be an additional cost. |
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| The costume fee is approximately $80-$100 per dance. The total costume fee is $160-$200 for 2 dances.
The costume fee and warm-up fee will be due in October. All costumes must be properly maintained. Any
rips, tears or alterations must be taken care of by the student/parent prior to a performance. A required
make-up and accessories list will be given to each student before the first performance. Parents will be
responsible for purchasing these items. |
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