Team Info: 2012-13
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Fusion Competition Dance Team
Information for the 2012 - 2013 Dance Season
(Click here to for a printable PDF version of the following info.)
Each dance season, the Dartmouth Dance Academy offers its dancers who are also enrolled in DDA dance classes, the opportunity to participate and perform on a “Competitive Dance Team.” Selections for the team will be based not only on your technique as a dancer, but on attitude, commitment to dance, and how you work with others. Please be advised that this is a big commitment for Dancers and their parents. Fusion team members must be registered in DDA classes and taking a ballet or lyrical class. Please Note: Fusion dancers will have better results when doing a ballet class at least once a week.
Commitment and Expectations: Unlike some other dance teams, Fusion does not expect its members to limit their activities to dance alone. But Fusion does expect that dance be your PRIMARY commitment. The effort that is put into Fusion by each team member will determine our results.
All-Inclusive Fee: Fusion has an all-inclusive yearly fee along with payment options. The total cost per dancer for all regular team costs for the 2012/2013 season is $1300. Each team will do a Jazz dance, a lyrical or Contemporary dance and Modern Production. The new fee represents this new program that includes 4 competitions, longer classes and more team dances and more costumes. Please note: No refunds for any reason, including illness, injury or dropouts. Also please note: If not paying full amount, post-dated cheques are required.
Registration: Please return the attached form to Lisa or Nancy to register. No registrations will be accepted after June 1, 2012. A $200 NON REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT will be REQUIRED at the time of registration for the Fusion teams—PLEASE return Registration Form with deposit . Please note: Payments with post-dated cheques must be submitted on Sept 5. Nancy will be on hand. And the $200 will be taken off the overall fee in Sept. This deposit will ensure your spot for the fall.
Team Rehearsals: Weekly team rehearsals are held at the Cole Harbour Place, and begin in September and continue until May. Past dancers please note that teams and schedules will change from year to year. depending on where faculty would like to place dancers and what dances faculty will be doing with the team. Your team time for this season is listed on your registration form.
Please Note: We are re-vamping all teams this year. We will be taking into consideration the following:
1. How much each dancer dances- how many days and classes per week.
2. Level at which they are dancing.
3. Age.
4. Dedication and Work Ethic.
** we also have a big group of dancers who fit into the senior grouping so they will be doing a big group dance together (hence the overlap in time).
Our team has now grown and we have many dancers who dance 4-7 days a week and are wanting to head for a career in dance, so it has become necessary to adjust our teams for all involved to accommodate the twice a week dancer as well as the 6-day a week dancer.
We want to stress that no team is up or down, just different, and by placing your dancer in the correct team we feel that they will be able to get the most out of our program. Teams will be named in the September.
Team Schedule and Start Dates are as follows:
Fierce Feet - Wednesday, Sept. 5 5:00-6:30 p.m, Auburn Room
Mini-Motion - Wednesday, Sept. 5 5:00-6:30 p.m, Lagarde Room
Rhythm Masters - Wednesday, Sept. 5 6:30-8:00 p.m., Lagarde Room
TNT - Wednesday, Sept. 5 6:30-8:00 p.m., Auburn Room
Pure NRG - Wednesday, Sept. 5 7:15-8:45 p.m., Auburn Room
New novice team - Wednesday, Sept. 5 4:00-5:00 p.m., Lagarde
New Production Time: 5:00-6:30 p.m. on the following dates : SEPT 19TH OCT 24TH
NOV 28TH JAN 30TH FEB 27TH MAR 27TH (THESE DATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AND PRODCUTION REHEARSALS CAN BE ADDED) they are held in the Westphal Room. No other team rehearsals will be held on this night. Extra dances will also be run on this night.
Competitions: We will be competing in a minimum of 4 competitions throughout the year. Your regular team competition fees are included in Fusion’s all-inclusive fee. However, if you choose to do extra dances, you are responsible for paying for extra dance competition fees. Please note: competitions may not be local. Transportation fees and any other fees associated with travel are the dancer’s responsibility.
Fusion Bootcamp: Three times during the 2012/13 season, the team will be expected to attend Bootcamp. Focus will be on foot placement, jumps, turns and “acro”. Bootcamps will be held on Saturdays 5:00 p.m. (dates TBA) with the first one on September 8th. Again costs for these are covered in the all-inclusive fee. Faculty is hoping to improve our technique and up our game. So get excited and prepare for Bootcamp! All Fusion dancers are to attend all DDA workshops offered throughout the year, also included with your total yearly fee.
Performances: In addition to competitions we do our annual big Kick-Off show. Kick-Off fee is included in the Fusion all-inclusive fee.
