Competitive Dance Information Sheet
In order to better accommodate everyone’s needs; I have changed the format of how our
competitive program will be offered. Instead of an all-inclusive price and “all or nothing”
commitment structure, I have made the Competitive Dance Team optional. This means if
you are not able to commit to all 3 of the competitions we attend, you can still participate.
Dancers who wish to be on the Team will have to be able to commit to all 3
competitions, and will be required to purchase a costume. Black Hip Hop sneakers
required.
All other competition entries (solos, duos, etc.) will be offered in an “a la carte” fashion,
and you may choose to enter in one, two, or all three competitions. All entries not
participating on the team will be responsible for their own costume, or you may choose to
order one through our costume supplier. I also have some costumes at the studio that I am
willing to sell for ½ price. Please see me if you are interested.
*Not all competition entry fees are the same, however for simplicity’s sake I have
rounded out the fees to be all the same. The prices below include HST, choreography,
music editing, and extra rehearsal time. Dancers are to deduct $10 per entry, per
competition if they are choreographing their own entry.*
It makes for a bit more math this way, but hopefully it will better suit everyone’s
financial and time commitment needs more efficiently.
Here is how to do the math:
Registration fee: $45, due at registration
Total Due Sept 30th __$45.00____
Costume – Usually around $65
Total Due Oct 15th ____________
Champions - $55 for team_________
$55 other group ______
$65 duo/trio__________
$75 solo ____________
Total due Nov 15th ____________
5678 Showtime - $55 for team_________
$55 other group ______
$65 duo/trio__________
$75 solo ____________
$150 convention______
Total due Dec 15th ______________
Limelight - $55 for team_________
$55 other group ______
$65 duo/trio__________
$75 solo ____________
Total due Jan 15th ______________
In the event a dancer must withdraw from the team (or other dances), the $45 registration
fee will be refunded up until December 21st. All other fees cannot be refunded once
they are sent in (after due date). This includes costume fees and competition fees, as
these companies have a no-refund policy. Once I send the money in I cannot get it back.
Fees are sent one day after due date. No refunds after December 21st.
Requirements for Competitive Dancers
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Must be at least 9 yrs old
Must have at least 1 yr of dance experience (any style)
Must be currently enrolled in a minimum of 1 recreational class per week at Digby Dance
Studio (any style)
Must be willing to work hard and maintain good attendance in ALL classes
Deadline to register is September 30th 2011
Dancers who wish to enter competitions must be willing to work hard and take their dancing
seriously. Competitions are a lot of fun and very rewarding, but it is really for the more serious
dancers who have a real commitment to dance. Dancers will be expected to maintain a good
attendance in both their competitive classes and their recreational classes.
In some cases I may accept dancers younger than 9 if they show exceptional talent and maturity
levels. If you have a child younger than 9 who is interested please contact me.
You do not have to be an advanced dancer to enter the competitions, but entering the
competitions will help you become a more advanced dancer.
More Information for Parents
Deadline to register is September 30th 2011. The first Team rehearsal will be Sunday October 2nd,
2011 (7:00-8:00pm)
If you are not on the team but are in a solo/duo/trio, a schedule of your choreography/rehearsal
time with me will be worked out individually. If you are choreographing your own entry, you
may use one of the side rooms to practice any time during regular class hours. Self choreographed
entries may be asked to stay after Sunday rehearsals at times for a few minutes so I can watch
your dance and give you feedback.
Parents are encouraged to attend the competitions with their children. I may be able to share a
ride or hotel room with someone but I am not able to chaperone younger dancers for the entire
event. If a dancer is only in one dance they will only be required to attend on the day they
compete, which means you do not have to get a hotel room. However, it is allowed and
encouraged for the dancers to watch the other students from Digby Dance Studio and all of the
other dance schools. Admission to most competitions is free (but you may have to pay for a
program) for both dancers and parents, so coming to watch all of the other dances is a great
opportunity!
The competitions will have “host hotels” which will offer a discounted rate if you tell them you
are there for the competition. You are not required to stay at that particular hotel, so if you are
staying the night you may choose a different hotel or even stay with friends or relatives in the
area.
Trying to decide which competition to attend?
Champions (local)- Rewards ALL dancers with medals according to how well they scored.
Trophies and cash prizes are awarded to top dances. I find champions judges the dancers a little
bit easier, and I recommend this competition for new/beginner dancers.
Limelight (local)(At time of print we have not yet attended this competition. Please see me in person to ask about
this one)
5678 Showtime (National/International)– This is considered “the big one”. Dancers have the
opportunity to attend Nationals; and top dancers are invited to Dance World Cup, which
showcases dancers in countries all over the WORLD! Trophies and cash prizes are given out only
to top dancers, and an all-day convention is offered (optional) in which students can take classes
from dancers from the tv show “So You Think You Can Dance”!