Competition Team
2024 – 2025 DANCE TEAM INFORMATION
Here at N-STEP we believe that all dancers should have the ability to experience the world of competitive dance. Kids gain so much through this experience such as self-confidence, teamwork, responsibility and these are just a few of the benefits.
The N-STEP Dance Team is for the dancer looking for a full competitive experience. The Company will be required to attend four mandatory regional competitions, with the potential for optionals being offered. In addition the Team will be performing in community events. When the opportunity arises the Team wil lbe expected to participate.
AUDITIONS
If you are interested in trying out for our competition team see the information below, if you cannot attend the June 3rd audition please call the studio or e-mail nstepfrontdesk@gmail.com to schedule a private audition.
Auditions are open to all students, including those that have not previously studied at N-STEP Dance Center.
Auditions will be held on Saturday, June 8th, 2024, between 1:00 PM - 6:45 PM.
Kindercombo, Level 1, & Predance 2: 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Level 2 & 3 : 2:45 PM - 4:30 PM
Level 4 & 5: 4:45 PM - 6:45 PM
** Level is based on what level of dance they are in the year leading up to auditions **
*Please note there is a chance that your child will be asked to stay and audition for one or more genres in another group level. Please plan accordingly.
N-STEP Dance does not guarantee placement on Team. The audition is used to determine the dancer’s placement on the Team as well as Fall class placement.
Audition attire is as follows:
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GIRLS: Black leotard, black jazz shorts, tan tights
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BOYS: Black T-shirt & black pants/shorts
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All styles of shoes should be brought to auditions.
IMPORTANT DATES
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JUNE 8th - Auditions at the studio
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JUNE 26th - All Acceptance Letters will be emailed out no later than this date.
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JULY 1st - 2nd - Acceptance of Team Membership Due (will be booking appointments to receive paperwork. Team Fee, Summer Intensive Fee, and Solo/Duo/Trio Choreography fee Due in FULL by this time)
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JULY 22 - 26 - Required Dance Intensive for levels 2-5 Team Members
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AUGUST 5 - 9 - Required Dance Intensive for minis and levels 2-5 Team Members
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AUGUST 12th - Group Choreography fees Due in Full
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AUGUST 18th - Team Bonding Day
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AUGUST 19 - 31 - Required Choreography Camp for all team members
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September 15th - Costume Deposits due ($50) per group due at this time. The remainder is due at time of arrival of costumes.
FEES AND PLACEMENT
Yearly Company Fee ($175) covers the Yearly Registration Fee, administrative fees, props, Mock Competition expenses & miscellaneous costs. This fee does not include the cost of Winter Showcase or Recital T-Shirts, Gala Tickets & any other additional costs. All team members will also need to purchase a Team Jacket (approx. $85). August 12th - Choreography fees for groups due in FULL.
1 group = $200
2 groups = $250
3 groups = $300
4 groups = $350
5 groups = $400
6 groups = $450
7 groups = $500
September 15th - Group Costume deposits due ($50/group)
*Balance will be billed upon final costume approval
SUMMER REQUIREMENTS
Team members are required to progress their dance technique
and stay conditioned throughout the summer.
Predance 2, Kindercombo, and Level 1
This level will be required to do the Mini Intensives Camp with the option of either an additional
summer camp or weekly summer classes . You decide which options work best for your summer.
Required Dance Intensive Week: Aug 7th - 11th
Weekly Classes: July 12th- - August 16th
Levels 2 & 3
This level will be required to do two dance intensives as summer requirements
1 full week 8am- 4pm and 1 week 5pm- 8pm
Required Dance Intensive Week #1: July 22-26 (8am- 4pm)
Required Dance Intensive week # 2: August 5-9 (5 pm- 8pm)
Levels 4 & 5
This level will be required to do two dance intensives as summer requirements
1 full week 9am-4pm and 1 week 5pm-8pm
Required Dance Intensive Week #1 [ July 22-26 /8am- 4pm]
Required Dance Intensive week # 2 [ August 5-9 / 5pm- 8pm]
If your child is unable to attend intensives or clinics they will be
required to take private lessons to make up.
Please notify the studio immediately regarding these arrangements if needed.
FALL CLASS REQUIREMENTS
Kindercombo and Level 1
One kindercomb class + a jazz musical theatre class
All Group rehearsals will schedule 30 mins/group
Level 2
One Ballet class, one jazz class, one tap class
Any other competing form of dance
All Group Rehearsals will schedule 30 min/group
Levels 3 +
2 Ballet classes, Jazz class
Any other competing form of dance
All Group Rehearsals will be 30 min/group with the exception of Production at 45 minutes.
TUITION & GROUP PRICING
(Group fees approx. $45-$65 per group plus $20 studio fee per competition)
Group pricing is in addition to your regular monthly tuition.
Monthly fees will be priced as follows:
1 group - $30
2 groups - $40
3 groups - $50
4 groups - $60
5 groups - $70
6 groups - $80
7 groups - $90
8 groups - $100
All members of the Team are required to participate in the Production Group, with the exception of the Mini’s. If a dancer drops a group for any reason after placements are announced they will also have to forfeit their solo (if one was awarded). It is also expected that all competition fees are paid by the published due date (typically 4 months prior to the competition). A $5/ per group late fee will be assessed each week until the balance and late fees are paid in full. Optional competitions may be offered, but groups may not be required to participate.
SOLOS/ DUETS /TRIOS
All solos, duets, and trios are to be determined by the Director. Teamwork is a priority at N-STEP so Group dances will always take priority over S/D/T. These are “extra” dances and should be treated as a privilege not a right. Rehearsals will continue until the recital. Teachers will use this time to work on technique with the dancers.
It is expected that all competition fees are paid by the published due date (typically 4 months prior to the competition). A $10/ per S/D/T late fee will be assessed per each week until the balance is paid. If after a month’s time the balance is still outstanding, the rehearsals will be cancelled and the Solo/Duet/Trio will not compete until the balance and late fees are paid in full. If a dancer has both a solo and either a duet/trio, any payments will always be applied to the duet/trio first as it affects another dancer.
Rehearsals will continue until the recital Teachers will use this time to work on technique with the dancers.
N-STEP reserves the right to make changes to the above for
any reason, if it is in the best interest of the business.