Adrenaline Convention & Competition Info Packet Updated 1/4/17

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1 WHAT IS ADRENALINE? Adrenaline dance convention prides itself on the quality and talent of its instructors. Attending one of our conventions guarantees that you will be challenged by the technicality, artistry, passion and authenticity of our teaching faculty. Our brilliant faculty will have you motivated, energized, and inspired by the end of the convention with their unique blend of talent, enthusiasm and heart. Come to Adrenaline ready to give it your all and our faculty will help you take your talent to the next level! Adrenaline competition is intended to provide a supportive and comfortable environment where dancers can showcase their talents and receive constructive critiques to enhance their skills from the Adrenaline Faculty. Adrenaline understands that your time is valuable, so we limit the amount of competition entries to maximize time for classes. GENERAL INFO Location: Hyatt Regency O Hare, 9300 Bryn Mawr Ave. Rosemont IL, Phone: If you wish to book a room for this event you may do so by calling the number above. VPADC dancers are not required to stay at the hotel. Workshop Dates/Times: Competition Dates/Times: PLEASE NOTE: ALL VPADC DANCERS ARE REQUIRED TO ATTEND THE WORKSHOP UNLESS YOU HAVE MADE OTHER ARRANGEMENTS WITH VPADC DIRECTORS! Saturday 2/4/17: 7:00am-3pm (meet in the lobby near ballrooms) Sunday 2/5/17: 7:00am-4:15pm (meet in the lobby near ballrooms) PLEASE NOTE: ONLY COMPETING SOLOS/DUETS ARE REQUIRED TO ATTEND THE WORKSHOP; HOWEVER, IT WOULD BE NICE TO HAVE SOME VPADC SUPPORT IN THE AUDIENCE IF YOU SO DESIRE! Friday 2/3/17: 3pm-12am (estimated) Saturday 2/4/17: 3pm-12am (estimated) IMPORTANT NOTES: The dates/times listed above are VPA s estimated, worst-case-scenario, guesses. We will not receive Adrenaline s schedule until possibly one week prior to the event and the schedule will not be finalized by Adrenaline until one day before the event. Please block off the above dates/times listed above on your calendar to be on the safe side. We will let you know when Adrenaline s schedule is released. Dancers are required to be present during the entirety of the above workshop times. For arrival, it would be best to park and walk your dancer in to find our meeting spot unless you trust them to walk in and find us. In that case, there is a driveway just outside the ballrooms. For pick up, you can text your dancer or the VPA Supervisor when you arrive. Your dancer will check out with the scheduled VPADC Supervisor and then be escorted outside to meet you in the driveway at the ballroom entrance. VPA Workshop Supervisors: Saturday Morning: Ms. Carrie (cell ) Saturday Afternoon: Ms. Laura (cell ) Sunday Morning: Ms. Margaret (cell ) Sunday Afternoon: Ms. Annie (cell ) Please note: VPA staff will only be supervising during the workshop and will not be supervising during the competition. VPA staff will, of course, be there to support our competitors; however, parents are responsible for their dancers during competition.

