2008-09 Requirements & Guidelines
for Elite Edge Competition

Audition

Audition Date is May 17th/18th and is mandatory. No make-up auditions. Charlee will decide what pieces in which your dancer will be involved. The judges will also provide input. Every year, groups, duets, solos & trios can change. Charlee wants to put dancers in pieces that will benefit them and allow them to grow as dancers. Consideration is also given to those that put forth extra effort such as, taking conventions, taking all classes available for their age group, etc. All dancers are required to be in large groups, line or production routines.

Tuition

Summer tuition is due upon enrollment of summer classes. Fall tuition begins when fall competition begins (Sept-May). The fall fee is $50 a month for 8 & younger $65 9 & up (unlimited # of dances) due by the 10th of each month and is separate from regular class tuition fees. In addition to the tuition there will be a separate $100 choreography fee per dancer for all duets/trios. I will give a calendar for the whole year by the end of October 2008. Costume information will be passed out in the early summer!

Soloists

Soloists are students who are a committed dancer to the studio. There is a required 15 min per week private lessons for each routine performed by that dancer. Private lessons are only given to Elite Edge soloists. Private lessons are $17.50 for ½ hour $35.00 for 1 hour. Soloist are dancers who are in 3 or more pieces, not including duets or trios.

Competition Costs

Competition costs are not always the same. Each one is different in pricing. For each competition we attend, the following entry fees are due:

$65-85 per solo
$40-$75 per duet/trio for each dancer
$25-$35 per person for each small, large, line & production pieces
$15-$25 per photogenic entry
$50-$100 per Title entry for the Advanced Soloist

Warm-ups

Elite Edge dancers are required to purchase a warm-up jacket and pants. The jackets have the dancers name or nickname embroidered on them. Each dancer must purchase their warm-up by June 1st. A total of $125.00 is due when ordering. CESOD Dance Bags are also available for purchase in the One Stop Elite Dance Shop

Costumes

There will be a separate handmade costume for each routine your dancer is selected for. All costumes will be designed by Miss Charlee & the seamstress. Costumes will be based on what the dance, song & choreography requires. It will be what is appropriate for the dancer and their performance. This is very important to creating the all around package! Prices will vary.

Attendance

It is extremely important that all dancers attend all practices. This is vital to ensure that each dance group performs up to their level and my expectations. Remember that they are on a team, and each time a member is gone it affects the whole group. Absences will only be allowed due to illnesses. Attendance in Technique and Tumbling is absolutely part of this policy.

Summer Classes

Are required in order to begin training and choreography. Dancers need to take all summer classes available for their age + Elite Edge classes. 2 absences are allowed. Reminder: Competitions will start around January and February. Dancers ages 9 & up at Charlee’s Elite receive the chance to work with 2 professional choreographers/instructors, who will be coming to our studio for intense training in July/Aug. Under no circumstances may an Elite Edge member take classes from another studio.

Fall Classes

Dancers will be required to take their appropriate technique class that can include the following; Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Pointe. Those who take Hip Hop, ABT & Tumbling will not only further their dancing but will provide the opportunity to be placed in more advanced routines. The Elite Edge Advanced Dancer opens the door to Solos, Duets, Trios and Small Groups. Under no circumstances may an Elite Edge member take classes from another studio.

Conventions

Exciting to the dance world these days are Dance Conventions. All Elite Edge Members 7 and older will be required to attend at least one convention. Many of our students have received scholarships through these programs, paying for solos or their next convention.

Regionals & Nationals

Elite Edge will do 4 regional competitions located in Des Moines, Davenport or Cedar Rapids Area. For the most part, we have stayed in Des Moines. Regional competitions do not post their dates until the end of October, so I will not have dates right away. We will attend Nationals as stated in the Fall Brochure every year. We won’t know what Nationals we will attend until the dancers are accepted at one of the Regional Competitions. Nationals are usually located in or around Minneapolis, Omaha, Kansas City, etc.

 
         
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