Competition - Free Flight Dance

Competition Newsletter 2011/2012

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Attention Parents and Students:

This letter addresses the expectations and commitment required on behalf of the student, parent, and teacher in regards to being a member of a competitive class.

Firstly, attendance in class is mandatory as choreography begins very early in the year. I understand circumstances arise that are unavoidable; however, it is important to make every effort to attend class. If there will be an absence it is important to contact the teacher prior to class preferably by email.

Group competitions begin in the early spring and begin immediately following Spring Break and ending mid May. A schedule of dates will be made available A.S.A.P. Competition dates and times may involve weekday or weekend participation.

Extra rehearsals WILL be scheduled on weekends closer to competition dates, if the teacher deems it necessary. All students are expected to attend these classes.

It is important for the students to take ownership of their dance and be confident when they step foot on stage. Competition is a team building experience; an excellent opportunity to create a sense of pride for both the dancers and our studio.

What is our studio philosophy?   The competitive dance scene allows students to be exposed to others who will motivate them and who share the same passion for dance; at the same time, we also want the students to have fun. Being a participant in competition provides students with additional performance experience.

What are the expectations? Participants must arrive in costume/makeup/hair 1 hour before competing and be prepared to warm-up and stretch prior to going on stage.   Punctuality is extremely important, it is important to be prepared for the unexpected - parking, traffic etc.   The teachers make every attempt to attend competitions; but with a very full teaching schedule this is not always possible. On occasion when we are not available the class parent will be responsible for the class and music. The class parent may also be required to be back stage and/or play music for the group.

The role of the class parent is to be an active communicator. Class parents have the responsibility to connect with both the parents and the teacher. Each class should have 2 class parents who will be given the contact information of all students in that class.

If you would like to sign up to be class parent, please contact your child's teacher. If there is a class without a parent representative, we may have to assign parents. It is expected of ALL students to be respectful of the parents in charge.

It is very important to understand the importance of presentation. Costumes, headpieces, tights, shoes, props, and other personal items are to be treated like gold. All dancers should have garment bags or boxes to store costumes and accessories. Headpieces must be stored where they won't get damaged. Shoes must be kept scuff free. Tights are not to be ripped, it is important to always carry a spare. Be prepared.

After each competition, dancers should check to make sure they have all pieces belonging to costume. A competition kit includes hair necessities: gel/hairspray/bobby pins/elastics etc., make-up, and any additional costumes accessories. Organization is very necessary to prevent last minute panic situations.

The extra costs involved in being a member of a competitive class include: entry fees (cost may vary), costumes (sewing fees as well as additional accessory fees), shoes, and or tights.

If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact the studio - phone or email.

BREAK A LEG!

TENTATIVE SCHEDULE SO FAR!

Competition Schedule 2012 and solo/duo/trio listings - groups are listed by teacher name below

Event Date Location Solo Duo/Trio each Group each

Peak (Surrey) February 29 - March 5^th Bell Centre $53.76 $31.36 $28.00

Solo - Hayley, Savannah, Blair x 2, Cassidy S x 2, Victoria x2, Kelsey

Trio - Blair, Cass and Kels

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Peak (Burnaby) April 13 – 22^nd Michael J Fox Theatre $53.76 $31.36 $28.00

Solo - Grace M, Hannah M, Keerat, Lauren G, Laurana, Danielle G, Kaila, Emma A, Mikaela, Halle, Robin, Faith K

Duo - Laurel Lee & Madison, Amanda & Micaela, Grace and Hannah. Hannah O and Emma P

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Synergy (Surrey) April 17– 22^nd Bell Centre $53.76 $39.20 $28.00

Solo - Kelsey N, Hayley F, Blair H x 2, Cassidy S x 2, Savannah G, Victoria S x 2

Trio - Kelsey N, Cassidy S, Blair H

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Dream Team April 27 – 29^th Surrey Arts Centre $55.00 $34.00 $23.00

Solo - Emma A, Grace A, Kaila, Keerat, Danielle G, Halle, Robin R,

Duo - Micaela B & Amanda P

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Pac West May 1 – 12^th Massey Theatre $40.00 $30.00 $25.00

Solo - Victoria S x 2, Cassidy S x 2, Blair H x 2, Hayley F, Kelsey N, Savannah

Trio - Kelsey N, Cassidy S, Blair H

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Synergy (Burnaby) May 2 – 5^th Michael J Fox Theatre $53.76 $39.20 $28.00

Solo - Alecia, Sophie B, Faith, Emma A, Grace A, Danielle G, Robin R, Lauren G, Laurana

Duo - Hannah O & Emma P, Laurel Lee & Madison S, Amanda P & Micaela B,

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Dance Power (Burnaby #2) May 7 – 14^th Michael J Fox Theatre $60.00 $37.00 $30.00

Solo - Faith K, Grace A, Lauren G, Mikaela, Kaila, Emma A, Halle, Grace M, Hannah M, Keerat, Sophie B, Laurana

Duo - Hannah O & Emma P, Hannah M & Grace M, Laurel and Madison

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Peak Whistler May 17 – 21^st Weston Whistler $53.76 $31.36 $28.00

Solo - Keerat, Grace M, Hannah M, Halle, Emma A, Mikaela, Kaila, Lauren, Hayley, Savannah, Blair x 2, Cassidy S x 2, Victoria x 2, Kelsey N

Duo - Grace and Hannah

Trio - Kelsey, Cassidy, Blair

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2012 Competitive Groups

Miss Lindsay’s Groups

Mon 8:30pm Teen Jazz "4"

Peak Burnaby

Synergy Burnaby

Dream Team

Thurs 3:30pm Sr. Flow Jazz "Pop, Drop, Roll"

Sr. Flow lyrical " Someone Like You"

Peak Whistler

Peak Surrey

Synergy Surrey

Pac West

Thurs 5pm Jr. Flow Jazz "Wonder Woman"

Peak Whistler

Peak Burnaby

Synergy Burnaby

Dance Power (Burnaby #2)

Thurs 8:30pm Teen Jazz "Vanity"

Dance Power (Burnaby #2)

Dream Team

Fri 3:30pm Jr. Jazz "Wind it Up"

Dance Power (Burnaby #2)

Dream Team

Sat 12pm Jazz “Tea Party”

Peak Whistler

Peak Burnaby

Dance Power (Burnaby #2)

Dream Team

Sat 1pm Lyrical "Miss Invisible"

Dance Power (Burnaby #2)

Dream Team

Miss Leanne’s Groups

Tues 4:30pm Hip Hop “Pop”

Dance Power (Burnaby #2)

Synergy Burnaby

Peak Burnaby

Tues 5:30 Hip Hop “In Da Box”

Dance Power er (Burnaby #2)

Peak Burnaby

Synergy Burnaby

Fri 3:30 Sr. Flow Tap “Ghost”

Dance Power (Burnaby #2)

Peak Burnaby

Synergy Burnaby

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