St. Peters Academy of Dance - SPAD Performance Company

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SPAD Performance Company

Competitive Performance Company is for those students wishing to participate in regional talent competition through out the St. Louis area. This is for dancers' with 2 or more years of dance, starting at 5 years of age.

We limit the number of competitions each year. Usually 3-4 during the months of January -May. They are all in the St. Louis area. We do not travel out of the state for nationals.

We keep the cost of costumes between $75.00-$100.00. The age of our competition team ranges from 5-18 yrs. New dancers to competition are assigned to only one routine. This gives the student and the parent a chance to learn about competition.

All Performance Company dancers must dance during the summer session. Arrangements can be made to accommodate vacations, but the real importance is that they continue to improve their technique.

Competition fees range from $35.00 - $41.00 per competition. At no time will we allow the dancers to perform a routine or wear a costume that we feel is not age appropriate or suggestive in any nature.

Rules & Regulations for the St. Peters Academy of Dance Performance Company

Attendance Requirements: All performance company members are required to take all classes assigned to them, including at least two ballet class per week. This includes all performance technique classes and performance company rehearsals (PCR).

Absences: You will be excused from any routine after more than 3 un-excused absences. You are allowed only 3 excused absences from rehearsals. Excused absences must approved by with Kathy prior to the absence. If you are sick/injured you are expected to watch rehearsals.

Cubbies: Each company member will have a company cubbie. The names of your cubbie will be handed out in September. We will be having a Christmas party for the Performance Company in December. You will exchange gifts with your cubbie, Please limit your gift to $10.00. At this time we will also be taking a performance company picture.

Costumes: Costumes are ordered starting in July, each costume will cost approximately $75-$100, excluding the cost of rhinestones. You may need to do extra stoning at home on some costumes.

Hair: We will have a set hairstyle for all competitors. It will be a bun with hair slicked back, NO Bangs. There will be a 1 inch part at the left eyebrow and in the part will be glued 5 #30 gauge crystals, about 1/8 inch apart. All dancers need to keep this hairstyle in mind during the year, especially before you decide to make any changes to your hair style.

Performance Company Concert: The Performance Company hosts a concert in January. The purpose of this performance is to provide the children and parents an opportunity to experience the competition routine prior to the first competition. This performance also provides the children with an opportunity to gain valuable experience-performing in front of a live audience.

Required Class Attire: Dancers must wear a leotard and tights to all classes, hair in a ponytail or bun and appropriate shoes.

Shoes: Tan &/or Black slip on Gore Boots for jazz and lyrical routines. All shoe decisions for specific routines will be made by October 1^st.

Tights: You need 2 pair of tights for each costume. Tights need to be purchased from the studio.

Awards & Competitions: All competition fees MUST be paid in full 3 weeks prior to the competition. Dancers should all be wearing their denim shirts or their studio jackets at all competitions. Denim shirts: you buy them and we can have them embroidered for $5.00 each.

Caboodle Necessities

Hairspray	Brush	Hair Net
Comb	Ponytail Holders	Deodorant
Bobby Pins	Tampons	Safety Pins
Sewing Kit	Cotton Balls	Nail File
Q- Tips	Razor	Clear Nail Polish
Aspirin	Nail Glue	First Aid Kit
Nail Polish Remover	Hair Gel	Flash Eye Lashes

I expect each dancer to get a good nights sleep the evening prior to a competition. NO FRIENDS PLEASE. No sleepovers, parties, roller-skating or any other activity that could cause physical or emotional harm to our dancers the night before they perform. Please get to competition one hour early and stay for awards. Friends are not allowed at competition.

Misbehavior or Disrespect at any competition or rehearsal is grounds for immediate dismissal from the group.

The Director reserves the right to call off any competition for which she feels the groups are not adequately prepared. The Director also has the option to remove any student from the group if said requirements are not met.