JUNIOR TROUPE
*BY RECOMMENDATION ONLY
FORCE JUNIOR TROUPE
All Dance Zone Junior Troupe programs dance a mandatory 4 hours/week for a 32-week session.
This program includes Jazz, Tap, Hip-Hop & Ballet dance styles.
Our Junior Troupes participate in 2 recitals & 2 local dance competitions, and 1 away dance competition (Cape Breton). They may also have the option of participating in 1-2 other competitions.
This program gives students the preparatory skills needed to advance into a troupe program in the future.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:​
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Performance tights & Earrings are not included in your costume fee, therefore each junior troupe member will be responsible for ensuring that they have at least two pairs of performance tights & earrings as per our Dance Zone recommendation.
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Junior Troupe members are required to purchase a team jacket/hoodie to wear at all competitions & events.
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Troupe Awards Banquet - held at the end of the season to recognize our Troupe graduates and present our Troupe students with scholarships as well as most improved and attendance awards for each troupe.
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Junior Troupe members are expected to attend classes regularly and be committed to making classes a priority over social events. Attendance is an important aspect of being a team player and encourages your troupe to excel.
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Extra Routines - Junior Troupe dancers have the option of registering for solos, duos, trios & small groups with other dancers of their choice. The Junior Troupe limit for extra routines is 5 Solos/Duos/Trios and 2 Small Groups.
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Junior Troupe dancers have the option to sign up for Junior Production.
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EVENTS & COMPETITIONS:
Christmas Recital - 1 Competitive Routine & 1 Recital Routine​​
Millennium Dance Festival Dartmouth - 3 Competitive Routines (Jazz, Tap & Hip Hop)
Danceabition Cape Breton - 3 Competitive Routines (Jazz, Tap & Hip Hop)
Danceabition Dartmouth - 3 Competitive Routines (Jazz, Tap & Hip Hop)
Spring Recital - 1 Competitive Routine & 1 Recital Routine
CLASS SHOE REQUIREMENT
TAP: Matte Black Buckle Strap
JAZZ: Beige Leather Shoe
HIP HOP: Clean Indoor Sneaker (Performance sneakers are included in your costume/event fees)
BALLET: Pink Leather Shoe