Competitive Team 2011-2012Being a part of the competitive team is a great overall experience for the dancers. They are challenged to work to their potential in a fun and encouraging atmosphere. It also teaches teamwork and sportsmanship while building confidence and increasing self esteem. Dancers are chosen strictly for their ability, technique and showmanship.
Team Commitment and Expectations
Parents please consider the following before agreeing to this year’s Competitive Team.
*We require 100% commitment from both dances and their parents
*The Competitive team will attend 4-5 Competitions.
*Attendance is mandatory for competitions, shows, extra rehearsals and regular classes
*Extra rehearsals will take place on weekends
*It is the parent’s responsibility to take their child to all competitions, or make other arrangements if necessary
Important Information
All Newsletters and Information is sent via email.
Please email ashley@abdance.ca to be added to the list.
Extra Costs
It is important that parents understand that there are additional costs when joining the Competitive Team.
n Costumes $250-$400 per costume (technique & tumbling do not need costumes)
n Competitive Entry Fees for group dances (approx. $35 each competition each dance)
n A.B. Dance Competitive team jacket (to be worn at competitions)
n Dance shoes, tights, make up ect.
n Competitive Jewelry –Choker $30 - Pony Clip$20 –Earrings $20
n Extra choreography (solos, small groups ect. These are optional, more information will be given at the beginning of the dance season)
n Hotels and travelling expenses for the away competitions
Payment Schedule for 2010-2011
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September 1, 2011
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First Term Payment
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November 1, 2011
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Competitive Costume Deposit Due ($75 per group)
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December 1, 2011
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Entry Fees Due (bills will be sent home)
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January 1, 2012
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Second Term Payment (post dated at the time of registration)
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April 2012
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Competitive costume balance due
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Fee Schedule:
Please see the chart below
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Number of classes (per student)
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Cost Per Term
(45 minute classes)
*price includes HST
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1
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$220
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2
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$430
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3
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$600
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4
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$735
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5
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$850
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6
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$965
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7
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$1075
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**BOYS ARE $200 PER CLASS PER TERM**
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7 or More Classes with Int. turning $1125 per term
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7 or More Classes with Senior turning $1150 per term
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Families with 2 Competitive Dancers (at Max) 10% off Total
$1935 per term
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Families with 3 or more competitive dancers $2300 per term
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Boys at Max classes $600 per term
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Prices include HST
Post-Dated Cheques are accepted. Divide the total amount over 9 months.
There will be a $25 Admin. Fee for:
*Changes made to post-dated cheques
*Late Payments
*NSF Cheques
Locker Rental
Lockers are available for students to rent at a cost of $25 per year. Students who would like a locker are asked to come to the office during the first week of classes.
Important Dates
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Mon. September 12th 2011
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Classes Begin
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Sunday October 9th 2011
Monday October 10th 2011
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Thanksgiving Sunday -Studio Closed
Thanksgiving Monday- Studio Closed
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November 1st 2011
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Recreational Costume cheques deposited
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December 24th -January 9th
