Audition Info & Season Policy 2019

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1 Audition Info & Season Policy 2019 AN IMPORTANT MESSAGE 2 REQUIRED CONVENTION 6 AUDITION DATE AND TIMES 2 DRESS CODE 7 AUDITION ATTIRE 2 WEEKLY SCHEDULES 7 ABOUT THE CREW PROGRAM 3 GENERAL RULES FOR DANCERS 8 DANCE TEAM DIRECTORS 4 TENTATIVE SEASON CALENDAR 9 CREW TUITION, FEES APPENDICES - FORMS TO TURN IN AT AUDITIONS TEAM POLICY CHECKLIST DANCER/PARENT AGREEMENT DROP DEPOSIT FORM REGISTER FOR AUDITIONS AT & BILLING 5 CREW ATTENDANCE POLICY 6 1 1/16/19

2 An important message Dancers must present a signed Dancer & Parent Agreement form, a parent and dancer-initialed Crew Policies form, and a $150 Drop Deposit and form BEFORE THEY WILL BE ADMITTED TO THE AUDITION. These forms are included in this booklet. The crew season runs February through August of the same year. Dancers are required to commit to the entire season of 7 months. Dancers who are not selected this season should not assume that they are not future crew material. Results will be posted on the studio Facebook Page, Two mandatory meetings for all crew dancers and parents new and returning will be held 6:30-7:30 p.m. on Sunday, January 27 and Sunday, February 10. Attendance at both meetings is required. Rehearsals will begin Wednesday, January 30, Because they represent TranscenDance Studios to the community, and training elsewhere results in scheduling conflicts, Crew members should train only at TDS. Participation in school dance teams Orchesis, Drill, Cheer and Poms and pre-approved summer intensives that do not conflict with rehearsals or required technique classes is allowed. Audition date and times All auditions will be held on January 23, Register for auditions at Ages 13+ 8:45-9:30 PM (jazz/hip hop) Audition attire CREW JAZZ/HIP HOP AUDITION ATTIRE GIRLS black convertible or footless tights, black leotard, hair in neat bun, barefoot/footies, jazz shoes. BOYS athletic shorts showing knees, form-fitting solid color T-shirt or tank top, barefoot/footies, jazz shoes. Dance belt is optional. 2 1/16/19

3 About the Crew Program The TranscenDance Studios Crew Program is for teenagers interested in TDS competition and performance opportunities but who are not ready to make the commitment to the pre-professional Company Program. The Crew Program is under the direction of Cait Jones and under the technical and choreographic direction of Stacy Anderson. TDS youth dance teams are dedicated to promoting and presenting dance to the public through performance, production, and educational opportunities, as well as further Innovation of the art form, to carry the dance community into a new generation. We strive to transcend the norm. Crew s favorite events include competition, Dance Fest at Six Flags Great America, Oak Park s Independence Day Parade, Dance In the Parks, and Northwestern Football Pregame performances. Consistently winning high awards at competitions, our dancers are recognized for their teamwork and performance skills, as well as their dedication to community. Membership in the TDS Crew program requires an 7 month commitment, from February through August. Dancers must turn in the signed forms contained in the Audition Info & Season Policy booklet before being admitted to audition. 3 1/16/19

