PREMIERE STUDIO OF DANCE COMPETITION HAND BOOK

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1 PREMIERE STUDIO OF DANCE COMPETITION HAND BOOK Welcome to the competitive dance season! We are all very excited about the upcoming performances and competitions. Please take a moment to read through and make note of all the upcoming dates. Having our competitive team on the same page is the key to our team s success! Should you have any questions or concerns along the way, do not hesitate to contact your teacher or our office staff for help. Best wishes to everyone this competition season and most importantly, happy dancing! Important Dates to Remember November 1 st : ALL competition entry fee forms and payment (cash or cheque only) are due. (Cheques may be post dated to November 15 th ). November 2 nd All PSD Clothing Orders must be in to the office December 2 nd Santa Claus Parade January February 2018: Competition Costumes will be in and for sale in the office. Please do your best to pick up your costumes as they are ready. February 2018: Showcase tickets go on sale through Showplace Performance Centre box office Showcase 2018: Run Through (at studio): All dancers, Thursday, February 22 nd starts at 4:00pm. Showcase 2018: Solo Duet Trio Showcase Saturday March 3 rd 8:30am 4pm. (Minimum $2 donation per audience member (in support of Hospice Peterborough). Showcase 2018: Group Show - Sunday March 4 th 1:00pm Tickets required through Showplace Box office *Ticket information and show orders to be announced at a later date* Competition Dates (Exact performance times are handed out two weeks prior to competition.) 1. Bedazzled Dance Champions, Peterborough, Showplace, March 22 nd 25 th 2. Let s Get Loud, Scarborough PC Ho Theatre, April 5 th 8 th 3. Shine Dance Competitions, Peterborough, Showplace, April 19 th 22 nd 4. Shine Dance Competitions, Gatineau, Palais de Congress, May 3 rd 6 th * PLEASE NOTE THAT THE MICRO MINI GROUPS ICE CREAM AND ANTS MARCHING WILL NOT BE PARTICIPATING IN THE GATINEAU COMPETITION. Competition Location and Hotel Information Both Peterborough Competitions (Shine and Bedazzled) will be taking place at Showplace Performance Centre on George Street. Should you choose to book a hotel for any out of town competitions please do so early to avoid disappointment. The hotels below (arranged by the competitions) tend to book up quickly. Be sure to find out each hotels change and cancellation policy before booking unnecessary nights! Please keep in mind there are MANY other hotels in the area the ones we list are the ones suggested by the competition and often offer group rates while quantities last. You do NOT have to stay at any particular hotel. Let s Get Loud: Scarborough host hotel is the Travelodge, 20 Milner Business Court, Rate is $109 with hot breakfast, free wifi, parking included. Just mention you are coming in with the competition Let's Get Loud when making reservation.

2 Shine: Four Points by Sheraton Hotel & Conference Centre Gatineau-Ottawa. 35 Rue Laurier Gatineau. Rate is $155 night, must book online at: Competition Team Etiquette o Please be sure to arrive to every competition 90 MINUTES prior to your scheduled performance time. This is very important (even if the competition is held in Peterborough), as it allows the teachers to make sure everyone looks the same, is properly stretched/warmed up, and we have time to go over the routine as a group before hitting the stage. We are a team and it is not fair to your teammates and teachers to be searching for you at the last minute. ** IMPORTANT - Teachers reserve the right to not allow a student to perform if they are not at the competition within a reasonable amount of time, or have forgotten pieces of their costume. This is completely left up to the teacher of that group and their discretion. Please avoid disappointment and ARRIVE EARLY! *** o Please cheer for everyone! You are representing Premiere Studio of Dance so please cheer for not only our studio, but every performer especially at awards ceremonies! This demonstrates a positive attitude and makes the entire weekend more fun! Our studio has won many studio spirit awards, not only for cheering on everyone who takes the stage, but also for being courteous and polite to all backstage personal. o Remember that we are a team (parents included). Older dancers and adults need to lead by example. Some parents may compare their child s progress or marks to another in a group. A negative focus or comparison creates and uncomfortable atmosphere for all. In addition, speaking negatively about your child s teachers, fellow dancers or other parents in front of your child, or other parents and students, could result in problems far beyond your original concerns and will not be tolerated. Should you have an issue that requires immediate attention speak to one of our teachers, or feel free to Robyn at info@premieredance.ca. The studio has a zero tolerance policy for bullying, and disrespect to teachers, parents or anyone at a competition. Students or parents who are not able to follow by the studio rules will be removed from the competitive team, and potentially the studio, immediately. o Parents are not permitted backstage at any competition or performance unless they are working with props or requested to be volunteers. This rule will be strictly enforced. o NO video cameras, digital photography on camera s or cell phones is allowed inside any of our competitive venues. This is to protect the dancers, the choreography and costumes of each studio and its teachers. Please respect this rule!! Competitions reserve the right to disqualify an entire STUDIO if people are caught taking pictures or video inside the theatre. Please take as many pictures as you d like in the rehearsal spaces. High quality, professional videos and photos can be purchased at the competitions put the phone away and completely enjoy the moments on stage!! o Finally, dance is like figure skating in that a lot of performance is interpretative. Everyone likes different things. It is quite common for a group of dancers to get different marks from competition to competition. Please do not get discouraged (or let your kids get down ). What is important to us teachers is that everyone has tried his or her best, and ultimately each time a number is performed it gets a little better! Although we do strive for overall awards and high marks, what needs to be kept in perspective is that dance is an art, and is done for fun! At no point should we forget that the FUN is why our kids love to dance!

