Performance Team
NEW!
Program Overview
The Performance Team is designed for dancers who love to perform and would like additional performance opportunities throughout the season without the full commitment of a competitive dance team. This program allows dancers to: • Participate in performances throughout the year • Remain active in sports and other extracurricular activities • Continue developing performance skills, stage presence, and confidence
Auditions:
Audition Classes: Friday, September 18
Tryouts: Sunday, September 20
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Ages 8 and older • Must have at least 1 year of dance experience & complete audition requirements
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Dance classes available in:
• Tap
• Ballet
• Clogging
• Jazz
• Lyrical
• Hip Hop
• Tumble -
Performance Team members must be enrolled in:
• Ballet
• Technique
• One additional dance class of their choice (listed above)
• Performance Team Class (Jazz or Lyrical style, depending on performance needs) -
Potential local performances may include:
• Special Performance during the Christmas Showcase
• Annual Spring Recital
• Nursing Home Performances
• Athletic Game Appearances
• POPs Events Performanceopportunities are subject to change
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Attendance is essential for dancer success and team preparedness.
All Performance Team Dancers Must:
• Attend the final 4 classes leading up to recital/showcase or the practice before a performance
• Attend dress rehearsal
• Notify the studio of absences whenever possibleAbsence Policy:
• Maximum of 8 total absences per season
• Seasonal performance dances are limited to 4 absences
• Dancers may not miss the class immediately preceding a performance
• Additional performances may be scheduled with limited notice, and attendance will be expected whenever possible -
Students who are absent from class for 1 month without communication will be automatically withdrawn from the program.
To re-enroll:
• Registration fees must be paid again
• Space must still be available in the class
• Must re-audition/pay audition fee -
Dance Shoes
Required dance shoes must be purchased within 3 weeks of enrollment. Performance Team Shoe Requirement:
• Capezio Canvas Half Sole Lyrical Shoes (required for performances)
• Ballet shoes for ballet class
• Appropriate shoes for additional class takenTeam Attire
• One Performance Team jacket ($60–$70)Costumes
Performance Team dancers will be responsible for:
• 1 Christmas performance costume
• 1 Spring Recital costume
• 1 Costume for their additional required class (if applicable)
• 1 Ballet costume