Dance Company HANDBOOK

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1 Dance Cmpany HANDBOOK

2 Dance Cmpany Handbk What is The Dance Crner Cmpany? The Dance Crner Cmpany is a team f dedicated dance students f different ages and experience levels, wh lve t perfrm and are lking t be challenged in class, rehearsals, perfrmances and cmpetitins. The Dance Cmpany helps dancers grw in cnfidence and cmpetence thrugh dance classes, rehearsals, cmmunity perfrmances, cmpetitins and mre! Older dancers mentr yunger dancers and all participants are part f a team f friends where everyne strives t be the best they can be. Is there rm fr a dancer like me? We ffer several ptins fr dancers. Each perfrming grup has different requirements fr time cmmitment and training. We want everyne wh wants t perfrm, t have the pprtunity t get ut there and dance. If yu maintain regular class attendance, lve t dance and wrk hard in yur dance classes Dance Cmpany is fr yu! Our Dance Cmpany is great fr yung dancers lking t perfrm mre ften and further their studies r fr thse cnsidering studying dance and perfrming arts in cllege r as a prfessinal career. Hw are dancers placed in perfrming grups? Placement in The Dance Crner s Cmpany is based n the fllwing criteria: technique, ptential, cmmitment level, enthusiasm, attitude and behavir in class and class attendance. Cmpany members are placed based n ability and technique nt n age r class level. We place students tgether in grups that we feel will wrk the best tgether in rehearsal and perfrmance. We are careful t place ur dancers where we believe they will grw the BEST. We knw each dancer wants t make a tp level grup. That gives everyne smething t strive fr, but ur first and fremst cncern is placing yur child in a grup that will build their self-esteem, challenge them and help them grw. As dance prfessinals, ur staff will place yur dancer where they fit best. Placement is determined by many factrs including ability level, wrk ethic, taking and applying crrectins, rate at which they pick up new chregraphy, musicality, flexibility and mst imprtantly the dancers verall attitude. Placing dancers in a level that is t challenging fr them nt nly hlds back the ther dancers in the grup, but can als be ptentially damaging t their wn develpment and self-esteem. We want t n nly build technically advanced dancers, but als dancers with high self-esteem, cnfidence, grace and JOY! Here are a few f the things ur staff lks fr thrughut the year when evaluating dancers readiness fr Dance Cmpany. 1. Psitive attitude in class. 2. Respect and curtesy shwn twards fellw students and teachers. 3. Gd class attendance during the last dance year (5 absences r less frm each class). 4. The ability t pick-up dance cmbinatins quickly and remember them frm week t week. 5. Strng verall technique and lines 6. The ability t take crrectins frm teachers and chregraphers and apply them t yur dancing 7. Gd psture and alignment 8. Timing and musicality 9. Pwer and strength 10. Flexibility 11. Strng expressin and presentatin while perfrming in studi and n stage

