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Special Choreography
This
past season, all of our special choreography numbers entered in competition won, gold medals, high golds, and absolutes...and most
won special awards and high score awards as well. Our first time competitors were invited to nationals where they continued
to score gold medals or higher winning even more special awards as well as high score awards, and judges choice awards..
(check out our competition page)
What is it? Special choreography is
intended for students interested in competition. These numbers will be added to the annual concert and or
competition at Debbie's discretion.
How do I get involved? No audition is required at this time.
Students may request special choreography or may be chosen by the faculty to join a piece. Requests will be reviewed and approved
by Debbie.
What is my responsibility? Students must maintain attendance in their regular classes
and must attend all special choreography rehearsals and performances/competitions. Long term injury/illness will
be reviewed on a case by case basis.
What are the fees? Students will pay a one-time choreography
fee per dance, and a rehearsal fee for each rehearsal. You can expect additional costume expenses as well as fees for
competitions.
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Note to all special choreography students:
Please see Debbie for rehearsal times and return your permission/ participation forms.
Also, all special
choreography fees must be paid up to date for rehearsals to be held. If you have any questions or concerns please call the
office 978-667-3452 to make a financial arrangement.
If you have any questions about placement, please call
978-667-3452 to arrange an appointment with Debbie we will be happy to discuss progress and placement with students and parents.
Special note to parents:
All special choreography decisions
are made by Debbie. Please direct your questions and concerns to Debbie. It is best to call or make an appointment
so that we can take the appropriate amount of time to discuss all of your concerns discreetly. The teachers and choreographers
have been asked for feedback/ input regarding all students, however, Debbie will make all of the final determinations.
Parents of DSDC competitive students will be expected to support all of the decisions and dancers in the special choreography
program. No negativity/gossiping toward the faculty, staff, or other dancers will tolerated.
To Students and Parents, things to remember:
It is a compliment to be chosen for ANY number!!!!
It is important to remember that students
have been chosen based on their strengths.
If you do not get a number that you want it is because you
are not ready yet.. when you are, you will be chosen.
NO ONE IS ENTITLED TO SPECIAL CHOREOGRAPHY... EVERY
DANCER EARNS HIS OR HER SPOT EACH SEASON. PLEASE REMEMBER THIS!!!
Not everyone can have a solo/duo/trio/quad.
Sportsmanship, Ladies!
Decisions regarding special choreography are based on YOUR participation in
class. Again, you get out of it what you put into it!
Ask yourself these questions:
Do I practice at
home? How much? How often?
(unlimited students)Do I take every class that I can? or do i only pick "fun"
classes?
Do I always know my choreography when I come to class/rehearsal?
Am I focused while I am in class/rehearsal?
How is my attendance? Am I on time, prepared to work?
Do I miss classes? Do I arrive late/ leave early?
How often?
Do I work in technique class or "get though it"?
Do I accept corrections in class? Apply them?
Do I know my strengths?
Do I know what my weak areas are?
Can I take constructive criticism about my
weak areas? Have I improved on my weak areas?
Why do I take class? To learn? or to be in tons of dances in the show?
How are my grades in school? Have I expressed concern over my grades? Have my parents?
*** Try
to remember that the greatest compliment a dancer can receive is a correction from the teacher or choreographer. Why?
It is because we know you can do even better and want to help you achieve your goals. ***
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