LeRoux Steppers. Handbook. A complete guide to all policies regarding the Steppers Dance Team

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1 LeRoux Steppers Handbook A complete guide to all policies regarding the Steppers Dance Team

2 Team Eligibility, Rules, Regulations & Expectations Eligibility 2017 Must be active student of LeRoux School of Dance Must be at least 6 years old and enrolled in 1 st grade on the date of the audition Must have signed contract and photo Must attend the audition and be dressed appropriately Excellent attendance for Season Rules of eligibility are established to create an equal opportunity for all dancers, as well as to promote the commitment required for successful team membership. Rules & Regulations 2017 Be a good teammate - include all team members in group chats. Do not exclude teammates. Must enroll in at least three (3) days of Summer Intensive in July & August Must perform in all studio productions (including Holiday Showcase, Community Performances, Parades and The Nutcracker) If a team dancer is unable to attend a performance their entire dance will forfeit the performance. If a team dancer causes forfeit more than once, they may be dismissed from the team. A performance can be canceled if any dancer has a balance that is more than 7 days overdue. Must maintain excellent attendance for class and rehearsals (see rehearsal expectations below) Must attend ALL team rehearsals through June 2018 If a dancer s absence results in the requirement of an additional rehearsal for performance readiness (determined solely by the staff) an $80 rescheduling fee will be charged to the account of the absent dancer. Any recital re-work can be excluded from competition if any dancer misses ONE rework rehearsal. More than one scheduled absence from any choreography session (full team or invitational) makes a dancer ineligible. Must attend 4 competitions through June They may be scheduled anytime between November and May. Overnight accommodations may be required. Appropriate competition opportunities are scheduled when available. If a team dancer is unable to attend a competition, they can and will be removed from the dances that are being competed for the entire season. Must follow Rules, Regulations & abide by the Code of Conduct These rules and regulations are established to create an equal opportunity for all dancers, to promote and build a team atmosphere, and foster personal growth and understanding of commitment, both to one s self and to others. We believe that these characteristics are essential for success and that they will assist your dancer throughout their lifetime, regardless of career path. Expectations Dancers are expected to: be on time and have their hair tightly fastened in a bun not chew gum or have any food in our classrooms or studio lobby not bring cell phones, electronic games or texting devices to the studio always dress in appropriate DRESS CODE, including required leotard and tights, with ALL dance shoes of appropriate color always dress in team gear at competition/performance/event when representing the team, not only for awards but for the duration of the event

3 Expectations (continued) Dancers are expected to: always wear team approved makeup always wear hair in a left parted, low bun for competition/performance/event unless otherwise provided in writing during costume distribution have tights and shoes for performance that are in very good condition (clean, without holes) display a positive attitude (be humble, be proud, be kind and encouraging, and be able to share the success of others appropriately) display a willingness to learn (accept and apply corrections or directives for improvement) be self-motivated (set and achieve measurable, appropriate personal goals) maintain excellent attendance in all weekly technique classes (failure will result in suspension or dismissal from the team without refund) attend every rehearsal through June 2018 (weekly choreography class is considered a rehearsal) Additional rehearsals (or master/guest teacher classes) may be scheduled Saturdays between 11:00am and 6:00pm, or on Sunday between 1:00 and 6:00pm. ALL competition dances will rehearse weekly. (More than 2 rehearsal absences will result in suspension and/or dismissal. This would make a dancer ineligible for re-audition.) Parents are expected to: Support Team Fundraising efforts Applebee s Flapjack Breakfast - Mandatory August ($15 commitment required, but no benefit without additional ticket sales) Parents must volunteer to work at event TRIVIA NIGHT - Mandatory Late October/early November Must sell one table / 8 tickets ($160 commitment) Must volunteer to assist with event Cash Raffle - Optional Spring Participants must sell 20 Raffle Tickets ($200 commitment) No other Fundraising opportunities will be offered for Abide and follow Code of Conduct Remit payments on or before their due dates or enroll in Autopay Maintain all costumes and accessories for their dancer Store in garment bags Press or steam for all performances/events/competitions Replace lost pieces at their own expense Purchase a garment rack to display/organize costumes Expectations for Performance Travel: Travel for Out of State performance (dancers over age 12 only) Team will coordinate carpool room assignments schedule Team will select chaperones Background and Clearance Forms Required Volunteers will take responsibility for not more than 3 dancers

