Wildwood Dance and Arts ~ Performance/Competition Teams Participation Contract

Mission and Goals The goal of this hip hop program is to allow students an opportunity to perform in public venues and compete in nurturing environments that not only offers a place to grow as a dancer/performer and build self-esteem, but focuses on professionalism and technique. They will be training throughout the year to hone their skills unique to hip hop performance. Our goal is to provide the highest quality of instruction, and keep our dancers enjoying this wonderful form of expression.

Novice Competition/Performance Crew (7yrs+) The Novice team will only be required to participate in one in-town competition but will have several opportunities for performance events. They will be able to attend workshops as they choose, although these often involve travel.

Junior Competition Crew (7-12yrs) & Teen Competition Crew (13yrs+) These teams will participate in several performance opportunities as well and competitions. They will participate in two out of town competitions, approximately 3 in town competitions, and at least 4 in-town performances.

Summer Training Requirements~ Hip Hop Crews ~ June 29, 2009-August 15, 2009

Please note that the classes listed below are bare minimum requirements and students are highly encouraged to take additional courses to maintain their conditioning and strength. Including Hip Hop Fusion and Acrobatic Gymnastics classes!

Hip Hop Summer Camp Intensive/Audition 2009

Join our Crews! No one else offers a camp like this in West County. Don’t miss this experience! Study the 4 elements of Hip Hop; its history, graffiti art, breaking, and emceeing. Plus, learn a special routine Mon-Thurs. Then have the opportunity to audition for performance/competition Crew Friday. All levels welcome.

Aug 3-6 Open Camp (open to public and current crew) 9am-12:30pm $150.00

Continuing Crew Members Only 9am-3pm $250.00

Aug 7 AUDITION DAY* Starts 9am–3pm $25.00

*Registration due Thursday August 6th by 3pm

Novice Competition/Performance Team (7yrs+) If you are interested in becoming a member of the novice team it is highly recommended that you take the following classes over this summer and prepare yourself for the required week-long intensive and audition for Crews.

Technique Class (level based-placement to be determined by Coordinator)

Bboy/Bgirl Class (age based)

Summer Hip Hop Intensive Camp –August 3-6^th 9am-12:30pm

Audition August 7^th 9am-3pm

Junior Competition Team (7-12 years)

Summer Hip Hop Intensive Camp -August 3-6th 9am-3pm

Audition August 7^th 9am-3pm(AM classes open to the public, PM classes are current crew members only)

Summer Technique Class (1 hour) Wed 6:15pm-7:15pm

Bboy/Bgirl (1 hour) Thurs 5:15pm-6:15pm

Summer Rehearsal Class (1.5 hours) Thurs 6:30pm-8pm

Teen Competition Team (13yrs+)

Summer Hip Hop Intensive Camp -August 3-6th 9am-3pm

Audition August 7^th 9am-3pm(AM classes open to the public, PM classes are current crew members only)

Summer Rehearsal Class (2 hours) Tues 6:30pm-8:30pm

Bboy/Bgirl (1 hour) Tues 5:15pm-6:15pm

Summer Technique Class (1 hour) Wed 7:30pm-8:30pm

FALL CLASS REQUIREMENTS- August 22, 2009 – June 2010

Fall Registration is due by August 15th

Novice Hip Hop Crew

Rehearsal Class (1.5 hours)

Hip Hop II Class (7-12yrs) OR (13+) as appropriate (1hr)

Bboy/Bgirl Class (7-12 or (13+) as appropriate (1hr)

Minimum of 3.5 hours per week

Junior Hip Hop Dance Crew (7-12yrs)

Rehearsal Class (1.5 hours)

Hip Hop III (7-12yrs)(1hour)

Bboy/Bgirl (7-12yrs)(1hour)

Minimum of 3.5 hours per week

Teen Hip Hop Crew (13yrs+)

Rehearsal Class (2 hours)

Bboy/Bgirl (1hour)

Intermediate Class (13yrs+) (1hr)

Minimum of 4 hours per week

Fall Schedule: Weekly Classes August 22, 2009 – June 2010

2009-2010 Class Fees:

Annual Registration Fee: $15 per student

Class Fees:

60 Minute $49.00

75 Minute $55.00

90 Minute $69.00

120 Minute $85.00

Adult Dance 60 Minutes $40.00

Multiple Class Discounts (per family) Discount applies to the each class after the first

2 Hours 10%

5 Hours 15%

7 Hours 20%

10 Hours 25%

15 Hours 30%

*discount not eligible for dance cards

Tuition: families are required to sign up for automatic payments beginning with Fall 2010 registration. Monthly tuition and coaching fees will be deducted the 1^st of every month.

