Carlsbad Dance Centre Competition Team

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1 Contents Carlsbad Dance Centre Competition Team Team Information Contents... 1 Our Philosophy... 3 Audition Overview... 4 Dates to Know... 4 Audition When & Where... 4 Application... 4 Dress Code... 4 The Audition... 4 Jazz/Lyrical... 4 Tap/Hip-Hop... 5 The Results... 5 Dancer s Commitment... 5 Competition Prerequisites... 5 Audition Schedule... 6 T5 & T6 Level Auditions Competition Fees & Due Dates... 7 Team Membership Fee... 7 Credit Card On File... 7 Rehearsal Fees... 7 Entry Fees... 8 Competition Entry Fees... 8 Nationals Entry Fees... 9 NUVO Convention (Required)... 9 ASH Convention (Optional)... 9 JUMP Convention (Optional)... 9 Due Dates for Competition Entry Fees & Convention Payments Competition/CONVENTION Schedule Information & Guidelines Attendance Policy

2 Excused Absences Pre-Requisite Classes Eligibility Costumes Team Spirit Wear Make-Up Mandatory Convention Nationals Director/Instructor Contact Information Parent Support Outside Performances

3 OUR PHILOSOPHY At Carlsbad Dance Centre, we view competition as great learning experience, using dance as the vehicle to deliver invaluable life lessons. Our approach is not based on just winning awards (of course everyone loves to win!) but much, much more. Team members learn to participate in something bigger than themselves. They are accountable not only to themselves but to their teammates and instructors. They learn the values of confidence, discipline, sportsmanship, goal-setting and the satisfaction of achievement through hard work. These experiences will translate directly into other parts of their lives, now and well after dance is done. In addition to the benefits of personal growth, being a part of a competition team is also a chance to meet new friends! Competition team memories are the best, most indelible memories! Whether it s studio rehearsals or traveling together, performing on stage or just hanging out in the dressing room; the friendships made with teammates are priceless. They will also meet dancers from other dance studios at competitions and conventions. This broadens their horizons, provides inspiration and growth opportunities. As a competition dancer it can also be an excellent reminder that other talented dancers are out there, with similar goals, working hard to be their best! Yes, being a member of the CDC competition team requires a higher level of commitment from both dancer and the parent, but the benefits are worth it! This information packet will outline what s expected of the competition dancer and their family so an informed decision can be made before auditioning for the team. It highlights practices & policies that we ve developed and adopted over the years to facilitate a smooth and productive competition season. We ve included anticipated expenses for rehearsals and competitions and a list of dance events that are mandatory for the team. Being a part of the CDC competition team is an incredibly rewarding experience. Dancers will make lifetime memories and many wonderful friends! Miss Jana and the competition staff give 100% to make it a positive experience for all dancers. We look forward to another incredible and exciting dance season! 3

4 AUDI TI ON OVERVI EW Dat es t o Know AUDITION APPLICATION & FEES DUE AUDITIONS RESULTS ANNOUNCED Audition When & Where Wednesday, September 13 th Saturday, September 16 th Sunday, September 24 th Saturday, September 16th, 2017 in Studio A Specific audition times are listed on the audition application for your dancer s age group and/or level. Application The application must be completed and audition fees paid prior to auditions. The application is available online at Audition fees are collected at the conclusion of the online application. Applications and fees are due by Wednesday, September 13th at 7:00 pm. There is a $10.00 per student administration fee plus a $12 per audition fee. Lyrical auditions will take place with the Jazz auditions. Dr ess Code Jazz/Lyrical/Tap Leotard, bootie shorts, sports bra, hair pulled back off of face. No jeans, baggy pants, skirts or skorts Hip-Hop Comfortable clothes (baggy is acceptable), tennis shoes (no black soles), hair can be down but pulled back off of face The Audition Dancers should arrive at their audition already warmed up for the discipline they are auditioning for. Jazz/ Lyr ical Dancers will be asked to display their right and left splits at the beginning of the audition. A few across the floor combinations will be taught for dancers to show off basic skills: leaps, turns, kicks. Then the CDC Competition Staff and assistants will teach a combination to learn and perform in front of the judges (CDC Teachers). Dancers will perform in several different groups multiple times. Dancers will also be asked to perform various dances taught at the mandatory Intensive Workshop (Sept. 8 10). 4