2 WORKSHOP RULES AND CONVENTION ETTIQUETTE The workshop schedule may vary from city to city on Adrenaline s tour and is subject to change. A tentative schedule will be posted online one week prior to the event. A final schedule will be posted on the day before the event. Workshop and scholarship ages are considered as of Jan 1, All tuitions are non-refundable - no exceptions. Upon registering for this Adrenaline event, it is agreed that all students, parents, teachers, and additional attendees will NOT hold Adrenaline Dance, Inc., its directors, staff, and/or employees responsible for any injury or loss of property during the event. Dancers are expected to always maintain professional classroom etiquette. Please respect the property of our convention and hotel sites. Excess noise or loitering in areas not Adrenaline inhabited can be cause for removal. Help us maintain a pleasant relationship with our sites so that they will look forward to our return visits. Chaperones are required for students age 15 or under staying in the hotel. VPA Owners will be chaperoning workshop classes and workshop breaks only. NO VIDEO CAMERAS ALLOWED AT ANY TIME DURING THE ENTIRE EVENT. Find a spot where you can see the teacher and the teacher can see you. Teachers often stand on a raised stage at the front of the room. Regardless of where you start, most teachers will ask the class to change lines occasionally so everyone has a chance to see the choreography up close. Wait to stand front and center until you have a handle on the choreography. Some dancers travel to many cities and may have already learned the routine so don t let them intimidate you. It s important not to hide, even if you re not comfortable with the choreography. If you stand in the back where you can t see, you re not learning the movement from the instructor you re just following the dancers in front of you. If you re nervous, standing with friends can be comforting but it s only helpful if you can focus. Convention classes move quickly. But here s a secret: Teachers usually throw a lot at you at the beginning of class so you have more time to practice and perform it through the rest of class. So even if you missed something the first time, odds are later you ll be able to practice it over and over. If you can safely dance full-out through the whole class without hitting anyone near you, go for it. But if the floor is crowded, you might need to hold back your movements while you re learning the combination. (Emotion and performance quality can still be full-out.) When you break up into groups, pick a spot with plenty of room and attack the combination full-force. Try every class, especially if you ve never studied that style before. Today s dance world is all about versatility, and what better way to learn new styles than straight from the choreographers who are famous for them? It also makes sense financially to take every class, since registration includes ALL your level s classes.

3 The best time to approach a teacher is right after class, when your class performance is still fresh in the choreographer s mind. You can ask for a picture with the teacher and thank him or her. Be sincere but brief and definitely say thank you. Having a great attitude is just as important as nailing a triple turn-aerial-layout. Just think: This weekend s convention teacher could be hiring you in a few years! CONVENTION DO S AND DON TS DON T stay up til the wee hours the night before a workshop or competition. You will not make it through the day. DON T show up late to class or leave early. You will be called out. Please do not forget that you are representing your entire dance school, not just yourself. DON T talk or goof around during any workshop class. Please do not forget that you are representing your entire dance school, not just yourself. DON T show it when you are discouraged or don t care for a particular teacher or choreography. DON T be intimidated by the number of dancers in your ballroom. DON T worry or be turned off if you are not the best in the room. DON T badmouth anyone. The walls have ears. DO give yourself pep talks to stay confident. To keep it positive, tell yourself, I may not be as good as this person, but I sure can show them what I can do and be inspired by them at the same time. DO do everything you can to show respect for the teacher and the dancers around you. Smile, make eye contact with the teacher, answer his or her questions enthusiastically and cheer for other dancers. Use your body language to show that you re hardworking, easy to work with and fun to be around. DO make friends with dancers outside VPA be friendly. DO try to absorb every detail the teacher gives and adapt to his or her style. Then, when the teacher asks for your own style, go for it! DO ask questions about the choreographer s style, confusing sections in the choreography or whether the class can switch lines so dancers in the back can come closer. DO turn off your cell phone, push your dance bag under a chair around the edges of the room and pick up all your food and trash before you leave. DO kick your spatial awareness into high gear, and apologize if you accidentally graze a dancer near you. DO be smart about sharing the spotlight. Stand where teachers can see you, but remember to let other dancers take the front row sometimes. Choreographers appreciate a generous dancer who knows when to give her comrades a chance to shine. DO stay hydrated and well nourished all day long. You are expecting a lot from your body. Make sure you give it the fuel it needs to get you through the day. DO be a sponge and soak up all the positive energy in the room ignore the negative. DO your very best and dance your butt off! Be honored that you have the ability to dance with these amazing teachers and dancers. Know that by giving your best you will improve your craft!

