2009/2010 Handbook
Please make sure you are familiar with the handbook and dance company policies. If you have any questions let us know.
Thanksgiving Point America On-Stage Dance Competition Schedule
Director: Janette Page of Saratoga Performing Arts
PLEASE ARRIVE AT LEAST ONE HOUR EARLY!
DT- 364 Emeralds – Night of the Dancing Saturday, February 27 8:12 am Main Stage Dance BEGIN Team Jazz Elem (9-11)
DS- 340 Jessica Webb Friday, February 26 4:06 pm Main Stage Dance BEGIN Queen Solo Lyrical Sr (15-17)
DS- 480 Kenna Freeby Friday, February 26 8:31 pm Main Stage Dance INTER Queen Solo Lyrical Sr (15-17)
DT- 505 Quartz – One Night Only Saturday, February 27 5:08 pmDance INTER Team Jazz Jr (12-14) Main Stage
DT- 548 Quartz – Grief Saturday, February 27 7:02 pm Main Stage Dance INTER Team Lyrical Jr (12-14)
DT- 240 Rubies – Cookin by the Book Saturday, February 27 1:37 pmDance NOV Team Jazz PW (4-6) Main Stage
DT- 258 Sapphires – I like to Fuss Saturday, February 27 2:21 pmDance NOV Team Jazz Elem (9-11) Main Stage
All costumes will be handed out this week. All the tights will be in 2/23 for purchase, so please make sure you get yours. They all need to be purchased at the studio to make sure they all have the same color! We will also be handing out instructions for make up and colors. All make up can be purchased at Walgreens.
We have not been told where our dressing rooms are as of yet, but we will have team moms out front to watch for you to guide you the right way (check your team page for team mom contact info).
Emeralds on Saturday, Please be there at 7:00AM. Tights and leos on under your sweats, with hair and make up done. We want you there ready to stretch and run through the dance a few times. If you leave after the performance please be back for the awards. Awards ceremony will be at 2:00!
Rubies & Sapphires arrive no later than 12:30, with tight and leos on under sweats with hair and make up done. Ready to stretch and go through the dances. We will keep the girls with us. we prefer the parents to stay out of the dressing rooms as we have plenty of dancers and teachers to help and keep tabs on the girls.
Awards for the both the Rubies and Sapphires is scheduled for 5:45. I realize the rubies are young, but it’s always fun for them to here where they placed. So if you leave for a bit after their performance, please be back in time for the awards. Same with the Sapphires.
Quartz , we would love to have as many of you there for al of the younger teams for your support and to be there with them for awards. Those of you that would like to come and need a ride, let us know. Otherwise all of you need to be there with tights and leo on under sweats, hair and make up done for “One night only”, ready to stretch.
Awards will be at 9:15. So bring some snacks and plan for a long but FUN night!!!
PLEASE PLEASE go over your list once you get your costumes and make you have everything, and go through it again the night before so that everyone is prepared!!
Kenna and Jessica would love all your support for their solos!!!
-Team sweats and back packs are now available for purchase. THEY ARE SO CUTE!!!! Sweats are $60 for hoodie and pants with logo and back packs are $30. An order will be placed in early March if you miss the last one.
-Company girls need to buy their shoes (pedinis) and start breaking them in. They are available at the Glass Slipper in American Fork. It is important the girls wear them for at least a couple practices BEFORE competition so they don’t cause problems during their dances
-REMEMBER: Make sure that your dancers have the correct shoes for dance. Socks are not safe for dancing and can lead to injuries. We do sell foot paws at the studio! And remember to put your name on everything you bring into the studio. We have a lot of ladies in here and it can get very confusing!
FEBRUARY COMPANY COMPETITIONS:
We are so excited for this competition season! Work hard and keep up all the good work you’ve put in so far! Let’s work towards excellence and reach it!
Competition and costume fees were due last month. If you haven’t paid yet, please send it or your dancer will not allowed to compete, no exceptions. We can’t order costumes without money so please send it if you haven’t as well. Thanks.
IMPORTANT DATES:
”America On Stage” competition for Dance company members will be FEBRUARY 25th, 26th and 27th at Thanksgiving Point.
“Dixie Spectacular” Book rooms now for this competition in St. George on March 26th and 27th. Details coming home early March.
Company Calendar of Events
August 24th Season Begins
October 17th “Rap it Up” Hip Hop
October 30-31st New York City Dance Alliance
December 2-3rd Nuvo Convention
January 29th-30th West Coast Convention – Ogden
February 25th-27th Kick off Classic Thanksgiving Point-ALL
March 26th-27th Dixie Spectacular
April 9th-10th Idaho State Championship
April 16th-17th Springfest & Utah Championships
May 8th-10th Showcase Spectacular – Lagoon-ALL
May 14th,15th,10th Open Dance Nationals – Lagoon
FEES:
Fees for competitions are due 1 month before the actual event. When dates are posted we will then let you know when these fees are due.
September 1st -Company uniform. Full uniform with bag is $100.00. Uniform is $80.00 and Jacket only is $50.00
November 1st- Half due on costume fees
January 1st – Rest of costume fees due
Extra Practices:
There will be extra practices on Fridays and Saturdays. There will be an additional $5.00 fee for additional practices to cover the costs of teachers.
Dress code for company teams .
Sapphire, Emeralds, and Quartz will have dance colors that are required to wear to class.
Sapphire – Pink / black
Emeralds – Green / black
Quartz – White / Black
Each girl will need:
Dance paws (suntan)
Gore boots (black)
Suntan body tights by Bodywrappers (convertible)
Rules:
Please understand that every dancer is valuable and needed at every practice and competition. The rules are set not to take the “fun” out of dance, but to establish consistency and fairness. Asking to change the rules for yourself or your child is asking us to value your circumstances above someone elses. Missing practices hurts everyone. It is only fair that all dancers are required to follow the rules. If there are consistent practices missed, your child can be taken out of the dance. Mandatory practices mean mandatory.
We are aware that situation arise, and can be dealt with accordinly.
1- BE RESPECTFUL
2- BE ON TIME TO PRACTICES AND EVENTS
3- WEAR DANCE ATTIRE SPECIFIED FOR YOUR TEAM.
4- NO FOOD – DRINK – GUM IN CLASS
5- NO CELL PHONES OR OTHER PERSONAL ITEMS IN CLASS
6- NO BAD ATTITUEDS, SWEARING, OR GOSSPING ABOUT ONE ANOTHER.
Rubies
1 hour per week.
Choreography/technique/jazz (combined)
Taking ballet classes are optional
2 costumes a year ($100.00)
Perform at 2 recitals and 1-2 competitions
Comp fees 12-15 per competition
Company Jacket (bottoms are optional)
Sapphire
1.5 hours per week
Ballet required (this is not included in your 2 hours)
2 costumes a year ($100.00)
Performs 2 recitals 2-3 competitions
Comp fees 12-15 per dance
Company jacket (bottoms are optional)
Emerald
3 hours per week
Ballet required (this is not included in your 2 hours)
3 costumes a year ($150.00)
Performs 2 recitals 3-4 competitions
Comp fees 12-15 per dance
Company warm ups
Quartz
31/2 hrs per week
Ballet required
4 costumes a year ($200.00)
Performs 2 recitals 4-5 competitons
Comp fees 12-15 per dance
Company warm ups
