ELITE COMPETITION TEAMS
Informational Packet
2015 Dance Competition Experience
FRIENDLY REMINDER ~ Competitions are only open to Elite Dancers that are also enrolled in Technique
Plus. If you want to attend a competition, but are not yet enrolled in Technique plus, please contact
our Office Admin about the possibility of starting Technique Plus. You must be enrolled in a Technique
Class by mid-October to be eligible.
UCD remains “low key” about Competitions, and enjoys being able to offer the girls the experience of a
Dance Competition without the stress of a typical competition atmosphere. Below we have all the
information you need to help you decide if your dancer can participate.
MANDATORY REHEARSALS
Your dancer must attend two additional classes (one 75-minute and one 60-minute class). Schedules are
listed below each Competition. All additional Competition Rehearsals, your weekly dance classes,
and your Technique Plus classes during these three weeks are MANDATORY in order for you to
participate in the Competition. We need to be fair to the entire team, so no exceptions can be made
about missing these Rehearsals, unless extreme circumstances occur.
Competition schedules (days and times) are usually not set until two weeks prior to the Competition.
UCD will inform all dance families of any updated schedule news as soon as it becomes available to us.
Unfortunately, you will need to decide if your child can participate or not, without knowing the
exact day and time of her competing. Most Competitions do not give us information until 5-14 days
prior. Competitions also have the right to make last minute changes to the schedule at any time ~ so you
need to be flexible with your time in order to participate.
Elite Dancers will compete with their current dance class routine, and wear their current dance costume,
shoes, etc. All dancers participating in a competition must have proper UCD apparel to wear at the
competitions and during the Awards Ceremony, either a UCD Jacket or sweatshirt.
Dancers competing will be asked to purchase specific make-up and earrings. If you purchased these
items last year, we will be using the same make-up and earrings. To avoid any scrambling at the last
minute, dancers that still have their items will need to bring them into the Studio in advance and show the
teachers that they do indeed have them, and that they are in good condition.
All families are responsible for their own transportation to each Competition.
Are you also interested in taking a SOLO ~ DUET ~ TRIO to a Competition?
If you are part of the Elite Competition Teams, and participate in these Competitions with your group, this
makes you eligible to also do a Solo, Duet, or Trio!
Enrollment Form & decisions on ALL Competitions must be made no later than October 24, 2014.
Payment options available.
Solo/Duets/Trios ~ limited spots available, first come first serve. Once you turn in the Enrollment Form,
all scheduled payments are non-refundable.
Please see following pages for all the details Group Routines Competition Teams ~ Competitions 2015
Costs per Competitions include teacher payroll for extra classes, teacher payroll to be at the Competition, and the
per-dancer Entry Fee that each Competition charges for a group entry.
 Feb. 27-28-Mar. 1~ Midwest Starz Winter Dance Competition ~ Monticello High School
Elite Dancers ~ Cost: $80 per Elite Dancer or $75 if you are also competing on an EPCT Team
Elite Plus Competition Team ~ you will perform one EPCT routine. You must participate with your regular Elite Dance
Class, in order to participate in this competition. Cost: $45 for your one EPCT dance routine.
Mandatory Extra Rehearsal times for
Friday, Feb. 13 (75-minute class)
4:30-5:45 = Bronze A Comp Team (Studio One)
5:45-7:00 = Bronze B Comp Team (Studio Two)
5:45-7:00 = Silver B Comp Team (Studio One)
7:00-8:15 = Silver A Comp Team (Studio One)
7:00-8:15 = Gold A Comp Team (Studio Two)
Mandatory Extra Rehearsal times for
Friday, Feb. 20 (60-minute class)
4:45-5:45 = Bronze A Comp Team (Studio One)
5:45-6:45 = Bronze B Comp Team (Studio Two)
5:45-6:45 = Silver B Comp Team (Studio One)
6:45-7:45 = Silver A Comp Team (Studio One)
6:45-7:45 = Gold A Comp Team (Studio Two)
 March 20-21-22 ~ Masquerade Dance Competition ~ Burnsville
Elite Dancers ~ Cost: $88 per Elite Dancer or $83 if you are also competing on an EPCT Team
Elite Plus Competition Team ~ you will perform two EPCT routines. You must participate with your regular Elite Dance
Class, in order to participate in this competition. Cost: $53 per EPCT dance routine. You must do both EPCT routines.