4 Dance Team Directors Jazz TransAxion, TransRhythm Tap Cait began as a dancer in youth ensembles Footprints Tap Ensemble and Forum Jazz Dance Theatre. After dancing with Chicago Tap Theatre, receiving multiple scholarships, including Giordano Dance Center, and touring the Netherlands and the eastern coast of the United States, Cait founded and currently directs TranscenDance Studios in Oak Park, Illinois, and its multifaceted youth dance teams. An avid choreographer, Cait s work has been seen at Happy Feet and Fame movie promotions, industrials at Rotary International Headquarters, the Shedd Aquarium, Chicago s Museum of Contemporary Art, The Venetian in Las Vegas, and television commercials. She has also choreographed promotional videos for Lawson Products, theater productions for College of Lake County, and works for multiple concerts such as Dance Chicago, Chicago Human Rhythm Project, Dance For Life, and the Russian International Dance Collaboration. Cait s work has won top awards at dance competitions and has placed within the top five in state for local dance teams. Cait also served as Artistic Director of Footprints Tap Ensemble, a renowned youth tap company, in which she has been involved with for over 19 years. Over the years, she has been contracted at dozens of studios for teaching positions spanning multiple seasons, as well as a guest instructor for workshops and intensives. Cait hopes to provide her students with the tools to be successful in the dance world as well as in all other facets of life. Acro Team, Minis, Petites, Crew At the age of 8, Stacy began gymnastics, but soon realized her love was for acrobatics and dance. She started to train in a variety of dance styles and began competing with a youth competition company. She went on to continue her dance studies at Gus Giordano dance school, which further sparked her interest in hip-hop and jazz. At the age of 13, she began training and competing with the nationally ranked Xtreme Dance Force. She traveled regionally and nationally receiving many 1st place national awards. Stacy attended Northeastern IL University on a dance scholarship and graduated with a major in Communications, Media, and Theatre and a minor in Dance. She trained with their dance program closely under the direction of Jamie Farrell and Venetia Stifler. Her choreography was chosen to be featured in the American College Dance Association adjudication concerts in 2015 and Stacy also danced with Gifted Souls, a professional latin and hip-hop fusion dance company. She traveled the country with the company and also placed 2nd in the world at the Ultimate Latin Dance Championship. Stacy began teaching here at TranscenDance Studios in 2012 and now also directs the TDS Acro Elites, Minis, and Petites. Stacy is currently embracing her love for all styles of dance and loves to share her passion with the dancers at TDS! 4 Hip Hop TransFuzion, Minis, Petites Trinity Dent began dance lessons when she was just 3 years old and has been dancing ever since. She started her training at Ballet Legere in River Forest and performed in their production of The Nutcracker for 9 years. Shortly after, she began training with Cait Jones at TranscenDance Studios and competed with their Hip Hop and Jazz companies. Trinity has also been trained in Irish Dance and has traveled around the U.S. and to Canada, London, Ireland, and Scotland numerous times for regional, national, and world competitions. In 2008, she traveled to the World Championships of Irish Dancing and placed 14th overall, making her a World Medal holder. Trinity continues her training by taking various classes around Chicago and attending master classes and conventions with some of the industry's top choreographers. She currently performs with Boom Crack! Dance Company, a professional hip hop company directed by Trae Turner in residence at Lou Conte Dance Studio. She has performed at numerous events around the city including a Chicago Bulls Game, The Museum of Contemporary Art Presents: David Bowie Is Now, World of Dance Chicago, Dance Chicago, and the Chicago International Salsa Congress. She has also traveled around the U.S. to perform and compete at World of Dance New York, World of Dance Dallas, and the Hip Hop International World Championships in Las Vegas. Aside from teaching and performing, Trinity loves working on the business side of dance. She served as the Finance and Administration Intern at Hubbard Street Dance in 2015 and currently works as the Office Manager at TDS. Trinity attended the Brennan School of Business at Dominican University, where she graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (concentration in Finance) and a Bachelor of Arts in Economics. Trinity has been working at TDS since the summer of She is so excited for this year and is grateful that she is able to share her knowledge and love of dance with her students! 1/16/19

5 Crew Tuition INCLUDED IN CREW TUITION* Crew choreography Crew costumes (not shoes) Competition makeup kit Crew rehearsals (space rental & instructor) Special rehearsals (space rental & instructor) Most competition entry fees Performance registration fees Crew tank top & shorts 24 hours priority class enrollment NOT INCLUDED IN CREW TUITION TDS registration fee ($30) Tuition for weekly technique classes Costume fees for weekly technique classes Required convention fees Optional special event fees (tickets to Great America, professional athletic games, etc) Team Showcase Tickets Optional photo and video purchases *included but not guaranteed Crew tuition is $100 a month. Total included participation expenses are amortized across tuition payments over the 7 month season. Tuition is due regardless of dancer s attendance. Seniors leaving for college will receive pro-rated tuition. Crew tuition covers 7 months of membership and is on a monthly billing schedule. The first tuition installment for the season is charged in February and the last tuition installment for the season is charged in August of the same year. Team tuition is charged to your TDS account and is paid the same as your classes Monthly Auto-Debit. Accounts must be up to date by audition date, or dancers will not be allowed to re-audition. Fees & billing DROP DEPOSIT A $150 Drop Deposit will be due at auditions. If the team dancer fulfills their commitment for the season, the Drop Deposit will be credited towards their August tuition at the end of the season. Fulfillment of commitment for the season includes but is not limited to: attending mandatory meetings. Dancers and a parent must attend both the Crew Parent/Dancer Meeting and Competition Season Parent/Dancer Meeting. attending the principle competition (May). Participation in other optional performance events is highly encouraged but not required. Future placement may be impacted if a dancer has consistent history of non-participation in optional events. performing in all scheduled shows of recital weekend. Crew dancers perform with their regular technique classes in the Big Show and perform team routines in the Team Showcase. attending all days of the required conventions. Crew dancers attend a style-specific convention once a year to study from new instructors, increase exposure to industry trends, make professional connections, and broaden the scope of their training. Attendance at all days, for the complete day, including any scheduled performances at required conventions is mandatory. Any dancer who does not meet these attendance requirements will be removed from their team and become ineligible for future seasons of the Crew program. completing the season through the end of rehearsals in August. Exceptions to this rule can be made for dancers withdrawing from classes at TDS due to moving out of the area (proof of change of address required) or for physical injury (doctor s note required). Graduating seniors are excused to leave for school in August. adhering to the five absence attendance policy. Members are allowed only five absences from crew group rehearsals and five absences from each required technique class for the entirety of their Crew season - February through August. This policy will be strictly enforced and may have an impact on future placement. TEAM SHOWCASE TICKET FEE A $60 Team Showcase Ticket Fee per family will be charged with the February crew tuition payment, to cover the cost of six tickets to the Team Showcase during recital weekend. REQUIRED CONVENTION FEES See the Required Convention page in this packet for specific convention fees and due dates. 5 1/16/19