4 LeRoux Dance Team Estimated Expenses The financial responsibility for membership, rehearsals, costumes, uniforms, travel, and other items associated with the Dance Team rests solely on the member and his/her guardians. However, fundraising opportunities will be provided to offset some of these expenses. Fundraising monies will not be raised to cover membership, rehearsal fees, or tuition. Anticipated expenses include, but are not limited to: Audition/Membership Fee: $40.00 per dancer (no sibling discount) this fee is non-refundable Choreography Fee: One choreography class and rehearsal/week is included in monthly tuition. Team Gear (Warm Up Suit, Shirt & Shorts ) $ $ Parents must order from Team Store whenever they need to update their gear. All gear is needed by first competition in November Costume(s) $75 - $135 each (minimum 1 costume/year for competition will be required) Summer Dance Intensive: Must enroll in at least three (3) days of Summer Intensive in July & August Private Lessons / Solo Fees: By invitation only. All fees are provided at the time of the invitation. Estimated at $1, First year team dancers are generally not eligible. Additional Costume and Competition fees will apply. Estimated at $ Separate contract is required. Invitationals (Duo/Trio or Small Group Dances): By invitation only All fees are provided at the time of the invitation. Estimated between $250 and $400 for one dancer First year team dancers are generally not eligible. Additional Rehearsal and Costume fees will apply. All small group choreography will be taught during the summer based on availability of the choreographer. 2 absences during choreography will result in removal from dance without refund. Dancers must provide vacation schedule upon acceptance of invitation Account Rules for the Dance Team All financial policies of LeRoux School of Dance apply to monies due for the Dance Team. All tuition and recital payments must be paid in full prior to payments being applied to competition/convention. A 10% late fee will be applied to all competition fees if not paid on the due date. If competition fees are more than 7 days past due, additional late fees will apply and dancer will not be registered for next competition. See policy for removal from dance. Payment of audition/membership fee is due on date of the audition and is non refundable, and separate from LeRoux registration fees. Dancers who are suspended or dismissed from the team are not eligible for refund of any membership, rehearsal or costume fees. A monthly competition payment schedule can be requested. Please submit your request via to lerouxsteppers@gmail.com by August 1. Elite Membership Beginning in 2018, we will recognize those dancers who have reached a competitive level of distinction as Elite Members. The following criteria is required for Elite Membership. Class Participation & Results 10-hours of technique classes/week Enrollment in Turns & Leaps and Conditioning class (does not count toward technique requirement) Recommendation by all technique instructors Set measureable, appropriate goals in regular intervals that promote personal development Apply corrections provided by instructors/judges

5 Elite Membership (continued) Competition Participation & Results Soloist for 4-6 years (approximate length of time required to move from Novice to Advanced Level competitor) Consistent ranking in the Top 10 overalls for age division, Advanced Level Consistent recipient of Nationals or Finals invitation and/or scholarship offers Consistent score of 96.5 Soloists with an average score of 95, at 70% of competitions, attended in one season, may be considered Soloists that perform in one or more invitational with a consistent ranking in the Top 10 overalls and score of 95 or better may be considered Elite Member Expectations Enthusiastic participant in all performance opportunities Enthusiastic, Supportive Member and Family who display an always Optimistic Attitude Code of Conduct Members of the Steppers Dance Team and their families must conduct themselves in a respectful manner. This means, as a member of the team or parent of a team member, you must conduct yourself like responsible, polite ladies or gentlemen in accordance with the following. Follow all instructions/directives from the staff; this includes choreographers, teachers, parent volunteers (chaperones) and office personnel Treat all staff members and all other team members, and their families with respect and courtesy Treat other dancers, families and coaches you encounter, either at events or performances, in a sportsmanlike manner with respect and courtesy Be ready for all team functions in a timely manner and be prepared for that particular activity (this includes arriving with hair and makeup performance ready) Personal appearance must be clean, neat and professional when representing the team Dancers and parents (family members) will not communicate directly with any employee/contracted choreographer of LeRoux School of Dance via text, , or social media or vice versa. Direct communication is a violation of contract and policy at LeRoux and could result in disciplinary action, including dismissal. Messages for staff should be sent to lerouxsteppers@gmail.com with For staff name in the subject line. Be supportive of the dance team, its parents and its personnel at all times. Gossip or negative and unsupportive communication of any kind undermines the success of our dancers, and therefore will not be tolerated) Both parents and dancers should keep this in mind when utilizing social media chats or groups, what is perceived as private can become a shared screen-shot. Our team is in place to promote inclusion, therefore any act of exclusion for the purpose of communication regarding those excluded will result in dismissal from the Team. Be respectful of the decisions made at the Director s discretion. Selection of dancers to compete recital dance re-works Removal of dances from our competition schedule Selection of dancers for invitationals, duet/trio and solo competition choreography Class level recommendations Dancers are never excused from rehearsal, choreography, performance or competition Team Members, parents and guardians cannot expect team personnel to consider their personal schedule requests. Religious obligations will only be considered if provided where requested on the audition application. This code is essential for the success and safety of the Dance Team, it s chaperones, teachers and coaches. Violations of these codes, by a dancer or a member of their family may result in disciplinary action, including suspension and/or dismissal from the Dance Team.

