All About Team 2013-2014What is Competition Dance? Competition dance is for the dancer who is ready to take the next step in furthering their dance education and reaching their highest potential. Competition dance is a more serious and structured program, although it should still be a fun experience. We promote a positive comp etitive spirit. We want everyone to feel invited and welcome to be a part of a competition team. There is a place for you! We have broadened our program to allow more dancers to be involved. Competition teams will range from 1 hour/week to 6 hours/week! We feel that being a part of a team is an incredible experience for all dancers. It teaches teamwork, discipline, confidence, sportsmanship, listening skills, responsibility, friendship, respect and of course, DANCE! Tryouts Each year tryout time is hard on not only the dancers, but the teachers as well. Each dancer needs to assess their dance experience and choose to do what they feel is best for their situation, not what their friends do. Competitive dance is not for everyone. Competition season is demanding and hectic. You are committing to a Spring time of dance. Helping your dancer have a great dance experience is our main goal. No matter what level of competition they choose, we hope they will learn, improve and grow not only as a dancer, but as a person. The discipline, hard work and effort required for competition teaches them life lessons that are second to none. oYou should get a good night’s sleep the night before! oMake sure you eat something light before you come! oDress to Impress- You should wear something to show off your dance lines. Your hair should be pul led back and completely out of your face. If you feel good and put together, you w ill dance like it. Make sure you we ar the proper shoes for the team you are trying out for (jazz, hip hop, cheer). oArrive Early- You will need time to get your number, stretch and find a spot on the floor. It’s never a good impression being late! oThis is your chance to Show Off- Don’t hide in the back, dance in the front! oDancers will learn a short combination in the genre they are trying out for. They will go across the floor performing technique (turns, leaps & kicks). oBe courteous and respectful- Remember that your personal behavior and attitude is being observed as well as your dancing. Listen quietly during tryouts. If you hav e questions, don’t be afraid to ask.
All About Team 2013-2014 What is Competition Dance?Competition dance is for the dancer who is ready to take the next step infurthering their dance education and reaching their highest potential.Competition dance is a more serious and structured program, although it should
still be a fun experience. We promote a positive competitive spirit.
We want everyone to feel invited and welcome to be a part of a competition team.There is a place for you! We have broadened our program to allow more dancers tobe involved. Competition teams will range from 1 hour/week to 6 hours/week! We feelthat being a part of a team is an incredible experience for all dancers. It teachesteamwork, discipline, confidence, sportsmanship, listening skills, responsibility,friendship, respect and of course, DANCE!
TryoutsEach year tryout time is hard on not only the dancers, but the teachers as well.Each dancer needs to assess their dance experience and choose to do what theyfeel is best for their situation, not what their friends do. Competitive dance is notfor everyone. Competition season is demanding and hectic. You are committing toa Spring time of dance. Helping your dancer have a great dance experience is ourmain goal. No matter what level of competition they choose, we hope they willlearn, improve and grow not only as a dancer, but as a person. The discipline, hard
work and effort required for competition teaches them life lessons that aresecond to none.
o You should get a good night’s sleep the night before!o Make sure you eat something light before you come!o Dress to Impress- You should wear something to show off your dance lines.
Your hair should be pulled back and completely out of your face. If you feelgood and put together, you will dance like it. Make sure you wear the propershoes for the team you are trying out for (jazz, hip hop, cheer).
o Arrive Early- You will need time to get your number, stretch and find a spot
on the floor. It’s never a good impression being late!o This is your chance to Show Off- Don’t hide in the back, dance in the front!o Dancers will learn a short combination in the genre they are trying out for.
They will go across the floor performing technique (turns, leaps & kicks).o Be courteous and respectful- Remember that your personal behavior and
attitude is being observed as well as your dancing. Listen quietly duringtryouts. If you have questions, don’t be afraid to ask.
Team PlacementAll placement decisions are made with each student’s best interest at heart andare based on class participation & discipline, attendance, progress, ability,attitude & work ethic, performance and consistency. Dancers usually stay on ateam for numerous years before moving to another team. This is common andnothing to worry about. It doesn’t mean your child has not grown as a dancer.Each student learns at a different rate of speed. Sometimes students need toremain at one level longer in order to be ready to move to the next level. If astudent is placed in a level inappropriate to their working ability, eventually thestudent will lose interest in dance. Class should be challenging and fun– not toohard or too easy. We carefully evaluate each dancer and make individual decisionsfor each team member. Be happy for your dancer and the other dancers. Noteveryone will be placed together. Always try to keep a positive outlook! Your childwill react how you react. Children often follow in your footsteps, beware of themessage you are sending to them. Never take it personal. Your dancer will always
go through ups and downs. Know that tryouts are a very subjective process andyour child may or may not have been selected on any number of reasons.
Problems regarding Team placement:• Believing you are “too good” for a certain team or teammates.• Dancers or parents who want to be in a certain class because their friends are init or because “they were together last year”.These issues will stunt a student’s progress. No two dancers or children are alike.Dance is a very individual and focused activity. Each student progresses at their
own rate and not that of their friends. Every class is an opportunity to grow, nomatter what level or who is in the class. As Directors we are very careful whenchoosing a team for a student. It is not uncommon to see two students of thesame age, with the same number of years of training with extremely differentcapabilities. Please trust the Staff and the Judges - we are professionals andcare about your child and want them to enjoy dance for many years to come.
