Competition
Expressions Dance Institute attends only 2 competitions per dance year. (Determined at the beginning of the year).
The following is a cost break down of what to expect to pay for a competitive dancer.
Competition Costs:
Competition Member Fee: $150.00 (per year)
-This fee covers the process and registration of entering routines into competitions, teacher/instructor presence at both competitions, as well as all the extra organization done to get ready for competition and extra communication involved.
Competition Entry Fees: These can very depending on which competitions we attend. We will provide you with a price break down sheet per competition at the Competition Info. meeting in Aug. during our open house as well as again in your competition class. Competition totals are given by beginning of October and not due until January.
General Information:
Philosophy:
Dance competitions can be a wonderful experience for dancers who strive to push themselves to do their best. Dance is an art form and the evaluation of dance can be very subjective. While a High Score is nice to receive, it is not our main goal. We are striving to grow and stretch as dancers, to improve our technique, to experience performing for and being evaluated by a panel of experts, and to enjoy dancing for the sake of dance.
Refund Policy:
There are no refunds if the dancer becomes unfortunately ill or something comes up with your schedule. All competitions have a no refund policy.
Dance Times:
Please remember to plan your schedule accordingly when it comes to the weekends of the competition. Dance times could be on either day of the competition as well as early morning or later at night and we do not get the exact times until 1 week before. Therefore please keep this in mind when planning other activities.
Competition Fees:
All competition fees are due in FULL absolutely no later then January 11th.
COMPETITION CONTRACT:
****By a dancer enrolling and participating in a competition class you agree to the following policies.
Attendance & Time Commitment-
A dance group, trio, or duet is a team. In order for the team to learn to work together and learn together all team members must be at practices as much as possible. Absences not only will affect the individual dancer but the entire team as well. We understand dancers get sick and also have school requirements which of course are important but we need to try to keep those as low as possible.
- If the dancer misses more then 6 total practices before competition or 3 in a row, the class teacher/Miss Emily can make the decision to not have that dancer compete in the competitions and/or the dancer will have to show they are ready in order to compete.
- Dancers are also required to attend the practice/class before each competition weekend to make sure everyone is ready going into the weekend.
- Dancers need to be at competition a minimum of 2 Hours before performance time READY. Rushing in last min or missing the performance entirely is stressful for absolutely everyone involved and makes the competition experience negative for everyone.
**(This also applies to solo dances as well. As an Expressions dancer you represent the studio when attending competitions therefor, we want to make sure that every dancer and routine is performing to their best ability and representing the studio in a positive manner.)
This is to enforce and teach accountability, work ethic, responsibility and to make sure it is fair for everyone involved.
Courtesy & Respect-
All Expressions dancers are held to the highest standard when it comes to kindness and respect. Expressions Dance Institute’s most important expectation is that EVERYONE including parents and siblings are always respectful, supportive, encouraging, and are positive in spirt, attitude and behavior.
Communicating negatively about anyone or to anyone in or outside the studio will not be tolerated. Dancers are expected to show their fellow dancers respect and kindness as well as all Expressions staff and teachers at all times. Any dancer who exhibits repeated negative or disrespectful behavior will be asked to leave the studio.
Financial Commitment-
Every dancer’s account must be paid and kept and remain current in order to participate in competition. If a dancer’s account becomes over due by more then one month they will not be allowed to compete and will not be allowed to attend class until their account is paid up to date.
All competition fees are due in full by January 12th no exceptions. If they are not paid in full before or on that date the dancer will not be able to compete. All competition costs are communicated well in advanced in order for families to budget and plan.
Drop-outs-
A $250.00 fee per routine applies to any student who drops out of a competition group, trio, or duet during the season, for instructor to re-choreograph and rearrange the competition routine plus formations and peels and /or any extra practices needed. If competition entry fees change the dancer who drops out are required to pay for the difference of all the other dancers in the class.
Dancers are also required to pay for the remaining of the dance costumes as they are non-returnable.
(Certain Injuries are excused from drop-out fee)
Trio & Duets-
When it comes to trio’s and duet’s, dancer’s and their families pick and decide who they want to dance with. Due to this matter if any personal conflict arises between dancers, that does not involve the information in this contract, it is not Expressions obligation to resolve the problems. We will of course do our best to help assist in figuring out the best solution for all involved but are not liable as this was a decision made by the dancer’s and their families to sign up together.