4 WHAT TO WEAR There will be lots of dancers rocking bare midriff but don t be intimidated by that, unless you feel confident in bare midriff if so, feel free to wear a crop top. What s most important is that you feel confident. Hair should be pulled back off the face. Please secure any hairs that hang in your eyes with pins and hairspray. You will not have time to change hair styles. Wear some makeup and bring some to do touch ups. It does not need to be as heavy as stage makeup. Petites do not need to wear make-up Make sure to wear your VPADC jacket and possibly any other VPA apparel you may have. You will take your jacket off during classes. For most classes, wear something form-fitting that shows off your lines. Once you ve found your outfit for the day, stick with it. Faculty members sometimes refer to dancers as the girl with the braids or the dancer with the bright capri pants when discussing dancers who stand out in class. For all classes wear a leotard, crop top or sports bra (not black) and either fitted shorts, capris or leggings (something that makes you stand out but not too crazy). You will not have time to change your look; however it would be wise to bring optional wardrobe changes (i.e. ballet look, change your look to make yourself stand out. You ll likely be dancing on carpet in the convention center, at least at some point, so plan your footwear accordingly. Some dancers wear socks instead of shoes for jazz and contemporary classes you ll have to play it by ear with bare feet, since the carpet can cause floor burn. Therefore, definitely bring socks. Dancers must wear cover-ups outside the ballroom area. WHAT TO BRING / FOOD AND BEVERAGE Bring a water bottle with a lid, some healthy snacks, all dance shoes and $20 each day for lunch. If you intend on staying for the competition bring money for dinner and snacks during the competition. Bring extra money for anything you might like to purchase from the vendors such as dancewear or merchandise. Bring something for pain medication if it s ok with your parents. Ibuprofen or aspirin is a good idea in case you get a headache; however, staying hydrated might prevent a headache from happening in the first place. In this situation, dancers will need to drink a cup of water every 15 minutes to stay hydrated. OBSERVER PASS--$60 Observer wristbands are available for purchase at $60 for the weekend. Observers may observe any of the Sparks, Mini, Junior, Teen or Senior ballrooms during specified times but are NOT allowed to observe scholarship auditions. The number of Observers allowed into ballrooms is limited. If limit is reached prior to convention, Observer wristbands will not be sold at the door. Observer wristbands are not required for attendance at the competition or Best of Show. Please submit your payment, via check or cash, to VPA for a pre-paid Observer Pass no later than January 15 th. After 1/15, you are welcome to try and purchase Observer Passes at the door, provided they are not sold out. Observer Guidelines: Make sure wristbands are visible to Adrenaline Staff at all times during the workshop classes in the Sparks, Mini, Junior, Teen and Senior rooms. Please be seated and keep all belongings in designated areas to allow the maximum amount of room for the dancers. Please no excessive noise or talking during classes. It is distracting to the faculty and dancers. No photography or video recording are allowed during the workshop classes. Still photos may be taken inbetween classes. One-day Observer wristbands are not available.