6 Crew attendance policy Rehearsals will begin the week of Wednesday, January 30, 2019 and will generally run weekly until the season concludes with the summer session in August. Dancers unable to attend a performance must step out of all performances within the two weeks before or after the missed performance, to avoid additional restaging rehearsals. Team rehearsal time should be spent improving choreography precision and performance qualities, not restaging. If dancers have any conflict within a reserved-for-performance time span, they must step out in order to avoid the necessity for multiple restaging rehearsals. Dancers must be available for all days of all scheduled competition weekends and required conventions in order to be eligible for team membership. (See Tentative Event Schedule in packet.) Good attendance at rehearsals is vital. A team cannot work if members are missing. Conflicts must be communicated at the beginning of the season. Members are allowed only five absences from Crew group rehearsals and five absences from each required technique class for the entirety of their Crew season - February through August. This policy will be strictly enforced and may have an impact on future placement. Required convention Crew dancers attend a style-specific convention once a year to study from new instructors, increase exposure to industry trends, make professional connections, and broaden the scope of their training. Attendance at all days, for the complete day, including any scheduled performances at required conventions is mandatory. Any dancer who does not meet these attendance requirements will be removed from their team and become ineligible for future seasons of the crew program. All quoted fees are estimates based on past fees. CREW Chicago Dance Connection Jazz Camp July 12-14, 2019 (confirmed) $305 total $ charged with Feb. 5 and May 5 auto-debit. Hyatt Regency Schaumburg 1800 E Golf Rd, Schaumburg, IL /16/19

7 Dress code All dancewear items are available for purchase through TDS. Inquire at the TDS reception desk. CREW SHOES Crew dancers are required to have TDS dress code Revolution slip-on jazz shoes in black. CREW DANCER TANK & SHORTS Dancers will be provided with a black Crew Dancer tank and shorts. These are often used for events and should be maintained for the entire season. COMMON PERFORMANCE WEAR Female dancers should have a pair of black full-length leggings, black dance shorts, tan tights, and black tights. Male dancers should have a pair of solid black athletic shorts. TDS DRESS CODE T-SHIRT Dancers receive a TDS dress-code T-shirt at the start of each new studio season. Before choosing another color, dancers should make certain they have a blue TDS dress- code T-shirt that fits and is in good condition. Additional TDS T-shirts are available for purchase at the front desk for $25. Weekly Schedules CREW Jazz/Hip Hop Rehearsals TDS Crew Rehearsal Wednesday 8:45-9:30 Technique Classes 1 Jazz (choose from): Intermediate 1 Jazz Wednesday 4:00-5:00 Intermediate 2 Jazz Thursday 4:15-5:15 Intermediate 3 Jazz Thursday 4:15-5:15 Intermediate 4 - Advanced Jazz Wednesday 7:00-8:15 Teen Jazz Tech Wednesday 8:00-8:45 1 Choice Class (choose from): Ballet Lyrical Hip Hop Tumbling 7 1/16/19

