ETIQUETTE

Each dancer, family, and their guests must represent Absolute Dance Studio All Stars by showing a positive attitude, leadership and good
sportsmanship at every class, practice and team event.  In addition to the rules set forth by Absolute Dance Studio, each team member and
family must abide by the rules set forth by each competition and performance venue.  Information will be available at the studio prior to the event.

BALLET & JAZZ TECHNIQUE

Members are required to participate in one (1) ballet class and one (1) jazz technique class per week in addition to their All Star Choreography
class(es).  ADS holds additional ballet and jazz technique classes to allow enough time for each dancer to progress technically while learning
choreography.  This allows routines to be completed in a timely fashion without compromising the comprehension of necessary technical skills. 
Class length varies with All Star levels.  Pending instructor approval, All Star members may participate in more than one jazz technique and/or
ballet class.  If a dancer (or two+ dancers from the same family) takes more than 6 total hours, tuition tops out at the 6 hour rate.  Families with
more than one dancer can enroll both dancers in as many classes as possible for one flat rate.

ATTENDANCE

You must call before class to notify the studio of your absence!  “No call-no shows” and excessive tardiness are not tolerated.  Each
student is allowed three (3) excused absences per All Star class per dance season.  Any missed ballet or jazz technique class must be made
up in a different level (or privately) before the next All Star event.  One 30-minute private lesson counts as one ballet or jazz technique makeup
class. Competitions, conventions, fundraisers, and the week of practice prior to competition are mandatory.  Your instructor will decide whether
or not to allow absences on these important practices/events.  If a dancer misses any of the aforementioned practices or events without being
excused ahead of time, that dancer may be asked to observe the event.  Dancers must be excused ahead of time by a parent in order to be
considered to be excused from that practice or event.  Absolute Dance Studio (502) 896-4544 

TEAM CAPTAIN

After All Star teams are chosen, team captain/co-captains will be chosen based on leadership, ability and experience.  Captains or co-captains
are responsible for things like demonstrating choreography and helping with team practices and events.  Good attendance is required as a captain.

TEAM PARENT

For each All Star team, a parent will be asked to help organize things such as costumes, makeup, team bonding events, fundraisers, competitions,
etc.  This parent will be responsible for the entire season.  If a parent wishes to turn her responsibilities over, she must find a replacement before the
next event.  Some qualities a team parent must posses are talents with hair and makeup, sewing, organizing, and shopping. Parents may volunteer
immediately after teams are chosen. 

COSTUMES

Each Absolute Dance Studio All Star team will wear a costume chosen by the instructor.  Any issues concerning costumes should be brought to
attention before the costume fee due date.  After costumes are ordered, they cannot be returned for a refund.  Please note that each routine is
considered a separate team.  If you perform two routines, you are considered to be on two teams.  Most costumes run between $50 and $70 and
are kept as inexpensive as possible.  Each team member must look alike, which is why makeup and accessories will be chosen by the instructor
when costumes are ordered.  The makeup and accessory budget for each dancer will be kept under $20.  Due dates will be given in advance. 

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.      

DANCE CONVENTIONS

All competition judges are professionals in the performance industry, so they easily recognize up-to-date choreography, hair and makeup, and styles. 
This is why it’s important for ADS All Stars to attend one dance convention toward the beginning of each season.  Dancers are given the opportunity
to take class from famous dancers, teachers and choreographers from around the US.  Conventions are a less expensive way to keep up on the latest
styles and choreography, as opposed to traveling to New York or Los Angeles.  This way, the newest, hottest dance trends come to you!

SPIRIT GEAR

Positive team spirit and sportsmanship are important at Absolute Dance Studio.  To promote our teams, we offer Absolute Dance Spirit Gear, which
will be worn at all team events.  Orders will take place in the fall so Spirit Gear can be worn to our first events.  Other gear is also available, but not
required.  The following items are required by each team member:

	Spirit Gear T-Shirt
	Spirit Gear Warm-up Jacket
	Spirit Gear Duffle Bag

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