What is a Competitive Dance Company?
Competitive dance is for the dancer who wants to become more involved in dance and take his/her dance training to the next level. As a competitive dancer, one will receive advanced technical training that is designed to challenge and inspire him or her to grow both as a dancer and as a person. At GDU, we believe competitive dance also teaches important life lessons including teamwork, self confidence, dedication, and perseverance. GDU Star Company is a serious commitment. Once you have committed to our company you must remember that we require you to make us your FIRST COMMITMENT. Classes, rehearsals, and performances must take precedence over all other extra-curricular activities.[/callout][/row]
Aug 17th Regular Classes Begin at Studio
Sept 7th Closed for Labor Day
Sept 15th Money due for Warm Up Jackets/Pants
Oct 2nd-4th Encore Convention- Columbia, SC (optional)
Oct 8th-14th Studio Closed: Fall Break
Oct 25th Titans of Dance Convention- Atlanta, GA (required for all Shining)
Dec 14th Winter Party
Jan 9th Stage Rehearsal ALL COMPANY
Jan 24th In House Competition (Required for Rising and Shining)
Jan 30th Mock Competition/ Parent Show ALL COMPANY
Feb 19th -21st COMPETITION #1 Platinum- Chattanooga, TN
March 26-28 COMPETITION #2 Revolution or League of Champions- Atlanta
April 16-18 COMPETITION #3 Applause- Duluth
May 14-16 COMPETITION #4 Encore- Gatlinburg, TN
May 22 Company Auditions
May 27th Last day of class
June 1st Company Banquet
June 3rd-6th Recital Weekend
** Stage and Dress rehearsal dates depend on availability of the theater which cannot be confirmed until September
SATURDAY REHEARSALS AND DINNERS
August 29th ALL COMPANY- Choreography
August 30th ALL COMPANY- Choreography
Sept 12th ALL COMPANY- Choreography and Headshots
Sept 13th ALL COMPANY- Choreography
Sept 26th ALL COMPANY- Choreography
Sept 27th ALL COMPANY- Choreography
Oct 17th ALL COMPANY: Dinner Night
Oct 31st Rising and Shining only
Nov 7th Rising and Shining only
Nov 21st ALL COMPANY: Thanksgiving Company Feast
Dec 5th No shooting/minis
Dec 19th No shooting/minis
Jan 9th ALL COMPANY- Stage Rehearsal
Jan 23rd Rising and Shining only
Jan 30th Rehearsal- Rising and Shining only
Mock- ALL COMPANY
Feb 13th ALL COMPANY
March 6th Rising and Shining only
March 20th ALL COMPANY (mini/shooting if needed)
April 10th ALL COMPANY (this is the end of Spring Break)
May TBA
What are dance competitions?Dance competitions are events where dance studios in an area (usually the state) come together to compete against each other with pre-choreographed dance routines. Competition categories are generally grouped by dance style, group size, and age of competitor(s). A panel of professional judges will score the dance, and provide comments and critiques. Winners receive awards, prizes, and chances to compete at higher-level competition (National Championships).