2017/2018 Competitive Dance Teams Information Package

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1 2017/2018 Competitive Dance Teams Information Package PURE Academy 1

2 Table of Contents -Pg.5 Philosophy Pg. 5 Goals of the Program Pg. 5 Benefits to the Student -Pg. 6-7 Primary Competitive, Company and Crew Programs at PURE Pg.6 Primary Competitive Dance Team Pg. 6 Competitive Company Dance Teams Pg. 6-7 Competitive Crew Dance Teams -Pg. 7 Programs Available for the 2017 Season -Pg Dance Team Auditions -Pg Primary Competitive Company -Pg. 11 Mini Competitive Company -Pg Junior Competitive Company -Pg Intermediate Competitive Company -Pg Teen Competitive Company -Pg Senior Competitive Company -Pg. 20 Junior Competitive Crew -Pg. 21 Intermediate Competitive Crew -Pg. 22 Teen Competitive Crew -Pg. 23 Senior Competitive Crew -Pg. 24 Summer Requirements for Company and Crew Teams Pg. 24 Intensive Dance Camp Training Pg. 25 Summer Nights Classes Pg Advanced Week Long Camps -Pg. 27 Selected Numbers PURE Academy 2

3 -Pg. 27 Company Teams Improvisation Category -Pg Solos, Duos and Trios -Pg. 31 Team Commitment Process -Pg Pricing Structure and Payment Options -Pg Tuition Schedule Pg Payment Options -Pg. 37 Important Notes about Fees and Associated Costs Pg. 37 Important Payment Dates -Pg. 38 Competition Dates -Pg. 38 Rehearsal and Recital Dates -Pg. 39 Parent Committee -Pg Classroom Assistant Program -Pg General Policies Pg. 43 Intensive Dance Camp Training Pg.43 Dress Code Pg. 44 Absences Pg. 44 Illness and Injury Pg. 45 Classroom Etiquette Pg. 45 Representation and Image Pg. 45 Community Performances Pg. 45 Extra Rehearsals & Thurs/Fri Before Competition Weekends Pg. 46 Student Lounge -Pg. 47 How to Save $1000 -Pg Introduction to PURE s Codes and Pledges PURE Academy 3

4 -Pg Student and Parent Pledge -Pg The PURE Team s Pledge to our Families -Pg Competitive Company and Competitive Crew Teams Family Contract 2017/2018 -Pg PURE Academy Social Media Policy -Pg Classroom Assistant Policies and Application Form PURE Academy 4

5 Philosophy Goals of the Program PURE Dance is dedicated to providing exceptional dance training that has a strong technical focus. The Company and Crew programs are structured around creating well-rounded dancers in all disciplines of dance. Our goal is to develop strong technical dancers with skills that will promote self-confidence, selfesteem, dedication, commitment, teamwork, creativity and a love for the arts in a professional, competitive and performance oriented environment. Benefits to the Student Competition is a team building experience. It creates a sense of pride for the dancers, their teammates and the studio. Students who show strong technical skills and a dedicated interest are selected to join these teams through an audition process. Commitment to these programs substantially enhances the student's dance skills, social skills and confidence. The combination of team involvement, social interaction, weekly practice sessions and travel creates an enjoyable and rewarding experience for all students involved. PURE Academy 5

6 Primary Competitive, Company and Crew Programs at PURE Primary Competitive Dance Team The Primary Competitive Program is designed to be a stepping-stone for young students who think they may eventually become interested in competitive dance as an extracurricular activity. The goal is to take young focused children who already show a natural ability, a sincere focus, body awareness and a love for dance and allow them the opportunity to begin competitive training and performance at a young age. Students in the Primary Competitive Program are invited to audition separate from the rest of the competitive programs in a less intimidating environment. Teams travel to compete nationally 2-3 times each season. Competitive Company Dance Teams PURE Academy s award-winning Competitive Dance Teams are an incredible way for dancers to experience skill development at a very challenging level. Being on a competitive team drives personal achievement and perseverance and builds a strong sense of belonging. It acknowledges the strength of a student's skill, and recognizes their capacity to grow, pushing them to become highly skilled dancers and performers. Students must be accepted to the competitive program through an audition process. If this date is missed a private audition can be arranged (extra fees will apply). Competitive dancers train intensively for between 9 and 13 hours each week, depending on their age, concentrating on new skills development, improving technique, and choreography. Teams travel to compete Nationally and Internationally three to five times each season and attend a minimum of two intensive dance workshops while at competitions. This program requires a great deal of time and financial commitment from both the student and their family. Competitive Crew Dance Teams PURE Academy s award winning Competitive Crew Teams provides advanced group training through weekly classes in technique and choreography designed to develop strong dancers. A desire and drive to improve skills and to entertain, share, and cooperate with a team are what will make a student in this program feel at home. Students on the Competitive Crew Team will learn new skills and improve on technique but will concentrate a great deal on pulling it all together in stage-ready presentations. PURE Academy 6

7 Students must be accepted to the Competitive Crew program through an audition process that takes place on June 24 th, If this date is missed a private audition can be arranged (extra fees will apply). The time and financial commitment required from both the student and their family is high with training taking up 6 to 7 hours each week, plus extra rehearsals and events. Students will compete at the novice or pre-competitive level in three competitions each season providing the opportunity to perform in front of an audience and to see other studios perform as well. Programs Available for the 2017/2018 Season Company Teams Primary Competitive (Ages 4-6) Mini Company (Ages 7-9) Junior Company (Ages 9-12) Intermediate Company (Ages 12-14) Teen Company (Ages 13-15) Senior Company (Ages 16+) *Ages are approximate: advancement is based upon skill AND age Crew Teams Junior Crew (Ages 8-12) Intermediate Crew (Ages 12-14) Teen Crew (Ages 13-15) Senior Crew (Ages 16+) *Ages are approximate: advancement is based upon skill AND age PURE Academy 7