5 Tap/ Hip-Hop Dancers will go right into across the floor combinations. Then the CDC Competition Staff and assistants will teach a combination to learn and perform in front of the judges (CDC Teachers). Dancers will perform in several different groups multiple times. Dancers will also be asked to perform various dances taught at the mandatory Intensive Workshop (Sept. 8 10). The Results Many factors are considered when selecting students for the Competition Team (i.e. technical skills, stage presence, performance quality, ability to pick up choreography, attitude, class attendance, etc.) Dancers for Solos, Duos, Trios and Small Groups will be selected from the auditions. Your dancer may be selected for a group that is a different age and/or skill level than what they are currently enrolled in. Each dancer has their own unique talents and abilities. If your child is not selected for the Competition Team, it does not mean they are not a talented dancer; they simply may not be ready at this time. Encourage them to continue their training and try again next year. Please prepare your child for the audition process and for any results they may receive. All audition results will be ed to each participant no later than Sunday, September 24th, 2017 by 10:00pm. This will include the dances that your child has been chosen for, as well as, the rehearsal schedule for all dances. Once audition results are posted, a CDC competition staff member will be contacting you about whether you need to change your child s required weekly classes. Many dancers will be asked to stay in their current classes and will not need to enroll in T classes for their requirements. Please wait for an office staff member to contact you regarding your child s class schedule. In the event of a scheduling conflict, the teachers will make any necessary decisions regarding requirements. Dancer s Commitment Please be mindful of your commitment when completing the audition application. Once you sign up for scheduled audition classes and subsequent dances (i.e. total dances you are willing to accept), you are committing, if chosen, to any dances for which you may be selected. Competition Prerequisites Students selected for the Competition Team will be required to fulfill all class prerequisites in order to participate. Consistent attendance, excellent work ethic, respectful behavior to instructors and fellow students and lots of hard work will be necessary to have a successful team. We want this to be a fun and rewarding experience for everyone! 5

6 Audition Schedule LEVEL* DISCIPLINE AUDITION TIME PETITE OR AGES 6 9 Jazz 9:30am 10:00am PETITE OR AGES 6 9 Tap 10:00am 10:30am PETITE OR AGES 6 9 Hip Hop 10:30am 11:00am T1 OR AGES 10+ Jazz/Lyrical 11:15am - 12:15pm T1 OR AGES 10+ Tap 12:15pm 1:00pm T1 OR AGES 10+ Hip Hop 1:00pm 1:45pm T2 / T3 OR AGES 11+ Jazz/Lyrical 2:00pm 3:00pm T2 / T3 OR AGES 11+ Tap 3:00pm - 3:45pm T2 / T3 OR AGES 11+ Hip Hop 3:45pm 4:45pm T4 OR AGES 13+ Jazz/Lyrical 5:00pm 6:00pm T4 OR AGES 13+ Tap 6:00pm 6:45pm T4 OR AGES 13+ Hip Hop 6:45pm 7:30pm *Age breakdowns are a general guideline. Dancers can either be placed according to age or level. Hence the or designation above. Dancers may be switched to the appropriate audition based on skill level at the discretion of the CDC Competition Staff. Some dancers may be asked to audition for two difference age groups or levels to see where their best fit might be. If you have any questions regarding which age/level to audition for, please contact your instructor. T5 & T6 Level Auditions T5 & T6 Levels do not need to audition. T5 & T6 placement on the team will be based on performance in classes including: technique, work ethic, attendance and attitude. It also will be based on the dancer s performance at the mandatory Intensive. 6

