Welcome to
Tiffany's Dance Academy
Performing Company information
for Costa Mesa!
Team:
A group of
people who share the same interests and are all working together
to achieve the same goals.
Our Mission:
Our mission is
to offer professional dance training in all genres of dance. We
strive to expose young aspiring dancers to opportunities that
will enhance their dance knowledge and training. We will work
as mentors to dancers and give them ample opportunities to
perform dance as an art form. We will nurture dancers in a
positive structured environment.
TDA Performing Company Goals and Purpose:
The main
objective of the TDA “Company” is to give dancers who
want to take dance to the next level adequate technical training
and opportunities to perform their art. The Company will also
serve as a guide for older dancers on their path to college or a
professional career. We will achieve these goals by requiring
that each student train in a wide range of technical dance
classes, participate in many different performance venues,
attend professional dance performances in the Orange County area
and maintain a sincere love and passion for dance in all of its
forms.
TDA Faculty Mission and Purpose:
We understand
that each child and young adult possesses different learning
styles and progresses on different timelines. The TDA faculty
is absolutely committed to understanding these differences and
nurturing each student regardless of learning style.
Additionally, some students are born with certain favorable or
ideal physical or anatomical body characteristics, such as
turn-out, hyper mobility in joints, musicality, etc. Although
these characteristics are certainly a bonus, they do not make an
automatic professional dancer. Dancers turn professional when
they have learned how to affect an audience emotionally through
movement. This is the goal for all of our students, regardless
of their long-term dancing goals. We as teachers are here to
pass on our enthusiasm for dance to your children and your
family. All that we require from the students is a genuine love
for dance. All that is required of the parents is trust in our
abilities as teachers and support of our vision for your
children.
Financial Benefit of Technique Classes:
We have spent
a lot of time thinking about ways to cut tuition costs but still
provide the absolute best training for our dancers. The cost of
costumes can get out of hand very quickly and we are sensitive
to this. At TDA, Company dancers can choose whether or not to
participate with their technique classes at the annual June
recital. In these classes, dance numbers are choreographed and
rehearsed during class. For many dancers this is the only
performance opportunity they have during the year. But for
Company dancers, it may make more financial sense to take the
Technique classes but not perform at the year-end concert. The
financial benefit is that additional costumes for the year-end
concert are not required. All Company members perform their
competition piece in the year-end concert.
Tuition:
All TDA
Company members train under our professional, salaried
teachers. They are experienced, highly trained, loyal and
dedicated to teaching dance. We have done our best to make
tuition rates affordable, while supporting our high-quality
teacher salaries. All “Company” classes and technique classes
must have a minimum of 7 dancers in order for the class to
remain on the schedule. Any class that falls short of the
minimum enrollment will be cancelled.
Class
Requirements for Mini Company Dancers:
·
1 –
Pre-Ballet – 45 minutes
·
1 –
Pre-Jazz – 45 minutes
·
1 –
Pre-Tap – 45 minutes
·
1 – Mini
rehearsal – 30 minutes
·
Total=2.75
hours/week
Monthly Tuition – depends on class load - see rate chart
Approximate
total cost can be determined when the specific level and class
load has been announced. On average the company dancer tuition
ranges from $140 to $180 per month.
Rate Schedule
2007-08*
|
Hours per week |
Tuition Per Week** |
|
2.75 |
34.75 |
|
3 |
37.25 |
|
3.25 |
40 |
|
3.5 |
42 |
|
3.75 |
42.75 |
|
4 |
43 |
|
4.25 |
48 |
|
4.5 |
49 |
|
4.75 |
50.5 |
|
5 |
52 |
|
5.25 |
53.5 |
|
5.5 |
55 |
|
5.75 |
56.5 |
|
6 |
57.75 |
|
6.25 |
59 |
|
6.5 |
60.75 |
|
6.75 |
62 |
|
7 |
63.5 |
|
7.25 |
65.25 |
|
7.5 |
67 |
|
7.75 |
68.75 |
|
8 |
69.25 |
|
8.25 |
70.5 |
|
8.5 |
72 |
|
8.75 |
73.5 |
|
9 |
75 |
|
9.25 |
76.25 |
|
9.5 |
77.75 |
|
9.75 |
79.25 |
|
10 |
80.5 |
|
10.25 |
82 |
|
10.5 |
83.5 |
|
10.75 |
85 |
|
11 |
86.5 |
|
11.25 |
88 |
|
11.5 |
89.25 |
|
11.75 |
90.75 |
|
12 |
92 |
|
12.25 |
93.5 |
|
12.5 - Unlimited |
95 |
*additional charges for extra rehearsals and/or
classes may be required from time to time depending on
enrollment.
