Placement

Placement in the Balance competition classes is based on the following criteria: technique, potential, commitment level, enthusiasm, attitude and behaviour in class, attendance, and stage presence. Competition dancers are selected by teachers and put into groups that we feel will work best together in rehearsals and performances. 

Attendance

A dance company is a team and requires all dancers to attend all classes and rehearsals. Absences will not only affect the individual dancer, but the team as a whole.

Each dancer is allowed up to three (3) unexcused absences from team classes and rehearsals. Please let us know if the dancer will miss class in advance.

The following are considered “excused” absences:

Death in the family or family emergency

Scheduled school programs or performances

Wedding or religious dedication of you or a member of your family

If you are ill or infectious

Dancers will watch class/rehearsal in the case of an injury. Punctuality is just as important as attendance, please be on time and prepared for class. Dance requires consistent ongoing training, and dancers who excessively miss class will not be able to perform at the same level as those who have attended all classes regularly. Competitive dancers must be present in ALL their classes and rehearsals the week prior to every performance and competition. Being a member of a comp team is a privilege and comes with responsibility. Please do not consider being a part of the team if you expect regular scheduling conflicts with other sports or activities. 

Time Commitment

Competitive dancers will be required to attend a minimum of one week of summer training at our Summer Intensive. They will be expected to attend all competitions, and extra rehearsals to learn and clean choreography with some weekend availability. Dancers will also be expected to attend community events to represent the school, parades, outdoor performances, etc.

Conduct

All competitive dancers will be held to the highest standards of conduct. Communicating negatively about anyone in our outside our studio will not be tolerated. Competition members are expected to show courtesy and respect to all instructors and other students. Any student who exhibits repeated negative or disrespectful behaviour will be asked to leave the competition team.Our dancers are always expected to be respectful, supportive, encouraging and are positive in spirit, attitude and behaviour. The dancer’s behaviour at competitions is a direct reflection of the studio and poor attitudes will not be tolerated. 

Dress Code

All competitive dancers must wear appropriate dance wear to every class. Forgetting dance wear, shoes, proper hair and/or wearing inappropriate clothing is not acceptable. 

Questions & Concerns 

Any and all questions or concerns should go through the director, Ashlie Atkinson. Please contact her via the studio phone or email. Under no circumstances should the individual instructors be contacted without Ashlie’s knowledge. 

Finally…. don’t forget to have fun! You’ll gain a lifetime of great memories and friendships during this time together so enjoy every second! We strive to make this the most positive and rewarding experience for our students and look forward to having another incredible season full of learning, growth & development.

Sincerely,

Ashlie Atkinson

250-486-2107

balanceperformingarts@gmail.com 

Sign the Agreement

Both dancer and guardian have read and understood all that is expected of a Balance School of Performing Arts competitive dancer. We understand that these policies are created to ensure the absolute best training and most positive and rewarding experience for every dancer. Both dancer and guardian understand that failure to meet the conditions set forth in this agreement could result in the dancer’s dismissal from special dances or all classes as a whole.