7 COM PETI TI ON FEES & DUE DATES Team Membership Fee There will be a $ membership fee to participate on the Competition Team. This fee is applied toward administration costs of managing the competitions, entries, music editing, etc. This fee is non-refundable and non-transferable. Cr edi t Car d On Fi l e As a member of our competition team, your tuition account must be kept current. The long standing policy at CDC has always been that tuition must be kept current in order to participate in extra programs at the studio. In order to avoid complications and ensure all accounts are kept current, all members of the competition team will be required to have a valid credit card on file. We understand that many of you still like to pay by cash or check. We are certainly happy to accept those forms of payment on or before the due date. The credit card on file will only be used if the other payment has not been made by the due date. If for some reason the card doesn t go through, it will be the same as a non-payment which may result in removal from the team. Rehearsal Fees Competition rehearsal fees will be paid directly to the instructor. For your convenience, a detailed breakdown of rehearsal fees for each group dance will be ed before the first day of competition rehearsals (October 7th). Rehearsal fees will be calculated for payment in four installments. See dates below: Payments will be collected in the studio office as opposed to handing your check to the instructor. Monthly payments can be arranged for your convenience. Please Cyndi requesting a monthly payment plan. 7

8 REHEARSAL PERIOD OCTOBER-DECEMBER JANUARY-MARCH APRIL-MAY NATIONALS FEE DUE DATE October 5th January 11th April 12th June 14th GROUP SIZE 1-HOUR RATE* SOLO $70.00 DUO $44.00 per dancer TRIO $36.00 per dancer SMALL GROUP $28.00 per dancer 4-9 STUDENTS LARGE GROUP & LINE $24.00 per dancer 10+ STUDENTS *Rehearsals are billed in 15-minute increments with a minimum of 30 minutes. NEW THIS YEAR: All rehearsal fees paid to instructors will need to be paid on or before the date outlined above. If your child s rehearsal fees are not paid to the studio office on or before the above date, your account will be charged $20 for every day that it is late. En t r y Fe es In order to help everyone plan for the upcoming competition season, listed below is a summary of competition fees for each event. The entry fees vary for individual competitions. To simplify things we have averaged the fees so the amount you pay for each regional competition will be the same. Please note that Nationals fees are always higher. Competition Entry Fees SOLOS $ DUOS $80.00 each TRIOS $80.00 each SMALL GROUPS $65.00 LARGE GROUPS/LINES $60.00 INTERPRETIVE $75.00 (SELECT COMPETITIONS) TITLE $45.00 (solos only) PHOTOGENIC $

9 Nationals Entry Fees National Fees can expect to have a 20% increase from regional fees. SOLOS $ DUOS/TRIOS $90.00 SMALL $74.00 LARGE GROUPS/LINES $65.00 PHOTOGENIC $45.00 TITLE NUVO Convention (Requi r ed) Check with Jana if you have questions on appropriate class level. MINI: $ JUNIOR/TEEN/SENIOR $ OBSERVERS $55.00 ASH Convention (Optional) Check with Jana if you have questions on appropriate class level. MINI: $ JUNIOR/TEEN/SENIOR $ OBSERVERS $45.00 JUMP Convention (Optional) Check with Jana if you have questions on appropriate class level. MINI: $ JUNIOR/TEEN/SENIOR $ OBSERVERS $55.00 Special categories are sometimes offered at competitions. Special entry categories and associated fees will be listed on the detailed entry form for each individual event. Competition fees are collected in advance to ensure that our team forms are submitted to the production companies in a timely manner. Competition entry fees will be posted to your account automatically. It is each parent's responsibility to pay these fees on, or before, the due date. 9

10 Due Dat es f or Competition Entry Fees & Convention Payments EVENT DUE DATE NUVO CONVENTION (MANDATORY) November 30, 2017 STARQUEST February 1, 2018 SPOTLIGHT February 15, 2018 ASH CONVENTION (OPTIONAL) February 22, 2018 COUNTDOWN March 8, 2018 STAR SYSTEMS March 22, 2018 JUMP CONVENTION (OPTIONAL) April 5, 2018 STAR SYSTEMS NATIONALS May 17, 2018 Fees must be paid by 7:00 pm on or before the scheduled due date or the student will immediately be removed from the competition team for the remainder of the season. Any and all fees previously paid are forfeited. Please be mindful of the due dates so as not to jeopardize your child s participation. Once you have paid fees for a particular competition, if a situation should arise where you either A) voluntarily remove yourself from the team, or B) are removed from the team for failure to follow team policies, any and all fees you have paid prior to that date are nonrefundable and non-transferable. Reminders and updates will be sent via . This is our only means of communication to the Competition Team. If you do not already have one, it is imperative that you obtain an e- mail address. Please feel free to contact the studio if you have any questions at (760) , or our competition team at competitionteam@carlsbaddancecentre.com 10

