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Competitive 2008 - 2009
These classes are designed for the more serious dance student. The competitive Ballet, Jazz, Lyrical, Tap classes are based on two to three classes a week per discipline. Students prepare for competitions in choreography classes and develop their skills in technique classes. All competitive students are required to study competitive ballet in addition to their other classes (with the exception of tap and hip hop). Students will compete in three festivals in the Spring in addition to the year-end recital May 22nd - 24th, 2009.
Company and Intensive
Dance Co's Company classes provide and excellent base for our most serious and gifted students. Company members take eight to sixteen classes a week (depending on level) and members are required to make a serious commitment to the company and its members. Additional Acro and Stretch & Strength conditioning and Pointe classes will be offered to Company dancers on a supplementary basis where appropriate. Company members attend all classes together to create a team spirit, which is integral to their ability to perform and excel as dancers. Company members will compete provincially at four
festivals that run March, April and May. They will perform at Dance Co's year end recital May 22nd - 24th, 2009, and may be eligible to present festival winning routines at "Showcase 2009" in May. Dancers interested in auditioning must have a minimum of three years experience, a distinct natural ability and be willing to push themselves to be the best dancer they can be. To apply, please send in a video tape showing barre work, centre exercises, flexibility and a lyrical and jazz combination. To audition in person, please register in one of the summer schools or weekly classes for evaluation. Be sure to note your audition request on the registration form. Certain expectations will be expected from the dancers. Please see the Company/Competitive Dance Program Policy Contract for further details.
2008/2009 INFORMATION BROCHURE FOR COMPANY/INTENSIVE AND COMPETITVE STUDENTS
This information is EXTREMELY IMPORTANT and pertains to all Company, Intensive and Competitive dancers. We ask that you review this information very carefully and mark your calendars with the updated performance dates. Dance Co.'s Company, Intensive and Competitive dancers will be participating in the following performance and workshop opportunities:
Dance Co. Pre-Show "Sneak Peek"
Dance Competitions: Peak Invitational, Shine Dance Festival, and Dance Power.
"Showcase 2009"
LADF Convention, Seattle Washington
DANCE CO. PRESENTS THE PRE-SHOW "SNEAK PEEK"
Once again, a Pre-Show will be held at the Gateway Theatre in Richmond on SATURDAY MARCH 7th, 2009.
ALL Company, Intensive, and Competitive group and solo/duo/trio dance routines will be participating in this event. (This is the ONLY event when all solo/duo/trio routines will be performed.)
These special shows are a great opportunity for the dancers to perform their routines on stage for an audience prior to their competitions. It will allow time to get feedback from the performance and go back to the classroom to make any final changes and corrections prior to performing at the dance competitions. We think that this opportunity will be of great benefit for the dancers and lots of fun too!!
ALL COMPANY, INTENSIVE AND COMPETITIVE DANCERS ARE EXPECTED TO BE IN ATTENDANCE AT THIS EVENT.
More information on this special Pre-Show "SNEAK PEEK" event to follow shortly.
DANCE COMPETITIONS
This year all Company, Intensive and Competitive dancers will be performing group and solo/duo/trio dance routines in three dance competitions:
PEAK INVITATIONAL
SHINE DANCE FESTIVAL
DANCE POWER
At this moment we do not yet have the exact date and time for the competitions. We will distribute performance times as soon as we receive them.
Dance Festivals are great performing opportunities for Dance Co. students. They also serve as goals that the dancers may work towards.
ATTENDANCE IS MANDATORY!!
"SHOWCASE 2009"
This special honours performance will now be held at the end of our recital at the Gateway Theatre on SUNDAY, MAY 24th, 2009
Dance Co.'s Director and Faculty will be inviting certain dance routines to participate in "SHOWCASE 2009". More information will follow in the new year.
PLEASE NOTE: Festival dates are TENTATIVE. The events may extend past what is advertised, however we will provide the finalized dates as soon as they are available.
DANCE FESTIVAL REMINDERS
ATTENDANCE IS MANDATORY!
Dancers must arrive at the theatre ONE HOUR PRIOR to performance time in complete hair and make-up with costume ready to wear.
DO NOT bring any valuables.
Use of Cameras and Video Cameras is prohibited. (DISQUALIFICATION IS THE RESULT OF BREAKING THIS RULE)
Please show good sportsmanship and manners at all times.
LADF CONVENTION
Company, Intensive & Competitive dancers aged 7 and over, are invited to participate in the L.A. DanceForce (LADF) dance convention workshop. The convention takes place in Seattle, Washington mid-FEBRUARY 2009. The workshop consists of 2 full days of classes in Jazz, Lyrical, Hip Hop, Ballet, Musical Theatre, Tap and more!!
Dancers are invited to attend the workshop, and if there are some groups where a full class will be attending, we may be able to enter them into the competition as well.
If you would like to participate in the LADF Workshop, fees are $195US per dancer and should be submitted and made payable to Dance Co. in US Funds. FEES ARE DUE BY DECEMBER 2008.(**Please submit a copy of the dancer's birth certificate as well.)
The convention is held at the Westin Seattle, 1900 Fifth Avenue, Telephone #206-728-1000. A special room rate of $169US has been offered to convention participants.(Dancers and families are responsible for making their own transportation and accomodation arrangements.)
Anyone interested in participating in the LADF convention should notify the office no later than DECEMBER 2008.
COMPETITION FEES WILL BE EXTRA.
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