12:00pm ages 6-9 (Sparklers)

1:00pm ages 9-12 (Dawning Light)

2:00pm ages 13-18 (Shine/Ignite)

Competition Team auditions will take place during the Performance Team auditions. You must be a Performance Team in order to participate in Competition Team. However you may choose to only participate on Performance Team.

On the day of the audition if you wish to choose to audition for Competition Team you need to come knowing that you are committing to the team and how many dances you are wanting to be in.

(Know that if finances are a problem we have many options to help out with this.

What should I wear?

All black (pants, shorts, tights, leo or camis)

Hair pulled up and back (pony or bun (especially if you have long hair))

Ballet shoes and jazz shoes or paws

Requirements For Performance Teams:

The Studio Performance and Competition Teams require a strong commitment, hard work, dedication, a love for dance and a drive for self improvement. We ask that you would discuss this decision as a family before deciding to audition, family is extremely important to us, however this commitment will require some sacrifices of time with family, school (required concerts understandable), and of social time.

Dancers Must:

*Be current enrolled in ballet

*Take 2 ballet classes, 1 jazz, hip-hop or lyrical in addition to team classes (tap optional but recommended)

 (Sparklers- 1 ballet class, 1 class of choice (jazz would be a good but hip hop or tap are also options) and team class)

*Be able to fully attend 1 summer intensive as well as 1 summer session of classes

*Be able to attend one parent meeting either June 28th or July 26th at 8pm in FC (this is after one of the intensives)

*Be able to attend Rehearsals, Performances, and Parades

        Parade Rehearsal August 10th and August 17th- 6pm in Loveland

        Corn Roast Parade - August 25th 10am

        CSU Parade - October 5th 4:30pm

        Loveland Lights - December 8th (time TBA)

*Maintain less than 4 absences in Performance class the entire school year (this is strictly enforced)

These requirements are to ensure each dancer is growing in his/her dance ability and to prevent injuries by training

Performance Team Estimated Additional Costs:

Costume estimate=$85 for 2 costumes (1/2 payment due August 15th)

Parade Shirt= $20 (due at summer parent meeting)

***OPTIONAL (but highly recommended)  10 years old and up*** Dance Convention $250

What is the difference between Competition and Performance Team?

You will be a part of an exciting and awesome group of girls, directed by Mrs. Jennissa Asay and Miss Rachel Anderson. All Competition Team Students will be required to take per week

*2 Ballet

*1 Jazz

*1 other class (another jazz, tap, hip-hop, or worship/lyrical)

*In addition to their team class and competition classes/rehearsals

Other requirements include

*Compete in 3-4 competitions in Denver

*FULLY attend minimum  of 1 summer session and minimum of 1 summer intensive at The Studio

*You must attend all scheduled competition and one convention (This summer year JUMP is required WCDE and NYCDA are optional but rec commended-dates TBA) Competitions are Jan-April (dates TBA)

*Costume & travel suit deposits will be $50 for each piece and are due September, the balance is due Oct. Travel suit fees will also be due at the same time as costume fees unless you already have on.

*Dancers are allowed two excuse absents per team during the season. Excused absences include times your child is sick or pre-approved or absent due to a school related activity (give at least one week notice).

*Choreography days are mandatory! Excused absences cannot be used on choreography days. These days are when you will learn the dance. It is the dancer's responsibility to learn changes made if absent.

These requirements are to ensure each dancer is growing in his/her dance ability and to prevent injuries by training the muscles necessary to dance.  SRO, our work/ study program is available for financial assistance.  Also, there will be an informational meeting for all performance team parents and students in June.  We will contact you with date and time. For further questions, please email us at info@thestudioco.com

Competition Team Estimated Additional Costs:

We will have a few fund raisers which all proceeds will go to competition fees, and costume fees. Please take the following costs into consideration before deciding how many pieces you and your child are able to commit to. This an estimate and will vary.

*Costume Estimate= $70 per group

*Competition entry fees per group, per competition $35.00 per piece

*Choreography and Rehearsal fees $10.00/month (Aug.-March)

*The Studio Team jacket and pants set $100 (if new this year)

*Convention fee $250 per convention (only required to go to one)

This estimate does not include shoes, tights, travel, or make-up

Keep in mind, we will have fund raisers through the booster club which all proceeds will help the cost of the extra expenses! Also, out work study program- standing room only or SRO- is available to help our performance and competition families who need help financially with tuition. This application is available in May at the front desk and turned in with registration forms when registering for fall classes.

For Competition Team Performances:

Make-up:
Foundation
Powder/Bronzer (whichever you prefer)
Mascara
Lipstick Brand: NYC Name:  RUBY  (must be this so we look professional)**
Fake eyelashes (number  53 Black)**
Plum  Eyeshadow (darker purple, not lavender)
Black Eyeliner
** Walmart, sells the Eyelashes and Lipstick, Walgreens should also have them. 

Hair:
A Towel (they will be wetting there hair down at the Studio)
Hairspray/Gel  (What ever you need to get your hair to stay put!) 
Bobby pins
2 black elastics. 

Costuming:
Hanging Bag (We will be handing out costumes so please have bag to take it home in)
Duet  Girls: (Nude strapless bras we will be sewing into the costume)
Small Group:  Nude Strapless bras (if needed) 
Paws (if you have ordered them through us, they are coming so don't sweat it!) 
Please wear small underwear that have little to no lines (no Boy cut / Grandma cut undies!!) 
We will be making adjustments to costumes so they fit the same on Saturday. 

Rehearsal Clothes:
Dancers: Please arrive wearing  ALL BLACK leotard and tights or dance pants NO OTHER COLORS !!!  thank you. This helps so much with cleaning for uniformity.