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Making the Team
The students aged 5 and up audition for competitive
groups in the summer and first two weeks of classes
in August.   During the first month of classes students
work on basic technique and steps that will be
included in the routine.  Auditions will be set up on an
individual basis.  The month of September is used for
the team coaches to access each team member for
their ability to learn choreography, be a team player,
and follow instruction.  After that month any
adjustments to the group will be made, and any
students that do not make the cut should continue in
recreational level dancing.

What is the Cost of Competition?
There are additional costs associated with
competitive dancing...First of all; students must
take advanced classes to continue to improve.  
Second, student costumes are more elaborate
than recreational level costumes.  They must
be more durable and have original designs as
part of a group’s mark is based on their
appearance.  As a result the cost of a
competitive costume is around $125.00 per
dancer per group.  Finally, there are
competition fees which range from $25.00 to
$30.00 per student per group per competition.

In an effort to make these fees predictable and
controllable, UDA charges a monthly team fee
of $200 per month from September to June
which covers costumes, registration fees,
choreography, and team lessons for four
competition numbers.  If you are a member of
the dance team in good standing, we also offer
you unlimited classes for $100 per month.  
This does not include private lessons, 6 week
programs, or camps.
This makes the total investment in your child
$300 per month.  These prices only apply if you
pay all 10 months.  

What is included, excluded and required?

Included:
-   5 hours of team instruction per week (currently scheduled for Saturday morning)
-   Participation in 4 dance numbers with 3 or more other dancers

• At least one of these numbers will be a total team number and participation
  is required by all team members.
  
• Dance numbers can be in any discipline, but team members are
  encouraged to develop their skill in all forms of dance.
  

-   4 costumes – these costumes are rented by you  for the duration of the year
-   Competition registration fees

• We will schedule 4 competitions during the year
  
• We try not to schedule any competitions in May
  
• We will attend one National Competition
  
• Every effort is made to choose competitions that are within driving distance.
  
• We will make every effort to attend at least one competition which includes a
  workshop format.
  

Excluded:
-   Tights, shoes, undergarments – these are purchased by you and are your property
-   Competition make-up and costume jewelry
-   Rhinestones
-   Costumes and Registration Fees for additional group numbers (more than the 4
referenced above)
-   Travel costs to and from competitions

Required classes include:

• Team Practices
  
• Team technique class (2 hours)
  
• Ballet Class  for your level (1 hour)
  

- A second ballet class is encouraged ( 1 hour)

• Tap class for your level (1 hour)
  
• Jazz  class for your level (1 hour)
  
• Turns and Leaps class for your level (1 hour)
  
• Hip-Hop class for your level (1 hour)
  

What About Solo’s Duet’s and Trio’s?
Competitive Solo’s, Duets’ etc. are at the discretion of the Studio Director.  Students must have at least one
year of competitive dance experience, and show promise in their chosen discipline.  Priority goes to senior
students taking 4 or more classes per week.  Additional fees apply.  

Solo Duet Trio # of 1 hr Private Lessons 5 7 7 Price $300 $350 $360 Included :   Choreography, music cut-to-fit, private lessons as indicated, studio floor time Excluded:   Entry Fees and Costume Costs are not included in this fee

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