8 2017 Dance Team Auditions Primary Competitive Where: PURE Academy, Studio 3 When: May 25 th, :00-6:00pm Company and Crew Teams Where: PURE Academy, Studio 1 When: June 24th, :00-10:30 am 7-9 yrs COMPANY 10:30-12:00 pm yrs COMPANY 12:00-2:00 pm yrs COMPANY 2:00-3:30pm 8-12 yrs CREW 3:30-5:00 pm yrs CREW **Please arrive 30 minutes prior to your audition to register and warm up Please Note: Students who wish to try out for both Crew and Company must audition twice -- once for Crew and once for Company. PURE s Dance Team coaches will be making auditions fun and inviting for all, regardless of your dancing abilities! A personalized will be sent to each competitive dancer detailing which classes they are required to enroll in for their September schedule. Along with this, the Artistic Director will suggest any classes they feel will benefit the competitive dancers training regime. PURE Academy 8

9 Primary Competitive General Information Age Range: 4 to 6 years (approximately) Audition Required: Yes Routines and Choreography Number of dances: 2 Number of costumes: 2 Mandatory Class Time Total Class Time: 3 Hours (approx.) *includes recreational tap, ballet and jazz class Dress Code Requirements Hair/Make-up: Neat and secure bun or ponytail, bangs off the face Footwear: Ballet, tap and tan jazz shoes Clothing: Pink bodysuit and pink ballet tights for ballet class, form fitted dance wear for all other classes Competitions and Conventions No. of Competitions: 3 No. of Conventions: 0 Tentative Dates: Move With The Beat April 6,7,8 in Chatham Shine April 12,13,14,15 in Chatham The Knockout Dance Challenge May 3,4,5,6 in Niagara Falls Families are notified immediately once competition dates and locations are confirmed. PURE Academy 9

10 Intensive Dance Camp August 8th to 11th Intensive Dance Camp: Mandatory Title: Intensive Dance Camp Dates: August 8 to 11, 2017 Times: 9:00 am to 4:00 pm Cost: $176 + HST *Summer Nights classes are recommended but not required Fees and Associated Costs Please see the Pricing Structure and Payment Options section of this information document for fee details for this program. PLEASE NOTE **** Process for committing to the team: PLEASE NOTE **** ALL 4 STEPS must be completed 1. Drop off your signed Family Contract and Social Contract to PURE by Friday July 7th at 6:00 pm. This contract will be your way of indicating commitment to the 2017/2018 program. This commitment and signed contract is required so the choreography process can begin. 2. Book your free appointment with Sandy Campbell to register in classes, set payment plan and register and pay for the Intensive Dance Camp. This meeting must be scheduled with Sandy by Friday, July 7th at 6:00pm. (The actual meeting can take place anytime between July 7th and Aug 4th. 3. The Intensive Choreography Camp must be paid for in full on your meeting date with Sandy (non-refundable). 4. New this year. One parent must be in attendance for a mandatory parent meeting. There are 2 dates available for each team: Company Teams: Thursday August 17 5:00 pm Crew Teams: Thursday August 17 6:30 pm Company Teams: Thursday September 5:00 pm Crew Teams: Thursday September 6:30 pm Note: Dancers will not be cleared to dance until a parent has attended at least one of the scheduled meetings PURE Academy 10

11 Mini Competitive Company General Information Age Range: 7 to 9 years (approximately) Audition Required: Yes Routines and Choreography Number of dances: 4 (approx.) Number of costumes: 4 (approx.) Mandatory Class Time Total Class Time: 8.5 (approx.) *Includes recreational tap class, ballet class and jazz class. Dress Code Requirements Hair/Make-up: Neat and secure bun or ponytail, bangs off the face Footwear: Ballet, tap and tan jazz shoes Clothing: Bodysuit (colour depends on grade) and pink ballet tights for ballet/tap class, form fitted dance wear for all other classes Friday Night Attire: All Black clothing Competitions and Conventions No. of Competitions: 4 No. of Conventions: Minimum of 2 Please see Summer Requirements on Page 24 Please see Process for committing to the team on Page 31 PURE Academy 11

12 Junior Competitive Company General Information Age Range: 9 to 12 years (approximately) Audition Required: Yes Routines and Choreography Number of dances: 4 Minimum Number of costumes: 4 Minimum (plus one additional costume for each select dance) Select Numbers: T.B.A. Mandatory Class Time Total Class Time: 11 (approx.) *Includes mandatory recreational tap and ballet class. *Mandatory 1.5-hour class on Saturdays with Nicholas Eichenberger. These classes will be once or twice a month (depending on the competitive schedule). Tentative Class Dates: September 23 rd October 7 th October 28 th November 11 th November 25 th December 9 th January 13 th February 3 rd February 17 th PURE Academy 12

13 March 10 th April 28 th May 19 th June 2 nd Dress Code Requirements Hair/Make-up: Neat and secure bun or ponytail, bangs off the face Footwear: Ballet, tap and tan jazz shoes Clothing: Bodysuit and pink ballet tights for ballet/tap class, form fitted dance wear for all other classes Friday Night Attire: All black clothing **Junior/Intermediate/Teen/Senior Company Dancers will be partaking in a Cechetti Ballet class of their specific grade on Thursday or Friday night for additional Ballet training. Dancers are required to wear hair up in a bun, black body suit and pink tights as well as ballet shoes. Competitions and Conventions No. of Competitions: 4 No. of Conventions: Minimum of 2 Please see Summer Requirements on Page 24 Please see Process for committing to the team on Page 31 PURE Academy 13