8 General rules for dancers 1. Rehearsals are mandatory. A team cannot work if members are missing. Conflicts must be communicated at the beginning of the season. 2. Members are allowed only five absences from Crew group rehearsals and five absences from each required technique class for the entirety of their Crew season - February through August. This policy will be strictly enforced and may have an impact on future placement. A temporary leave of absence may be granted due to extenuating personal reasons in lieu of resignation. 3. If you are unable to attend a performance, you must step out of all performances within the two weeks before or after the missed performance to avoid additional restaging rehearsals. Team rehearsal time should be spent improving choreography precision and performance qualities, not restaging. 4. Present yourself in a professional manner. This applies at all times, but especially in the presence of other dancers, teachers, and choreographers. You are representing your team, TranscenDance Studios and your directors, and you can leave a lasting impression on someone with the way you dress, speak, or act. 5. No swearing, no drinking, no drugs. 6. Never walk away alone. Don t leave the group without letting someone know where you are going. 7. No inappropriate conversations. 8. No talking behind other people s backs. 9. Respect your elders, rehearsal directors, and other teachers. 10. Be early for everything. 11. Dress appropriately when representing the team. 12. Be aware of what you put out there for people to view. As a TDS Crew member, you are a community fixture, not only in Oak Park but in the dance world as well. Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, Twitter, and other social networking outlets are representations of yourself to the whole world, regardless of your privacy settings. 13. Don t be the bad apple that ruins the barrel. Attitude is contagious. 14. These rules apply to classes as well. Younger dancers admire you; one wrong move and we may lose a great dancer because that young dancer does not want to be like you anymore! 15. You must abide by these rules and the Dancer s Agreement. 8 1/16/19

9 Tentative event schedule Date Type Event January 23 AUDITION Crew Auditions 8:45-9:30 p.m. January 30 MEETING 6:30-7:30 PM Crew Parent/Dancer Meeting (mandatory for both new & returning) February 10 MEETING 6:30-7:30 PM Competition Season Dance Team Parent Meeting (mandatory for both new & returning) March 9 PERFORM Taste of Lincoln (potential performance, participation TBD) April REHEARSALS Studio Dress Rehearsals April 14 PERFORM Dancing for Dancers Performance (Taft HS) (potential performance, participation TBD) May 3-5 COMPETE Competition - Addiction Dance Competition (Trinity High School - RF) May PERFORM Theater Dress Rehearsals & Recitals May 27 PERFORM River Forest Memorial Day Parade June 9 PERFORM Dance Fest at Six Flags/Great America July 4 PERFORM Oak Park July 4th Parade July CLASSES Required Convention - Chicago Dance Connection Jazz Camp July/August PERFORM Dance In The Parks Aug./Sep. PERFORM Dance Day at Northwestern Football or Chicago Sky WNBA Game Updated 1/15/19 9 1/16/19

