Schedule:
Thur Jan 12th 7:30 - 8:00 Jrs
8:00-8:15 All8:15-9:30 SrsThur Jan 19th 7:30-8:00 All
8:00-9:30 SrsThur Jan 26th 7:30-9:00 Kiara & Brandy
Competitions & Workshops
iDance Mar 304 in Moncton
CanDance Apr 27-29 in Halifax
Thunderstruck May 4-6 Saint John
Associated Costs:
-Class Fees for the 2011-2012 dance season:
Junior & Senior Comapny $150Mini Company $50-All Dance Company dancers must be registered in regular classes as well as technique classes.
-Costume Fees - to be determined once dances are selected
-Travel Costs
- Competition Fees (fundraising is done for these but if you choose not to participate you will be responsible for them)
- Convention class fees
I encourage you to read the following message taken from the Policy book:
4.1 DANCE COMPANY - GENERAL
Dance Company is a competitive dance team that competes at dance conventions, competitions and festivals. Since this is an extra class, extra fees are charged and additional costumes must be purchased. As well, all Dance Company dancers must be enrolled in technique class.
In addition, there is a high degree of responsibility and a substantial time commitment placed on the student to prepare for competitions. Dance Company members work hard all year round preparing for competitions and shows and must have above-average dedication and drive, for this is a very demanding and time-consuming activity. They must be able to learn very quickly and accept criticism. Company dancers are “ambassadors” for Smith’s Dance Academy and are expected to maintain a high standard of behavior and professionalism at all events in which they participate.
Company is not only a commitment for the students, but for the parents as well. There are shows, rehearsals, conventions etc to be paid for and transportation to be arranged.
4.2 DANCE COMPANY - AUDITIONS
Any student older than 8 and currently enrolled in regular classes is permitted to audition. The audition consists of a short combination of the dancer’s choice, turns, flexibility, leaps and of course, personality and attitude. Auditions for Dance Company will be announced in class and online at www.smithdanceacademy.com.
4.3 DANCE COMPANY - THREE STRIKE SYSTEM
Company classes operate at a high level of discipline and a “three-strike” system. This system will be strongly enforced in 2009-2010. A “strike” is given if a class is missed, if steps are not properly learned from week to week or if negative attitude towards the teacher or any other student is displayed. In order to stay in the Company class, all regular classes must be kept at a high standard. A strike can only be removed if a dancer receives a private lesson to get caught up. A strike can not be removed for behavior. The only reasons for which absences will not result in a strike are:
Illness
Medical appointments
Family vacations which were pre planned (ex-March break trips)
Should a dancer accumulate three strikes and be asked to leave Dance Company, no class, costume, competition or workshop fees will be refunded.
4.4 DANCE COMPANY - FUNDRAISING
Throughout the year, the parents and students may hold fundraisers to offset the cost of transportation and accommodation for competitions. Parents and dancers must participate in these fundraisers in order to receive the benefit from them. If you choose not to participate, you will be responsible for 100% of your child’s competition costs.
4.5 DANCE COMPANY -SCHOLARSHIPS
The following scholarships are available for Dance Company members and will be given out each year at the directors discretion. Dance Company members who show above average dedication, determination and skill will be considered by the director.
JR SOLO/DUO/TRIO : this scholarship will be for the choreography and class fees for a solo, duo or trio competition piece, it does not include costume fees, competition entry fees, or travel fees. Dancers aged 12 and under are eligible.
SR SOLO/DUO/TRIO : this scholarship will be for the choreography and class fees for a solo, duo or trio competition piece, it does not include costume fees, competition entry fees, or travel fees. Dancers aged 13 and over are eligible.
DC TUITION : this scholarship will be for Dance Company tuition fees. It does not include costume fees, competition entry fees, or travel fees. It is open to dancers of any age.