14 Intermediate Competitive Company General Information Age Range: 12 to 14 years (approximately) Audition Required: Yes Routines and Choreography Number of dances: 4 Minimum Number of costumes: 4 Minimum (plus one additional costume for each select dance) Select Numbers: T.B.A. Mandatory Class Time Total Class Time: 11 hours (approx.) *Includes mandatory recreational tap and ballet class. *Mandatory 1.5-hour class on Saturday with Nicholas Eichenberger.. These classes will be once or twice a month (depending on the competitive schedule). Tentative Class Dates: September 23 rd October 7 th October 28 th November 11 th November 25 th December 9 th January 13 th February 3 rd February 17 th PURE Academy 14

15 March 10 th April 28 th May 19 th June 2 nd Dress Code Requirements Hair/Make-up: Neat and secure bun or ponytail, bangs off the face Footwear: Ballet, tap and tan jazz shoes Clothing: Black bodysuit and pink ballet tights for ballet/tap class, form fitted dance wear for all other classes Friday Night Attire: All black clothing Junior/Intermediate/Teen/Senior Company Dancers will be partaking in a Cechetti Ballet class of their specific grade on Friday night for additional Ballet training. Dancers are required to wear hair up in a bun, black body suit and pink tights as well as ballet shoes. Competitions and Conventions No. of Competitions: 4 No. of Conventions: Minimum of 2 Please see Summer Requirements on Page 24 Please see Process for committing to the team on Page 31 PURE Academy 15

16 Teen Competitive Company General Information Age Range: 13 to 15 years Audition Required: Yes Routines and Choreography Number of dances: 4 minimum Number of costumes: 4 minimum (plus one additional costume for each select dance) Select Numbers: T.B.A. Mandatory Class Time Total Class Time: 12 hours (approx.) *Includes mandatory recreational tap and ballet class. **Mandatory 1.5-hour class on Saturday with Nicholas Eichenberger. These classes will be once or twice a month (depending on the competitive schedule). Tentative Class Dates: September 16 th September 30 th October 21 st November 4 th November 18 th December 2 nd December 16 th January 20 th February 10 th PURE Academy 16

17 February 24 th April 21 st May 12 th May 26 th Dress Code Requirements Hair/Make-up: Neat and secure bun or ponytail, bangs off the face Footwear: Ballet, tap and tan jazz shoes Clothing: Black bodysuit and pink ballet tights for ballet/tap class, form fitted dance wear for all other classes Friday Night Attire: All Black clothing Junior/Intermediate/Teen/Senior Company Dancers will be partaking in a Cechetti Ballet class of their specific grade on Friday night for additional Ballet training. Dancers are required to wear hair up in a bun, black body suit and pink tights as well as ballet shoes. Competitions and Conventions No. of Competitions: 4 No. of Conventions: Minimum of 2 Please see Summer Requirements on Page 24 Please see Process for committing to the team on Page 31 PURE Academy 17

18 Senior Competitive Company General Information Age Range: 16 + years Audition Required: Yes Routines and Choreography Number of dances: 4 minimum Number of costumes: 4 minimum (plus one additional costume for each select dance) Select Numbers: T.B.A. Mandatory Class Time Total Class Time: 12 hours (approx.) *Includes mandatory recreational tap and ballet class. *Mandatory 1.5-hour class on Saturday with Nicholas Eichenberger. These classes will be once a month (depending on the competitive schedule). Tentative Class Dates: September 16 th September 30 th October 21 st November 4 th November 18 th December 2 nd December 16 th January 20 th PURE Academy 18

19 February 10 th February 24 th April 21 st May 12 th May 26 th Dress Code Requirements Hair/Make-up: Neat and secure bun or ponytail, bangs off the face Footwear: Ballet, tap and tan jazz shoes Clothing: Black bodysuit and pink ballet tights for ballet/tap class, form fitted dance wear for all other classes Friday Night Attire: All Black clothing Junior/Intermediate/Teen/Senior Company Dancers will be partaking in a Cechetti Ballet class of their specific grade on Friday night for additional Ballet training. Dancers are required to wear hair up in a bun, black body suit and pink tights as well as ballet shoes. Competitions and Conventions No. of Competitions: 4 No. of Conventions: Minimum of 2 Please see Summer Requirements on Page 24 Please see Process for committing to the team on Page 31 PURE Academy 19

20 Junior Competitive Crew General Information Age Range: 8 to 12 years (approximately) Audition Required: Yes Routines and Choreography Number of dances: 4 Number of costumes: 4 Mandatory Class Time Total Class Time: 5.75 hours 6 hours Dress Code Requirements Hair/Make-up: Neat and secure bun or ponytail, bangs off the face Footwear: Ballet, tap, and tan jazz shoes Clothing: Bodysuit (pink or black depending on level) and ballet tights for ballet/tap class, form fitted dancewear for all other classes Competitions and Conventions No. of Competitions: 3 Please see Summer Requirements on Page 24 Please see Process for committing to the team on Page 31 PURE Academy 20