3 What will my child and family gain frm being a part f the Dance Cmpany? Accelerated Training: Cmpany dancers learn skills earlier, at an accelerated pace. Fcused cmpany classes give dancers mre individualized attentin frm instructrs and the pprtunity t be mtivated and challenged by their teammates. Additinal Perfrming Opprtunities: Cmpany dancers nt nly perfrm at the recital each spring, they perfrm at cmpetitins and cmmunity events and all cmpany dancers are invited t dance in ur annual recital pening number. Dance is a perfrming art, and perfrmance is the pt f gld at the end f the rainbw fr dancers. Cmpany members grw in cnfidence and shwmanship each time they perfrm, and they learn t expect the unexpected and adapt t any perfrmance venue as they share their gift f dance. TDC will ffer mre cmmunity perfrmance pprtunities fr cmpany members this seasn and encurages everyne t participate in as many f these events as they can. Additinal Learning Opprtunities: Cmpany dancers gain insight frm judge s cmments and critiques after cmpetitins. These critiques and high standard f cmpetitive dance give ur dancers the impetus t wrk hard, dream big and be the best they can be! Dancers als learn at ptinal dance cnventins and master classes ffered during the seasn. There are nt enugh pages in this bk t detail all the gd things that dancers and families gain frm being a part f ur dance cmpany. The list belw is just a handful f things yur dancer and family can lk frward t gaining frm yur experience: Cnfidence- psitive bdy image- physical fitness: strength, stamina, flexibility- expsure t different dance and teaching styles- stage experience, which builds artistry- accelerated training- enhanced ability t wrk in a grup- time management skills- independence- sense f persnal respnsibility- expsure t new experiencessprtsmanship- patience- strng wrk ethic- life lng friendships- prblem slving skills- ability t indentify nes strengths and weaknesses and a healthy attitude twards bth- scial skills- sense f belnging t a grupskills fr encuraging thers- respect fr peers and adults- creativity- setting and achieving galsunderstanding and willingness t accept cnsequences fr chices made (gd r bad!)- drive fr persnal excellence- adaptability- quick learning and retentin f material- punctuality- ability t handle success with grace- travel pprtunities fr family- becming a rle mdel- treasured memries- family friendships and SO MUCH MORE! A Family Envirnment: Cmpany dancers perfrm age apprpriate dances and enjy a sense f belnging. A psitive and encuraging family atmsphere leads ur dancers n their way t a happy, successful adulthd. Our main gal is t use dance as a vehicle t teach life lessns that will have value in any vcatin ur dancers may chse, whether they dance prfessinally r nt. Other gals include teaching them abut all aspects f perfrming, helping them becme cmfrtable experiencing new things, guiding them in learning t set and wrk intelligently twards achieving gals, and encuraging them t cmpare themselves nt t thers, but t wh they were yesterday! We believe that dance lessns teach life lessns we teach dance t nt nly create wnderful dancers, but t als teach life lessns that are invaluable t them thrughut their lives. Understanding cmmitment respnsibility, respect and time management are just a few f the values that we are instilling in ur dancers.

4 Perfrmance Grups ages 4-7 / n auditin required Fall-Spring class requirements: 1 weekly Ballet r Jazz & Tap cmb class + 1 weekly 30 minute cmpany rehearsal class Perfrmances: 1 cmpetitin cmmunity perfrmances + recital Summer dance requirement: 1 thirty-minute Summer Sampler class (5 class sessin) Jazz, Tap, Ballet Trupe- ages 8 & Up/ n auditin required Fall-Spring class requirements: 1 weekly Ballet r Jazz & Tap class + 1 weekly 30 minute cmpany class Perfrmances: 1 cmpetitin cmmunity perfrmances + recital Summer dance requirement: 1 Summer Sampler r Summer Nights class (5 class sessin) Hip Hp Crew: ages 8 & Up/ n auditin required Fall-Spring class requirements: 1 weekly Hip Hp class + 1 thirty-minute cmpany class Perfrmances: 1 cmpetitin cmmunity perfrmances + recital Summer dance requirement: 1 Summer Sampler r Summer Nights class (5 class sessin) ages 8 & Up/ auditin required Fall-Spring class requirements: see specific grup requirements belw Perfrmances: 3 cmpetitins + ptinal cmmunity perfrmances + recital Summer dance requirement: 7 class hurs including 1 ballet intensive + Perfrmance Wrkshp Auditins Jazz Ensemble: Fall-Spring class requirements: 1 weekly Jazz class + 2 weekly Ballet classes + 1 weekly cmpany class Lyrical Ensemble: Fall-Spring class requirements: 1 weekly Jazz class + 2 weekly Ballet classes + 1 weekly Lyrical r Cntemprary class + 1 weekly cmpany class Tap Ensemble: Fall-Spring class requirements: 1 weekly Tap class + 1 weekly Jazz class (r Jazz/ Tap cmb) + 1 weekly Ballet class + 1 weekly cmpany class Prductin Ensemble: Fall-Spring class requirements: Must be in Jazz, Tap r Lyrical Ensemble and fulfill class requirements fr that grup. Sign up fr Prductin Ensemble (n additinal auditin required) + Attend Prductin Palza rehearsal in August and mnthly r bi-mnthly rehearsals as required

