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]
2019 Company Dates/Info
Jan 5th Stage Rehearsal
Jan 20th In House Convention
Jan 26-27th Celebrations: Pom Competition
Feb 2nd Mock Competition/ Parent Show
Feb 22nd -24th On Point Dance Competition- Atlanta
Mar 22th-24th Starpower- Atlanta
Apr 12th -14th Showstoppers- Birmingham, AL
May 3-5th Encore: Asheville. NC
SATURDAY REHEARSALS AND DINNERS
Jan 5th ALL COMPANY: Stage Rehearsal
Jan 19th Rising and Shining only
Feb 2nd Rising and Shining only
Feb 16th ALL COMPANY: Dinner Night and Pep Rally
Mar 2nd Rising and Shining Only
Mar 16th ALL COMPANY: Dinner Night
April 6th Rising and Shining Only
April 27th Rising and Shining Only
SHOES FOR COMPETITION
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2018-19 GDU CALENDAR
January 15th Spring Recital Costume Fee Due
February 11th-16th “We Love Our Dancers” Dancer Appreciation Week
March 1st Spring Recital Fee Due
March 30th– April 5th Spring Break-No Classes
April TBA GDU Family Carnival
May 20th-25th GDU Spirit Week
May 25th Last Day of Classes
May 27th Dacula Memorial Day Parade… participation is optional
May30/31 Recital Pictures, Dress Rehearsal
June 1/2 Spring Recital
SPECIAL CAMPS: Details on each event will be available closer to the date.
February 10th Father/ Daughter Valentine’s Dance
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).