Costumes: Three team costumes are included in your yearly fee. Faculty decides on all team costumes. Payment for extra costumes is the responsibility of the dancer.
Fusion Clothing & Attire: Dartmouth Dance Academy is pleased to offer Dancewear. We will be happy to assist you. If you choose to make purchases elsewhere, arrangements have not been made to bring in the required codes for Fusion apparel.
New Dress Code for Fusion Team: Team attire is black bodysuit/black jazz pants or black shorts and Illusions or foot undees- ***for novice, mini motion, rhythm masters, and fierce feet you will need the bloch beige jazz shoes . ** and most will need the beige jazz shoes for extra dances as well
Codes for Required Clothing and Attire:competition
• Bloch TO935(L) ladies or Bloch TO935 (G) girls light tan convertible tights
• Capezio 49 Nude undersuit
 Fusion Competition Dance Team
Payment Schedule: Yearly Fees 2012 -2013
(No refunds for any reason including medical or drop outs)
(Click here to for a printable PDF version of the following info.)
This year all mandatory regular team costs (i.e. excludes extra dance costs) are again rolled up into one fee. Please note: Payments are made directly to Fusion and not Cole Harbour Place.
Total Cost per Dancer: $1300.00 (includes all mandatory team fees).
A $200 DEPOSIT will be REQUIRED at the time of registration for the Fusion teams, June 1, 2012.
Discount: If there is more than 1 child per family in Fusion there will be a $25 discount on Fusion team fees for each additional child; $1300-$25 = $1275.00 total cost per additional child.
Travel Costs: Should there be any travel costs associated with competitions, they will be the dancer’s responsibility.
For your convenience this year Fusion is offering 4 payment options: They are listed below. You are responsible for all NSF fees. (Make all cheques payable to "Fusion")
4 Payment Options:
* Lump Sum Total Cost Payment:
-- $1100.00 per dancer: Due Sept 5
* 2 payments:
-- $550: Due Sept. 5
-- $550: Due November 23
* 3 payments:
-- $367: Due Sept 5
-- $367: Due Nov 23
-- $366: Due Dec 23
*4 payments
-- $275 September 5
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$275 October 15
-- $275 November 15
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$275 December 15
Payments can be given to Nancy O’Donnell (for Fusion only) or Lisa Hart. You may contact Nancy by email if you require further information.
Please note: Absolutely no refunds
Overdue accounts will be subject to late payment fees.
Post-dated cheques MUST be submitted on registration date!
Invoices will not be issued on registration night.
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Fair Play Code for Parents
For a printable version of the "Parent/Dancer Expecteation Form", click here.
- I will not force my child to participate in dance.
- I will remember that my child dances for her/his enjoyment, not for mine.
- I will encourage my child to play by the rules and to resolve conflicts without resorting to hostility or violence.
- I will teach my child that doing one’s best is as important as winning, so that my child will never feel defeated by the outcome of the event.
- I will make my child feel like a winner every time, by offering praise for competing fairly and for trying hard.
- I will never ridicule or yell at my child for making a mistake or losing a competition.
- I will remember that children learn best by example.
- I will applaud good performances by both my child’s team and their opponents.
- I will never question the official’s judgment honesty in public.
- I will support all efforts to remove verbal and physical abuse from dance.
- I will respect and show appreciation for the volunteers and coaches who give their time to provide dance activities for my child.
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Parent/Dancer Expectations
For a printable version of the "Parent/Dancer Expecteation Form", click here.
Please Note: We also will be following the Guidelines for Fair Play. Please read the attached carefully! Dancers will not be permitted in rehearsals until this form is signed and returned.
- Dancers are expected to work hard.
- Parents/Dancers must show respect to all other dancers/instructors & parents.
- Parents/Dancers must maintain a positive attitude.
- Dancers must attend all rehearsals & practices for competitions–“Only Exceptions -illness and school-graded activities”. __________ (Parent’s Initial)
- Dancers or parents are asked not to approach Fusion faculty for permission to miss practice for reasons such as: school dances, birthday parties, school plays, and other extracurricular activities or part-time jobs. This puts the faculty in a very difficult position given the No Exceptions policy.
- Be dressed in proper Dance attire at every team rehearsal.
- Due to limited time and space, those dancing on the Fusion teams, must remember that, to dance on the team is a privilege and not a right, and if you are not committed and willing to work hard, you may lose the privilege for the next dance season.
- All information sheets, registrations etc. in which there is a requested deadline to return to the Fusion Competition Dance Team, must be returned on time, or it will be assumed that you will not be participating in that particular event or that you do not require or want tickets (or whatever the case may be).
- Any dancer or parent not following the above rules will be asked to withdraw from the team.
Parent’s Signature: _______________________ Dancer’s Signature: __________________________
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