5 Attendance and Time Cmmitment Dance cmpany is a team. Just as sprts teams require all players t attend practices, dance cmpanies require their dancers t attend all classes and rehearsals. Absences will hld back nt nly the individual dancer, the cmpany as a whle. Cmpany class schedules will be sent t families in early July after the Ensemble auditins. We can t create this schedule until we knw exactly hw many dancers and cmpany grups we have. Mst cmpany classes will meet n Friday afternns/ evenings r Saturday mrnings. Each dancer is allwed up t 5 absences frm Cmpany classes and rehearsals frm September- May. A maximum f tw absences is allwed by Ensemble dancers January- March. This is the start f ur cmpetitin seasn and it is imprtant that the whle team rehearse tgether every week during these mnths. Dancers wh miss mre than 5 cmpany classes may be remved frm the Cmpany. This applies t medical absences as well as ther reasns. Dance requires cnsistent nging training, and dancers wh miss several classes due t illness r injury, r any ther reasn will nt be able t cmpete at the same level as thse wh have attended classes regularly. Attendance in required classes- required Ballet, Jazz, Tap & Lyrical r Cntemprary (see fall-spring class requirements n previus page) will als be mnitred. Dance Cmpany members may nt miss mre than 5 meetings f any ne f their required classes frm September- May. Dancers wh miss mre than 5 meetings f any ne cre class may be remved frm the Cmpany. Make up classes are available. All Cmpany members must be present in all required classes (nt just cmpany class) and rehearsals the week prir t every perfrmance and cmpetitin. Make-up classes are an ptin fr cmpany members wh must miss a required class the week prir t a cmpetitin r perfrmance. Attendance in the last Cmpany class befre a cmpetitin r perfrmance is mandatry fr all cmpany members. This is the grup s last chance t wrk ut the kinks befre hitting the stage and it is imprtant that all dancers be there. Since cmpetitins are n the weekend, cmpany classes may nt be able t meet n the cmpetitin weekend. The cmpany classes the week prir t the cmpetitin are ften the last chance grups have t rehearse befre cmpeting. If the injury r illness is expected t keep the dancer frm actively participating in class fr mre than 7 days, a parent must ntify TDC by , phne r in persn and prvide a dctr s nte. Any extended absence effects the whle cmpany and it is imprtant that ur staff knw as much as pssible abut the dancer's prgnsis and expected return t class, s we can plan class and rehearsal time accrdingly, and make any necessary changes t chregraphy.

6 Summer Dance Onging training is an imprtant part f a dancer s develpment and taking 8 r mre weeks ff frm dance ver the summer stps their prgress. We want ur team t be the best and that means ur dancers shuld be training at least 11 mnths ut f the year. Plus, ur chregraphers want t have the chance t evaluate the cmpany member s strengths and weaknesses s they can start designing chregraphy that shwcases ur dancers the best. Squad and Trupe dancers are required t attend ne minute weekly summer classes (summer sampler r summer nights), r the equivalent f 4 hurs f class time in ur intensives. Ensemble dancers are required t attend 7 hurs f summer class including ne Ballet intensive. Ensemble dancers must als attend the Perfrmance Wrkshp Auditin June 20 th -22 nd. If yu have vacatin plans r ther summer cmmitments that cnflict with this requirement, please speak with Miss Carrie abut it. Summer classes are very flexible and we can find a schedule that fulfills this requirement and fits yur family s schedule. Rehearsals and Perfrmances Weekly cmpany class is the rehearsal time fr ur dancers. We dn t require additinal rehearsal time unless there is a change in cast, chregrapher r ther extrardinary event that wuld require the grup t add extra rehearsal time. All perfrmance grups in Squad, Trupe and Ensemble meet weekly fr cmpany class frm September t May, except Prductin Ensemble. Dancers in Prductin Ensemble are required t attend a ne time blck rehearsal at the start f the Seasn. At this Prductin Palza, dancers will learn the entire dance. Since Prductin Ensemble is cmprised f many dancers f varius ages and levels, the chregraphy is brken int sectins. Dancers in each sectin f the dance will be required t attend regular mnthly 30 minute rehearsals and pssible additinal all-grup rehearsals frm September thrugh ur first cmpetitin. Since this ensemble desn t meet weekly, it is the dancers respnsibility t practice their chregraphy and retain it s they are able t walk int their rehearsals prepared and ready t dance. Pre-Cmp Rehearsal All dance cmpany grups are required t attend ur n-stage Pre-Cmp rehearsal at the Clintn Twn Hall n Friday 1/26/18. Exact time TBA. All grups will perfrm their rutines in cstume n stage. This is a dress rehearsal fr cmpetitin and it is extremely imprtant that every dancer attend. Fall Dance Festival The Dance Crner will be spnsring a dance festival and perfrmance this Octber. We hpe t include dancers frm ther CT studis as well as sme prfessinal cmpanies in the perfrmance. Our Squad and Trupe dancers will perfrm in this shw (perfrmance is nt mandatry). There will be a dress rehearsal n 10/13 and the perfrmance is n 10/14. Mre inf cming sn.

