Welcome to Dynamic Cheer & Dance - Offering Fall Classes in Dance, Cheerleading and Tumbling

Team Dance & Cheerleading squads focus on “performance”. All recreation dance squads learn pom dance style, with some technique training. The competition dance squads cover a broader scale focusing on various dance styles including pom, jazz, lyrical, and hip hop. For competition squads there is more emphasis on technique, and evaluations are sometimes held for class placement. Cheer squads focus on routines that includes dance, cheer, tumbling, and stunting.
Grades Kindergarden-12^th.

Dance and Cheer performance groups purchase uniforms and perform at various events throughout the year. In addition to monthly tuition, other costs may include (but may not be limited to) hair accessories, shoes, and competition fees. These groups begin classes in the fall and practice through the end of April. New students may not register after September. See back page for further details.

Tumbling Cheer tumbling curriculum is designed to teach or improve the tumbling skills needed for cheerleading. Focal points include training for strength, flexibility, body control, and connecting a round-off to a flip flop. More advanced skills are taught upon progression. Grades Kindergarden-9^th.

Toddler tumbling is geared for toddlers who like to burn energy and have fun! The curriculum focuses on physical strength at a young age, flexibility, coordination skills, and structure. Ages 3-4.

Creative Movement/Pre Ballet is an introduction to ballet for younger dancers. Classes focus on creativity, music, body movements, and beginner ballet steps. Age’s 3-6.

Ballet is the basis of all dance styles. Classical ballet teaches correct body placement and technique while disciplining the mind and body. Classes educate the dancer in diverse styles of ballet with instructor’s backgrounds in Cecchetti, French, and American methods. Proper class placement for each dancer will ensure technical and motivational advancement.
Age’s 6-and up.

Jazz Dance is a combination of ballet, hip hop, jazz and modern dance styles. This class will build strength and performance ability focusing on combinations. This dance style is for those who want to better memory and performance skills, strengthen and tone, and learn to move with style. Age’s 7-and up.

Tap dance is a perfect way for students to release energy while having fun! This class teaches timing and rhythm, in addition to memory and coordination skills. Age’s 3-and up.

Hip Hop dance is for dancers or cheerleaders who want an upbeat, trendy style of dance. Street style dancing is the focus, teaching proper technique and body movement in a fun and unique way. Age’s 5-and up.

Performance Squads
It is very important you are willing to travel and attend events to perform. There are out of town events that we will be attending. An event calendar will be distributed during the first month of classes. There are participant fees per student for most events, which is determined by the entry fee and number of students on a team.

Performance Squad Uniforms
Dance uniforms are ordered during the first month of classes. Dancers will be measured during class for sizing. A uniform cost slip will be distributed to each student listing the payment due date and any accessories needed to complete their uniform. Cheerleaders will be contacted with a fitting date/time as well as uniform costs. Performance costs are NON-REFUNDABLE, no exceptions!

Class observation
You will be invited to observe your child’s class two times during the season. Your instructor will invite you into the classroom approximately 15 min prior to the end of class time. Feel free to bring cameras or video recorders to catch your child at their best! Parents are welcome to ask about the progress of their child anytime.

Additional information is provided to registered students regarding class attire, attendance guidelines, class cancellation policy, and other important studio news. Check parent news on the website for communications and announcements!

This opportunity is available for 1st-12th grade students. Class length and costs are broken down by team, and listed on the website. All teams are required to attend a team technique class once a week during the summer session. Ballet and/or Jazz class is strongly encouraged in addition to team technique during the summer months. In the fall all competition team members are required to take ballet. The 1-3rd grade team may choose between ballet or jazz.

(Click here for special rates!) In late July and early August team members will attend choreography workshop(s). All students who wish to participate on a competition squad must be in attendance for summer technique and workshops.

The Mini Eclipse team (1st-3rd grades) and Lunar Eclipse team (4th-6th grades) will learn 3 routines each season, depending upon the skill level of the group. The Solar Eclipse (7th-9th grades) and Senior team (9th-12th grades) will learn 4 routines during the season. In some cases a student may be moved up or down, or the teams may be formed differently based upon registered dancers. Families are notified when necessary with any changes to their child’s placement.

