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How to Join |
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About
the Competitive Program |
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The competitive program is an
overall dedication to the art of performing dance -
it is about pushing the limits to be the best
dancer you can be!
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Dancers
are motivated & trained to reach their full potential through intense
technical training & conditioning, choreography, personal attention, and
performance opportunities.
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Dancers in the
competitive program
gain self esteem, confidence, technique, coordination, musicality, creativity
& discipline as well as learn responsibility and
time management skills, and experience what it means to be in a team.
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Classes are taught
in a positive, enthusiastic, and supportive
environment by
our award winning & professionally accredited instructors
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Dancers will be placed in a level that is best
suited to their abilities & goals
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We
currently offer competitive classes in Acro, Ballet, Hip Hop, Jazz, Lyrical,
Musical Theatre, Pointe, and Tap in various levels
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Class
levels are
Mini
(ages 5-8), Junior (ages 9-11), Intermediate (ages 12-14), Senior (ages
15+)
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Current IVDA Comp. Dancers are required to
attend the Summer Dance Intensive.
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Competitive
Training Requires |
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A
Passion for Dance
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Personal
Motivation
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Enthusiasm
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Commitment
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Active Participation
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Regular
attendance
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Being
a Team Member
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Competitive
Prerequisites |
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In addition to their competitive classes,
all competitive dancers in any discipline except Hip Hop & Tap
are required to register & attend:
- 2 ballet class a
week:
- Students in
Graded ballet classes (Pre-Primary, Primary & Grades 1 to 5)
take 2 ballet classes per week in their grade
- Students in
Vocational ballet classes (Grades 6 to 8, Inter Foundation,
Intermediate & Advanced 1 to 2) take 1 ballet class in their
level & a ballet technique class
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Students in Vocational Solo Seal classes take at least 3
ballet classes a week in addition to their weekly
private Solo Seal training.
All comp. students are also required to register & attend technique
classes for their level that supplement their competitive classes, as
follows:
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The Jazz Technique class
for all competitive Acro, Jazz, Lyrical, Musical Theatre students
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The Tap Technique class for
all competitive Tap students
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The Acro Technique class
for all competitive Acro students
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Competitive students are
encouraged to register & attend any other technique class that is
offered above that which is required
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Competitions |
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Our
competitive team will compete in 4-6 competitions per season.
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Competitions are held locally and
possibly out-of-town.
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Our competitive team may have the
opportunity to compete at the National level based on eligibility from
Regional competitions.
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Our competitive may have
opportunities to perform for other various events, such as benefits,
showcases, etc., based on team availability.
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Competition Info Packages will be distributed in
the fall
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Please see
Competition Info for details
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Workshops/Conventions:
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- We highly recommend
that our competitive dancers participate in at least 1
workshop/convention per dance season.
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workshops/conventions is a great way to learn from some of the hottest
choreographers in the industry, learn new dance techniques & styles,
improve your skills, meet new people, and have fun!
- If you are interested
in registering for a workshop/convention, please speak with the Studio
Director. Spaces fill up quickly at workshops/conventions so register
ASAP.
- Please refer to your
current workshop/convention info package for exact dates.
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Class Descriptions |
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Dress Code |
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Costume Fees
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Competitive
costumes are either designed by IVDA & custom-made, ordered
through costume catalogues, or purchased at regular shopping stores.
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Costume
prices will vary based on age, level, and/or custom-made versus catalogued.
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Every
effort will be made to keep costume prices reasonable.
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A costume deposit is required for each class the
student is registered for:
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$100.00 deposit per costume
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Deposits are required in October
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Costume deposits are non-refundable after
December as costumes
have been ordered
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Costume
balances are due in February
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Competitive
Meeting |
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There will be a mandatory
competitive meeting in mid-September/mid-October. The meeting date will be
confirmed in September.
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We will discuss the inner workings of competition,
competitive dates & locations, and accommodations
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Any concerns/conflicts regarding
competition should be addressed at this meeting.
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Be sure to bring the students school schedule (class
trips, exams, etc.), other commitments schedules (confirmations, etc.), etc.
to this meeting
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A competition info package will be distributed at this
meeting
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Competitive
Showcase
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Every
competitive routine will perform at the competitive showcase.
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Attendance
of the competitive showcase is mandatory to participate in the competitive
program.
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The
showcase prepares our dancers for competition by giving them the opportunity
to perform their routines on stage in front of a live audience.
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The
showcase will
be video taped so that the students and instructors can perfect their
routines before competition begins.
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Please see
Competitive
Showcase for detailed info.
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Picture Day Info
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Each competitive routine will have their picture professionally
taken in full costume, hair & make-up.
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Please see
Picture Day Info for
more detailed info.
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Dress Rehearsal
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Recital
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Registration Info |
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