Mandatory Extra Rehearsal times for
Friday, March 6 (75-minute class)
SAME TIMES AS FRIDAY SCHEDULE ABOVE
Mandatory Extra Rehearsal times for
Friday, March 13 (60-minute class)
SAME TIMES AS FRIDAY SCHEDULE ABOVE
March 27-28-29 ~ ShowStoppers Dance Competition ~ Bloomington
NO REGULAR ELITE DANCE TEAMS will participate in this Competition. Only EPCT and Solo/Duet/Trios
Elite Plus Competition Team ~ you will perform two EPCT routines.
Cost: $61 per EPCT dance routine. You must do both EPCT routines. No Regular Elite at this Competition.
 April 23-24-25-26 ~ Midwest Starz Spring Dance Competition ~ Monticello High School
Elite Dancers ~ Cost: $80 per Elite Dancer or $75 if you are also competing on an EPCT Team
Elite Plus Competition Team ~ you will perform two EPCT routines. You must participate with your regular Elite Dance
Class, in order to participate in this competition.
Cost: $45 per EPCT dance routine. You must do both EPCT routines.
Mandatory Extra Rehearsal times for
Friday, April 10 (75-minute class)
SAME TIMES AS FRIDAY SCHEDULE ABOVE
Mandatory Extra Rehearsal times for
Friday, April 17 (60-minute class)
SAME TIMES AS FRIDAY SCHEDULE ABOVE
June 17-21 ~ NATIONALS ~ Midwest Starz Dance Competition ~ Wisconsin Dells, WI
Information will be sent out separately to those students participating in the competition. Please know to be eligible to
participate at Nationals your child must compete in at least one of the competitions listed.
PLEASE NOTE: All payments are non-refundable. If your child is sick the day of the Competition, and/or if you cancel from
the competition after turning in your Enrollment Form, no refunds will be issued.
Are you also interested in doing a SOLO ~ DUET ~ or TRIO?
Please see following pages for all details about Solos, Duets, and Trios.
SOLOS ~ DUETS ~ TRIOS ~ Competitions 2015
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Dancers will not be allowed to choreograph their own routines. Choreographing costs are included in the
package price.
Dancers will need to suggest three songs, but UCD reserves the right pick a completely different song.
Dancers will need to suggest what style of dance they want to perform, but the final decision will be up to
the UCD Teachers and Choreographers (and what style they see fits your dancer the best).
A total of five rehearsals with a UCD teacher will be required in order to participate in your first Competition.
This opportunity is only made available to currently enrolled UCD Elite dancers, who are also in Technique
Plus. These dancers must continue to be enrolled in their current dance schedule for the entire year in order
to participate.
In order to bring a solo/duet/trio to a Competition, you must also participate in the group routine at that same
Competition. The only exception is if, for that certain Competition, it’s only opened to solo/duet/trios.
Limited spots available. First come, first serve. You pick your own duets/trios partners, but feel free to reach
out to the UCD Directors if you are looking for someone to dance with.
If your dancer commits to participating in the Solo/Duet/Trio/Small Group portion of the competition, she will
be representing U Can Danz! Dance Company. It will be very important that she schedule time to get
together with her dance partner(s), outside of the dates below and/or making time to rehearse at home.
UCD reserves the right to pull a dancer(s) from the competition at any time if they are not fully prepared with
their routines. No refunds would be issued if this were to happen. It’s very important to practice on your own
and/or with your group!
Under parental supervision, we will make the studio available for you to rent without any UCD teachers
there. At least one dance parent needs to be present supervising the entire time though.
To help keep costs low, dancers are allowed to use a past/used UCD dance costume (it must be in good
condition and approved by teachers). If wearing a past UCD Costume, only one UCD solo/duet/trio is
allowed to wear that costume. First come, first serve ~ so if it’s important to you to re-use a costume, put
your request in as soon as possible.