Team ProgressA willingness to learn, a positive attitude, good attendance, practice, anddedication are key factors for accomplishment at Just Dance Studio. Eachstudent learns at their own pace and each student will have a different level ofpersonal accomplishment. Parents and students should be proud of their ownpersonal accomplishments and not constantly compare themselves or theirchildren to other dancers. Constantly asking “where did you stand in the dance” or“what corrections did you get” will have a negative effect on your dancer and theteam. Making sure that your dancer enjoyed their day at dance and continuallyprogresses is far more important. Please help children learn that hard work anddetermination will help them succeed! If your dancer has a negative attitude andyou fuel that, it will only get worse. You get out of things what you put into them,have a good attitude and your experience will be a good one encouraging yourdancer to be the best they can be on their own level. Comparing your dancer toothers only causes animosity and jealousy. Dance is an individual art form and
dancers need to gain strength and skills at their own pace. No two studentsprogress the same way. Do not let others affect your progress or success. Dancebecause you love it!
Full Force Teams-Full Force Teams are a very fun competitive experience. Full Force dancers receivea great competitive experience without a huge time commitment. Each dancer willparticipate in one competitive routine at three competitions each year. This
allows the dancers to do great in competition and also get some good individualattention in their team classes. This level of team is for kids who love to dancebut don’t necessarily love demanding time commitments and the technicalrequirements of ballet. This is a strong competitive team, but with a minimumdance schedule. Ballet is encouraged but not required. Each dancer wishing to beconsidered for Full Force will be required to participate in the Summer Intensive.* All dancers participate approx. 1 1/2 hours/week. * All dancers compete one routine at three competitions. Summer Intensive/Tryout fee of $20.00. Jazz Only
Tryout fee $10.00 Hip Hop & Cheer Team Fee- includes practice outfit, shoes, DVD & comp treats Monthly Tuition $32 - $35 Costume Fee $60- $70 per costume Competition Fee $50 per routine
Extreme Teams-Extreme Teams are for serious and committed dancers. Extreme dancers get theopportunity to have the experience of the next step in the competitive world. Theywill compete two routines at four competitions each year. This level is required totake Ballet/Technique & Jazz/Lyrical. Ballet is a big part of Extreme. If yourdancer does not enjoy and work hard in ballet, this is not the team for them. Eachdancer wanting to participate in Extreme will need to make the serious time
commitment. Your ballet and team attendance for the past season will be takeninto consideration. Each dancer wishing to be considered for Extreme will berequired to participate in the Summer Intensive.* All dancers participate approx. 3 hours/week.* All dancers compete two routines at four competitions.* All dancers will have the opportunity to tryout for special routines. Summer Intensive/Tryout fee of $25.00. Team Fee- includes practice outfit, shoes, DVD & comp treats
Monthly Tuition $70 Costume Fee $65 - $70 per costume Competition Fee $65 per routine
Jr. & Sr. Extreme Plus Teams-Extreme Plus Teams are for serious and committed dancers. Extreme Plus willhave more expectations and requirements than Extreme. This level of team is fordancers who are self-motivated and disciplined. Extreme Plus dancers will berequired to take Ballet, Technique, Jazz, Lyrical & a Skills class two days a week.Ballet is a huge part of Extreme Plus. If your dancer does not enjoy and work hardin ballet, this is not the team for them. Each dancer wishing to be considered forExtreme Plus will be required to participate in the Summer Intensive. Extreme Pluswill be for a select group of hard working dancers with the potential, dedication,and discipline needed for this level of team. If you are looking for a less demandingteam, please consider Full Force or Extreme. Extreme Plus Teams will have serioustime commitments as well as financial obligations. Please make sure that your
schedule and finances allow for this serious commitment. Past participation inExtreme does not guarantee placement for 2013-2014. Your ballet and teamattendance for the past season will be taken into account. We are looking for ateam of dancers who have the ability, discipline and work ethic to be challengedand continue to progress.* All dancers participate in approx. 6 hours/week. * All dancers compete two routines at four competitions.* All dancers will have the opportunity to tryout for special routines.* Additional Master Classes/Workshops may be required throughout the year.
Summer Intensive/Tryout fee of $35.00 Team Fee- includes practice outfit, shoes, DVD & comp treats Monthly Tuition $120 Costume Fee $70 per costume Competition Fee $65 per routine
Mini Extreme Plus Team- *NEW THIS YEAR*This teams requirements and expectations are pretty much the same as you havejust read for the Jrs. & Srs. The Mini’s will come for less hours though.* All dancers participate in approx. 4-5 hours/week. * All dancers compete two routines at four competitions.* All dancers will have the opportunity to tryout for special routines.* Additional Master Classes/Workshops may be required throughout the year. Summer Intensive/Tryout fee of $35.00
Team Fee- includes practice outfit, shoes, DVD & comp treats Monthly Tuition approx. $90-$100 Costume Fee $70 per costume Competition Fee $65 per routine
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