5 Observer wristbands are NON-REFUNDABLE. No exceptions. Adrenaline has the right to revoke any Observer privileges. SCHOLARSHIPS AND SPECIAL OPPORTUNITIES FROM ADRENALINE All Mini, Junior, Teen and Senior dancers (ages 8-19) that are registered for the full 2-day workshop will be participating in the Adrenaline Scholarship auditions. Dancers must audition by their age as of January 1, If a dancer moves up to a higher-level for classes they MUST audition in the higher-level room for scholarships. Students only need to wear their scholarship number during classes & audition Saturday afternoon. The Adrenaline Faculty initiates the selection process by assessing not only the individual s talent, but also their level of participation, enthusiasm, and their interaction with other dancers. Dancers are only eligible for one scholarship per city. Adrenaline is proud to award the following scholarships: CONVENTION SCHOLARSHIPS Convention scholarships are awarded to Sparks, Mini, Junior, Teen & Senior age levels as selected by the faculty in each city. Recipient of this award is entitled to: Free SINGLE Regional Adrenaline Convention tuition scholarship ADRENALINE DANCE CREW *NEW* The Adrenaline Dance Crew (ADC) is awarded to a selection of dancers in the Mini, Junior, Teen, and Senior age divisions chosen by the Adrenaline Faculty based on individual performance and work ethic in classes, therefore increasing visibility and recognition for dancers who excel in specific genres. Dancers need not audition for APC to be eligible for ADC. Recipients of this award are entitled to: 50% off workshop tuition at one of the 2017 National Dance Honors events, 50% off your first Regional Adrenaline Convention tuition in , $200 off any single Summer Event: Elevate 2017, Urban Legends 2017, Syncopate 2017, or Verve 2017 & Eligible to compete for Honored Dancer and participate in the Honored Crew Experience ADRENALINE PERFORMANCE CREW The Adrenaline Performance Crew (APC) are awarded to Mini, Junior, Teen & Senior age levels as selected by the faculty in each city. Recipient of this award is entitled to: Perform in the Best of Show in their regional city which includes a complimentary Adrenaline Crew T-shirt, Free Convention tuition scholarship to one of the 2017 National Dance Honors events or 50% off your first Regional Adrenaline Convention tuition in , $200 off any single Summer Event: Elevate 2017, Urban Legends 2017, Syncopate 2017, or Verve 2017 & Eligible to compete for Honored Dancer and participate in the Honored Crew Experience ADRENALINE ELITE CREW The Adrenaline Elite Crew (AEC) is awarded to Mini, Junior, Teen & Senior age levels as selected from the APC in each city. In addition to all the APC scholarships, recipient of this award is entitled to: Free UNLIMITED Convention tuition scholarship thru the Adrenaline Regional season & Full Tuition scholarship to any one 2017 Summer Event. *Please Note: Scholarships are valid from the date of presentation until August 31, Only convention workshop fees are paid. All other expenses such as competition fees are not included in the scholarship award.

6 ADRENALINE ADVANTAGE In an effort to encourage dancers to embrace the convention experience, Adrenaline offers the Adrenaline Advantage Scholarship. Each studio that brings 40 or more full paying dancers to the workshop will receive a single scholarship to award to one dancer from their studio. This allows the student to come back to another Adrenaline convention workshop during the regional season - free of charge! SCHOLARSHIP GUIDELINES All ages are as of January 1, 2017 All scholarships must be used before the expiration date printed on the scholarship voucher Scholarships are non transferable or exchangeable and are NOT good with any other offer. NO EXCEPTIONS. One-day registration students are NOT eligible for any scholarships Dancers ages 20+ are not eligible for any Adrenaline scholarships HONORED DANCER Mini, Junior, Teen, & Senior dancers who received a regional APC or ADC scholarship during the regional season are invited to compete for Honored Dancer at one of The National Dance Honors events. Honored Dancer winners in the Mini, Junior, and Teen age divisions receive TWO YEARS of Regional Workshop Scholarships to Adrenaline and Revive as well as free tuition to one 2017 Summer Event. Winners in the Senior age division receive LIFETIME Regional Workshop Scholarships to Adrenaline and Revive as well as free tuition to two 2017 Summer Events. Winners in all age divisions receive free tuition to The National Dance Honors st and 2nd Runners-Up receive ONE YEAR of Regional Workshop Scholarships to Adrenaline and Revive. VIDEO RECORDING AND PHOTOGRAPHY Video recording and photography during the classes and competition is strictly prohibited. This includes ALL still photography, including cell phones, with or without flash. We request that you respect the rights of the choreographers and the safety of the dancers. Still photos can be taken between classes only. Adrenaline does offer full photo and video services. Anyone in violation of this rule may be asked to leave and possible point deductions may be applied. All participating dancers in the convention and/or competition, give consent for and authorize the use of their image, photos, and/or video for Adrenaline publicity and advertisement purposes.