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Studio closed for Holidays
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January 1st 2012
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Second term cheques deposited
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January 7th 2012
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Happy New Year! Classes begin
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Monday February 20th
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Family Day Studio Closed
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March 12th -18h 2012
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March Break- Studio closed
*classes resume Mon March 19th
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Friday April 6th 2012
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Good Friday - No classes
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Sunday April 8th 2012
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Easter Sunday – No classes
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May 11th, 12th & 13th
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A.B. Dance Inc. Annual Recital
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Competitive Team Levels & Classes
Here are the new levels for 2011-2012:
Novice
New Novice Group Ages 8-12
Petite – Ages 4-6
Junior Groups:
Junior D – (Big Bad Wolf Group)
Junior C – (Witch Dr. Group)
Junior B – (Cotton Eye Jo Group)
Junior A – (Weather Girls Group)
Intermediate Groups
Int. B – (Wild Party Group)
Int. A – (Take Off With Us Group)
Senior Groups:
Senior B (Ain’t Nothing Wrong Group)
Senior (Secret Garden Group)
Senior A (Home Group)
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Petite
Jazz – Sat. 3:30
Acro – Sat. 4:15
Tap -
Sat. 5:00
* with Kristy
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Junior D (petite from 2010)
Tap –
Mon. 4:15-5:00 (Joanna)
Ballet –
Mon. 5:00-5:45
(M.Thomas)
Acro –
Tues. 5:00-5:45
(Ashley)
Jazz –
Tues. 5:45-6:30
(Andrea)
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Junior C (Novice group from 2010)
Stretch Mon 5:45
Jazz - Mon. 6:30
(Joanna)
Acro Mon. 7:15
(Joanna)
Ballet Tues 5:45
Ballet Tues. 6:30
(Cynthia)
Tumbling Tues. 7:15 (Leanne)
Jazz tech. Sat. 10:15 (Cynthia)
Tap Tech. Sat. 11:00 (Cynthia)
Tap Sat. 11:45
* extra open group – Sat. 12:30
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Junior B
(cotton eye jo group)
Stretch Mon – 4:15 (Andrea)
Tap Mon. 5:00 (Joanna)
Ballet Mon. (grade 3) 5:45 (M.Thomas)
JazzTech/turning Tues 4:15(Jessica)
Ballet Tues. 5:00 (M Thomas)
Tap Tech. Tues 5:45 (Kristy)
Tumbling – Wed. 5:00 (Jenn)
Acro Wed. 5:45 (Ashley)
Jazz Wed. 6:30
(Andrea)
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Junior A
(Candy man group)
Stretch – Mon. 4:15 (Andrea)
Acro – Mon. 5:00 (Ashley)
Tap Tech– Mon. 5:45 (Joanna)
Ballet – Mon. 6:30 (grade 4) (M.Thomas)
Tumbling –
Wed. 4:15 (Jenn)
jazz Wed. 5:00 (Andrea)
Jazz Tech/turning – Wed. 5:45 (Jessica)
Ballet Grade 4 - Wed. 6:30
Tap Thurs. 4:15 (Joanna)
Lyrical – Thurs 5:00 (Justin)
Ballet – Thurs. 5:45 (grade 4)
(M Thomas)
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Intermediate B
(wild party)
Acro - Tues. 4:15 (Ashley
Stretch -Tues. 5:00 (Kevin)
Lyrical Tues. 5:45 (Kevin)
Ballet Tues. 6:30 – grade 6 (MThomas)
Jazz – Tues. 7:15 (Andrea)
Style Wed. 5:00 (Kevin)
Tumbling Wed. 5:45 (Jenn)
Turning – Wed. 6:30 (Kevin)
Tap Thurs. 5:00 (Jorie)
Tap tech – Thurs. 5:45 (Jorie)
Ballet – Thurs. 6:30 (M. Thomas)
Jazz Tech Thurs. 7:15 (Jorie)
Ballet Sat. 2 classes – 2:45-3:30, 3:30-4:15 (M. Thomas)
Pointe – sat 4:15-5:00 (M. Thomas)
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Intermediate A
(come fly with us)
Lyrical – Tues – 4:15 (Kevin)
Stretch – Tues. 5:00 (Kevin)
Ballet tech. –Tues 5:45-6:30 (Jessica)
Jazz. Tues 6:30-7:15 (Andrea)
Ballet Tues. 7:15-8 (Cynthia)
Acro Wed. 4:15 (Ashley)
Style Wed. 5:00 (Kevin)
Tumbling Wed 5:45 (Jenn)
Turning - Wed. 6:30-7:30 (Kevin)
Tap Thurs. 5:00 (Jorie)
Tap Tech Thurs. 5:45 (Jorie)
Ballet - Thurs. 6:30 (M. Thomas)
Jazz tech. – thurs 7:15 (Kevin)
Pointe Sat. 2:45-3:30 (Cynthia)
Ballet – Sat. 3:30-4:30 (Cynthia)
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- Junior & Intermediate Hip Hop Groups will be scheduled in October.
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Senior B
(Ain’t Nothing Wrong)
Ballet Wed 6:30
(M Thomas)
Tumbling Wed. 7:15 (Jenn)
Acro Wed 8:00 (Joanna)
Lyrical wed 8:45 (Kevin)
Stetch Thurs 6:30 (Jorie)
Ballet Thurs. 7:15 (M Thomas)
Jazz – Thurs 8:00 (Joanna)
Tap Thurs 8:45 (Jorie)
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Senior A
Turning Tues 6:30-8 (Kevin)
Ballet – Tues 8:00 (Cynthia)
Lyrical Tues. 8:45
Acro Wed 5 (Ashley)
Style Wed 5:45 (Kevin)
Ballet Wed 6:30 (Jessica)
Tumbling Wed 7:15 (Jenn)
Jazz Tech. Wed. 8:00 (Kevin)
Stretch – Thurs 6:30 (Jorie)
Jazz Thurs. 7:15 (Justin)
Jazz tech Thurs 8 (Jorie)
Tap Thurs 8:45 (Jorie & Joanna)
Ballet grade 8 & PointeSat – 1:15-3:30 (Cynthia)
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- New Novice Group:
* Dancers must take a minimum of 5 classes per week :
Age 8-12 – Jazz Tues. 5:00 & Acro Tues. 5:45
* we suggest a tumbling class (Tues 6:30), ballet class (Tues .7:15 or Mon. 7:15)