21 Intermediate Competitive Crew General Information Age Range: 12 to 14 years (approximately) Audition Required: Yes Routines and Choreography Number of dances: 4 Number of costumes: 4 Select Numbers: TBA Mandatory Class Time Total Class Time: hours Dress Code Requirements Hair/Make-up: Neat and secure bun or ponytail, bangs off the face Footwear: Ballet, tap, and tan jazz shoes, Clothing: Black bodysuit and ballet tights for ballet/tap class, form fitted dancewear for all other classes Competitions and Conventions No. of Competitions: 3 Please see Summer Requirements on Page 24 Please see Process for committing to the team on Page 31 PURE Academy 21

22 Teen Competitive Crew General Information Age Range: 13 to 16 years (approximately) Audition Required: Yes Routines and Choreography Number of dances: 4 Number of costumes: 4 Select Numbers: TBA Mandatory Class Time Total Class Time: 6.0 hours Dress Code Requirements Hair/Make-up: Neat and secure bun or ponytail, bangs off the face Footwear: Ballet, tap, and tan jazz shoes, Clothing: Black bodysuit and ballet tights for ballet/tap class, form fitted dancewear for all other classes Competitions and Conventions No. of Competitions: 3 Please see Summer Requirements on Page 24 Please see Process for committing to the team on Page 31 PURE Academy 22

23 Senior Competitive Crew General Information Age Range: 15 to 19 years (approximately) Audition Required: Yes Routines and Choreography Number of dances: 4 umber of costumes: 4 Select Numbers: TBA Mandatory Class Time Total Class Time: 6.0 hours Dress Code Requirements Hair/Make-up: Neat and secure bun or ponytail, bangs off the face Footwear: Ballet, tap, and tan jazz shoes Clothing: Black bodysuit and ballet tights for ballet/tap class, form fitted dancewear for all other classes Competitions and Conventions No. of Competitions: 3 Please see Summer Requirements on Page 24 Please see Process for committing to the team on Page 31 PURE Academy 23

24 SUMMER Requirements for Company and Crew Teams Company Students are required to take the Intensive Choreography Camp AND ALSO REQUIRED to take 1 other Intensive camp from the list below OR 1 Intensive Summer Nights class. Crew Students are required to take the Intensive Choreography Camp AND we HIGHLY RECOMMEND each Crew dancer to take 1 other Intensive camp from the list below OR 1 Intensive Summer Night Classes. Please note: Private lessons are also available for students during the summer months. These are to be used in addition to summer nights classes to supplement summer training. Company dancers are required to take night classes and private lessons do to replace these requirements. Competitive Company Choreography Camps (MANDATORY) August 14 th - 18 th (MONDAY TO FRIDAY) Times: 9:00AM to 8:00PM (call times T.B.A.) Cost: $220 + HST Competitive Crew Choreography Camp August 21 st to 25 th Times: 9:00AM to 8:00PM (call times T.B.A) Cost: $129 + HST * Please note this is different for Crew Competitive compared to previous years. Groups will be called into the studio in chunks in order to accomplish learning MOST if not ALL of the choreography for their routines. PURE Academy 24

25 Summer Nights Classes Minimum of 5 required in class for class to run -6 weeks for: 1 hour class ($ HST), 45 min. class ($75.00+HST), 30 min. class ($ HST). CHATHAM PURE Academy 25

26 ADVANCED WEEK LONG DANCE CAMPS 3 rd Week (July 17-21) Acro Foundations (6-12 yrs) A new intensive camp at PURE where dancers will be challenged with beginner to intermediate level Acrobatic techniques and tricks. Practice and perfect in a safe environment alongside your besties at PURE. 4 th Week (July 24-28) Creative Foundations and Choreography Camp (7-18 yrs) A new intensive camp at PURE that explores the newest and up to date genres of dance. This camp's main focus is based around Jazz, Hip Hop and Lyrical foundations. Dancers will enjoy choreography from their older peers in a happy, safe and comfortable environment at PURE Academy. A select group of dancers hoping to tap into their creative potential will have the opportunity to explore and create during this camp week guided by coaches with years of experience in the dance industry. This camp will only be accepting a limited amount of choreographers, so please enroll as quickly as possible if you are interested. 5 th Week (July 31-Aug 4) Mini/Junior Ballet Intensive- (7-9 yrs) A camp that focuses on ballet technique for our dancers that wish to better their dance foundation. Classes will be challenging and structured with discipline to enhance the skill of our PURE dancers. 5 th Week Shortened (Aug 1-4) Intermediate Ballet Intensive- (10-12yrs) A camp that focuses on ballet technique for our dancers that wish to better their dance foundation. Classes will be challenging and structured with discipline to enhance the skill of our PURE dancers. * Option for early drop off or late picks up times for a fee of $10 per week * Supervised Lunch hour (during all day camps) * Canteen for snack and drink purchases * High quality instructors, highly trained in their dance disciplines, each with an extensive history of performance experiences * Clear focus on considerable improvement from the dancer s current abilities * Clear focus on inclusiveness, friendship, respect, self-esteem and confidence building PURE Academy 26

27 Selected Numbers General Information and Description Select numbers are simply extra numbers that coaches provide for select groups of dancers. The coaches do the selection process. Select numbers carry added responsibility as well as added costs to the dancer. Please do not accept select numbers for your son or daughter if you are unable to afford to pay for them. In addition, if you feel that you are able to afford one select dance and not another, please let coaching staff know. Coaching staff will decide which dance your dancer will be taken out of in this case. Please note all selected routines that are choreographed by PURE s, Nicholas Eichenberger, will be rehearsed on Saturday s at the studio. Company Teams Improvisation Category This year some of PURE s Company dancers will be provided the opportunity to participate in improv routines at some of the competitions PURE will attend. Company dancers that choose to participate in the improv category will agree to paying an extra entry fee for that particular competition and will commit to attending an hour-long rehearsal on the Friday rehearsal before competition weekend. Company dancers deemed ready for improv routines will be ed before registering for these competitions and asked if they would like to participate. No costume will need to be purchased for these routines. Alumni Company dancers will be welcomed back to participate in said routines (as long as they meet age requirements). Alumni dancers must participate in the hour-long practice held at PURE the Friday before competition weekend. PURE Academy 27