3 Hair, Jewellery and Makeup Unless otherwise indicated a dancer s hair is to be slicked back with no bangs and parted in the middle of the dancers head. Some groups may require a barrette, headband, hairpiece or other accessories. Additional information with regards to hair, jewelry, makeup, shoes & tights for each specific group is detailed below. For SHOWCASE all groups will wear middle part low bun. All Dancer s Make-up/Hair Bag Should Include the Following: - comb/brush, strong hair elastics use two at base of ponytail to start the bun, bobby pins/hair pins, hairnet, (same colour as hair), to help secure bun, gel (to use while styling) and hairspray (to finalize style). For hairstyles that require straight hair, a high quality ceramic flat iron is suggested. - Water and lots of healthy easy to digest snacks - Make-up remover, cotton balls, Q-tips, deodorant, mirror, Band-Aids, sewing kit, tide to go, tissues, safety pins, etc. Make up: False Eyelashes all required for all dancers over age of 6. Lashes with no sparkles are preferred. - Mascara: Any long wearing black to put on lower lashes and fill in gaps from false lashes - Red Long lasting lipstick: we love Lipsense blu/red, or any true RED in a brand of your choice - Lip Liner: Helps prevent colour from bleeding, a true red in brand of choice. - Powder: Colour to suit skin tone, important to reduce shine from sweat and lights. - Blush: natural looking rosy blush, enhance natural look only, (no bright pink or red). - Eye Shadow: Neutral eye shadow (beige & browns) to suit skin tone, darker colour in crease. - Black Eyeliner: long wearing, pencil or liquid to fill in gaps from false lashes, add small cat eye. Also don t forget your accessories (barrette, earrings, hairpiece, hat, etc.), as required for your routine(s). A dancer may not be allowed to perform if they have forgotten a piece of their costume, and teachers will not always have extras! Encourage your kids to carefully pack their own bags, but please double CHECK!! Take care to bring each piece of your costume! Grooming Tips: o It is easiest to do a bun when hair is DAMP. Please make sure your bun is tightly secured as anything falling out or coming undone on stage will result in deducted marks! It is also a distraction to the dancer! o Rhinestone Earrings are required for everyone (unless otherwise noted), and are available for purchase from The Dancer s Closet. Cost is approximately $15 for earrings (clip-on and pierced). Some routines also require barrettes and headbands that can also be purchased. o No underwear is to be worn with costumes... ONLY tights. Older students not wearing tights may want to wear nude boy shorts or thong no panty lines please! Every dancer should have an extra pair of required tights in the event that they run, get dirty, etc. It is very important that everyone have tights meant for dance. Tights from Sears or Wal-Mart do not look the same! Dancers without the correct tights will not be permitted to perform, as it will cause deducted marks. o Cover-ups: Every competitive student is required to have a PSD cover-up (Sweatshirt, T- shirt, jacket etc.). Anyone going on stage to accept an award, or watch in the audience must have a PSD cover-up on. PSD wear can be purchased via the attached order form. No late orders will be accepted, so please get your order in on time! Teachers reserve the right to remove a student from the stage during awards if they do not have a cover up on. Finally, please put dancers name in all warm-up jackets, shoes, etc., as items are often mixed up in change rooms. Bring extra tights and shoes if possible you never know when you or someone in your group may need them!