7 Winter Fllies Dancers in ur Squad and Trupe will learn a special dance t perfrm at the annual Winter Fllies. This year s shw is scheduled fr 12/9 (perfrmance is nt mandatry). The rutine will be taught in cmpany class s n added rehearsal is required fr this, except fr the dress rehearsal, 12/8. Cmmunity Perfrmances Dancers in Squad and Trupe will be invited t perfrm at nursing hmes, hspitals, in parades r ther cmmunity events thrughut the seasn. Dancers are nt required t perfrm at every event. They can chse the nes that fit their schedule. Ensemble dancers may be invited t perfrm at sme cmmunity events as well. Recital All cmpany dancers are invited t perfrm in the pening number fr ur annual spring recital. Sign up and rehearsal infrmatin will be made available t families in March. Attendance at a set number f rehearsals is required t participate in the pening number. Squad and Trupe dancers will perfrm ne rutine in ne recital perfrmance. Ensemble dancers will perfrm their cmpetitin rutines in bth recital shws. Sme dancers may be asked t perfrm in the Shining Stars Shwcase as well. Dance Cnventins The entire cmpany is invited t attend a dance cnventin in the fall. The cst and registratin infrmatin fr this event will be sent ut t families in September. We encurage all cmpany dancers t attend. Cnventins are a wnderful learning experience fr dancers. Financial Cmpany Fee: $20/ mnth r $180 annual One-time nn-refundable cstume fee: $60 1 cmpetitin entry fee: estimated $50-$70 Cmpany Fee: $20/ mnth r $180 annual One-time nn-refundable cstume fee: $60 1 cmpetitin entry fee: estimated $50-$70 1 Cmpany Fee: $41/ mnth r $369 annual 1 Mnthly cstume depsit: $10/ mnth Sept- Dec, balance due in February 1 cmpetitin entry fee: estimated $50-$70 Additinal cmpany classes: $33/ mnth r $297 annual Additinal cstume depsits: $10/ mnth per cstume Sept- Dec, balance due in February Additinal cmpetitin entry fee: estimated $50-$70 per cmpetitin Prductin Ensemble- $28/ mnth r $252 annual 1 Mnthly cstume depsit: $10/ mnth Sept- Dec, balance due in February 1 cmpetitin entry fee: estimated $50-$70

8 Cmpany Fees Cmpany fees cver nt nly class and rehearsal time, but the administratin, staffing, prps, travel and ther csts assciated with cmpetitin and perfrmance. Fees are nt prrated fr missed cmpany classes and they are nt increased if rehearsals are added. Payment Schedule Cmpany fees can be paid mnthly, semi-annually r annually just like ur regular class tuitin. There are n discunts n Cmpany fees. Cstume depsits fr ensemble will be billed t yu based n yur regular dance billing cycle. One time cstume fees fr Squad and Trupe dancers are due by August 20th. These grups will need their cstumes earlier, s we will purchase them in September r sner. ENSEMBLE Cmpetitin entry fees are payable by the fllwing schedule: July- Cmmitment Depsit (nn-refundable)- $100 due upn returning cmpany cntract and cmmitting t the ensemble. This depsit will be applied t yur entry fees 8/20- Dancers in 2 grups- $100 entry fee payment due (nn-refundable) Dancers in 3 grups- $150 entry fee payment due (nn-refundable) Dancers in 4 grups- $200 entry fee payment due (nn-refundable) Sls and Duets June/ July- Cmmitment Depsit (nn-refundable)- $100 sls / $50 each dus due by first rehearsal. This depsit will be applied t yur entry fees 9/20- Entry fee payment (nn-refundable)- $100 sls / $50 each dus SQUAD & TROUPE Cmpetitin entry fees are payable by the fllwing schedule: 9/20- Entry fee payment (nn-refundable)- $50 The remaining balance due fr cmpetitin entry fees will be due in January. Any families wh wish t pre-pay entry fees are welcme t. We realize this is a big expense and hpe by ffering this payment schedule we will help families spread ut the expense and avid being hit by a large bill right after the hlidays.