28 Solos, Duos and Trios General Information and Description The opportunity to learn a solo, duo or trio number is an honor for the student. This type of number showcases the readiness of a student s talent, stage presence and confidence, but risks overshadowing the importance of their group numbers. Coaches make this opportunity available to all Intermediate/Teen/Senior dancers. Students are asked to request a solo; whether their request will be granted, is up to the coach s discretion. This decision is based on several factors including, but not limited to: readiness, previous classroom behaviors, number of applicants, etc. The financial and time commitment is great and lasts for a full season. We want the dancer and the dancer s family to be fully aware of all that is expected so that, if a dancer is approached, or a dancer s request is approved, the family can make an informed decision whether to proceed. Solos duos and trios are treated as extra numbers on top of core dances/productions and possibly selected dances; therefore, they take less precedence and are of less importance than these other team dances. After you and your dancer receive the schedule of dances they are asked to participate in for the year, you may consider whether or not you would like to request a solo. Requests to be taken out of core team dances in order to be able to afford a solo will not be granted. If your dancer needs guidance as to whether or not a solo is a good decision for them, please talk to one of the competitive coaches. Competing and Performing Please note that solos will not be included in the dress rehearsal at the Capitol Theatre with the rest of the competitive dances. A solo rehearsal will be set up closer to the first competition date. Each family will be charged the appropriate fee to cover the cost of the venue rental. This decision is based on time constraints. Dancers are not guaranteed to compete at all competitions. Whether they compete is determined by the progress of the routine, and the dancer s readiness. An assessment will be made before registration for each competition. PURE Academy 28

29 Solo and Duo/Trio Request Procedure and Commitments for Company and CREW Teams -The coaching staff selects duos and Trios -Solos are by request only (by ) (Please submit requests as soon as possible in order to work out suitable scheduling. Time slots will go on a first come first serve basis within the available schedule. The latest date for solo request submission is August 1 st.) -Receive approval from the Competitive Coaches Solo/Duo /Trio Choreography Fee The in house choreography fee is due December 1 st, $ for a solo $220 per dancer for duo/trio PURE Academy 29

30 Solo/Duo/Trio Rehearsal Fees Solos are charged $ fee which covers 20 (30-minute) rehearsals from October to February for Company or November to March for Crew. This fee is due in full on October 1 st. After February (Company) or March (Crew), all solo rehearsals will be charged at a private lesson rate ($25.00 per half hour) if deemed necessary by the coach or if requested by the parent/dancer. Please note that you must attend your rehearsals during the week, as instructors are not able to guarantee make up rehearsal time. If you feel you are not able to commit to this extra ½ hour a week, then you should reconsider a solo this year. Duos are charged $ fee which covers 20 (30-minute) rehearsals from October to February for Company or November to March for Crew. This fee is due in full on October 1 st. After February (Company) or March (Crew), all duo rehearsals will be charged at a private lesson rate ($16.00 per half hour) if deemed necessary by the coach or if requested by the parent/dancer. Please note that you must attend your rehearsals during the week, as instructors are not able to guarantee make up rehearsal time. If you feel you are not able to commit to this extra ½ hour a week, then you should reconsider a duo this year. Trios are charged $ fee which covers 20 (30-minute) rehearsals from October to February for Company or November to March for Crew. This fee is due in full on October 1 st. After February (Company) or March (Crew), all trio rehearsals will be charged at a private lesson rate ($12.00 per half hour) if deemed necessary by the coach or if requested by the parent/dancer. Please note that you must attend your rehearsals during the week, as instructors are not able to guarantee make up rehearsal time. If you feel you are not able to commit to this extra ½ hour a week, then you should reconsider a trio this year. PURE Academy 30

31 Team Commitment Process PLEASE NOTE **** ALL 4 STEPS must be completed 1. Drop off your signed Family Contract and Social Contract to PURE by Friday July 7th at 6:00 pm. This contract will be your way of indicating commitment to the 2017/2018 program. This commitment and signed contract is required so the choreography process can begin. 2. Book your free appointment with Sandy Campbell to register in classes, set payment plan and register and pay for the Intensive Dance Camp. This meeting must be scheduled with Sandy by Friday, July 7th at 6:00pm. (The actual meeting can take place anytime between July 7th and Aug 4th. 3. The Intensive Choreography Camp must be paid for in full on your meeting date with Sandy (non-refundable). 4. New this year. One parent must be in attendance for a mandatory parent meeting. There are 2 dates available for each team: Company Teams: Thursday August 17 5:00 pm Crew Teams: Thursday August 17 6:30 pm Company Teams: Thursday September 5:00 pm Crew Teams: Thursday September 6:30 pm Note: Dancers will not be cleared to dance until a parent has attended at least one of the scheduled meetings PURE Academy 31

