This year our competitive teams will be traveling to Star Systems Nationals in Nashville, Tn. July 20-24

Absolute Dance All-Stars

This program is for dancers wanting to progress into competitive dancing.  It's a fun way to expand technical and performance skills while obtaining positive feedback from leaders in the professional dance field.  All Star team members are provided opportunities to travel, perform in the community, and learn team sportsmanship and leadership. The Absolute Dance All Star program is the most rewarding experience for dancers.  

TRYOUT FOR THE TEAM!

Each year Absolute Dance holds a placement tryout to determine competitive teams for the current season. Dancers will be placed in groups according to age, ability, maturity, skill and performance level, etc. Dancers must be at least six years old and have at least one year of recreational or competitive dance to be placed on a team. 

Average Age Divisions:

6-8 years "Mini"

9-11 years "Junior"

12-15 years "Teen"

16-18 years "Senior"

2010 Tryouts: Wednesday, August 11th from 5-7pm at Absolute Dance.    

COMPETITIVE SEASON

All Star team members commit to a full season from August 2010 to July 2011, which includes all summer classes. Dancers must attend summer technique and team classes in order to compete in nationals. 

TECHNIQUE AND ATTENDANCE

Absolute Dance has had huge competitive success since opening in 2006. Many of our All Stars have had less than two years of dance experience, and have already been awarded a NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP!  The success of our competitive dancers is, in part, due to our advanced ballet and technique program, which is required for each All Star team member. These classes are essential for developing proper technique, flexibility, and choreography retention skills necessary to succeed at the competitive level. All Stars are required to take a two hour ballet/technique class each week in addition to their team choreography class(es).  Dancers must not miss more than three team classes per year (per team).  Any missed technique classes must be made up in another level before any upcoming competitions.     

COMPETITIONS

Each All Star team will attend as many as four competitions throughout the year. Regional competitions will be near, if not in the city of Louisville. The national competition, most likely will be held out of town. Information about each competition will be given ahead of time so families can plan trips and vacations around them.  Dancers are expected to attend all competitions and All Star events.

Parent and Dancer Commitment

All Star Team members...

• Possess a passion for dance and performance.

• Have the desire to work hard all year long.

• Practice leadership and responsibility. 

• Dedicate several hours per week to classes, rehearsals and practicing at home.

• Display a positive attitude in class, at All Star events, and in the community.  

All Star Parents...

• Commute to weekly classes and rehearsals.

• Provide travel to and from competitions.

• Are responsible for fees and tuition such as the annual All Star fee, competition fees (due approximately one month prior to each competition), costume fees (on average $70 per costume-due in the fall), and tuition for weekly classes and practice. 

Spirit Gear
Spirit Gear is included in the All Star fee each year we order new Gear.  All Dancers must wear their warm-ups and t-shirts at All Star events and competitions.     

 

How to Register

Attend the placement tryouts, complete a registration form and register as an All-Star at the studio.  If you miss the placement class, but still wish to compete, call the studio to make an appointment to meet with the studio director, Melissa George.  This is a good opportunity to take a tour of the studio and talk specifically about your goals and expectations. (502) 896-4544

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