Additional Crew Fees: per student

1) Annual Choreography Fee: _________due upon Fall registration (TBA)

2) Coaching Fee: $25 per month

3) Uniform Fee: @$100.00 (to be confirmed)

Wildwood Dance and Arts Year-End Recital Requirements: ALL competition and performance groups at Wildwood Dance and Arts are required to perform in ALL recitals at year-end. Recital week is TBA. We are changing venues this year and will be scheduled the first or second week of June 2010. We will provide information as soon as it is available. We usually have 1-2 Dress Rehearsal Nights, and 5-6 recitals. They will perform a minimum of 1 routine per show per team/group, with a minimum of 5-6 shows, or we will rotate between shows if we end up with 6+. Recital and Costume Fees are DUE December 12, 2009.

Recital Fees: TBA (usually $45-50 for the first dancers, and a reduced rate for additional siblings) subject to change

Costume Fees: There will be a separate costume fee for each dancer for their recital class (hip hop technique class). TBA in November. They will also dance a crew competition routine in their FURY sweats.

Competition and Performance Proposed Schedule ~ 2009-2010 A more detailed and cost specific list of competitions costs will be issued prior to the end of summer classes. Many of the Competition, Workshop, Performance venues have not released their next seasons schedule dates. Listed are educated guesses based on last year’s schedule, and some posted information received to date. They are subject to change. The summer activities are listed for the current crew members, and performances/competitions after August will include all new members in Novice, Junior, and Teen Crews. *Novice Crew will have one required in-town competition (Cathy Roe has a novice division) Wildwood Dance and Arts has several performance and competition teams and will be taking other groups to some of the workshops, competitions, and performance venues listed here as well. We also open the invitation to all WDA students to attend workshops with the groups to broaden their horizon as dancers. We register as a large group and enter dance routines accordingly to their categories. REGISTRATION DEADLINES will be announced this summer. They usually require a minimum of a month and half in advance to enter fees and reserve slots. A few sell out and require earlier payments. Most of them have not posted their deadlines yet. As soon as they do we will notify everyone.

July 4 Live on the Levee ~ Fair St. Louis -Wildwood Dance has @5pm-7pm time slot. For

those performing we will send arrival, performance times, and additional event info. Crews to perform competition routines and recital routines! Plus, participate in some freestyle dance.

August 3-7 Hip Hop Intensive Camp- Wildwood Dance and Arts

Crew Auditions at end of camp on August 7^th

September 12 Eureka Days Parade (we get to perform during parade for judges) details TBA

September Wildwood Days CITY CANCELED THIS FALL, they are rescheduling for 2010

October 9-11 Monsters of Hip Hop (competition and workshop), Chicago, IL –Required

(www.monstersofhiphop.com) Hyatt Regency O’Hare- @$130-$150 a night

Fees: Workshop: TBA- @range $100-$200 depending on level they have released dates but not all fees yet. Observer Fees: @$30 per person, Showcase Fee (dance routine): @$20 per dancer, Freestyle Battle: @$20 per dancer. Travel: with enough planning we can get reduced train ticket rates, or people can drive. This one is ALL HIP HOP!

December 5-6 PULSE TOUR (showcase and workshop) St. Louis this year! No travel needed!

(www.pulseontour.com) This workshop/convention boasts some of the best choreographers at this time. All of them are judges and choreographers on So You Think You Can Dance! Fees: TBA ~Workshop: @$200, Observers: $35-$40. This workshop and showcase are optional and will have separate Auditions, Choreography Fees, and Rehearsal Fees and Times. The showcase is open to the entire studio to audition as well. Each Studio is allowed to only bring ONE DANCE and 25 dances are the max. For audition info call 636-458-6605. Fees and requirements will be posted soon. The workshop is optional but encouraged.

January 15-17 West Coast Dance Explosion (competition and workshop) Kansas City ~

(www.westcoastexplosion.com) Hotel rooms are usually @$137-$140 a night

Fees: Workshop: TBA @$130-$180, Observer Fees: $30 per person, Competition:

@$30-$45 per person *(this convention does have a ‘showcase’ that is non-competitive and might be considered for novice crew if they are interested in adding it and the instructor feels they are ready.)