32 Pricing Structure and Payment Options 1) Tuition Costs See the Tuition Schedule (next page) for monthly tuition charges. 2) Choreography Fees One-time payment per dancer, per routine. Payment of choreography fees are due to PURE on November 1st, All solo, duos and trio choreography is due December 1 st, Company dancers who receive choreography from outside choreographers (hired OUTSIDE of PURE instructors including Nicholas who accumulates extra fees for travel), may be expected to pay additional fees on top of the fees listed for in-house choreography below. These additional fees will cover what that specific choreographer charges as well as travel fees. Choreography fee information will be distributed to Company dancers as soon as choreography schedules are finalized. Solo $ Duo/Trio $ Group $60.50 Line $49.50 Production $ ) Costumes Approximately $120 to $170 per costume (depending on the US dollar). Exact fees TBA. Costumes will remain the property of the student after the season is complete. Solo dancers are responsible for their own costumes. Costume balance is due April 1 st. 4) Team Warm Up Suits Approximately $ Deposit of $100 must accompany order form. Balance is due when the warm-up suits arrive at PURE and are picked up by the parent. Please note, the Team Suit design changes every 2 years. New team jackets will be purchased in our 2017/2018 Competitive season. PURE Academy 32

33 5) Competition and Convention Fees Convention approx. $ to $250.00, competition approx. $50.00 per dancer, per routine. Exact fees TBA. Pricing varies from competition to competition and on the US dollar. Convention/competition fees are due February 1 st. 6) Travel and Accommodations Variable. Hotels are approximately $100 to $150 US per night plus travel costs. Travel and accommodations to and from competitions and conventions are the responsibility of the parent and student. 7) Extra rehearsals $5.00 per hour per child. Payment for extra rehearsals is due on or before the day of the extra rehearsal. Majority of these rehearsals will be dedicated to selected numbers. If your child is participating in a selected number, be prepared to have to pay these fees. Scheduling and rehearsal time of our core and production based numbers will take precedence over our selected routines. 8) Instructor Travel Fee $75.00 per Company dancer per year. $50.00 per Crew dancer per year. $20 per primary competitive dancer per year. The instructor travel fee will be charged to all dancers in order to offset the costs of transportation, room and board for one studio director and the dance instructors. This fee will be charged on October 1st, PURE Academy 33

34 Tuition Schedule Competitive Company Team and Competitive Crew Team Tuition Fees This pricing structure is for the Competitive Company and Competitive Crew Teams and represents the total annual fees divided by 10 (the number of payments permitted in a season). The number of classes per month has no bearing on the monthly fee, as it is not based on the number of classes that occur, but on the total annual fees. All Company and Crew dancers are able to ADD any additional recreational dance class for an additional $24/month/ hour. Crew/Company Hours Fee ($) Hourly Fee ($) 5 hours 120/month 5.95/hr 6 hours 131/month 5.45/hr 7 hours 142/month 5.09/hr No student shall pay more than $225 in tuition per month with the PURE UNLIMITED program. HST is not included in these prices. 8 hours 153/month 4.83/hr 9 hours 164/month 4.62/hr 10 hours 175/month 4.45/hr 11 hours 186/month 4.31/hr 12 hours 197/month 4.20/hr 13 hours 208/month 4.10/hr For example, Mini Competitive Dance Team dancer: PURE Unlimited (solos, duos and trios not included) 225/month *** Mandatory Classes: 8 hours Extra Jazz Class: 1 hour Total tuition charged: $153/month (team) Plus $24/month (jazz class) PURE Academy 34

35 Payment Options Option A: Payment in Full Plan (5% discount) Payment in full is a great way to make your money work for you. When you pay your annual tuition, competition deposit and costume deposit by September 1st -- using cash, cheque or debit, you receive a FULL 5% DISCOUNT on your tuition cost. Part #1 Total of 10 Months of Tuition Cost: Company and Crew $120 $225/month, multiplied by 10. (See tuition schedule for correct amounts) Part #2 Full Costume Deposit Cost: Company Primary $100, Mini $500, Junior $900, Intermediate $900, Teen $900, Senior $900 Crew Junior $400, Intermediate $400, Teen $400, Senior $400 Part #3- Full Competition/Convention Deposit Cost: Company Primary $500, Mini $1000, Junior $1500, Intermediate $1500, Teen $1500, Senior $1500 Crew Junior $600, Intermediate $600, Teen $600, Senior $600 PURE Academy 35

36 Option B: Monthly Budget Plan (EFT Only Please --- VISA & MC add 2%) The Monthly Budget Plan is divided into three separate parts: Tuition, costuming, and competitions. Part #1 Tuition Per Month: Company and Crew $120 $225/month. (See Tuition Schedule for correct amounts Part #2- Costume Deposit Per Month Charge Company Primary $10, Mini $50, Junior $90, Intermediate $90, Teen $90, Seniors $90 Crew Junior $40, Intermediate $40, Teen $40, Senior $40 Part #3-Competition Deposit Per Month Charge: Company Primary $50, Mini $100, Junior $150, Intermediate $150, Teen $150, Senior $150 Crew Junior $60, Interemediate $60, Teen $60, Senior $60 The Payment In Full Plan and the Monthly Budget Plan does not include payment for the following: Choreography fees Costume fees over the deposit amounts Warm up team tracksuits Competition and convention fees over the deposit amounts Travel and accommodation costs Extra rehearsal fees Instructor travel fee PURE Academy 36