4 Tights and Shoes For tights and shoes it is extremely important that we are all wearing the same colour! Although tights may look the same in the package, on stage they are not. We will lose marks for students wearing the wrong colour! Do not be persuaded to buy another colour/brand!!! The Dancer s Closet carries all our required tights for an easy shopping experience. (705) They are located at 655 Parkhill Rd West at the back of the plaza (enter from Monaghan Rd). Beige Mondor in CARAMEL Pink Mondor E6 Youth Mondor in CARAMEL Black Mondor in Black Fishnets Mondor Professional Fishnet, seamless. Available in Beige and Black. Ballet shoes Canvas for all students some groups will be wearing black canvas this year (please check shoes/tights requirements). Jazz Shoes Slip on: Bloch, elasta booties in tan and/or black. T-strap brand: So Danca Foot Paws - Dance Paws brand Tap Shoes style depends on age please consult teacher. THE SHOES AND TIGHTS LIST FOR EACH GROUP (all groups wear earrings unless written otherwise, double braids =middle part two French braids) Robyn s Classes: Tuesday Ballet 4:00 Contradanse pink tights, pink canvas ballet shoes, middle part low bun Tuesday Jazz 6:15 Mr. Postman beige tights, beige shoes, no part, high bun with hairpiece Tuesday Lyrical 7:00 Refugees bare legs, foot paws, middle part low bun Tuesday Ballet 7:45 Rodeo pink tights, pink canvas ballet shoes, double braid into bun Tuesday Open 8:45 Expectation vs. Reality bare legs, bare feet, double braid into bun Thursday Jazz 5:30 Feel It bare legs, beige jazz shoes, no part high pony straightened Thursday Lyrical 7:00 Can t Keep Quiet bare legs, foot paws, double braid low bun Thursday Ballet 7:45 Snowflakes pink tights, pink canvas ballet shoes, double braid low bun Sunday Jazz 2:00 Mama Knows Best black fishnets, black jazz shoe, no part high pony straightened Sunday Lyrical 3:00 Goddesses bare legs, dance paws, double braids into low bun Sara s Classes: Monday Lyrical 6:15 - Book of Love - bare legs, foot paws, centre part low bun, earrings Monday Contemp 7:00 - To Build a Home - bare legs, foot paws, centre part low bun, no jewellery Monday HH 9:15 - TBD - No tights, shoes TBD, hair TBD, no jewellery Wednesday Acro 4:45 - The Serpent Den - bare legs, no shoes, hair TBD, no jewellery Wednesday Tap 5:30 - Bathing Beauty - beige tights, Beige buckle tap shoes, hairpiece Wednesday Acro 6:45 - Crayons - no tights, bare feet, two buns Saturday Jazz 11:45 - Instruction - beige tights, beige T-straps, no part, high pony, choker Saturday HH 12:45 - The Get Down - no tights, shoes TBD, Hair TBD Saturday MT 1:15 - Forget About The Boy - tights with costume, black buckle tap shoes - hair TBD, Saturday Tap 1:45 - no tights, black socks, black lace up tap shoes, no part high pony straightened, Saturday Lyrical 2:15 - bare legs, foot paws, centre part low bun, no jewellery Saturday Jazz 2:45 - bare legs, foot paws, hair TBD, earrings and choker