April 3-5 Ultimate Dance- Cathy Roe (Competition Only)-St. Louis ~

http://www.cathyroeultimatedance.com/about_us.htm Entry Fee: @$36.00-40 per person

Time and Day: TBA- they will send us a schedule as soon as they are set and let us know when each group does their routine. Each Crew will compete one routine, including Novice.

(Kirkwood HS)

May 8-10 BRAVO (competition only) St. Louis ~ (Logan College)

http://www.bravocompetition.com/index2.cfm?mode=home Entry Fee: $45-50 per person

Time and Day: TBA- they will send us a schedule as soon as they are set and let us know when each group does their routine. Usually by age groups. Junior and Teen will compete one routine.

Additional competition and performance info to follow….

June RECITAL TBA (the calendar continues similarly to the previous summer)

***Additional performance opportunities like “National Dance Week”, “Spring to Dance” and more will be distributed as they are scheduled and confirmed throughout the year. Many opportunities are in the works.

Attendance: all dancers are required to attend scheduled rehearsals. Absences can make it difficult on the choreographer and dancers to rehearse choreography and staging. Absences must be discussed in advance and must be submitted in writing. Students who become ill must have a parent call before rehearsal to be excused. Absence from the last class prior to a performance may prevent a dancer from performing. This is at the discretion of the director. *Three unexcused absences may lead to the removal from the team.

Attire: Students are required to wear appropriate clothing to rehearsal class. CLEAN HIGH TOP SHOES are required for practice in the studio. These shoes should ONLY be worn in the studio. Dirt can grind into the floors and cause serious expensive damage. Bring the additional pair of clean shoes with you and change from street shoes prior to class. Clothing that is comfortable to dance in, and hip hop style encouraged for feel and mood. Get used to performing in similar clothing. Hats permitted. Students not prepared with appropriate clothing may be asked not to participate and will result in an unexcused absence. Each crew member will be required to purchase Crew Uniform. These must be maintained on a year-round basis. Uniform Fee: @$100.00 (to be confirmed)

Performances/Competition: Every performance/competition is required unless excused in advance. Absences must be submitted in writing as soon as possible. A calendar will be given and updated often. We will compete at minimum twice per year, and attend at those workshops in conjunction with competition.

Costs: Costs will be kept as low as possible, but extra expenses will be incurred throughout the year and can include costumes, transportation, entrance fees, etc…. Notice will be given in advance when new expenses present themselves.

Coaching Fees: A monthly coaching fee is required to offset the additional expenses incurred by the instructor and the studio in coaching the competition teams. Such expenses can include (but are not exclusive to) travel expenses for the instructors, membership fees, music editing, etc… All competitive teams at Wildwood Dance pay the same monthly coaching fees, and you will find that it is competitive with other teams and pricing in the area. Fee: $25.00 per month per student

Conduct: Positive attitudes are encouraged and poor attitudes are not tolerated. A dancer may be suspended from participation if their conduct becomes a distraction to their fellow team members and teachers. One warning will be given to the dancer and the parent before suspension. We have multiple performance groups that range from a Dance Company, Jazz Team, Acrobatic Gymnastic Team, and our Hip Hop Crews! It is crucial that the students, teachers, and parents treat ALL participants with respect and support. We strive to maintain a positive, nurturing, and supportive atmosphere at Wildwood Dance and Arts. Something that has set us apart from the rest is our reputation for caring for our students, our professional attitude, and great dancers! No matter what the genre or path they have chosen to focus on we want all of our students to support one another and make efforts to see what the other kids are doing and spread the word!

Technology Use: Team members may also be suspended for improper use of technology. Posting videos or clips on Facebook, MySpace, etc.. from class or performances without permission may warrant dismissal from the team. Always check if you are unsure if something can be posted please. The kids don’t always think about what they post either on their pages…. Just be aware. J

Please make sure you have read all material. Sign form below, and turn into the front desk with your Fall Registration due no later than August 15, 2009

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I have read and understand the policies and guidelines laid out in the Participation Contract. I agree to abide by all rules and requirements and understand the consequences if not followed.

Print Student Name Student Signature Date

Print Parent Name Parent Signature Date

Additional Forms that must be turned in:

Dancer Sizing Form OFFICE USE: EMP. NAME_________________________________

Registration Form DATE________________________________________

Health History Form

Liability Waiver Form

Automatic Payment Form