37 Important Notes About Fees and Associated Costs: Please take note that costume costs, competition costs and convention costs are only estimates at this time. Once final costume costs, competition costs and convention costs are known an accurate final charge will be applied to all accounts. You will be notified of these new charges when they are applied. You are responsible for the amount owing once all charges are applied. The final adjustments to accounts will take place in April and May. Typically, final competition adjustments are applied to accounts in April and final costume adjustments are applied in May. PURE does not have the ability to offer credit services. Accounts are due in full at the beginning of each calendar month. Late payment charges (2% per month) will be applied to all overdue accounts on the 10th of each month. All accounts must achieve a zero balance each month. PURE pays for costumes, competitions, choreographers and travel fees long in advance of the time when we ask to collect it back. Please know that costumes, competitions, choreographer and travel fees are passed onto you the customer without mark-up or profit. PURE is a Non-Profit organization. Please be diligent and pay your bills on time. In 2016/2017 a ZERO TOLERANCE policy will be in place for delinquent accounts. Students will be pulled from teams if accounts are 30 days past due. Please understand that removing one person from the team hurts the entire team. Please be prepared to pay your account on time and in full each and every month. Important Payment Dates Choreography Camps paid for in full on initial meeting with office administration (last day to have this meeting is Aug 4th) September 1st- Anyone paying in full must do so by this date to receive 5% tuition discount October 1st- Instructor Travel Fees November 1st- Choreography Fees December 1st- Solo/Duo/Trio Choreography Fees February 1st- Competition and Convention Fee Balances April 1st- Costume Balances *Note these dates will be provided to you again during your initial meeting with office administrators. PURE Academy 37

38 Competition Dates 24/7- March 2-4 th Dearborn (COMPANY TEAMS MANDATORY) Revel- March th Detroit (COMPANY TEAMS MANDATORY) Move With The Beat- April 6,7,8 th Chatham (CREW TEAMS and PRIMARY TEAM MANDATORY, COMPANY TEAMS OPTIONAL) Shine- April th Chatham (COMPANY, CREW and PRIMARY TEAMS MANDATORY) The Knockout Dance Challenge May 3-6 th Niagara Falls (COMPANY, CREW and PRIMARY TEAMS MANDATORY) ** Please note, competition dates are set tentatively and will remain in tact as long as scheduling conflicts do not occur. Rehearsal and Recital Dates Christmas Show Rehearsal- December 14 th, 2018 Christmas Show- December 15 th, 2018 Company Dress Rehearsal January 16 th, 2018 Crew Dress Rehearsal- March 20 th, 2018 PURE Spring Recitals June 5 th 19 th, 2018 PURE Academy 38

39 Parent Committee Each year PURE will have a parent committee that handles certain aspects of the competitive and recreational programs at PURE. Purpose The purpose of the Parents Committee is to foster communication between parents and PURE management, coaches and teachers. We also want to improve the PURE experience for parents and students, and a key part of this is to increase communication within the parent community partly to inform program direction, and partly to remove any barriers between programs and between parents. We are all at PURE to provide the best experience we can for our children working together we can make that experience even better. As the committee is new, we don t pretend to have all the answers we will be asking all parents to contribute ideas, and we will be coordinating parents to volunteer onto committees and projects to make things run smoother, faster (and maybe cheaper as well). What we want to do is be a sounding board for new ideas, help deal with nagging issues and complaints and bring up issues of importance directly to those who need to hear. Hopefully, this provides the avenue for issues to be resolved, and provides clear direction for decision-making. We might not have all the answers right now, but what we can promise is that parents will have the opportunity to discuss issues directly with other parents - and we will help in dealing with issues and working toward positive solutions. We are honestly interested in getting everyone involved parents from all program streams (Recreation, Company, Crew, Creative Arts) and the Parent Committee will only work if we can hear from everyone. PURE Academy 39

40 Classroom Assistant Program ** Minimum Age is Grade 7 The Program The Classroom Assistant Program is designed to help students learn the skill of teaching by working alongside a qualified instructor. Students are assigned to a class and instructor and assist with attendance taking, classroom control, helping struggling students, making corrections, and other tasks as requested by the instructor. This excellent opportunity has a limited number of available placements, and so students must first apply and be approved. Minimum Qualifications in order to receive tuition reduction Students who may apply must be: In grade 7 or higher in September 2016 Able to commit to assisting for the Full-Term Season (Sept to June) Benefits Students who are successful in applying and who receive a placement will: Reduce their tuition costs (see schedule below) Receive community service hours for their Non-Paid hours Experience the classroom from the teacher s perspective Gain valuable job placement skills in classroom instruction Build resume entries for job and college/university applications Receive first consideration when applying for paid positions at PURE Nurture and build relationships with young students at PURE Classroom Assistant Tuition Reduction Schedule ** Must be signed on the attendance form to receive the tuition discount ** Assisting with 1 class per week --- Payment - 2 hours volunteer per month plus $10 tuition reduction Assisting with 2 classes per week --- Payment - 4 hours volunteer per month plus $20 tuition reduction PURE Academy 40

41 Assisting with 3 classes per week --- Payment - 6 hours volunteer per month plus $30 tuition reduction Assisting with 4 classes per week --- Payment - 8 hours volunteer per month plus $40 tuition reduction **Assistants may assist for more than 4 classes per week but tuition reduction will be capped at $40.00 per month. All substituted classes will be added to tuition reductions. Classroom Assistant Program Policies 1. Applications must be submitted between May 1st and August 1st for the upcoming Full Term. (Appendix #1) 2. Placements are for the Full-Term Season, beginning in early September and running until June. 3. Students who are accepted into the program will be contacted in August. 4. A maximum of one Classroom Assistant will be assigned to a class and there must be 8 students enrolled in the class to qualify 5. Placements are assigned to approved applicants on a first come, first served basis and according to the best fit with available classes and instructors. Placement will also be based on past performance within the program. Spaces are limited. 6. The Classroom Assistant Coordinator as deemed necessary can change placements. 7. Classroom Assistant attendance forms must be submitted to the PURE office at the end of each month for the credit to be applied. It is the responsibility of each individual assistant to submit the forms to one of the administrators at the front desk as per attendance procedures. PURE Academy 41