If dance families want to order a new costume, UCD can provide you with options. Dancers will be allowed
to pick their own costume, but it must seek final approval by UCD Directors.
Collaboration Session
This Two-hour Session will be a collaboration of the Choreographer and student(s). Dancer’s routines will have
been choreographed in advance. They will be taught their entire routine, and adjusted accordingly. If the session
ends up being unproductive due to the dancer not putting forth enough effort, and/or being late, the
Teachers/Choreographers may request that further work is needed. At this time we will require that the
dancer(s) set up a second Collaboration Session. This extra session will be an additional fee.
Dancers must bring a video device with them to this session.
COLLABORATION SESSION DATES ~ See schedule on following page for day/time slots
One Hour Follow-up Rehearsal
Dancers will need to schedule one 60-minute Follow-up Rehearsal. These are only offered the first two
weekends of January. Time slots will be announced at a later time.
Three Additional Mandatory Rehearsals
Dancers will need to schedule three 45-minute rehearsals. These 45-minute time slots will only be made
available on Saturday mornings, and Sunday evenings. Day/time slots will be announced at a later time.
More than one Competition ~ follow-up Rehearsals
If you are taking your Solo/Duet/Trio to more than one competition, you will need to schedule one follow-up
45-minute rehearsal within 10 days before each additional Competition. These 45-minute time slots will only be
made available on Saturday mornings, and Sunday evenings. Each Competition we receive feedback from
judges and/or Teachers that might be very helpful in preparing for the next Competition. The one exception (for
some) taking place for the ShowStopper Competition (see enrollment form for details).
Cost for Participating in a Solo, Duet, or Trio at a Competition ~ Collaboration Package
Package Price includes Choreographing a Personal Routine, one 2-hr Collaboration Session, one 1-hr follow-up
rehearsal, three 45-minute private rehearsals ($280 for solos, $140 each for duets, $95 each for Trio). There is
also an Entry Fee charged by each Competition that you add on. Any additional Competitions, after your first,
will require a follow-up rehearsal. Please see Enrollment Form to better understand all fees.
Solo/Duet/Trio Collaboration Session Days Available
These would be TWO-HOUR rehearsal times. If you are interested in doing a Solo, Duet and/or Trio, please
print this page off and circle three of the dates/time slots below that would work with your schedule. After we
know how much interest there is, and teacher availability, we will have a better idea of exact time slots available.
Schedule and availability is subject to change at any time.
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Nov. 22
Nov. 28
Nov. 23
10:00-12:00
10:00-12:00
12:15-2:15
12:15-2:15
2:30-4:30
2:30-4:30
Nov. 29
10:00-12:00
10:00-12:00
12:15-2:15
12:15-2:15
2:30-4:30
2:30-4:30
Sunday
Nov. 30
Dec. 1
Dec. 2
Dec. 3
Dec. 4
Dec. 5
Dec. 6
Dec. 7
Dec. 8
Dec. 9
Dec. 10
Dec. 11
Dec. 12
Dec. 13
Dec. 14
Dec. 15
Dec. 16
Dec. 17
Dec. 18
Dec. 19
Dec. 20
Dec. 21
6:00-8:00
6:00-8:00
6:00-8:00
6:00-8:00
Dec. 22
Dec. 23
10:00-12:00
12:15-2:15
10:00-12:00
2:30-4:30
2:30-4:30
Dec. 29
12:15-2:15
Dec. 30
6:00-8:00
6:00-8:00
6:00-8:00
Dec. 24
Xmas Eve
Dec. 25
Xmas
Dec. 31
Jan. 1
New Year’s Eve
New Year’s Day
10:00-12:00
12:15-2:15
2:30-4:30
Dec. 26
Dec. 27
10:00-12:00
10:00-12:00
12:15-2:15
12:15-2:15
2:30-4:30
2:30-4:30
10:00-12:00
12:15-2:15
2:30-4:30
Dec. 28
Jan. 2
6:00-8:00
Solo/Duet/Trio ~ Additional Rehearsal Time Slots
Your additional 45-minute rehearsals time slots will only be made available on Saturdays and Sundays.
