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MECHANIX SCHOOL OF DANCE
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Competitions: Please speak to Melissa regarding competition eligibility. Competition level dancers are invited to participate in competition and are required to audition for proper placement. Competition is a huge commitment and requires both the dedication of the student as well as the parent. Students competing will be re-evaluated during the first month of classes and may be moved to a more appropriate level for them. Competition level
dancer requirements:
Level V - 3 classes, 1 ballet class required (2.5 total hours) Level IV - 3 classes, 1 ballet class required (3 total hours) Level III - 4 classes, 2 ballet classes required ( 3.75 total hours) Level II - 5 classes, 2 ballet classes required (7 total hours) Level I - 6 classes, 2 ballet classes required ( 8 total hours ) Tuition:
A non-refundable $15.00 registration fee for returning students and the first monthly tuition payment is due at registration. (maximum registration fee per family is $25.00. New students registration fee $20.00 - new students maximum family registration fee is $35.00)
COMPETITION DANCERS
Competitions and Workshops: Intensive level dancers will participate in a number of dance workshops and competitions throughout the year. There are extra costs involved with these programs. There is a $7.00 studio fee per competition/workshop charged to each dancer. Entry fees for competitions and workshops vary and are set by the company hosting the competition (not Dance Mechanix School of Dance). Fees for workshops and competitions will be posted at the studio, as soon as they become available. ****** PLEASE BE AWARE THAT SPECIFIC TIMES DANCERS WILL PERFORM AT ANY GIVEN COMPETITION DOES NOT BECOME AVAILABLE TO THE STUDIO UNTIL THE WEEK PRECEDING THE DATE OF THE COMPETITION. Choreography Fees: Choreography fees are as follows: Choreographers will provide you with an agreement regarding fees, schedules, and expectations. Solos..........................................$230.00 + $25.00 studio fee Duos..........................................$130/dancer + $15.00 studio fee/dancer Trios..........................................$100/dancer + $15.00 studio fee/dancer *Above fees are based on a 6-8 hour choreography schedule. Any additional choreography time will be $25/additional hour and will be available upon parent request or choreographer discretion. Small and Large Groups...............$75.00/dancer Production (16+ dancers).............$35.00/dancer *No studio fees for group and production specialty numbers.
Dancers need to be wearing Dance Mechanix clothing at competitions and workshops when they are not dancing. This includes while warming up, taking a break, and during awards. Clothing sales occur each fall and occasionally during other times of the year. We are aware that other studios allow their dancers to dress in various fashion. At Dance Mechanix School of Dance we are trying to promote a positive attitude and believe this starts with basic respect with how you present yourself to others by the way you are dressed both in the studio and at outside dance functions. Attitude: ALL intensive dancers are expected to attend all competitions and workshops with a positive attitude, and to be supportive of other dancers, both from your studio and outside studios. Laughing at/making fun of someone, or rude comments will not be tolerated. Everyone needs to be respectful of others. Be supportive of all dancers, including your competitors. Dancing is a sport that requires sportsmanship and a positive attitude. This is a young studio. Let’s start off on the right foot, and create ourselves a good reputation in the dance world. Remember, being YOUR best does not always mean you are THE best. So support each other and ALL dancers to be THEIR best! IMPORTANT!!! PLEASE do not send your child without adult supervision to any competition or workshop. If for some reason you can not accompany your child, please make arrangements for another adult to accompany your child in your place. Everyone is responsible for their own belongings, both in the studio and at competitions / workshops. Be sure to clearly mark all costume pieces and shoes with your child’s name or initials. Make sure all your costumes are on hangers and in a garment bag. It is very helpful if you have a portable clothing rack to hang costumes on. Please do not assume that it is all right for you to hang costumes on other dancers racks. Some dancers have as many as ten costumes that they need to keep track of and having extra costumes on their racks can cause a lot of confusion. Competition Fees must be paid on time. If fees are not received by the deadline posted at the studio, Solo, Duos and Trio dances will not be entered. For groups, a late fee of $15.00 per dance (in addition to the $7.00 studio fee) will be charged to dancers who do not submit their fees on time. None of the workshops are required but we feel it would benefit the dancers to do at least 2 of them. COMPETITION AND WORKSHOP SCHEDULE FOR 2008-09 DANCE YEAR Stepp With Me Workshop September 27th DCU Center Worcester, MA Sarah-Kay Jerome November * Dance Mechanix School of Dance We may also be offering other workshops at the dance studio. None of the workshops are required but we feel it would benefit the dancers to do at least 2 of them. The following is a tentative competition schedule. We are giving you these dates so that you may plan accordingly, however, we have not made any definite decisions as to which competitions we will be attending. March March 27th -29th Onstage America Fitchburg, MA April April 3-4 Dynamite Worcester, MA May May 1-3 Nexstar Worcester, MA Dancers are evaluated during fall/summer classes and placed in appropriate classes according to level and ability. New students will be evaluated during the first month of class. The placement decision is made by the teachers and is final – please do not call the studio to discuss your child’s class placement. Students will be placed in classes that will help them to progress at an appropriate level and will continue to challenge them as dancers. Only the teachers have the ability to move a student to a more appropriate class if deemed necessary. Specialty numbers and solos can be competed for two years. Please expect to compete the same specialties, solos, productions etc for consecutive dance seasons.
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