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MENTOR GROUPS
All students who compete with The Dance Academy of Bartlett
( Seniors, Juniors, Juniorettes and younger competitors) are assigned a big or little sister/brother. These kids are supposed
to help each other (especially those younger than them, those new to competition and those new to the studio.) They give each
other token gifts at Christmas; sometimes at the first competition they go to, etc. They can ask questions they may not feel
comfortable asking the teachers. They come and watch each other at competitions even if they aren't required to be there
yet. They help each other with costume changes or doing hair and makeup ( especially if for the first time). This makes
all students feel a part of the group. It helps nerves backstage. It gets everyone involved a bit more and makes the
whole competition process more fun. It also helps students get to know dancers that are not in their class and feel like the
whole studio is a united and supportive group. We always have a "Welcome Back to Dance" party in the fall for all
competitors and play a game to find your big or little sister/brother.
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FUNDRAISING
Company and competitors are given the opportunity to participate in several
fundraisers throughout the year. Each one has a chairperson parent to run it. Participation is not required, however, money
earned is not split equally among the dancers. Only those who participate earn a percentage of what they actually bring
in. Each dancer has an accounting sheet that we add funds to according to what you individually earn for each fundraiser.
Money can be spent on competition fees and/or travel ( convention fees, hotel, and other related costs) by filling out an
account transfer sheet. It can also be used on tuition, costumes, or other studio costs. It can be carried over to the
next year, however, if not returning to our studio, your funds are forfeited. We have a planning meeting each fall to
schedule the year and determine which fundraisers we will do.
We try not to repeat what area schools have done
and do a variety of sales and services. Fundraisers we have done ( and may repeat) include:
Garage Sale
Candles
Avon
Live Greenery ( Christmas wreaths, etc.)
Premier Jewelry
Spaghetti Dinner
Costume
Sale
Pampered Chef
Candy Sales ( goes to scholarship)
Parents Night Out
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