11 2018 COMPETITION/ CONVENTION SCHEDULE ** Events that are mandatory. Nuvo Convention ** January 12 14, Anaheim, CA Hilton Anaheim Competition Show case ** February 25, North County, CA Truax Theater, El Camino High School Starquest ** March 9 11, San Diego, CA Mandeville Hall (UCSD) Sp o t l i gh t * * April 6 8, Riverside, CA Riverside Municipal Auditorium Artists Simply Human (ASH) Convention Opt ional April 13-14, Orange County, CA Hyatt Regency Countdown ** April 20 22, Riverside, CA Fox Performing Arts Center St ar Sy st em s * * May 4 6, Redondo Beach, CA Centinela Valley Center for the Arts JUMP Convention Opt ional May 11 13, Anaheim, CA Anaheim Marriott St ar Syst em s Nat ionals ** June 25 30, Las Vegas, NV TBD Countdown Nationals Opt ional July 9-14, Palm Springs, CA TBD 11

12 INFORMATION & GUIDELI N ES In order to maintain the integrity of our competition program, and provide a positive, fun and exciting experience for our dancers, we have established certain requirements. We ask that you read these requirements carefully in order to fully understand the commitment you are making to the Competition Team. At t endance Policy Regular attendance is mandatory for weekly technique classes, as well as competition rehearsals. Effective learning and progression cannot take place with the absence of participating members. Any student missing an excessive amount of weekly technique classes will be subject to dismissal from the team. The Competition Team rehearsal attendance policy is as follows: OCTOBER - DECEMBER JANUARY - JUNE SATURDAY REHEARSALS 1 unexcused 1 unexcused WEEKDAY REHEARSALS 2 unexcused 2 unexcused SUNDAY REHEARSALS 1 unexcused for entire season (October June) Dancers are not allowed to miss any Nationals rehearsals. Team members are not allowed to miss: Two consecutive rehearsals, excused or not Miss the rehearsal the week of a competition or performance. Either is cause for immediate dismissal from that dance, for the duration of the season. Should a dancer be removed from a single dance or the Competition Team due to any team policy violation, any and all fees paid up to that date are forfeit. IMPORTANT: Dancers may not use their 1 unexcused absence before a scheduled break. Example: Thanksgiving, Winter Break, Spring Break. Excused Absences Excused absences are as follows: Illness (except the common cold) Select mandatory school events (with Miss Jana s prior approval only) Family emergencies If a dancer has an injury, they are still required to attend in order to observe choreography and any changes made to their dance. It is very important to alert the instructor when your child will miss a rehearsal. If it is a planned absence (i.e. vacation, mandatory school event, etc) you must the instructor 2 weeks in advance using the teacher s studio address. If the absence is unexpected (i.e. illness, family emergency) please do your best to get the information to your instructor 12

13 and/or studio office ASAP. An on the day of event may not make it to your instructor before lesson time. It is the student s responsibility to be current with choreography if they should miss a rehearsal. Instructors do not re-teach choreography for dancers who have missed a rehearsal. 13

14 Pr e-requisit e Classes In general, the pre-requisites are as follows: LEVEL/AGE COMPETING IN MUST BE ENROLLED IN PETITE Tap 1 Tap Hip Hop 1 Hip Hop Jazz 1 Jazz T1 Tap 2 Tap 2 Ballet Jazz 1 (1.5 hr) Jazz 1 Leaps & Turns 2 Ballet Hip Hop 1 Hip Hop T2 Tap 2 Tap 2 Ballet Jazz 1 (1.5 hr) Jazz 1 Leaps & Turns 2 Ballet Contemporary/Lyrical 1 Contemporary/Lyrical 2 Ballet Hip Hop 1 Hip Hop T3 Tap 2 Tap 2 Ballet Jazz 1 (1.5 hr) Jazz 1 Leaps & Turns 2 Ballet Contemporary/Lyrical 1 Contemporary/Lyrical 2 Ballet Hip Hop 1 Hip Hop T5 / T6 See Jana 14

