Dance Team

2008-2009

DANCE TEAM AUDITIONS

Friday, August 1st

Times TBA

Dance Team Choreographers:

Amy Henry-Jazz & Lyrical

Beth Ith-Tap & Jazz

Kari Lee Florentine-Hip Hop

Tesee George-Modern

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Studio I Dance Team

Criteria & Commitment

Information

1.      Dance Team Criteria/Auditions

a.       Dancers must have been enrolled at Studio I for a minimum of 1 year (Sept-Aug). 

b.      All dancers must have minimum of 3 years dance training, and 1 year experience in the discipline that they are auditioning for (2-3 years is recommended).

c.       Audition Cost: $6 per audition class (each class is 40 min)

d.      Each dancer must audition in the age division he/she is on the day of auditions

(unless pre-approved by Artistic Director, Beth Ith):

                                                                          i.      Ages 7-9yrs (Jazz only)

                                                                        ii.      Ages 9-12 yrs (Tap, Jazz, Lyrical)

                                                                      iii.      Ages 12-18yrs (Tap, Jazz, Lyrical, Modern, Hip Hop)

e.       Appropriate Audition Attire:  Black Leotard with Black Dance Pants or Black Booty Shorts (must wear tights with booty shorts).  Or you can just wear a black leotard and any color tights. BOYS (tap, jazz, lyrical):  Black Dance Pants and a plain Black Tank Top or Black Fitted Shirt (tucked in).  Hip Hop Attire (only):  Above attire, or Black warm-up pants or sweat pants, and a fitted plain black tank top or shirt. Hair MUST be pulled back for Auditions!  *Please talk to Beth Ith if you have any questions*

f.       Judges-Studio I will bring in 2 outside dance sources, per audition room, to judge our Dance Team Auditions.

g.      Audition Day:  At auditions, the dancers will be asked to slate their name, age, and city/state as well as learn a small combination.  They will be broken up into groups and judged on various abilities, such as:  Performance, Technique, How well they dance within a group, etc.  A letter will be mailed out notifying each dancer if he/she has made our Dance Team.

                                                                          i.      Team placement is based on a 100 point scale.  Not all dancers who audition will make the dance team.  Please use your audition as a learning experience.

h.      Studio I requires each dance team to have a minimum of 5 dancers.

                                                                          i.      If only 4 students score high enough to make a Team, Studio I will offer the Team, but the rehearsal fee will increase.  Any Team with less than 4 students will need to follow the Private Lesson Requirements.

2.      Dance Team Commitment

a.       Dance Team is a year long commitment starting in the Fall and continuing through Summer Classes.  Dance Team members are required to take Fall and Summer classes, at Studio I, in the discipline that they compete in, as well as the other required classes. 

                                                                          i.      Tap, Jazz, Lyrical, and Modern members must also be enrolled in a Ballet Class (2 ballet classes if placed in level II-III or above).

                                                                        ii.      All Petite, Junior, and Senior Jazz and Lyrical Teams must also enroll in a Turns and Progressions Class at Studio I. 

                                                                      iii.      Hip Hop members are required to be in either a Jazz or Ballet class, in addition, to their Hip Hop class.

b.      Absences:  Each dancer is only allowed to miss 4 Dance Team classes from Sept-June, no exceptions.  The last dance team rehearsal of the year (in June) is Mandatory, unless excused by a Required school function.  The Artistic Director needs to receive notice of Any absence at least 1 week before rehearsal.  Do not call the day of rehearsals.  If we continue rehearsing dance team classes in the summer, a new policy will be assigned.  All dancers must attend all of their dance classes the week prior to a competition/performance, unless pre-excused due to illness/school/family function by the Artistic Director, Beth Ith.

c.       Injuries/Severe Illness:  If an injury or severe illness occurs and your dancer is forced to sit out (and watch) dance team classes, the choreographer has the right to omit them from current sections of the dance team dance.  Also, sitting out/watching dance team classes 3 times (non-consecutively) will result in 1 marked absence (towards your allowed 4 absences).  Doctor’s notes need to be given to the Artistic Director when injuries/severe illnesses occur.  Private lessons may also need to be coordinated with choreographer.

