Competition Groups

In addition to the company class' participation in competitions, you may be in additional group dances for competitions only. Younger students not yet in the company classes, may also apply. This year, you may apply, but not everyone will be cast. Dedication, commitment, attendance, and attitude will be factors and not just ability. If you don't want to be cast in your level's maximum number, you may say so. Casts will be posted in early September.

Remember this is stricker than regular class. It is for those more interested in competitions. If you do not come to rehearsal, you may not do the part of the dance we work on that day ( even if sick. We are working on a tight schedule). You cannot expect to be cast in all dances. Try not to get upset if you are not. These dances will be cast to do well in competitions and not everyone is good at all styles of dance (even good dancers). Also, sometimes we cast according to ages, looks, personality, what the individual can handle (especially if in a new level this year), etc.

Juniorettes and younger dancers will do a maximum of 1 dance. Juniors will do a maximum of 2 additional dances. Seniors will do a maximum of three additional dances. Company members will attend a weekly competition class. Company choreography will be taught on weekends (or possibly on a Wed. or Fri) in one-three long sessions. As dances are learned they will begin to be polished during competition class. Younger competition groups ( not company levels) will rehearse in 30 minute weekly increments for 9 weeks in the fall then again in January through the last competition. We will have several guest chroeographers for these dances. These dances will be performed at three competitions in the spring and the Spaghetti Dinner Show ( April). They will not be included in the recital. Competition class will begin mid-September.

Cost this year will be: Pre-Company $35.00 per month; Company (1st group $38.00 per month; Company (2nd or 3rd group) $25.00 per month. This will cover all tuition, competitions fees (although you will need to pay for any convention classes which may be required), and costume.

Note: Any competition group member who does not attend a competition for any reason other than injury or extreme illness will NOT be choroegraphed back into the dance for any additional performances this year.