Competitions at Kinner Dance Studio in Springfield, Illinois

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Company, Dance Team & Competition Information

Auditions for Company Class, Juniorette, Junior, and Senior Dance Team are held at the end of May. The Company class is a class that grooms students for competition. The Juniorettes are our newest group of students to begin competing. The Junior team is made of students that have danced for several years and attended numerous dance conventions & competitions. The Senior Team members are advanced students.

Company Class

2009-2010 Kinner and Co. Company

Company Class Dance Members are required to take Tap, Ballet and Jazz and attend Company Class, which is an hour class that meets once a week. They are being groomed for the competition team, but it is not required to eventually be on a dance team. They are required to attend one dance convention and take part in performances for civic organizations They will be offered other optional activities as well. They should try to do some of them as well. They are fun, and they help you become a better dancer. Learning to be dedicated and support the “Dance Team members” is an important life lesson you can use all of your life.

Dance Team

2009-2010 Kinner & Co. Shooting Stars Dance Team

Team Members are required to take Tap, Ballet, Jazz and attend Dance Team Class, which is an hour class that meets once a week. They usually compete one routine their first year on the team. They are expected to attend all extra rehearsals held in preparation for a dance competition. They are expected to attend two dance conventions/competitions and two competitions only (no convention) each season in addition to performing for civic organizations and nursing homes. Older members are also expected to captain routines, mentor younger students, compete more routines and do student choreography.

Competition Rules

All Kinner & Co. dance students attending competitions are to follow these rules. Other studios may or may not follow similar rules, don’t let that influence you.

· Bring me a copy of your birth certificate, if this is the first time you have competed with us. I must be able to prove ages, if we are questioned. If you have competed with us before, I have it from last year.

Be completely ready to perform (hair, costume, makeup, warmed up, etc.) at least one hour before you are scheduled to perform. You never know when a competition will be running early, and you must perform when they get to your dance. If you will be getting ready at the competition, arrive much earlier. YOU MUST BE ABLE TO WALK ON STAGE 1-HOUR BEFORE YOUR SCHEDULED TIME.
If you are missing any of your costume, you will not be allowed to perform if we can not make all dancers alike. Missing headpieces, incorrect shoes, missing gloves, wrong tights etc.
You will receive a schedule about 1 week before each competition (when I get it.)
Dance Team Members are to wear required makeup in the way specified. (see Kathy or Abby for instructions if you are not sure of requirements.)
No nail polish (fingers or toes)
No jewelry (including earrings) unless it is part of your costume.
No panties. Older girls please wear bras, making sure they are completely covered by costume by safety pinning, if necessary) We recommend getting a flesh colored convertible bra that has straps that may be placed in many different places or be strapless, so you don’t have to have several bras to go under several costumes. Or, you can get a bra with clear straps or buy the clear straps separately and replace the existing straps with them.
Bobbi pin all headpieces, even if you think it is not necessary.
Bring emergency supplies like extra tights, needle and thread, clear nail polish for last minute runs and lots of safety pins and bobby pins.
Do not eat or drink in costume. Please cover it up. Many costumes are not washable.
Bring snacks and money for food. There will be souvenirs available for purchase if you wish.
Be in costume at the award’s ceremony. (we may want pictures with trophies for the website or newspaper)
HAIR: Follow specified bun instructions. If hair is a different style than bun, be sure you know how to do hairstyle.
Cover your costumes when you are in the audience or anywhere other than the dressing room. If you have a team jacket, wear it. Not only is it a good cover-up it also helps us find each other.
If you win an award doing a solo, it is yours to keep. All other trophies are kept at the studio. All students should cooperate in getting a picture of each group routine. We could then put the picture with the trophy.
Your attitude and behavior to others is very important to me. I expect you to represent the studio and yourself with respect. Compliment other studios’ dancers, and be willing to meet new people. If they do not respond nicely, just let it go, and don’t be rude back to them. Also, it goes without saying that you should support your classmates. Competition is not the time to bicker with each other. You should come together and support each other. Remember also, if you feel good about how you performed, that should be what counts. The scores you received are from judges who have good days and bad days and specific likes and dislikes. It is wonderful to win, but you must remember you are all winners to start with or you wouldn't be out there putting it on the line. Enjoy the entire experience. Don’t save your happiness until you get a trophy.
Audience behavior: Follow organizations rules, always, no videoing. Remember to get up and move around between routines only. Students and their guests should applaud for others. (believe it or not, some studios don’t applaud for others)
It varies from competition to competition, but some charge an admission fee so please be prepared.

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