RAD COMPETITION COMPANY HANDBOOK

OUR PROMISE THERIDGEDANCE.COM [email protected] At The Ridge Academy of Dance our mission is to edify the minds, bodies, and spirits of all dancers. We seek to implant 801.669.2791 a passion and love for the art of dance in all students while promoting self-esteem and confidence. We strive to instill in them the skills needed for a successful life, as well as, quality dance training. We believe each dancer to be a special and unique individual and will treat them as such. We pledge to provide professional dance training to all students, regardless of the level in which they are at, so that they each may reach their utmost potential. Lastly, we assure to provide a welcoming, family centered environment to all involved with our studio community. 

COMPETITION COMPANY IS YOUR DANCER READY FOR A COMPETITIVE DANCE EXPERIENCE? AS MENTIONED IN OUR STUDIO PROMISE ABOVE, YOUR DANCER WILL GAIN FAR MORE THAN AN EXCEPTIONAL DANCE EDUCATION WHEN THEY BECOME A MEMBER OF OUR COMPETITION COMPANY. THE ATTRIBUTES YOUR DANCER WILL DEVELOP ARE PRICELESS. YOU WILL FIND YOUR DANCER HAS MORE SELF-AWARENESS, CONFIDENCE, DETERMINATION, DEDICATION, DISCIPLINE, HUMILITY, AND CREATIVITY. DANCERS WHO COMMIT THEMSELVES TO A COMPETITIVE DANCE TEAM OFTEN IMPROVE IN THEIR STUDY AND TIME MANAGEMENT SKILLS. COMMUNICATION AND LEADERSHIP TALENTS WILL ALSO BECOME PERSONAL STRENGTHS. HERE AT THE RIDGE ACADEMY OF DANCE WE ARE TRAINING TALENTED DANCERS, BUT EVEN MORE SO, EXTRAORDINARY INDIVIDUALS. OUR COMPETITIVE PROGRAM IS EXCITING TO BE A PART OF, BUT A DANCER MUST BE PASSIONATE ABOUT DANCE AND COMMITTED TO THEIR TRAINING.

THE COMMITMENT Being a member of our Competition Company takes both time and financial commitment from not just the dancer, but parents and family, as well. Below we have listed commitment expectation for each age/level of Company dancer to help our families know what we expect of them before starting their dancer’s competitive journey.

PETITE COMPANY MINI COMPANY SMALL COMPANY Ages 4-5yrs Ages 6-7yrs Ages 8-9yrs Level: Novice Level: Beginning Level: Beginning Attend 1x per week Attend 2x per week Attend 2x per week Required Classes: Required Classes: Required Classes: 1 hr Jazz/Ballet/Acro 1 hr Technique 1 hr Technique Technique 1 hr Ballet 1 hr Ballet 30 min. Choreography 45 min. Tumbling 45 min. Hip Hop 45 min. Tap 45 min. Tumbling Total- 1.5 hrs. 1 hr Choreography 45 min. Tap 1 hr Choreography Performances: Total- 4.5 hrs. 1 routine x 3 competitions Total- 5.25 hrs. Winter Recital Performances: 2 routines x 3 competitions Performances: Spring Recital Winter Recital 4 routines x 3 competitions Winter Recital Tuition: $55 per month Spring Recital Spring Recital Competition Fees: Tuition: $115 per month $630.00 Tuition: $123 per month Competition Fees: Sept.-Feb. $75 $880.00 Competition Fees: $1,105.00 Choreography Camp: Sept.-Feb. $116.67 August 10th-13th- $50 Sept.-Feb. $175 Choreography Camp: August 10th-13th- $50 Choreography Camp: August 10th-13th- $50 JUNIOR COMPANY TEEN COMPANY SENIOR COMPANY Ages 10-11yrs Ages 12-14yrs Ages 13yrs+ Level: Intermediate Level: Intermediate Level: Advanced Attend 2-3x per week Attend 2-3x per week Attend 2-3x per week Required Classes: Required Classes: 1 hr Technique 1.15 hr Technique Required Classes: 1 hr Ballet 1.15 hr Ballet 1.5 hr Technique 45 min. Hip Hop 45 min. Hip Hop 1.5 hr Ballet 45 min. Tumbling 45 min. Tumbling 45 min. Hip Hop 45 min. Tap 45 min. Tap 45 min. Tumbling 30 min. Pre-Pointe 30 min. Pre-Pointe/Pointe 45 min. Tap 1 hr Choreography 1.25 hr Choreography 30 min. Pointe 1.5 hr Choreography Total- 5.75 hrs. Total- 6.5 hrs. Total- 7.25 hrs. Performances: Performances: 4 routines x 3 competitions 4 routines x 3 competitions Performances: Winter Recital Winter Recital 4 routines x 3 competitions Winter Recital Spring Recital Spring Recital Spring Recital Tuition: $128 per month Tuition: $135 per month Tuition: $143 per month Competition Fees: Competition Fees: $1,155.00 $1,155.00 Competition Fees: $1,155.00 Sept.-Feb. $183.35 Sept.-Feb. $183.35 Sept.-Feb. $191.67 Choreography Camp: Choreography Camp: August 10th-13th- $50 August 10th-13th- $50 Choreography Camp: August 10th-13th- $50