9 Sls and Duets (Ensemble dancers nly) Interested Ensemble dancers may elect t enter a sl r duet in cmpetitin. Perfrming in a pair r sl takes a lt f wrk and dedicatin. ONLY serius dancers wh are self-mtivated and can cmmit t practicing n their wn shuld cnsider this. The Dance Crner staff wuld be happy t talk with yu and help yu determine if yu are ready t perfrm a sl r duet at a cmpetitin. Entry fees fr sls and duets at mst cmpetitins are $60- $120 per dancer. Sls will nly be included in The Dance Crner's annual recital if they are perfrmed by graduating senirs. Graduating senirs will perfrm their sl in ne recital perfrmance and the date f that perfrmance will be determined by a lttery. Graduating senirs in a duet r tri will nly perfrm that duet r tri in the recital if they freg their pprtunity t perfrm ne sl. As much as we wuld like all ur students t perfrm these rutines in the recital, we must keep the length f the shw in mind. If we add 6 sls, duets r tris t the recital it wuld lengthen ur 3- hur shw by 20 minutes r mre. Cmpetitins are pen t the public and family and friends are welcme t watch these perfrmances there fr free. Dancers interested in perfrming a sl, duet r tri, must be prepared t d a lt f wrk n their wn. An instructr will wrk with them t chregraph and clean the rutine, but dancers are respnsible fr practicing n their wn. Dancers are required t meet bi-weekly with their chregrapher during the cmpetitin seasn (September- May) t learn and rehearse their dance. We will schedule a private lessn day and time fr each rutine and have the dancer(s) meet with their chregrapher at that day/ time every ther week. This will be a set class time. A survey will be sent ut t students eligible fr sls r duets in May t determine each dancer s interest in perfrming a sl and/ r duet, and their desired dance style and chregrapher preference. TDC staff will use the infrmatin cllected in these surveys, alng with teacher input, t pair dancers fr duets and t assign them and all slists a chregrapher t wrk with. While we knw dancers ften want t dance with their BFF, this is nt always the mst successful pairing fr a dance rutine. We will pair duet dancers f similar skill levels wh we believe will cmpliment each ther n stage. This will give dancers the pprtunity t frm new friendships and pssibly mentr a yunger dancer. Each teacher has a limited amunt f time in their schedule fr private lessns, and we are nt always able t pair dancers with their tp chice chregrapher. We knw are dancers well and are cnfident we will partner them with a chregrapher wh will shwcase their talents. While we encurage music and cstume suggestins frm the dancers, final music and cstume chice lies with the chregrapher and Miss Carrie. Cst All Private lessns tuitin is- 30-minute class is $34 45-minute class is $51 One-hur class is $68

10 Cmpetitin FAQ s 1. What is cmpetitin? Cmpetitin is presenting a piece f cstumed chregraphy t be judged by a panel. It is t btain feedback and perfrmance experience. Everyne receives smething and there are additinal awards fr high scres, technique as well as special judges awards. 2. Hw lng is a cmpetitin? Cmpetitins are weekend-lng events frm Friday- Sunday. Each grup is assigned a perfrmance time. Dancers need t arrive 90 minutes prir t the perfrmance time. If yu re dancing in ne grup yu may spend as little as 2 hurs at a cmpetitin. If yu are perfrming in multiple grups yu may have t be there fr several hurs each day ver the span f a weekend. Cmpetitin weekend schedules are sent ut 7-10 days prir t the event. Families shuld blck ff the entire weekend fr cmpetitin until they receive their perfrmance days and times frm TDC. 3. Hw much des cmpetitin cst? Typical entry fess average $50 per dancer per grup dance. Many cmpetitins have started ffering media packages as well that include phts and vides f yur rutines fr $20-$25 per dancer per cmpetitin. 4. Hw is it judged/marked? It is an average f 3 pinins r 1 persns pinin n that given day at the time, meaning it s subjective. Each event has its wn marking system fr awards. 5. What d we expect when we get t an event? Yu will be asked t arrive at a Meet Time. Yu are t be ready t dance cstume, hair and make up all cmplete. Yu will warm-up and d any last minute cstume, hair and make up fixes in a dressing rm r ther cmmn area at the venue. At least ne TDC teacher will be there t help dancers and parents at cmpetitins. Parents can sit in the audience and watch the perfrmances. After yu perfrm yu can watch the rest f the cntestants perfrm and then all dancers g up nt the stage fr the awards. 6. D spectatrs need t buy tickets t cmpetitins? N, almst all the cmpetitins we attend are free admissin and pen t the public. There is generally n vide r phtgraphy allwed f perfrmances at cmpetitins. Yu may take phts and vide during the awards ceremny. 7. Are there extra fees and rehearsals ther than in my child s regular classes t d this? All fees and time cmmitments are utlined t the best f ur ability prir t yu accepting placement in the cmpany. Nt included are incidentals such as travel expenses parking, htel and fd. We attend cmpetitins within a 90 minute radius f Killingwrth s htel stays are nt necessary fr mst unless yu are dancing in several rutines thrughut the cmpetitin weekend. Families are respnsible fr their wn transprtatin t and frm cmpetitin venues.