10 TURNED IN AT AUDITIONS ACCOUNT NAME: An initialed copy must be on file at TranscenDance Studios initial all items. Parent: Dancer: TEAM POLICIES - CREW CREW TUITION - Crew tuition is $100 a month. Total included participation expenses are amortized across tuition payments over the 7 month season. Tuition is due regardless of dancer s attendance. Seniors leaving for college will receive pro-rated tuition. Crew tuition covers 7 months of membership and is on a monthly billing schedule. The first tuition installment for the season is charged in February and the last tuition installment for the season is charged in August of the same year. Team tuition is charged to your TDS account and is paid the same as your classes Monthly Auto-Debit. Accounts must be up to date by audition date, or dancers will not be allowed to re-audition. FEES & BILLING - DROP DEPOSIT - A $150 Drop Deposit will be due at auditions. If the team dancer fulfills their commitment for the season, the Drop Deposit will be credited towards their August tuition at the end of the season. Fulfillment of commitment for the season includes but is not limited to: 1) attending mandatory meetings. Dancers and a parent must attend both the Crew Parent/Dancer Meeting and Competition Season Parent/Dancer Meeting. 2) attending the principle competition (May). Participation in other optional performance events is highly encouraged but not required. Future placement may be impacted if a dancer has consistent history of non-participation in optional events. 3) performing in all scheduled shows of recital weekend. Crew dancers perform with their regular technique classes in the Big Show and perform team routines in the Team Showcase. 4) attending all days of the required conventions. Crew dancers attend a style-specific convention once a year to study from new instructors, increase exposure to industry trends, make professional connections, and broaden the scope of their training. Attendance at all days, for the complete day, including any scheduled performances at required conventions is mandatory. Any dancer who does not meet these attendance requirements will be removed from their team and become ineligible for future seasons of the Crew program. 5)completing the season through the end of rehearsals in August of the same year. Exceptions to this rule can be made for dancers withdrawing from classes at TDS due to moving out of the area (proof of change of address required) or for physical injury (doctor s note required). Graduating seniors are excused to leave for school in August. 6) adhering to the five absence attendance policy. Members are allowed only five absences from crew group rehearsals and five absences from each required technique class for the entirety of their Crew season - February through August. This policy will be strictly enforced and may have an impact on future placement. TEAM SHOWCASE TICKET FEE - A $60 Team Showcase Ticket Fee per family will be charged with the February crew tuition payment, to cover the cost of six tickets to the Team Showcase during recital weekend. REQUIRED CONVENTION FEES - See the Required Convention page in this packet for specific convention fees and due dates. ATTENDANCE POLICY - Rehearsals will begin the week of Wednesday, January 30, 2019 and will generally run weekly until the season concludes with the summer session in August. Dancers unable to attend a performance must step out of all performances within the two weeks before or after the missed performance, to avoid additional restaging rehearsals. Team rehearsal time should be spent improving choreography precision and performance qualities, not restaging. If dancers have any conflict within a reserved-for-performance time span, they must step out in order to avoid the necessity for multiple restaging rehearsals. Dancers must be available for all days of all scheduled competition weekends and required conventions in order to be eligible for team membership. (See Tentative Event Schedule in packet.) Good attendance at rehearsals is vital. A team cannot work if members are missing. Conflicts must be communicated at the beginning of the season. Members are allowed only five absences from Crew group rehearsals and five absences from each required technique class for the entirety of their Crew season - February through August. This policy will be strictly enforced and may have an impact on future placement. REQUIRED CONVENTION - Crew dancers attend a style-specific convention once a year to study from new instructors, increase exposure to industry trends, make professional connections, and broaden the scope of their training. Attendance at all days, for the complete day, including any scheduled performances at required conventions is mandatory. Any dancer who does not meet these attendance requirements will be removed from their team and become ineligible for future seasons of the crew program. Required convention is Chicago Dance Connection Jazz Camp July 12-14, 2019 (confirmed), Hyatt Regency Schaumburg 1800 E Golf Rd, Schaumburg, IL $305 total $ charged with Feb. 5 and May 5 auto-debit. DRESS CODE - All dancewear items are available for purchase through TDS. Inquire at the TDS reception desk. CREW SHOES - Crew dancers are required to have TDS dress code Revolution slip-on jazz shoes in black. CREW DANCER TANK & SHORTS - Dancers will be provided with a black Crew Dancer tank and shorts. These are often used for events and should be maintained for the entire season. COMMON PERFORMANCE WEAR - Female dancers should have a pair of black full-length leggings, black dance shorts, tan tights, and black tights. Male dancers should have a pair of solid black athletic shorts. TDS DRESS CODE T-SHIRT - Dancers receive a TDS dress-code T-shirt at the start of each new studio season. Before choosing another color, dancers should make certain they have a blue TDS dress- code T-shirt that fits and is in good condition. Additional TDS T-shirts are available for purchase at the front desk for $25. WEEKLY SCHEDULES - I have reviewed and understand the Required Technique Classes in the Audition Info & Season Policy Booklet. GENERAL RULES FOR DANCERS - I agree to the general rules for dancers listed in the Audition Info & Season Policy Booklet. EVENT SCHEDULE - I have reviewed the Tentative Event Schedule found in the Audition Info & Season Policy Booklet. 10 1/16/19

