Competition Team

Competition Team: 2023/24 Season

Description

2023/24 opportunity deets coming soon!

For those who strive to advance within the dance world, have a competitive spirit and enjoy valuable feedback from professional and experienced industry masters, GDSC’s Competition Team is the perfect fit. Team members will not only train at local workshops, but will also perform at two required competitions to bring home judges critiques and awards. For dance season 2021/22, we chose Fly Dance Competition and Revolution Talent Competition.

For 2022/23, GDSC is currently looking into future competitions and training opportunities. Stay tuned for detailed information on potential Portland/Seattle competitions, as well as workshops. (For financial assistance, fundraising options will be available starting the beginning of each dance season.)

This group currently contains seven disciplines: Acro, contemporary, hip hop, jazz, lyrical, musical theater and tap. There is one level in contemporary; one level in hip hop; two levels in jazz; two levels in lyrical; one level in musical theater; and one level in tap. Company members do not need to be in all disciplines in order to be a part of the group. Many students choose one discipline to master and are still considered an integral part of our team. We are only sending solos, duos and/or trios within the discipline of Acro.

Current Requirements

2023/24 requirement updates coming soon!

Class requirements depend on what level and discipline a student is in and can be found in our current handbook. (If you would like to review a copy of our Competition Team handbook, please email us at gottadancestudioandco@gmail.com) Other requirements include summer classes: one week to review technique and one week to learn all choreography. These camps typically take place mid-end August. Stay tuned for dates. It is important that all students who are invited onto the team attend these mandatory weeks to catch up on skills after the long summer break, as well as learn ALL choreography for each discipline. Because we learn all choreography in August, competition classes are reduced to 30 minutes during both Fall and Spring sessions. Rather than learn choreography throughout the year, class time is used to establish formations and polish numbers. A reduction in time for competition classes not only helps in scheduling for those students in multiple disciplines, but also allows time on the schedule for our newest program, GDSC’s Performance Company.

Students who are part of GDSC’s Competition Team will need to sign an agreement that is non-negotiable. This agreement includes information on dates, fees, as well as class, workshop and event requirements. If you would like to review a copy of our Competition Team Agreement, please contact admin.

***Each Competition Team and Performance Company discipline will learn the same choreography for each level. (Choreography between programs will only vary in formations and dance length.) This is to accommodate students who would like to participate in both programs, as costuming fees can add up. In this way, we are keeping to one costume per level of each discipline within both programs. In addition to costuming, Competition and Performance students will need to purchase a team jacket. Check it out here! Price is subject to change.***

Audition Process

Throughout the month of May, all interested students (current and incoming) will audition in a GDSC’s technique class (hip hop, jazz and/or tap). Students interested in hip hop will audition in one hip hop technique class. Students interested in contemporary, jazz, lyrical and/or musical theater will audition in one jazz technique class. Students interested in tap will audition in one tap technique class.

Students (current and incoming) unable to attend an audition, please see our absence procedure below.

The audition schedule will be as follows:

Week One: Hip Hop, Monday, May 1, 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Week Two: Tap, Tuesday, May 9, 4:30-5:30 p.m.

Week Three: Lyrical & Contemporary, May 16, 7:30-8:30 p.m.

Week Four: Jazz & Musical Theater, May 24, 6:30-7:30 p.m.

For those who would like to audition for Acro, please connect with admin via email at gottadancestudioandco@gmail.com.

Students who are enrolled in the auditioning tech class but not interested in auditioning will be included in the audition process, as GDSC considers this workshop-style curriculum a great learning experience for all.

Audition Absences

All current students who are absent for audition(s) will need to schedule a private audition, which costs $40+/hour depending on instructor. Attendance is highly suggested to avoid this fee. Students who express interest after auditions have occurred in May, please touch base with admin via email at gottadancestudioandco@gmail.com.

If you or your child are new and interested in auditioning for one or both of our programs OR if you’re a current student who has specific questions about the process, reach out via email at gottadancestudioandco@gmail.com. You may also sign up for auditions here.

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