11 Cde f Cnduct A COMPETITIVE DANCERS AFFIRMATION 1. There are thse wh have danced fr many years wh will never reach the level I have. 2. There are thse wh have danced fr fewer years wh will reach the level befre I will. 3. I must nt cmpare myself t thse wh are strnger than I am, but lk at hw far I have cme and what I can still achieve. 4. I must cmpete with myself t get better, and nt thers ut f envy. 5. I must encurage and applaud thers wh share my dreams and gals. 6. I must fix the skills that need t be imprved and practice thse crrectins. 7. I must remember that the rad t accmplishment is a lng rad with many deturs, but cmmitment and perseverance will keep me heading in the right directin. 8. I must put my heart and passin int all I d, and remember that my talent is a gift t be nurtured, develped and shared. 9. Mst f all, I must take pride in what I d and BELIEVE in myself! It is imprtant that parents, students and teachers alike review and understand the cde f cnduct. These guidelines are fr the gd f ur dance family. We strive t create a healthy envirnment fr nt nly the dancers, but als the parents, teachers and staff. When the lines are crssed it hinders grwth and takes away precius time and energy that can be given t make the best prgram fr ur dancers. We ask that yu sit dwn with yur dancer and review these guidelines. If yu have any questins r cncerns regarding guidelines please cntact us and we will be happy t g ver them with yu. Fr ur dancers we expect that they cme t class with a can d attitude. Dancers must wrk t leave schl/friend drama and stress at the dr. We expect ur dancers t give their best in class fr themselves and fr their teammates. Yu nt nly let yurself dwn but yur teammates and yur instructrs if yu d nt put the effrt int being prepared fr yur classes/perfrmances. Dancers are cmmitting t wrking hard, fcusing in class, giving their best effrt, ding whatever it takes t be prepared fr cmpetitins/perfrmances, supprting their teammates, respecting their teachers and taking cnstructive crrectins and applying them. Dancers are expected t make their class times a pririty. Be well rested, pack fd/water and give yurself the best chance t succeed! Dancers, please speak t yur instructr if there is sme reasn that yu are nt able t fully participate in class. We understand that everyne has days that they d nt feel well r have difficult life situatins. Parents, by supprting yur dancer in becming a member f The Dance Crner Cmpany yu entrust us with yur dancer s educatin, a rle that each instructr at TDC takes very seriusly. We ask that yu respect ur decisins as dance prfessinals and experts in ur field when placing yu dancer in his/her classes. As teachers we prmise that each dancer will be given ur best instructin, mst energy and the best experience we can give! We thank yu fr allwing us t be a part f YOUR dancer s life.