6 SAMPLE * SAMPLE * Competition Makeup Requirements * SAMPLE * SAMPLE The first make up table is appropriate for ALL team dancers age 12 and younger - go by your own personal date of birth! Hair Requirement: All dancers will wear their hair in a bun. Position of bun will be determined by staff at final rehearsal before first competition. Standard is low bun, at the base of the neck, complete with hair net. Eyes Foundation Blush Eyeliner Mascara Lipliner Lipstick Shadow Revlon Revlon Revlon Revlon L'Oreal Cover Girl Ardell Colorstay Colorstay Colorstay Colorstay 201 (crayon) 005 Infinite 650 Pink Black Raspberry (appropriate shade will vary for dancers) 508 Summer Dusk 230 Refined Rose Top & Bottom 105 Black False Eyelashes The second make up table is appropriate for ALL Dancers age Hair Requirement: All dancers will wear their hair in a bun. Position of bun will be determined by staff at final rehearsal before first competition. Standard is low bun, at the base of the neck, complete with hair net. Eyes Foundation Blush Eyeliner Mascara Lipliner Lipstick Shadow Revlon Revlon Revlon Revlon Revlon Cover Girl Ardell Colorstay Colorstay Colorstay Colorstay Colorstay 201 (crayon) 220 Purely Plum 675 Red 280 Stay Currant 535 Goddess * Black (appropriate shade will vary for dancers) Top & Bottom 105 Black False Eyelashes **Returning team dancers need not purchase new makeup colors until they NEED them.** INSTRUCTIONS FOR MAKEUP APPLICATION Before applying any make-up, be sure the face is clean. Use a moisturizer to begin. The skin wants to soak up anything it can, so feed it moisturizer so it doesn't soak up the foundation. Foundation: This should be one shade darker than YOUR skin tone. YOUR skin tone is the color of your NECK - NOT YOUR HAND!! This should be spread all over the face and part of the neck to blend in (after you have applied moisturizer). All over the face means eyelids and lips, too. Eye Shadow: The lightest color should be applied to the top lid generously. Then blow off the excess. The Medium color should be applied between the crease and the eyebrow generously and then blow away excess. The darkest color should be applied to the crease, thin but dark. Eyeliner: EVERYONE MUST wear eyeliner on top and bottom. If you prefer the liquid route, buy Revlon Colorstay 001. For those of you who prefer pencil, be sure to keep it thin and close to (above/below) the lashes. DO NOT extend the line beyond the lashes. Blush: Apply the Medium color on the cheek from the cheekbone toward the top of the ear. (TOWARD, NOT INCLUDING). Apply the darker color beneath the first color to give a shadowy texture. Apply the lightest color above the first color, under the eyes, moving toward the nose. This widens the eyes. If only one color apply generously under the cheekbone and lighter on the cheekbone area. Lipstick/Lipliner: Lipliner is applied to the outer ridge of the lips. ALL THE WAY AROUND. This keeps the lipstick from bleeding into the skin outside the lips. You will need 2 coats of lipstick. But do them fast, the colorstay dries quickly and gets tacky. If you wait too long, it will chafe. The shine should be applied JUST BEFORE the performance. You may apply this multiple times. Make Up Remover: Don t forget to pick up wipes to remove make up. A travel pack size is perfect and most brands are very gentle but do a terrific job of removing colorstay lip color and eye liner. My personal favorite is Neutrogena Night Calming Cleansing Cloths

7 Stepper s Competition Check List Costumes: Shoes: Tights: #1 #2 #3 #4 #5 Optional Extras: Nude Bodysuit with clear straps Capezio Lt. Suntan Bodystocking Back Up Tights Adhesive Body Bra (For A/B cup) Ultra-Lift Seamless Bustier (For C+ cup) or strapless support sewn into costumes Props: Hair Accessories Ponytail Holders Hairspray & Gel Hairnets/Bun Cover Bobbie Pins/Hair Pins Brush & Comb Flat/Curling Iron Headpiece(s) Make-up Foundation/Powder Blush Eye shadow Mascara & Eyeliner Lipstick/liner Eyelashes Glue & Toothpicks Makeup Remover Tissues Makeup Sponges Q-Tips & Cotton Balls Vaseline Extras: Team Warm Up/Tank Top Water & Snack Screw driver (taps) ipod/phone & earbuds Nail Polish (Clear) Polish Remover Lint Brush Safety Pins Flip Flops or Slippers Underwear Clear Gel Deodorant Baby Wipes Nail Clippers & File Tide to Go Pen Team Garment Bag Wardrobe & Shoe Rack Double Sided Fabric Tape Earrings Costume Jewelry Steamer Team Spirit: Stuffed Animal w/ Award Ribbons Posters to support Big/Little Sister Blanket & Pillow Camera Book or Magazine Money Pen/Highlighter Travel Size Games Autograph Book