Competition squads mean more dedication…
This includes more class time, an increase in tuition, more competition fees (multiple routines), and extra uniform costs. However, this can be very rewarding for your child if she loves dance, is enthusiastic about attending more often, and has the ability both mentally and physically to excel. This is a perfect opportunity for children who need more challenges! If you have further questions or wish to discuss your child’s placement contact Tracy.

Evaluations are not held for the Mini Eclipse squad. In this age division most students who want to participate are encouraged to do so. It is good to speak with Tracy prior to registering if you are unsure. The Senior team will have evaluations if needed in October.
Evaluations for Lunar and Solar Eclipse squad will be held Wednesday, May 6th at the following times:

* Lunar Eclipse- 4:00-6:00 p.m. * Solar Eclipse- 6:00-8:00 p.m.

Storm Cheerleading Team

The Storm cheer team consists of 6th-9th graders. The Storm cheerleaders are required to attend a team skills class once a week during the summer session. This class is designed specifically to help team member’s progress in stunting skills with new teammates prior to the fall choreography session. In addition to the team skills class tumbling is strongly encouraged during the summer months. Storm cheerleaders are required to take a tumbling skills class during the season. Tumbling skills is important for team competition! A choreography workshop will be scheduled between August-September. All Storm team members must be in attendance for summer classes and workshops.

Competition Dancers & Storm Cheerleaders
	Competition dancers will begin ordering uniforms as early as this summer.
	All competition dancers & Storm cheerleaders will be expected to purchase a team warm up.
	All competition dancers & Storm cheerleaders will have the opportunity and are encouraged to fundraise during the season to assist in offsetting competition fees, uniform fees, travel expenses and more.
	All dance squads may be required to purchase 2-3 pairs of performance shoes.
	All competition dance teams and Storm cheer team will attend UPA Nationals in Minneapolis in February ’10. (Mini Eclipse teams’ attendance will depend upon experience.)

Dance Solos/Groups & Cheer Individuals

All dancers and cheerleaders! If your child is interested in competing in either a dance solo/group or in a cheer individual event, the notification deadline for the 2009-10 season is June 1st. This opportunity can benefit a student who is highly dedicated to dance or cheer, has a competitive edge, and wishes to challenge herself. Your child MUST be serious about this opportunity and understand the importance of practice.

Self-discipline in practicing at home is necessary! Note: Team routines/events are priority! Coaches will guide these individuals during the season however cannot be expected to practice with and be present at every event.

DANCE The cost for a dance solo is $150 per dancer. The cost for a dance group is $85 per dancer.
This fee includes four, 1½ hr learning sessions (or three, 2 hr sessions), preparation of music and choreography, costume selection and ordering, and most importantly individual coaching and constructive criticism.

CHEER The cost for a cheer individual is $60 per cheerleader. This fee includes three, 1 hr learning sessions, preparation of cheer and choreography, and most importantly individual coaching and constructive criticism.

Each performer will decide at the beginning of the season what competition events they will participate. Registration fees vary for each event. Additional one on one sessions can be scheduled during the year for $10 per 30-minute session. If you have questions regarding this opportunity or would like to participate, contact Tracy via email or call her at 929-6666. You may also leave a message at the studio at 582- 8999.

Class Attire

ALL Students> Hair should be pulled back for every class.

DANCE- Performance squads> Leotard and tights or tight fitting clothes and team dance shoes. Creative Movement/Ballet> Leotards and tights and pink leather (not satin!) ballet shoes. Dance skirts may be worn. Technique students> Leotard and tights and ballet, jazz or lyrical shoes. Dance skirts/pants may be worn. Jazz> Leotard and tights and black slip on jazz shoes. Jazz shorts or pants may be worn. Tap> Leotard and tights and black tap shoes. Dance shorts, skirts or pants may be worn. Hip Hop> Fitted, comfortable clothing and black hip hop shoes. No jeans or dress clothes!

TUMBLING> T-shirts, tanks, shorts or a leotard. NO pants, nice shirts, or tights! Socks or bare feet are appropriate.

CHEERLEADING> Tennis shoes, clean and supportive. Cheer shoes should NOT be worn outdoors, but only in cheer! T-Shirts/tanks and shorts. NO skirts or pants! No slippery clothing!

*CHEERLEADERS & TUMBLERS- ABSOLUTELY NO JEWELRY!!!

Students/Guests> Food and drinks are not allowed in the classroom! Gum is not allowed in the studio!

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