12 TDC COMPANY DANCER'S CODE OF CONDUCT I accept respnsibility fr my behavir at TDC. I understand that what I d and say affects my teammates, studi, and ther peple either psitively r negatively. I live with integrity. I encurage thers t live with character by leading by example in what I say and d. I act with respect tward myself and the peple and things arund me including my parents, my instructrs, my teammates, ther dancers frm TDC and ther studis and the judges and audience at cmpetitins. I d nt lk dwn n thers because f their abilities. I d nt act mre imprtant than the ther dancers at the studi because I am n a perfrmance team r cmpany. I act with empathy. I try t understand what is ging n in the hearts and minds f thers and what is causing thse feelings s that I can be supprtive and encuraging. I ask, Hw can I help yu? I serve as a rle mdel at all times by talking plitely and acting curteusly tward instructrs, teammates, parents, TDC staff, and ur cmpetitrs. I understand that it is a privilege t represent my family, studi and cmmunity as a TDC Cmpany Dancer. I give 100% effrt t practices, perfrmances, and events. I understand that effrt demnstrates my cmmitment t the perfrmance team/cmpany and my respect fr my instructrs and teammates. I cmmit t shwing up fr classes each week in the prper attire fr each class and my hair neatly pulled back in a pnytail r bun. I shw respect fr the prfessinal atmsphere I am training in and fr the art f dance by always wearing the TDC dress cde. I will cmmit t leaving drama at the dr. When I cme t class I am fcused n giving my best effrt. I understand that my attitude affects my teammates and instructrs. I understand that being a part f the TDC Cmpany requires my best effrt at all times. I will refrain frm gssip. I will discuss any situatins with the individual directly r with my parents and wrk t reslve the cnflict. Gssip is destructive t teams and tears relatinships apart. I will speak with my instructrs r Miss Carrie directly abut any issues I have with the classes r any cncerns I have. I will ensure all scial media pstings are a psitive reflectin f my team and cngratulate all dancers. I will display gd sprtsmanship. I acknwledge and applaud the effrts f thers. I encurage my teammates with psitive statements. I refrain frm basting t my teammates and trash-talking members f ther studis.

13 TDC COMPANY PARENT S CODE OF CONDUCT I understand and endrse the purpse f the TDC Cmpany prgram: t help ur dancers build integrity and character thrugh dance training. T prvide an accelerated dance prgram t help dancers becme the best they can be. T give dancers a psitive and safe envirnment fr their dance training. I supprt the instructrs at TDC by applauding behavirs in my child and ther dancers that demnstrate characteristics f hard wrk, integrity, empathy and respnsibility. I acknwledge and appreciate every dancer s grwth twards maturity and effrts tward establishing strnger relatinships with teammates and instructrs. I affirm my child and ther dancers when gd character, healthy sprtsmanship, and ther-centered behavirs are displayed. I will affirm my dancers prgress and applaud his/her grwth regardless f whether r nt he/she wins. I serve as a rle mdel fr ur dancers talking plitely and acting curteusly twards instructrs, TDC staff, ther parents, ther studi's, and spectatrs at classes, cmpetitins and perfrmance's. I mdel gd sprtsmanship. Acknwledge and applaud the effrts f dancers and cmpetitrs. Supprt the TDC team regardless f hw much r hw little my child dances r wins. I encurage my child and ther dancers with psitive statements, even when they make mistakes. At every class and cmpetitin they are grwing physically and emtinally. At every practice they are develping their dance skills and learning many life lessns abut hard wrk and perseverance. When prblems r questins arise, my child will present the prblem t the instructrs r Miss Carrie. This develps self advcacy. After meeting with their instructr r Miss Carrie, if the issue requires mre clarity, I will cntact the Miss Carrie. I respect TDC s placement f my child in their levels and classes. I will nt argue, threaten r tear dwn instructrs based n my child s placement. By jining this TDC Cmpany I put my trust with placement in the capable hands f the TDC Instructrs. I cmmit t making every effrt t get my dancer t class n time each week. It is my respnsibility t check my regularly t be sure that I am fully aware f fees due, extra rehearsals, items needed, cmpetitin schedules, etc. I supprt TDC s prgram and wrk t build up all the dancers n the team, the instructrs and staff. Tgether we can make this studi a beautiful, healthy place fr everyne!