15 Eligibility Students competing for Carlsbad Dance Centre must compete solely for our team. As you can imagine, competing for more than one studio would be a conflict of interest and cause some extreme scheduling problems. In addition, no dancer will be allowed to compete in a competition other than those listed on the Competition Schedule, regardless if they are using their CDC competition routine or another choreographed dance. Cost u m es Competition costumes may be ordered through catalogs or custom made by a local seamstress. Your competition instructor will determine the costumes origin. These costumes require deposits with a balance due sometime in March Please be aware that costumes for competition dances tend to cost between $180 - $275 each, depending on the style. Additional costs may be incurred after initial purchase for special shoes, extra accessories, rhinestones or other items the instructor chooses. Competition costume deposits will be collected some time between October 2017 and January Team Spirit Wear We will be purchasing new team warm ups this year. All team members are required to purchase the entire warm up. The team warm ups will be worn to all competitions, between dances and during award ceremonies. More information about the new cover up will be distributed in October. We don t anticipate the cost to be more than $150. Make-Up In order to ensure consistency in appearance on stage, special competition make-up is required. We will invite a MAC consultant to meet with the members of the Competition Team to provide instruction on how to apply competition make-up. A Make-Up Order Form will be provided at a later date. (~$130) False eyelashes are required for all dancers who compete in level T1 and above. Mandatory Convention The entire competition team will be required to attend the NUVO Dance Convention in January. It is open to all CDC dancers, regardless of whether they are participating on the Competition Team. Non-competing siblings and friends are welcome to attend! Nat ionals Star Systems Nationals in Las Vegas is mandatory. A National Competition is an integral part of a team s growth and is an exciting and rewarding experience for all. The team will complete its final regional competition by May 6th. Basically every rehearsal after that is considered a Nationals Rehearsal. NEW THIS YEAR: We will continue with all competition rehearsals through the Month of May and June (with the exception of 2 weeks off). Please refer to the dates below: 15

16 No Nationals Rehearsals May 7 th May 13 th Nationals Rehearsals May 14 th 19 th No Nationals Rehearsals May 21 st 26 th Post Recital Break: May 28 th June 3 rd Nationals Rehearsals June 4 th June 9 th No Nationals Rehearsals June 11 th 16 th Nationals Rehearsals June 18 th 23 rd Director/Instructor Contact Information All communication with CDC instructors should be handled through the teacher s direct e- mail address. If you have been given an instructor's cell phone number for private lesson purposes, please be considerate and do not share the number with other parents or dancers. Use this number only for scheduling private lessons or in case of an emergency event. Please see CDC website for competition teacher s. Parent Support Parental support is very much appreciated by all the teachers. It is important that we respect all teacher decisions regarding costumes, choreography, student coaching, score sheets, etc. Carlsbad Dance Centre staff will handle all communication between competition personnel and our studio. Occasionally parents are asked to assist the instructor with something outside of class. Please do not assume that this gives the child special allowances. A child s placement in our program is based only on merit and ability. Parents are responsible for their student at all times prior to and after their performance on stage. Instructors are working with other students and cannot be responsible for students who are not dancing. Parents are not permitted backstage at competitions, unless requested by your instructor. Outside Performances We realize that dancers have performance opportunities outside of Carlsbad Dance Centre (i.e. school talent shows, talent showcases, etc.). However, please check with Miss Jana prior to committing to a performance outside of Carlsbad Dance Centre to ensure that there is no conflict. All outside performances must also be approved by the choreographer/instructor of the dance to be performed. It is the CDC competition staff s discretion whether an Elite dancer can participate in competitions outside of the team s schedule. 16