Rehearsal Breakdown
Minis – one weekday rehearsal – in addition there will be a handful of required weekend rehearsals as we approach competition season
Juniors – Two days a week rehearsal – in addition there will be a handful of required additional rehearsals as we approach competition season
Teens and Seniors 2- 3 days a week of required rehearsals depending on how many routines dancer is selected for.
*A detailed weekly rehearsal schedule will be released by end of night the Monday of each week.
**IF we do not complete all choreo during summer sessions for Teen/Srs., a choreographer will use a weekend for learning. This is likely to be a Fri, Sat and Sun rehearsal period.
***We will NOT have required rehearsals over Labor Day, Thanksgiving, MLK, Fall Break or Spring Break, but the final Sunday evening of Christmas Break will be used as a rehearsal and Presidents Day weekend will also be a competition weekend or rehearsal weekend.
Dancers are not allowed to travel out of town during Jan or Feb unless it is required for a school grade. Dancers who do not observe this rule will forfeit their spot in choreography with no questions asked.
Those participating on a Pom squad at school must provide Sponsor name and email/Coach name and email no later than June 1st. We are trying to work WITH you - please make it easy. Parents, please help facilitate this.
Rehearsals are closed to observation
Dancers must be prepared. If a dancer is ill and misses a rehearsal, it is their responsibility to learn all choreography or forfeit their position in the piece.
Dancers are expected to maintain a positive attitude toward instructors and fellow teammates.
Dancers do not have permission to give corrections to another dancer unless asked to do so by the instructor.
Dress Code:
Ballet numbers are be rehearsed in leotard and tights with hair in a bun.
Tap, Jazz, and Contemporary numbers are rehearsed in tight-fitting dance attire
Hip Hop numbers are rehearsed in loose-fitted dance clothing - NO shorts allowed
Conflicts - If a dancer needs to miss rehearsal due to a school requirement, they must submit a conflict request. All conflict requests must be submitted at least 20 days prior to the foreseen absence.
Any request submitted less than 48 hours prior to the release of the rehearsal schedule will not be considered.
Not all conflict requests will be able to be accommodated.