COMPETITION
2008/2009 COMPETITION TEAM
Be a part of an award winning team as you demonstrate your love for dance and experience the thrill of competition!
Auditions will take place on June 10, 2008.
Ages 9-11, 5:00-6:00
Ages 12+, 6:00-7:00
Please arrive early to fill out registration forms
The audition process will consist of choreography, technique, and across the floor skills.
Requirements are as follows and are strictly enforced:
-Each dancer MUST take one ballet class and one jazz class, along with AT LEAST one additional class of your choice.
-Each dancer will receive 2 excused absences. Additional absences may result in dismissal from the team at the discretion of the choreographer. Attendance will be taken at the start of each class.
-Competitions and dates will be determined in the fall and will not be changed for scheduling conflicts that arise later in the year. Upon receiving competition dates, please notify the studio immediately if you are absolutely unable to attend.
-Choreographers will choose dancers based on level and will be placed accordingly in the appropriate dance.
-As our competition dates grow nearer, Saturday rehearsals will be mandatory for ALL dancers.
-Solos, duos, trios, and additional small groups require additional choreography & competition fees.
-These dances must be approved by the choreographer and require extra time and commitment.-Dancers will be chosen on technique, performance skill & style. The following skills must be demonstrated:
-A full split-A full heel stretch, held for 8 counts-A clean single pirouette (Junior members)-A clean double pirouette (Senior members)-A 180 degree leap, both front and center -A 90 degree arabesque and a 140 degree grande battement, front and side-A POSITIVE attitude!-Commitment to a team of dancers passionate for the art of dancePlease remember you are representing yourselves and the studio, negative attititudes will not be tolerated.
Auditions will require dancers to wear a black leotard, pink tights, with hair in a bun.
Your attendance, commitment and attitude will be considered when choosing placement for teams and routines. This also includes regular dance classes.
The competition team will participate in 3 local competitions during the months of March and April.
“To dance is to be out of yourself. Larger, more beautiful, more powerful. This is power, it is glory on earth and it is yours for the taking.”
Congratulations!
Our 2008 competition team kicked off the season with an amazing start and continue to go strong as they compete with several other studios from across the region. Our girls did fabulous and walked away with many special awards! We are very proud of you!
Dance XPlosion, March 15th & 16th
The Lion Sleeps Tonight- Xtreme Gold, 1st place, 3rd place high score award
Home- Platinum, 4th place high score award
A Fairy Tale- Platinum, 1st place, 4th place high score award
Paper Cranes- Xtreme Gold
Aye Carumba- Platinum, 7th place high score award
Come Fly with Me- Platinum
On Stage America, March 29th
The Lion Sleeps Tonight- Gold
Home- High Gold
A Fairy Tale- Platinum
Paper Cranes- Platinum
Aye Carumba- Platinum
Come Fly with Me- Platinum, "sass and class" special award
ADA, April 19th & 20th
The Lion Sleeps Tonight- High Silver, 2nd place primary division
Home- High Silver
A Fairy Tale- Gold, 4th place overall high score award, "luminous & lighthearted" special award
"luminous & lighthearted" special awardPaper Cranes- Gold
Aye Carumba- Gold, 2nd place jazz, 2nd place overall high score award
Come Fly With Me- High Silver, "The hostesses with the Mostest" special award
dancers from 'A Fairy Tale' get ready to perform..
TA-DAH!
Studio of Dance