**Tuition is calculated on a weekly basis. Some
months have 4 weeks, some have 5. We exclude dates that don’t
have classes, such as Labor Day and Thanksgiving from your
monthly tuition calculation. Your monthly tuition may change
based on classes per month, but it is based strictly on when
class is in session.
Code of Conduct,
Parents:
·
Support all dancers, even those not related to you.
·
No negative comments to or about any dancer or parent are
tolerated. You will be amazed how fast gossip travels in a
dance studio. Comments taken out of context can snowball into
ridiculous, petty, damaging and hurtful arguments between
parents, dancers and faculty.
·
No negative comments about other dance organizations or studios
are tolerated.
·
Please refrain from giving comments to dancers from the
“sidelines”.
·
Have a great time watching your children grow and learn!
Remember that every parent wants their children to be the best
they can be, even though we know that along with the successes
there will be failures. It is a natural part of growing up -
and learning from those experiences is what makes us who we are.
·
Always give only positive feedback to dancers after they
perform. Let them be proud of their performance…leave the
corrections to the highly trained staff.
·
Notify Christie immediately of unavoidable schedule conflicts.
This is extremely important. When, for any reason, your dancer
cannot attend a rehearsal or an event, it is important to notify
Christie immediately so that any necessary adjustments can be
made. This includes restaging, changing music and
choreography.
·
Understand that performing on a dance team is a year round
commitment. Scheduling conflicts, dancer burnout and parent
burnout can be avoided by understanding that dancing on the
performing team is a major commitment that is more than enough
to satisfy any child’s extracurricular desires.
Code of Conduct, Dancers:
·
Have Fun!!
·
Respect all team members and instructors.
·
NO TALKING in rehearsals or class. You are role models at the
studio; therefore you set the precedence for ALL other dancers.
·
Dress code is strictly enforced.
·
No gossiping. No negative comments to or about anyone. This
will result in expulsion from the team.
·
Always come to classes and rehearsals prepared. This is called
“work ethic”.
·
Always give 100% effort. This is called “heart”. This will pay
off in the end, I promise.
·
No sitting down in class or rehearsal, unless authorized by your
instructor. Even if you are not dancing during a particular
sequence, you should be practicing in the back of the class.
·
Tell your instructor before rehearsal if you are ill or have an
injury.
·
Work together as a team. Support each other with positive
feedback.
·
Never, and we mean NEVER, make negative comments about any other
studio or dancer from another studio. This will result in
expulsion from the team.
TDA’s Expectation
of Parents:
Parents must agree
to TRUST the faculty at TDA to do what is best for their child and
for the performance. In trusting us, you can sit back and watch
your child’s progress. There are truly an unbelievable number of
decisions that must be made to achieve an acceptable performance.
Parents, please do not second guess TDA’s decisions on:
1.
Costumes
2. Music
3.
Teachers
4.
Choreography
5.
Competitions
6.
Schedules
7.
Casting
Mandatory Schedule
of Events and Performances 2007-2008 – (Tentative until August 2007)
·
April 21st – Company Placement Auditions. Held at
the Costa Mesa studio.
·
April 23rd – Cast Lists and class requirements posted
on the TDA website.
·
June 1st – Company dancers register for fall classes.
·
August 6th – Fall Session and Company Rehearsals
Begin
·
Jan ‘08 – TDA Company Pictures
·
February ‘08 – Dance Competition – TBA
·
March ‘08 – Dance Competition/Convention– TBA
·
Spring ‘08 – Disney Diamond Dance Days – Parade and
Performance in Disneyland
·
June ’08 – June Concert
General Costs for Conventions and Competitions: Minis will do 1
convention and 2 competitions.