TEAM FINANCIAL COSTS 2021-2022 All costume/competition fees are divided in 2 installments First half is due Oct. 1st, Second half is due Jan. 1st (*Families may also opt to pay 6 monthly installments Sept.-Jan.) Petite Co. Mini Co. Small Co. Junior Co. Teen Co. Senior Co. Jazz Costume $75.00 $75.00 $75.00 $75.00 $75.00 $75.00 Lyrical Costume $75.00 $75.00 $75.00 $75.00 $75.00 $75.00 Large Group Costume $75.00 $75.00 $75.00 $75.00 Hip Hop Costume $90.00 $75.00 $75.00 $75.00 $75.00 $75.00 Ballet Recital Costume $20.00 $50.00 $50.00 $50.00 $50.00 $50.00 Pointe Recital $50.00 $50.00 $50.00 $50.00 Costume $20.00 Tap Recital Costume $20.00 $50.00 $50.00 $50.00 $50.00 $50.00 Company Jacket/ $75.00 $90.00 $90.00 $90.00 $90.00 $90.00 Pants $10.00 Company Backpack $50.00 $20.00 $20.00 $20.00 $20.00 $20.00 Company Duffle Bag $75.00 $50.00 $50.00 $50.00 $50.00 $50.00 Foot Undies (2 pair) $20.00 $20.00 $20.00 $20.00 $20.00 Tights (2 pair) $20.00 $20.00 $20.00 $20.00 $20.00 Competition Make-up $75.00 $75.00 $75.00 $75.00 $75.00 Competition Earrings $10.00 $10.00 $10.00 $10.00 $10.00 Team Practice Uniform $50.00 $50.00 $50.00 $50.00 $50.00 Competition $150.00 $300.00 $300.00 $300.00 $300.00 Registration Fees (3 Competitions x $25 per $20.00 $20.00 $20.00 $20.00 $20.00 $20.00 routine) $50.00 $50.00 $50.00 $50.00 $50.00 $50.00 Extra Practices Recital Fee TOTAL $630.00 $880.00 $1,105.00 $1,155.00 $1,155.00 $1,155.00 Option 1. $315.00 $440.00 $552.50 $577.50 $577.50 $577.50 Total $ / 2 payments= Option 2. $105.00 $146.67 $184.17 $192.50 $192.50 $192.50 Total $ / 6 mos.= ***Multiple Fundraising opportunities provided by The Ridge Academy to help with cost*** ***Company Jackets, pants, and Competition Make-up reused for 2-3yrs to help cut yearly costs***