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Competitive Jazz/Lyrical/Acro/Tap/Contemporary/Musical Theatre/Stage/Song & Dance:

• Hair must be up, out of face (bun, braid, ponytail, etc.)

• Appropriate footwear required (eg. tap shoes always brought to tap class, jazz classes may require paws or jazz shoes – check with the teacher, character heels for stage class)

• Proper dance attire should be worn to all classes. Eg. leggings, shorts, capris, bodysuit, tank, tee, unitard, etc. No jeans, skirts, dresses, NO baggy clothes (especially in acro).

• Note for tap: purchase lace-up shoes, not mary-jane style.

Hip Hop:

• Baggy clothing is ideal, but not required. No Jeans. Hair must be up out of face. Clean, indoor runners/sneakers are required at every class.

Ballet:

• Follow ballet uniform from Ballet Dress Code Document. (Ballet bun, bodysuit, tights, and ballet shoes.)

Company:

• Hair in a proper ballet bun

• Black dance attire

Extra Fees Involved with a Competitive Dance Class:

• Purchase of a costume ranging in price from $95-$140/class. A deposit of half will come out Sept 15th (or upon registration if registering after that date) and the remainder October 15th.

• Purchase of a studio jacket ($45-65 or may purchase used from another dancer, only required if age 7+, must purchase in time to wear to first competition).

• Competition Fees are typically around $50-$65 per dancer, per group they are in, per competition. Solos, duos and trios are more expensive. Festivals are significantly less expensive. Installments for comp fees are set up at registration and will come out in 3 equal payments Nov 1st, Dec 1st and Jan 1st. You are also welcome to select to pay in full at registration.

• Other: Photos, videos, recital tickets, admission for parents/siblings to watch at competitions, footwear, tights, accessories, make-up, hairspray, etc.

 Communication:

Please keep your phone number and e-mail up to date with us. Parents of competitive dance students must pay close attention to all e-mails received from the studio. E-mails often contain very important information relating to fees, performance schedules or class cancellations. We also strongly recommend requesting to be added to our competitive dance Facebook group where we post videos of choreography for students to practice at home, helpful links, dance wear for sale and more. There is a very helpful “Announcement” post in the comp FB page that has important dates for competitive dancers.

Recitals/Performances:

There will be a stage rehearsal and preview show in Feb as well as a Year-End Show is June. Competitive Parents can contact us for more information about which competitions we will attend and when.

Additional Information:

The studio offers opportunities to participate in personal fundraising which can be used to help cover your costume and competition fees. These may include sales of Purdy’s chocolates, bake-sales, Neufeld Farm’s sales, flower sales at recitals, phone book delivery and more. See Nicole or Brandie at the front desk for more information and you are always welcome to bring forward your own ideas!

 All Creative Edge Dancers will have an opportunity to attend a Dance Photo Day where the purchase of individual or group photos will be optional (though we encourage you to attend either way so that we can have a full group shot!).

 All students who participate in our competitive dance program receive an individual trophy with their name engraved on it at the end of the year. Normally, students are also invited to our Competitive Dance Party and (optional) Sleepover. We will arrange a Covid-19 friendly safer option for bonding and team building fun this year!

Please feel free to bring all questions or concerns to any of our management or front desk staff. We are always here to listen and help in any way that we can!

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