42 8. Tuition reductions are applied at the end of each month. Absences will be deducted from the tuition reduction amount. 10.Assistants must be good examples for students by: following dress codes including hair, clothing, and footwear demonstrating modesty by wearing tights and covering midriffs being punctual and in attendance each week using appropriate language and tone, and being polite and kind being focused and attentive to the instructor being responsive to requests from the instructor 11. Assistants will be charged a small fee to have a Staff T-shirt made. This charge will be applied in September or October. PURE Academy 42

43 General Policies All policies recorded in this document apply to all students who become a part of the Competitive Company, or the Competitive Crew teams, no matter what level they are in. Families are also held to these policies, as well as the PURE Academy staff. Please familiarize yourself and your child with the information contained so that you, together, can be confident in your ability to commit to the requirements of entering the program, and program participation. Intensive Dance Camp Training The Intensive Dance Camps are scheduled to be held in August are mandatory for Competitive Company Team and Competitive Crew Team students. Specific dates and times of the camps are described with each program outline in this document. For Company Teams, all team choreography will be learned, and for Crew some team choreography will be learned. Early learning of choreography will give all our teams a fantastic edge during competition season having many additional hours to clean, polish and perfect their dances. For everyone, it gives an exceptional opportunity to focus, with greater concentration, on technique study throughout the season. *Competitive Company team members will receive 35 hours of training. Most of the training will be received on the scheduled intensive week, but some may be made up in the first week of September due to availability of choreographers. Dress Code A dress code creates an environment of equality, uniformity, discipline and consistency. It also allows the teacher to easily view the dancer's body for proper alignment. Strict Ballet dress code will be enforced to ensure a professional level of conduct in all Ballet classes. All other classes have the requirement of form fitted dancewear and hair neatly secured in a bun or ponytail with bangs off the face. A student may not wear anything different or additional to the specified dress code. Only articles that adhere to the dress codes for each discipline will be permitted. All students must strictly adhere to dress code expectations including removal of jewelry before the start of each class. If a dancer attends class unprepared, a warning will be issued. After three warnings, a student will be removed from that class, and it will count as an absence. Dress codes are generally described with each program outline in this document, and can be found our website PURE Academy 43

44 Absences Attendance in a team sport is a critical component to the success of the team. When students miss class, the entire team is held back. PURE would like to stress that commitment to a Dance Team requires excellent attendance. Attendance is recorded meticulously at PURE. Class schedules are optimized to make consistent attendance achievable. Rehearsals and cleaning of numbers, and the two weeks leading up to competitions requires all team members to be in attendance. We understand that sometimes an absence cannot be avoided or that family vacations and other important events come up from time to time. We want to work with you to arrive at an action plan that minimizes the effect an absence has on the dancer and on the rest of the team. Please one of the coaches directly when requesting an absence. Illness and injury are unavoidable, so we simply ask that parents notify PURE as soon as possible if your son/daughter is ill or injured. Private lessons may be required if your student falls behind. In the case of extended absences due to illness or injury, these must be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Company/Crew coaches, in consultation with the dancer, his/her parents and PURE management, will determine continuation in the program. Important Notes on Absences: To be excused for a planned absence you must a Company/Crew coach at least two weeks in advance. Students are allowed three excused absences (excluding injury). If the student is ill or injured and the illness is in a noninfectious state, then we ask that the student attend class to take notes and be with the team. Above all, if you have any questions or concerns about your student s absences, it is important to find time to meet with the team coach to discuss your concerns, and determine the best course of action. Communication is key in fulfilling the absence policy. Illness and Injury Prolonged illness and injury that prevents the dancer from training will require adjustment of the dancers Competitive schedule. Several factors come into consideration regarding each specific case. If the Artistic Director feels that the dancers should be removed from competitive pieces in order to prevent further injury, they may do so. Please note that dances that impact the team as a whole the most, will be pulled first (ex. solos, duos, trios, selects). PURE Academy 44

45 Classroom Etiquette Be respectful to your instructors and choreographers Bring a positive, professional and respectful attitude to every class Never talk back to instructors or choreographers Listen quietly and attentively to instructors and choreographers during class instruction Always give 100% in the classroom Be punctual Go to the washroom in between classes No chewing gum Adhere to the dress code set forth for each class Always stand unless asked to sit Always be gracious and polite when corrections are given and apply them to the best of your ability Call the office when you are sick or injured to notify us that you ll be missing class Say thank-you at the end of every class Representation and Image Team members will behave in an appropriate, respectful manner, whether it is at the studio or in the community where they will be representing their teammates, coaches and PURE Academy. This includes being respectful of other studios and their students and never taking a negative attitude with fellow dancers, parents or teachers, or speaking negatively about them. We take this very seriously and inappropriate behavior in the classroom, or outside in the community, could result in dismissal from the program. Community Performances Dance Teams will have opportunities to perform in local events such as charities and festivals throughout the year. All dancers must participate in these events. Extra Rehearsals Students should be aware that extra rehearsals are set when pieces are not quite competition ready. PURE promises to give plenty of notice, but these rehearsals are mandatory and cannot be excused. Thursday and Friday Before Competition Weekends Please note that due to prolonged competition weekends, Thursdays and Fridays at the studio may be cancelled the week of competition. PURE will notify you the week before competition regarding whether classes will be cancelled. PURE Academy 45