14 TDC COMPANY STAFF CODE OF CONDUCT The purpse f my caching is t: Prvide excellent dance educatin t ur dancers. T help ur dancers becme yung peple f integrity and character. T g beynd technique and pise t develp imprtant life skills learning t be respectful, cnfident, and exceptinal yung peple. I crrect in an uplifting way using cnstructive criticism. I hld myself and the students I teach t a standard f excellence. I believe in every dancer. Remember, A lt f peple have gne farther than they ever imagined pssible because smene else believed they culd. I prtect ur dancers. I am big enugh t build up, nt tear dwn. My jb is t put dancers in a psitin where they can develp t their fullest ptential thrugh prper teaching and nurturing. This means dancers are als placed in classes by their ability. Each dancer that is part f ur family deserves every chance t succeed and deserves the utmst respect. Disagreements are saved fr private meetings. We hld urselves accuntable as teachers f yung peple, and the lessns they need in rder t navigate life. I strive t wrk with each family in helping their child succeed. I lve ur dancers and the ther instructrs! I knw the difference between shaming and caching. N screaming r sarcasm. I cach giving hnest crrectins t help the dancers grw. I wn t be afraid t aplgize! We all make mistakes. We are nurturing successful peple, nt just successful dancers. Therefre ur success is nt determined by the number f cmpetitin we win but by the persnal grwth f each dancer bth technically and persnally. I treat all cmpeting dance studis and their dancers with hnr deserving f true cmpetitrs. Regardless f ur wins and lsses, we will be successful, if we carry ut the abve items.

15 Shes and Team Jackets Shes Cmpany dancers will wear shes in specific styles and clrs fr their dances. Shes fr cmpany dancers shuld be rdered thrugh ur dance shp t insure they are apprpriate fr the rutine and all dancers have matching shes. Team Jackets All ensemble members are required t have a TDC jacket. We encurage all cmpany members t buy ne. They are practical warm-up gear fr wearing ver cstumes r arund twn, and it is a great way t shw yur team pride. Jacket rder infrmatin will be sent ut t families in the fall. Imprtant Dates May 31, :30-6:30pm, Sparkle Squad Rally 6:30-7:30pm, Trupe Rally June 20-22, Perfrmance Wrkshp Auditins fr TDC Ensemble June 27th- July 27th Summer Sessin Classes and Intensives July 31st Cmpany Cntracts and Cmmitment depsits due August 20 th Ensemble entry fee payments due/ Squad and Trupe ne-time cstume fees due September 7th-9th Prductin Palza (times TBA) September 9th Fall classes begin September 20 th Squad, Trupe and Sl/ Du entry fee payments due Octber 13th Dance Festival Dress Rehearsal (times TBA), Clintn Twn Hall Octber 14th Dance Festival Perfrmance (times TBA), Clintn Twn Hall Nvember 5th SDA Class Experience Cnventin, Fxwds December 8th Winter Fllies Dress Rehearsal (times TBA), Clintn Twn Hall December 9th Winter Fllies Perfrmance 4:30pm, Clintn Twn Hall January 26th Pre-Cmp rehearsal 5:00pm, Clintn Twn Hall January 27th Dance Cmpany Bster Fundraiser Perfrmance (time TBA), Clintn Twn Hall

16 Cntact Infrmatin TDC Office/ Studi Phne: Miss Carrie, Directr- Miss Nicle, Assistant t the Directr & TDC Cmpany Crdinatr- missnicle@thedancecrner.cm Janice Flrentine, Office and Retail Crdinatr- ffice@thedancecrner.cm If ever yu have a questin r cncern we encurage yu t cntact us directly via at missnicle@thedancecrner.cm r misscarrie@thedancecrner.cm r by leaving a message at the studi. Mst ften the questin can be answered and/r the issue addressed and reslved quickly thru effective cmmunicatin. If yu wuld like t speak with yur child s instructr directly, yu can us r leave a message in the studi as well. All studi related cmmunicatin shuld g directly thru Miss Carrie r Miss Nicle. Please refrain frm cntacting ur staff via texts, facebk r s, as they are nt expected t deal with, nr are they paid t take care f parent crrespndence n their ff time. Please respect their privacy utside f the studi. In rder t run an rganized prgram with pen lines f cmmunicatin, all crrespndence must g thru ur ffice and frm there the messages will be delivered t the apprpriate parties. Thank yu! Withut the supprt f families like yurs, ur prgram wuld nt survive. We thank yu frm the bttm f ur hearts fr yur lve and supprt, and fr allwing us t be a big part f yur dancers jurney thrugh life. Please knw that we are always here with pen ears and an eagerness t make yur experience here at The Dance Crner the best it can pssibly be. If yu have questins r cncerns, please d nt hesitate t cntact us. The keys t a successful relatinship are cmmunicatin, respect and trust. Yu will see this in everything we d! Here s t an amazing and exciting 24th seasn! Miss Carrie & Staff