COMPETITION

2011/2012 COMPETITION TEAM

Be a part of an award winning team as you demonstrate your love for dance and experience the thrill of competition!


Please note, auditions are separated by age, however this does not determine placement in dances.
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 3 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 double pirouette
-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 dance

Please remember you are representing yourselves and the studio, negative attitudes will not be tolerated.

Auditions will require dancers to wear a black leotard, tan 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.

“Life isn't about waiting for the storm to be over,
it's about learning how to dance in the rain.”


Congratulations!

Our 2011 Competition Team is off to a great start! 

Dance XPlosion,  March 12

Candy Land-  platinum

I'm Yours- Xtreme gold

Where the Wild Things Are-  Xtreme gold, 10th place overal high score

Imagine- platinum

Chihuahua-   Xtreme gold

Don't Stop Believing- platinum

Heartache Tonight-  platinum

Hold On- platinum

The Pirate and the Parrot- platinum

The Special Two- platinum

I Never Told You- Xtreme Gold

Fever- Xtreme Gold




On Stage America, March 26

Candy Land-  platinum, second place in category

I'm Yours- high gold, first place in category

Where the Wild Things Are- platinum, fourth place in category

Imagine- high platinum

Chihuahua-   platinum

Don't Stop Believing- platinum

Heartache Tonight-  high platinum, special award for team work and precision

Hold On- platinum

The Pirate and the Parrot- platinum

I Never Told You- high gold

Fever- platinum, special award for performance



Starbound, May 14 & 15

Candy Land- gold

I'm Yours- gold

Where the Wild Things Are-  high gold

Imagine-  high gold

Chihuahua-   gold

Don't Stop Believing- gold, special award for beautiful arabesques

Heartache Tonight-  gold

Hold On- high gold

The Special Two- gold, special award for emotional commitment

Fever- gold
TA-DAH!
Studio of Dance