                                                                          i.      All dance team members are required to participate in all dance classes the week prior to any and all dance team performances or competitions.  If a dancer must sit out of class the week before a performance/competition, due to an injury, than they must also sit out of that upcoming performance/competition due to the injury.

                                                                        ii.      All injuries lasting more than 1 week need to be addressed to doctor and a doctor’s note needs to be presented to the Artistic Director, Beth Ith.

d.      Alcohol, cigarettes, and drugs are not tolerated. Use of these items will result in probation or dismissal from Studio I’s Dance Teams.

e.       Dance Team members are not allowed to compete with any other dance studio.

3.      Dance Team Fees- Dance Team classes are $6/hr and held weekly for 1 hour (usually on Fridays), Any Dance Team that contains only 4 members will need to pay $10/hr.   In January, all classes are changed to 30 min rehearsals on Friday nights, if possible.  Fees are paid regardless of attendance, unless they conflict with a competition.  All rehearsal fees and absences that conflict with a competition are waived.

a.       Extra Dances:  All Dance Team members are required to participate in the Opener and Finale dances for our Spring Recitals.  There is an extra fee and weekend rehearsals (usually starting in Feb/March).  A schedule will be given out at our January Parent meeting.

b.      Competitions:  Studio I usually attends 6-8 competitions and 1-2 dance workshops per dance year, including one big trip either at Spring Break or in the Summer.  All competitions are voted on at the 1^st parent meeting in September and fees are due 6 weeks prior to every competition/workshop.

c.       Performances: The Dance Team is required to participate in our Woodinville All Fool’s Day Parade (March or April).  We also like to perform at local fairs, community events, and local schools.  Participation is highly encouraged from everyone on the Dance Team.

d.      Dance Team Outfit:  All team members are required to purchase a Studio I Dance Team Jacket and matching warm-up pants.

e.       Costumes:  All dance team costumes are retail or made by a dance team parent or grandparent.  We rarely order from costume books.  All hand-made costume payments will go directly to whoever makes the costumes.

4.      Solos, Duos, Trios, Small Groups- All Dancers must have at least 1 year of Dance Team experience in the specific style of dance for which their solo, duo, trio or private group corresponds.  If your dancer would like to do any special dance such as a solo, duo, trio, or small group, he/she must be committed to private lessons every week until the dance is finished.  They must also continue rehearsal privates a minimum of every other week throughout the competition year.  Solos, Duos, Trios, and Small Groups are all a big commitment and expense.  If the dancer and you (parent) are not willing to put in the time and money, please don’t do them.

a.       Private Lessons- Private Lessons need to be pre-paid and pre-arranged (1 month in advance) with your specific teacher.  Teachers do not get paid for their private lessons, unless the dancer has paid, so please Pre-Pay.  If a dancer fails to come to a scheduled private lesson, without calling to cancel, they will need to pay the teacher for their time.  Private Lessons are $60/hr, $30/half hour, and $15/15 min.  It is divided among the number of dancers within your private lesson.  Private Lessons are pre-paid to Studio I.

b.      Choreography Fee- There is a one time choreography fee for solos, duos, trios, and private groups of $150.  The choreography fee is paid directly to the choreographer and needs to be paid on/before the first private lesson.  Duos, Trios, and Small Groups divide the $150 amongst each other. 

5.  Student Choreography-please refer to our Student Choreography Criteria letter, or Beth Ith, to  see if your dancer is eligible. 

                                                                                            Last updated July 2007

*Studio I Dance Team is a year long commitment and therefore you and your dancer must be willing to commit to us for the entire dance year (Fall-Summer)*

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Studio I   
13300 NE 175th St #7
Woodinville, WA 98072

Phone:

425-489-0861

Email:

s1dancestudio@msn.com

   In Loving Memory of

       Shauna Warter