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2015-2016 Local Competition Information and Contract
Dolce Local Performing Teams
Dolce Local Performing Teams are designed for dancers who would like the experience of
performing for an audience but are not ready for our Travel Competition teams or are not able to
commit themselves to the training needed for travel competition teams. This program has fewer
requirements and performs at local events only. This is a great start for dancers who are considering
competition, but want to get their feet wet first or dancers who cannot commit to travel. The number
of teams available will depend on the interest of our dancers. We will need a minimum of 5 dancers
to form a team.
What is needed for local performing teams?
 All dancers must turn in their audition form by August 21, 2015 along with a $50.00 non
refundable deposit. This deposit will be credited to your account and can be applied to the
first costume deposit which is due Sept 1st.
 Attend the Local Competition team Parent’s Meeting on
August 20th at 7:00 pm
 It is recommended that your child take the summer session at Dolce
 All students must be current on tuition
What is expected after my child makes the local performing team?
 All local team dancers that are 6 and older are required to take 2 technique classes per week
in addition to their team class(es). That is a 3-hour per week commitment for 1-2 teams.
 All local team dancers that are 5 and under are only required to take one technique class in
addition to their team class(es).
 Local teams will compete in at least 3 local competitions.
 Pom teams will compete in 3-4 pep competitions.
 Local only teams will perform at local events with Dolce Competition teams. Examples:
Christmas parades, school carnivals, pep competitions.
 Dancers must participate in our annual recital Aug 29th and 30th.
Tentative Competition Dates:
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April 1st -3rd Starpower: Fresno
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April 29th -May 1st Kar: Fresno
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May 20th-May 22nd Thunderstuck: Fresno
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Estimated Costs for Performing Team
 Costume Estimate $175.00- $200.00 per costume including rhinestones and bows (this does not
include tights, earring, choker, or shoes) our first costume deposit will be due on September 1, 2015.
The first costume deposit is $50 per team. We will charge your account $50 per costume on
October 15 and again on November 15. The costume balances will be due upon completion of each
costume. All costume deposits are non-refundable. Once our competition practices begin and if
your child drops out of a routine, any money deposited toward a costume will not be refunded and
you will be responsible for the full price of the costume.
 Competition Fees estimated at $40-50 per competition, per group, per team member.
 Monthly tuition. Tuition is due on the 1st of every month. If fees or tuition have not been paid by the
5th of the month you will be charged a $20.00 late fee. If balances have not been paid by the 10th, a
second $25.00 late fee will be applied to your account.
New Tuition Rates- effective September 1, 2015
o 1 class- $56
o 2 classes- $100
o 3 classes- $145
o 4 classes- $165
o 5 classes- $185
o 6 classes- $200
o 7 classes- $210
o 8 classes/unlimited- $225
o Yearly registration fee $40 or $60 per family
Auto Payment. Auto payment is available for all students and can be charged to a credit or debit
card on file on the 1st of every month.
Check Policy. Dolce accepts personal checks; however, if a check is returned, there will be a $30
returned check fee and checks will no longer be accepted.
Family Discount. Families with more than one dancer will automatically be given a 10% discount
on tuition.
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Unlimited Classes/Tuition. Dolce is one of the few studios that include competition classes as a
class that counts toward Unlimited Tuition. Please consider this when you sign up for teams.
Tuition prices are for the month and will not be prorated for missed classes or vacations. If you are
planning a vacation or you will be missing a class for extracurricular activities, it is the parent’s
responsibility to put in writing the days you will be missing and turn it in to the front office at least
one week in advance. The only exception to this is sudden illness or injury. Please do not leave a
verbal message as everyone is busy and the information may not get to the people who need it.
Local performing team dancers will pay full tuition for the full competition season beginning at
registration in September 2015 through July 31, 2016.
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Attendance. It is extremely important to the development of your dancer to attend all required
technique classes. All of the dancers on each team deserve the best and if you do not train you will
let yourself and your team down. Any dancer who is not attending their required classes will not be
able to do a solo, duet, trio or private lessons and an alternate will step in their groups until their
attendance improves.
We can only help your child grow as a dancer if they are attending technique classes. Their future
dance development depends on your commitment to yourself. We are 100% committed to helping
every dancer achieve their personal goals.
