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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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