Overview

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.  

Tryouts

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

9-11 years

12-15 years

16-18 years

The Season

All Star team members commit to a full season from August 2011 to July 2012, which includes all summer classes. Dancers must attend summer technique and team classes in order to compete in nationals. 

Technique and Ballet Training

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 been awarded 4 NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS!  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.

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 including but not limited to: tryouts, regional competitions, conventions if scheduled, practices, extra rehearsals if scheduled, dress rehearsal and recital, recital group pictures, national practices, national competition.

All competition fees are per dance per dancer.

For example, if your dancer is in two group dances, multiply the fee by two.

Parent and Dancer Commitment

Dancers must...

• Possess a passion for dance and performance.

• Have the desire to work hard all year long.

• Practice leadership and responsibility. 

• Dedicate 3-6 hours per week to classes, rehearsals and practicing at home.

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

Parents Must...

• 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, costume fees, and tuition for weekly classes and practice. 

Spirit Gear

We order new All-Star Gear every other year. Included in this year's Spirit Gear Package is a t-shirt, warm-up jacket, and duffle bag. Prices, order forms, and due dates are available at the studio.    
 

How To Register

Attend the placement tryouts, complete a registration form and All-Star Agreement.  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. Tryout for the 2011-2012 season are July 19th, but we are accepting new members until September 1st. (502) 896-4544

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