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Dance Clothing. Students are not allowed to come to class in baggy shirts and gym shorts! Please
wear form fitting clothing as it helps the teachers see what needs to be corrected. During
choreography all dancers will be required to wear black. When choreography is complete, please
follow the classroom dress requirements. Jazz shoes are required for all technique classes and hair
should be in a ponytail or a bun
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Prop Fee. If the instructor decides to use a prop that requires purchase, the cost will be divided
equally among that group.
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Pom Music Fee. There is a cost for the music for any pom team. This fee will be divided equally
among that team.
No Local Performing teams will be traveling to Nationals. If you are interested in competiting
on a travel team, please consider a Travel Competition Team.
Local performing team members will be allowed to tryout for a solo, duet, or trio .
Solo Costs.
 Choreography cost is $300 which includes ½ hour private choreography until the dance has been
completed or four classes, whichever comes first.
 Weekly private lessons – 30 minutes - $30.00. No shows will be charged a $30 fee.
 Entry fees for solos are between $85 and $115 for each competition
 Solo costumes run between $275 and $485. We have access to previously used costumes which will
reduce your cost to about half of the original purchase price. If you choose to have a new costume
made a $150 deposit will be due Sept 1st. The balance will be due when completed.
Duets and Trios.
 Choreography cost is $350 which includes ½ hour private choreography until the dance has been
completed or four classes, whichever comes first.
 Weekly private lessons – 30 minutes - $36.00 . If you are unable to make a scheduled duet/trio time
and do not notify your teacher you will still be required to pay your portion of the private lesson.
 Entry fees for duets/trios are between $90 and $115 for each competition (split between partners).
 Duet/Trio costumes run between $275 and $350 each. We have access to previously used costumes
which will reduce your cost to about half of the original purchase price. If you choose to have a new
costume made a $150 deposit will be due Sept 1st. The balance will be due when completed.
All attached forms must be signed and returned no later than August 21, 2015.
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Parent Code of Ethics:
 I will be a positive role model for my child and encourage sportsmanship
by showing respect and courtesy, and by demonstrating positive support
for all dancers, teachers, and other parents at every practice or
competition.
 I will not engage in any kind of unsportsmanlike conduct or putting down
of any teacher or dancer.
 I will teach my child to follow the rules and resolve conflicts without
taunting, teasing or violence.
 I will demand that my child treat other dancers, teachers and parents with
respect.
 I will teach my child that doing ones best is more important than winning
so that my child will never feel defeated by the outcome of a competition.
 I will never ridicule or yell at my child or another dancer for making a
mistake.
 I will emphasize skill development and practices and how they benefit my
child over winning.
 I will promote the emotional and physical well being of the dancers ahead
of any personal desire I may have for my child to win.
 I will not use Dolce Dance Studio’s name in a negative way on any type of
social media.
 I understand that if I do not follow this Code of Ethics my son/daughter
will be removed from Dolce Dance Studio.
Parental Contract:
I ______________________________________________ have read through the contract and
policies of Dolce Dance Studio. I understand all of my financial and ethical obligations for the 20152016 dance season and agree to abide by all of them.
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Signature
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Date
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Dancer Code of Ethics:
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Listen politely and follow directions.
Keep hands, feet, and objects to yourself.
Be courteous and polite.
Respect the rights of others and respect the property of Dolce Dance
Studio.
Use appropriate language.
Arrive in class on time, dressed in appropriate attire, with your hair pulled
up.
Attended required classes with a positive attitude.
Ask for assistance from an instructor if a problem with another dancer
arises.
Leave cell phones outside the classroom.
Use social media only in positive ways.
Respect your instructors and the privacy of their personal items.
Give a 100% to each and every class.
Attend every awards ceremony.
Dancer Contract:
I _______________________________________________have read and understand the contract
for Dolce Dance Studio’s 2015-2016 season. I understand what is expected of me as a member of a
Dolce competition team. I will abide by these rules and follow through with my commitment for the
entire 2015-2016 dance season.
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Performing Team Tryout Form
Name:_______________________________________
Birthdate:____________________________________
Dancer’s Cell Phone #: ___________________________
Age as of Jan. 1st 2015:___________
How many teams you’d like to be considered for:
I’d like to be considered for a pom team
I’d like to be considered for a lyrical team
I’d like to compete a solo
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(# of solos)
List teachers you’d like to choreograph the solo/solos
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I’d like to be considered for a duet and/or trio
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(# of duets)
(# of trios)
My conflicts for the upcoming season are:
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