11 TURNED IN AT AUDITIONS ACCOUNT NAME: Team Dancer Agreement As a TranscenDance Studios Dance Team member, I agree to maintain my highest standard of discipline, to respect my fellow dancers, and to continually be a public representative of the Dance Team, as well as TranscenDance Studios. I understand that my attitude toward dance and toward other people is very visible, and that many other dancers will be looking up to me. For this reason, I agree to be a role model for them, by regularly attending classes and rehearsals, practicing consistently, and keeping a positive attitude at all times. I agree to be respectful in my actions toward everyone with whom I come in contact. I will not use drugs or alcohol (including cigarettes). I understand that if I break this rule in any way, my membership on the Dance Team will be reviewed by the Director and my parents, and I may be asked to resign from the Dance Team. I understand that I must be available for all days of all scheduled competition weekends and required conventions in order to be eligible for Dance Team membership. I am dedicated to performing with the Dance Team for all events, unless a major scheduling conflict occurs and an agreement is reached with the Director. In the case that I should have a scheduling conflict, I agree to notify the Director at the beginning of the season in order to be fair to the other dancers with whom I work. TranscenDance Studios companies are dedicated to preserving the history of their respective dance form, promoting and presenting it to the public eye, and further innovation of the art form to carry us into a new generation through leadership and educational opportunities. I understand that the companies are not an extracurricular activity, and that my dedication to these goals, as well as my personal growth as a dancer, is evidenced by my attendance and participation in Dance Team rehearsals and performances. If at any time I find I cannot remain dedicated to these goals, I agree to resign and make my position available to one of the many dancers desiring to become a member. Dancer Signature _ Date Team Parent Agreement I understand that if my child is accepted as a member in a TranscenDance Studios Dance Team, it will be a serious time commitment for him or her. I agree to communicate any vacations and absences to the Director at the beginning of the season. I will encourage my child to maintain attendance at his/her regular dance classes, to regularly attend rehearsals and Dance Team functions, and to practice outside of his or her time at the dance studio. In the event a conflict should arise regarding my child s school work, behavior, etc., I understand that arrangements can be made for my child to take a temporary leave of absence from the Dance Team in order to alleviate the problem. I understand that leaves of absence are typically granted only in cases of dire need. I understand that my child must be available for all days of all scheduled competition weekends and required conventions in order to be eligible for Dance Team membership. I understand the class and rehearsal requirements, as well as the attendance policy, as presented in the audition brochure or booklet. If finances become an issue, I understand it is my responsibility to make special arrangements with the Director. TranscenDance Studios Dance Teams are dedicated to preserving the history of their respective dance form, promoting and presenting it to the public eye, and further innovation of the art form to carry us into a new generation through leadership and educational opportunities. I understand that Dance Team is not an extracurricular activity, and that my child s dedication to these goals, as well as his or her personal growth as a dancer, is evidenced by attendance and participation in team rehearsals and performances. As the parent of a talented young dancer, I agree to encourage him or her to strive toward excellence. I understand that my attitude has a direct impact on his/her desire to dance, self-confidence, and willingness to work. TranscenDance Studios Dance Teams are a place for my child to grow in self-discipline, ambition, and in overall knowledge of the dance world. Parent Signature _ Date 11 1/16/19

12 TURNED IN AT AUDITIONS ACCOUNT NAME: DROP DEPOSIT - CREW DROP DEPOSIT A $150 Drop Deposit will be due at auditions. If the team dancer fulfills their commitment for the season, the Drop Deposit will be credited towards their August tuition at the end of the season. Fulfillment of commitment for the season includes but is not limited to: attending mandatory meetings. Dancers and a parent must attend both the Crew Parent/Dancer Meeting and Competition Season Parent/Dancer Meeting. attending the principle competition (May). Participation in other optional performance events is highly encouraged but not required. Future placement may be impacted if a dancer has consistent history of non-participation in optional events. performing in all scheduled shows of recital weekend. Crew dancers perform with their regular technique classes in the Big Show and perform team routines in the Team Showcase. attending all days of the required conventions. Crew dancers attend a style-specific convention once a year to study from new instructors, increase exposure to industry trends, make professional connections, and broaden the scope of their training. Attendance at all days, for the complete day, including any scheduled performances at required conventions is mandatory. Any dancer who does not meet these attendance requirements will be removed from their team and become ineligible for future seasons of the Crew program. completing the season through the end of rehearsals in August of the same year. Exceptions to this rule can be made for dancers withdrawing from classes at TDS due to moving out of the area (proof of change of address required) or for physical injury (doctor s note required). Graduating seniors are excused to leave for school in August. adhering to the five absence attendance policy. Members are allowed only five absences from crew group rehearsals and five absences from each required technique class for the entirety of their Crew season - February through August. This policy will be strictly enforced and may have an impact on future placement. I understand and agree to the policies listed above. Parent Signature Date Dancer Signature Date Payment Method Cash Check # Charge my TDS account SIGNATURE REQUIRED_ DESK STAFF INITIALS DATE FORM MAY NOT BE ACCEPTED WITHOUT DESK STAFF 12 INITIALS AND DATE 1/16/19