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TROUPE PROGRAM

*BY RECOMMENDATION ONLY

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DANCE ZONE TROUPES:

ELECTRIC YOUTH * PULSE * POWER HOUSE * SYNCRO

All Dance Zone Troupes dance a mandatory 5.5 hrs per week, for a 32 week session.

Our Basic Troupe program includes 2 hours of Jazz/Lyrical, 1 hour of Tap, 1 hour of Ballet and 1.5 hours of Elevate, a class that focuses on technique, stretching, turning, etc.

Programs such as Hip Hop, Contemporary/Modern, Stretch & Strength and Acro are highly encouraged on top of their basic troupe classes, however not mandatory. 

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

​Troupe Ballet and Troupe Elevate are non-competitive classes, therefore do not require costume/event/entry fees. 

 

Performance tights & earrings are not included in your costume fee, therefore each 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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Troupe members are required to purchase a team jacket/hoodie to wear at all competitions & events.

 

Troupe members are expected to attend classes regularly and be committed to making Troupe a priority over social events. Attendance is an important aspect of being a team player and encourages your troupe to excel.

 

ADAPT - All Troupe members train within the ADAPT syllabus during regular classes.​​

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Troupe Production - All DZ Troupes dance together in competitive Production routine. Fees for this are included in your costume/event fees and regular class fees. The schedule for production practices will be posted in the fall.​

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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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Outside Competitions - Troupe students involvement in outside competitions in addition to what is designated for Dance Zone will be decided at the discretion of Dance Zone directors. 

Please note: Participation in High school dance teams is permitted, however, Dance Zone dancers are not permitted to compete at competitions with the dance team.

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Extra Routines - Troupe dancers have the option of registering for solos, duos, trios & small groups with other dancers of their choice. 

The Troupe limit for extra routines is 5 Solos/Duos/Trios and 2 Small Groups.

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EVENTS & COMPETITIONS:

All competition fees are included in Costume/Event fees with the exception of The Beast*

The Beast* – 1 Competitive Routine (Fees billed in the Fall)

Christmas Recital – 1 Competitive Routine & 1 Recital Routine

Millennium Dance Festival Dartmouth – All Competitive Routines

Danceabition Cape Breton – All Competitive Routines

Danceabition Dartmouth – All Competitive Routines

Spring Recital – 1 Competitive Routines & 1 Recital Routine

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CLASS SHOE REQUIREMENTS

TAP:

EY, PULSE & PH - Black Slip On 

SYNCRO - Black Slip On or Tie Up 

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JAZZ, LYRICAL & ELEVATE:

ALL TROUPES - Beige Leather Shoe

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BALLET:

PULSE & PH - Pink Leather Shoe

SYNCRO - Pink Canvas Shoe 

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HIP HOP:

ALL TROUPES - Clean Indoor Sneaker (Performance sneakers are included in your costume/event fees)

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CONTEMPORARY/MODERN:

ALL TROUPES - Bare Feet or Foot Undies

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