5 Meaghan s Classes: Tuesday Lyrical 4:30 - The Giving Tree - no tights, dance paws, middle part low bun, no jewellery Tuesday HH 5:00 - Cookies - no tights, shoes TBD, double braids, no jewellery, neck scarf Tuesday Contemp 5:30 - Angel By The Wings - no tights, dance paws, middle part low bun, earrings Tuesday Ballet 6:15 - Victory - white canvas ballet shoes, white ballet tights, middle part low bun, Tuesday Contemp 7:00 - Who Decides? - middle part, low straightened ponytail, no tights, no jewellery, footwear TBD Tuesday HH 7:45 - shoes TBD, no tights, no jewellery, double braids into a high-straightened pony Tuesday Lyrical 8:45 - Mother Nature - no tights, dance paws, middle part low bun, earrings Thursday Contemp 3:15 - To All The Little Girls - no tights, dance paws, hair TBD, no jewelry Thursday Musical Theatre 3:45 - What s New At the Zoo? - no tights, dance paws, middle part low bun, no jewellery, animal accessories/headpieces will be provided Thursday HH 4:15 - Trolls - Converse to match your character, no tights, wigs, no jewellery Thursday Jazz 5:30 - Stand Down - beige tights & black fishnets, black jazz shoes, middle part low bun Thursday Contemp 6:15 - Survival of The Fittest - no tights, dance paws, middle part with double braids into a low bun, earrings, masks (to be provided with costume) Thursday Lyrical 7:45 - Rapture - no tights, dance paws, middle part with double braids into a low bun, no jewellery Thursday Contemp 8:30 - She - no tights, bare feet, middle part with double braids into low bun, no jewellery Thursday Contemp 9:15 - End of the Line - no tights, dance paws, middle part with double braids into low bun, no jewellery Thursday Contemp 10:00 - Brother - no tights, socks/bare feet (to be determined), no jewellery, middle part, straightened low pony Meggie s Classes: Monday Open 4:15 Tear no tights bare feet, centre part low straight pony Monday Jazz 4:45 Bouje beige tights, beige jazz shoes, centre part low bun Monday Acro 5:30 Wonderful World No tights, bare feet. Centre part low bun, no jewellery Monday MT 6:45 - Internet is Down TBA based on costume Monday Hip Hop 7:15 - Humble TBA, no jewellery Monday Tap 7:45 Fall at your feet Black tie up tap shoes, black socks, centre part low pony straight Monday Contemp 8:15 Fight or Flight Black Contemp socks, no tights, hair TBA, no jewellery Tuesday Jazz 3:30 Material Girls beige jazz shoes, beige tights, no part topknot curly hairpiece, earring and necklace Tuesday Contemp 4:00 Among Us TBA, no jewellery Tuesday Jazz 7:00 Move your Body black jazz shoes no tights, centre part low straight pony Tuesday MT Google TBA based on costume Tuesday HH No problem shoes TBA, centre part low straightened pony Wednesday Open Megatronz shoes tights TBA, centre part low straightened pony Wednesday HH 4:00 Shell Shocked converse to match costume, double French braids Wednesday Jazz 5:00 Ice Cream no shoes or tights, no part top knot with hair piece, earrings and necklace Wednesday Tap 5:30 Jump Jive and Wail Black tie up shoes, beige tights, black fishnets on top, centre part low bun, earrings and necklace Wednesday jr Contemp 6:00 Run boy run beige socks, centre part low bun Wednesday Sr Contemp 6:30 Falling in Love black contemp socks, hair TBA

6 Wednesday Lyrical 7:15 Saying Goodbye Foot paws no tights, centre part low bun Wednesday Jazz 8:00 New York no tights, black T strap jazz, centre part low straight pony Wednesday Contemp 8:45 Cutting all ties black contemp socks, no tights, centre part low bun, no jewellery Thursday Lyrical 4:45 Somewhere only we know no tights, foot paws, centre part low bun Thursday Tap 5:30 Thunderbird Black tie up tap shoes, beige fishnets with black fishnets, no part topknot curly hairpiece Thursday Jazz 6:45 I love Lucy black jazz shoes, beige tights with black fishnets on top, hair TBA, earrings and necklace Oliver s Classes: Saturday Hip Hop 12:45 Shake no tights shoes TBA, no part high pony straightened, no jewellery Saturday Musical Theatre 1:15 Cloulds all tights, shoes and hair will be different depending on character (TBA)

7 PSD STUDIO WEAR We are very exited to have some NEW studio wear for sale this year. In addition to a few new items we have brought back the very popular PSD baseball hat, and original logo jackets! As a reminder all dancers MUST wear a Premiere cover up on stage during awards ceremonies and in the audience during competition. Some sample sizes will be available in the office. All orders must be placed by November 2 nd. No late orders will be accepted. Cash or Cheque only please. (Please circle desired size and total at the bottom) * New Modern Logo - Crew Neck Black Sweatshirt, white logo Youth S M L XL $40 Adult S M L XL $50 * New Modern Logo Crew Neck White T-shirt, black logo Youth S M L XL $25 Adult S M L XL $30 * New Modern Logo - Lulu Lemon Studio Pant, black with white logo embroidered Ivivva $85 Lulu Lemon $120 (men s options are available pls speak with office) Jackets Black, Classic Logo embroidered Youth XS S M L XL $92 Adult XS S M L XL $102 Add name $10 PSD hat Black with White PSD embroidered One Size Youth $24 Adult $27