Imortant Dates

COMPS & CONVENTIONS

January 27-29, 2012
Detroit, MI
Kid's Artistic Review

April 27-29, 2012
Toledo, OH
V.I.P

June 22-27, 2012
Toledo, OH
Kid's Artistic Review - NATIONALS

COMPANY INFO


Our Competition Team just returned from TREMAINE DANCE COMPETITION hosted in Dearborn, Michigan. CONGRATULATIONS to the Inspire Dance Company on a JOB WELL DONE!!! The team received The Rising Star Studio Etiquette Award which was awarded to one studio from the entire convention. The team also received the Best Showmanship Award of the entire Team & Junior class.
1st PLACE AWARD WINNERS
  "Rug Cutters"
  "Rhythm Nation"
  "Hair"
  "Run The World'
   
2nd PLACE AWARD WINNERS
  "That Boy"
  "It's Raining Men"
  "Super Model"
  "Come Fly With Me"
  "Look At Me Now"
  "Boyfriend"
  "Rich Man's Frug"
  "Love Is"
  "If I Were A Boy"

Company Costume List
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Company Events
All Company members are committed to attending 1 regional competition and 1 convention/competition. Competitive Dance is a popular, widespread activity in which competitors perform dances in various dance styles before a common group of judges. Dance Conventions are regional, educational events hosted by professional dance instructors at dance conventions. They are usually experts in the field of dance and are either currently working in the industry (ie: music, videos, films, commercials, industrials, concerts, Broadway, etc...) or have in the past.

 

 
Attendance Policy  

Attendance will be strictly enforced!
No more than (3) absences per quarter for each participating dance. This includes ballet technical class, which is required for ALL team members. If you do not attend ballet at IDC, proof of receipt from another school ballet program is required. If absenteeism becomes a problem and your ability and team members are affected, removal from dances or competitions will be enforced.

 

Dance Attendance Quarters
1st quarter.......... September thru October
2nd quarter.......... November thru January
3rd quarter.......... February thru March
4th quarter.......... April thru May
   

 
Company Fees  
 
*All flat fees are due during the 1st session.
Tuition is due the 1st week of every month.
COSTUME FEES are DUE no later than October 11th. **All competition tuition payments, costume payments, and competition related fees are only payable at the studio. You will be emailed a receipt for any payment made toward cmpetition transactions. ***Every Company Member MUST take Ballet!
There will be a sign up sheet each month for private lessons with times and teachers available. Speak to front desk staff for signing up. For Solos, Duos, and Trios it is your responsibility to practice on your own. Groups always come first especially with our limited space. Private lessons are $40.00 dollars per hours and you may use times with others. Semi-privates are available and are $20.00 dollars per 1/2 hour.

 

 
Saturday Practices  
Every Saturday of each month from 2:00-5:00pm will be dedicated to
Company Rehearsal Day.
Attendance is mandatory, NO EXCEPTIONS!
Mini's & Junior's
The FIRST and THIRD SATURDAY of each month from 2:00-5:00pm
 
Teen's & Senior's
The SECOND and FOURTH SATURDAY of each month from 2:00-5:00pm
 

 

 

 
Music & Dress Code  
All dancers need to have copies of their music for all their dances. There will be a master list available at the desk by November 3rd. If there is only one song there is NO CHARGE, but the dancer needs to provide the blank CD. For (2) two or more songs, the fee is $2.00 dollars per CD. ALL music will be included on one CD. Hair should be tied back neatly and off face. Leotard, tights, and appropriate shoes are required to enter class. Dance pants/shorts need to be approved by the individual teacher. No gum chewing or food is allowed in class. Water bottles are permitted, but must be removed from the room after class.
 

 

Our goal this year is to work as a TEAM. We will achieve this goal by being accountable for our own actions and knowing how these actions affect our fellow teammates. We will become better people, better performers, and the best dancers we can be, by respecting each other and working hard.

 

Did You Know?

The 7 movements of dance are:
1) Bending
2) Gliding
3) Turning
4) Stretching
5) Jumping
6) Rising
7) Darting

Useful Info

 

Class Cancellation
IDC reserves the right to combine classes, change times, provide substitute teachers or replacement teachers and cancel or combine any class with 6 or less students. There is only one teacher assigned per class. There may be times when two teachers will be assisting eachother. Teacher assignments can be subject to change if in the best interest of students and teachers. These desicions will be made by the director and board of directors