·
Conventions - $150 - $180 (Depending on age group) plus
competition fees.
·
Observers Passes for Parents or Guardians - $40 per person (You
are not required to chaperone your child at Company events.
Teachers are present to watch over all dancers. You may want to
attend the first event to see what conventions are all about.)
·
Competition - $25 - $30 per dancer per dance (depending on
competition)
TDA Performing
Company Placement Audition: April 21st, 2007
Each year dancers
must audition for a space on the TDA Performing Company. The
audition includes a ballet barre, jazz combination, and a tap
combination. All dancers are scored on technique and performance
ability. All dancers will be evaluated and grouped according to
ability of the dancer and artistic vision of the
director/choreographer. All decisions are final. This is a
“Placement” Audition – No dancers are eliminated. This
audition is for group placement purposes only.
Costumes:
Costumes run from
$100-150 each depending on the dance and costume company. We make
every effort to keep these costs down without compromising the
artistic quality of the dance. Each Company dancer is required to
purchase one costume to be used at all competitions, performances,
and the June Concert.
Shoes:
Shoe requirements
for Performing Company dances will be determined at the time we
design the costumes. The following shoes are required for classes
and may be purchased at Tiffany’s Dancewear:
Black Jazz Shoes
Black Tap Shoes
Pink Ballet Shoes
Rehearsal and class attire:
For Jazz and Tap
classes dancers are required to wear black spaghetti strap leotards,
black tights, (footless or convertible) and jazz or tap boots.
Ballet dancers need a black leotard, pink ballet tights and the
appropriate shoes for their level. All attire is available at our
dancewear store. Dancers may wear black jazz pants, not with big
legs. All other leotards and half tops are okay, but these are the
core requirements. All hair must be worn up and away from their
face.
Company Warm-ups:
All dancers must have TDA Company Warm-ups for the 2007-08
season. We will be ordering on September 1st, 2007. The
cost for Warm-ups is approximately $150 for personalized/embroidered
jacket and pants.
Attendance Policy:
A team member may
not miss more than four classes in any one month. No excuses will
be accepted. Any member that misses more than four will be placed
on probation for the following month and will not be able to perform
in any events during the probation month. If the dancer‘s
attendance improves they will return to normal standing in the
Company. Dance takes dedication and hard work. You have to be
there to improve.
Performance Attendance:
If for any reason
you see a conflict with any of the dates mentioned above please tell
Christie immediately. If one member is not present it lets the
entire team down.
Company
Commitment:
The true
definition of a “Company” or “Team” of any kind is a group of people
who share the same interests and are all working together to achieve
the same goals. There is a level of commitment by each individual
to the “Company” as a group in order for the “Company” to achieve
its goals. The level of commitment needs to be equal by each member
of the group. We give each parent and child this document in order
to equip you with adequate information regarding expense, time
commitment and mandatory dates as we know them at this time. We
expect that you can take that information and make a well-informed
decision as to your involvement in our Performing Company.
Summary of General
Expenses in addition to monthly tuition:
TDA Warm-ups
– Approximately $150
Costumes -
$100-$150
The Mini Company dancers are only cast in 1 company
dance for their first year.
June Concert
Costumes:
Dancers will have a ballet, tap, and jazz costume from “technique”
classes for the June Concert. You may choose to buy none or all of
those costumes. Most dancers choose to do all dances in the
concert. These costumes are generally between $75 and $100 each.
Shoes, tights, accessories, and make-up – See Tiffany’s
Dancewear for general pricing.
Convention/Competitions – One at the approximate cost of
$150-180 per dancer.
Competitions –
Two at the
approximate cost of $25-35 per dancer.
Now that you’ve
received specific information regarding the TDA Performing Company
and all of its requirements please think it over and let us know
your decision by JUNE 1st, 2007.
We hope to see you
the Placement Audition on
Saturday, April
21st!
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