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Q: What are company classes?
A: Company classes are classes that we have created for dancers to work on technique all year round. These classes are non-recital. Dancers who want to participate in more recital routines have that option and may choose other recital classes to meet the company requirements.
Q: Do I still pay a recital fee even though I’m in company classes?
A: Yes. All DE Dance company routines perform in the recital in their designated town. The recital provides a showcase of the dancers’ hard work and talent for family members who may have not had a chance to attend a competition. Edge and Edge Kids members are required to sell extra 5 tickets per family to help offset the costs of their own recital.
Q: Will there be a parent meeting?
A: Yes. We will have a parent meeting held sometime in late September or early October. At the meeting, you will receive a complete list of competitions, including locations and prices. Also included in the packet will be a complete list of required shoes, tights, make-up and jewelry needed for the upcoming competition season.
Q: What fees are involved when a dancer is “on company”?
A: Tuition: Every member must pay a monthly tuition to Dancers Edge for their instruction
Entry Fees: Each competition has a set price per routine per dancer that all participants must pay.
Traveling Fee: (A $10 fee per dancer per competition). This fee helps DE Dance company cover the costs of processing entry forms, music editing, supplies needed and teachers’ expenses for competitions.
Prop Fee: A choreographer may choose to have the dancers perform on or with a prop. This fee is divided equally amongst all dancers in the particular routine. Prices vary depending on the size of the prop, as well as the construction materials.
Handling Fee: Covers the cost of transporting props to competition if necessary. Includes u-haul rental, gas and supplies. This fee is applied at every competition and will be divided equally amongst all dancers. Dancers in routines without props are not required to pay this fee. Fee varies.
Choreography Fee: A fee paid to the choreographer for creating a group’s piece for the year. Prices vary per choreographer and per routine. (A onetime fee.)
Costume and Rhinestone Fees: Every dance will have a professional, custom made costume. The costume designers set a price for each routine that doesn’t include rhinestones. Upon design completion, a rhinestone fee is then added to each costume. These are 2 separate fees. To help reduce costs, parents are encouraged to apply rhinestones to their dancer’s costumes using E-6000 Glue available at Michael’s and Joann’s. Some parents may offer their services for a nominal fee.
Q: If my dancer wants to take more “On the Edge” classes, can she take at both studios for the week?
A: Yes. The extra workshop fee will be charged. DE Directors are bringing in instructors from LA and Las Vegas to teach at the workshop. Your dancer will improve with the knowledge they will gain from taking classes from such skilled artists.
Q: Can my dancer compete at both Dancers Edge locations?
A: Yes. DE Dance Company will attend all local competitions together. Dancers who choose to compete at both studios must fill out the necessary audition forms, attend either “On the Edge” workshop, bring only one $350 deposit and show up on August 12 & 13 to both auditions.
Q: I’ve noticed private sign-up sheets on the bulletin boards…does my dancer have to take private lessons?
A: No. While private lessons can greatly benefit your dancer’s progress, they are optional to DE Dance Company members. All private lessons are paid directly to the teacher. If a dancer has an outstanding balance with Dancer’s Edge, they are not permitted to sign up for privates. Once a dancer has signed up for a private, they are responsible for the cash payment at the beginning of the private as well as the time commitment. Dancers who do not attend their private without a phone call will be charged for the missed private.
Q: If I already paid a choreography fee, why do I need to pay for a weekly rehearsal?
A: Weekly rehearsals are imperative to the success of the routine all year long. During these rehearsals, teachers are constantly making modifications to the routines to achieve a more polished look. In addition, judge’s comments are heard, understood and applied to the routines, so that the benefit of the competition experience is accomplished. We are always striving to improve the quality of our technique, skill and performance for our dancers.
Q: I’ve heard that EDGE has taken routines to a second Finals Competition in the past, how does this work?
A: Upon the discretion of the directors, certain routines may be selected to attend a Final that is not in the Company packet for the year. These routines are chosen based on their high level of consistency throughout the entire competition season.
Q: As a parent, can I pick and choose which competitions to attend?
A: No. Each dancer plays a vital role in the success and execution of each routine. Unlike baseball or other similar sports, there is not another dancer “on the bench” who can take your dancer’s place. Dancers and teachers are severely affected by a lack of commitment. Please refer to the list of excused absences in the Company packet.
Q: I’m new this year, are there any helpful hints to making the year less complicated for me and my dancer?
A: Please keep a copy of the Company Packet on hand all year long and refer to it often when questions arise. If you have a question not answered in the packet, please see the front desk, they have many years of experience and knowledge to assist you. Trust that the directors always have the best interest of your dancer at heart. They have many years of training, education and competition experience to provide your dancer with a quality foundation that will last them a lifetime.
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