PERFORMER’S EDGE COMPETITION TEAM
Performer’s Edge Competition Team Agreement 2008
The
Performer’s Edge Competition Team
1. Team is optional and requires additional rehearsals and fees. Members
must be enrolled in our “Company Technique Classes”.
2. Team provides more aggressive training and rehearsals. Students must
maintain excellent attendance in their technique classes.
3. Dance Competitions turn the art of performing into a sport and the
choreographers into coaches.
4. Students must realize the difference between the intense world of “Competition”
and our other opportunities provided at PE.
Commitment
to the Team
1. A strong commitment to the team is vital in the process of preparing
for competitions.
2. You must be available for the weekly rehearsals and extra rehearsals
as posted. Please make sure your child is not over committed.
Auditions
1. Auditions occur year round including our May and August auditions.
2. Students are assigned to group routines based on age, ability and their
competitive edge. This will be posted by September.
3. Team members are eligible for 2 group routines within their regular
rehearsal time.
4. You will fill out an audition form and may request additional routines.
Note: We may not be able to honor all of your request.
Regional
Competitions and Conventions
1. Regional competitions and conventions will be required and are usually
attended in Indianapolis.
2. We will provide a list of the competitions that we will be attending
in the fall of that competition season.
National
Competitions
1. Groups must qualify at a regional competition to attend and this will
be the finale of our season. (Late June or July)
2. All team members are required to use the “Travel Package”
provided by the studio.
3. Students must have an adult chaperone in each room. Rooms are usually
priced for four (4) people to a room.
Group
Routines
1. Group routines include 4 or more students. Group routines rehearse
during the regular team rehearsal time.
2. Team members pay a monthly fee and must be available for at least a
2 hour weekly rehearsal time.
3. Rehearsals could include choreography, technique & conditioning
segments.
4. The choreographers will post a schedule for specific rehearsal times.
5. Students that are involved in more than the 2 regular group routines
will have additional fees and rehearsals.
Specialty
Routines
1. Specialty routines include solos, duets and trios.
2. These routines require a weekly private lesson, per each routine, with
a Performer’s Edge faculty member.
3. Priority will be given to the most advanced students in their age group.
4. Parents of these students are responsible for securing their child’s
costume, supervision and management at the competition sites. 5. High
school students have the option of performing specialty routines without
being in group routines.
6. Students in our current Team program may start “Specialty Routines”
over the summer.
Rehearsals
1. Rehearsals are listed as “Team” on our regular schedule
and you will be assigned to a weekly rehearsal time.
2. Fees are not affected if there is a 3 week month or 5 week month.
3. Additional rehearsals are required and will be scheduled as soon as
possible.
4. Rehearsals are closed to parents and visitors unless there is a “Preview”
scheduled.
Costumes
1. Costumes for group routines will run $95.00 to $250.00 per
costume.
2. Costumes are selected by the choreographers and ordered through the
studio.
3. Alterations for group costumes will be done through the studio for
continuity and consistency & there are additional fees.
4. Costumes for “Specialty Routines” must be secured by the
parents through outside sources or ordered through the studio by Oct.
20
Props
and Sets
1. Props & sets may be required and the cost will be divided among
the performers in that group.
2. Choreographers are required to coordinate construction and transportation
of sets and props.
3. Parents and students will be asked to help with construction and transportation.
Outside
Choreographers
1. Outside choreographers may be hired to enhance our students training
and provide more variety in our choreography.
2. Due to the extra fees involved you will have the option to participate
if you are selected for any of those routines.
A Fee List
1. A complete list of possible expenses will be available at the front
desk.
2. In addition to your monthly technique classes and your regular 2 routine
rehearsal time other expenses could include;
* Entry Fees for regional and national competitions * Additional group
routines * Music production & Cd’s * Dance conventions * Travel
and Hotel expenses * Teachers fees for competitions * Costumes, props,
accessories, rhinestones and alterations * Selected shoes, tights and
under garments * Selected make-up and performance supplies * Outside choreographers
* Specialty routines * Additional rehearsal cost due to illness, attendance
and perfecting the routines technical issues
Cash
Awards and Trophies
1. Trophies that are presented at Regional competitions and Nationals
are the property of Performer’s Edge, Inc.
2. Cash awards will be paid to Performer’s Edge and applied to administrative
expenses, choreographer bonuses and studio rental.
Central
Indiana Dance Ensemble Students
1. Senior members of C.I.D.E. are not eligible for the PE Team.
2. CIDE dancers participating in the “Grand Prix Competition Group”
are not eligible for team.
3. CIDE dancers not in those categories may be eligible for team but must
have written permission from the artistic director.
Hip
Hop Team
1. The Hip Hop Team is a recreational program and students in our “Company
Technique Class” program would not be eligible.
2. The Hip Hop Team program information can be found at the front desk.
Make
an appointment
1. If you would like to speak with the Studio Director or the Team Coordinator
please make an appointment with the front desk.
2. Please do not approach faculty members or choreographers in the lobby
before, between or after classes and rehearsals.
Team Rehearsal Weekly Schedule 2008
Saturday
Minis & Juniors 9:00-11:00 Regular 2 Group Routines
as Assigned 11:00-1:00 Additional Routines TBA
Teens & Seniors 11:00-1:00 Regular 2 Group Routines as Assigned 1:00-3:00 Additional Routines TBA
All Team 3:00-6:00 Additional Rehearsals if needed TBA
Friday
All Team 4:00-6:30 Additional Rehearsals if needed TBA
Sunday
All Team 1:00-6:00 Additional Rehearsals if needed TBA
Subject to change and additions
Please keep a copy of this form for your records.
We have read the Competition Team Agreement and the current Fee List of the team expenses. We understand the extra demands of Team and we agree to participate. We agree to compete and perform exclusively with Performer’s Edge and attend the Regional Competitions and the National Competition if my student qualifies and Performer’s Edge, Inc. decides to attend. If travel is required we will participate in the “Travel Package” provided by the studio. We realize that schedules, fees and policies are subject to change.
Student’s Signature ____________________________________________________________________________
Guardians Signature ______________________________________________________________________
Date ____________
