TROUPE PROGRAM
*BY RECOMMENDATION ONLY
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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