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]
IMPORTANT CALENDAR DATES
July 1st Company Contracts Signed and Returned to Studio
June 29th-July 5th Closed for 4th of July Week
July 15th Star Company Contracts Signed and Returned to Studio
July 15th 1st Monthly Payment Due (payments run July-May 1st)
July 13th-17th Second Ballet Intensive (mandatory for Rising/Shining)
Aug 1st Studio Open House 10-2 (participation is
Aug 8th Studio Open House 10-2
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 17th Group Photo in Loganville
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
March 19-21 COMPETITION #1 ALPHARETTA OR ATLANTA
April 9-11 COMPETITION #2 Platnium-Statesboro, GA
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 Tentative Recital Weekend
March 6th Rising and Shining only
March 13th ALL COMPANY (mini/shooting if needed)
April 10th THIS IS NOW A COMP WEEKEND (this is the end of Spring Break)
May 8th Rising and Shining
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).