Encore Competition Team

Team Members:

Xiomara A.

Lilly G.

Chloe H.

Riley H.

Kyleigh M.

Jamie M.

Paige M.

Jane S.

Policies:

  • Dancers must be enrolled at Encore Dance Academy for the current season to be eligible to audition
  • Dancers will be placed on Competition Team 1 or 2 based off an audition process
  • Dancers age 10 and up are eligible to audition for Encore Competition Team
  • Dancers will be participating in multiple conventions and competitions throughout the season. The schedule will be posted prior to auditions with the dates and fees for events selected by the Director
  • The fees and expenses for said events will be the responsibility of the dancer's family, separate of Academy tuition. There will be opportunity for Sponsorships to be obtained by the dancer to assist with these fees.
  • Competition team members are expected to participate in all Encore Competition Team events for the season. Parent involvement is key to our success.
  • If any Encore Competition Team dancer should have to miss a weekly rehearsal or event, they must have prior approval from the competition Director
  • If an Encore Competition Team dancer has excessive absences, misses the last rehearsal prior to a competition and/or is not prepared to compete, the Encore Competition Team Director has discretion to remove the dancer from any number deemed necessary
  • Encore Competition Team dancers are encouraged to take Solos, Duos, and Trios to competitions. All Solo, Duo, and Trio routines must have finished choreography by December 1st in order to compete in spring competitions. Songs and costumes must be approved by competition Director prior to start of choreography and ordering of costume
  • Encore Competition Team dancers are only allowed to compete with routines choreographed by Encore Dance Academy artistic staff members. Any guest choreographer must be approved by competition Director.
  • Encore Competition Team dancers represent Encore Dance Academy in the studio as well as at all events .
  • Dancers are committing to the following:
    • Always have a positive attitude
    • Be on time and in dress code for al Academy classes as well as when representing Encore Competition Team and Encore Dance Academy at any other venues or events
    • Put forth all effort in all classes and set the example for other Encore Dance Academy students
    • Show respect to all fellow dancers, teachers, parents, and community members