Once we know exactly how many students will participate in solo/duets/trios, we will announce the schedule.
Optional ~ Rental of Studio to rehearse without teachers
Rental fee is $10 per hour. Times must be scheduled and paid for in advance. No refunds if you cancel your
time slot. Limited time slots available. Dance parent must be supervising at all times.
Schedules/Pricing subject to change at any time.
Please schedule your dates in advance to ensure availability. First come, first serve.
All payments are non-refundable.
If your child is sick the day of the Competition, and/or if you cancel from the competition after turning in your
Enrollment Form, there is no refund.
Cancellation of a rehearsal needs to take place at least 48 hours in advance.
If you cancel a rehearsal less than 48 hours in advance, not only will that rehearsal be non-refundable, but you
will also need to schedule a make-up rehearsal at an additional cost, along with a $10 admin fee.
Competition Enrollment Form 2015
Dancer’s Name:
Competition
YES
Cost
NO
Doing a Solo ~ Duet ~ Trio this year? Collaboration Package
Solo = $280 ~ Duets = $140 each ~ Trios = $95 each
Includes Choreographing Personal Routine, one 1-hour Collaboration Session,
one 1-hour follow up rehearsal and three 45-minute rehearsals towards your first competition
Midwest Starz ~ Feb. 27/28/Mar.1 ~ Elite Group Routine ($80 Reg. Elite/$75 EPCT/Elite)
$80 or $75
Midwest Starz ~ Feb. 27/28/Mar.1 ~ EPCT Team Routine One
$45
Midwest Starz ~ Feb. 27/28/Mar.1 ~ Solo ~ Duet ~ Trio
Please circle entry size. Competition Fees are: Solo $105 ~ Duet $67.50 ea. ~ Trio $45 ea.
Masquerade ~ March 20/21/22 ~ Elite Group Routine ($88 Reg. Elite/$83 EPCT/Elite)
$88 or $83
Masquerade ~ March 20/21/22 ~ EPCT Team Routines One & Two ($53 per routine)
$106
Masquerade ~ March 20/21/22 ~ Solo ~ Duet ~ Trio
Please circle entry size. Competition Fees are: Solo $117 ~ Duet $60 ea. ~ Trio $40 ea.
If YES to Solo ~ Duet ~Trio…see next fee please.
Masquerade ~ March 20/21/22 ~ Solo ~ Duet ~ Trio
Is this your second time taking your Solo, Duet, or Trio to a Competition?
If Yes ~ please add this amount: Solo $30, Duet $15 each, Trio $10 each
ShowStoppers ~ March 27/28/29 ~ EPCT Team Routines One & Two ($61 per routine)
$122
ShowStoppers ~ March 27/28/29 ~ Solo ~ Duet ~ Trio
Please circle entry size. Competition Fees are: Solo $131 ~ Duet $64.50 ea. ~ Trio $61 ea.
If YES to Solo ~ Duet ~Trio…see next fee please
ShowStoppers ~ March 27/28/29 ~ Solo ~ Duet ~ Trio
Is this your second time taking your Solo, Duet, or Trio to a Competition?
If Yes ~ please add this amount: Solo $30, Duet $15 each, Trio $10 each
Third time doing Solo/Duet/Trio? If so, since this competition is so close to the last, and you
already had two follow-ups, you do not need an extra rehearsal. No extra fee in this row for you.
Midwest Starz ~ April 23-26 ~ Elite Group Routine ($80 Reg. Elite/$75 EPCT/Elite)
$80 or $75
Midwest Starz ~ April 23-26 ~ EPCT Team Routines One & Two ($45 per routine)
$90
Midwest Starz ~ April 23-26 ~ Solo ~ Duet ~ Trio
Please circle entry size. Competition Fees are: Solo $105 ~ Duet $67.50 ea. ~ Trio $45 ea.
Midwest Starz ~ April 23-26 ~ Solo ~ Duet ~ Trio
Is this your second/third/fourth time taking your Solo, Duet, or Trio to a Competition?
If Yes ~ please add this amount: Solo $30, Duet $15 each, Trio $10 each
Competition Make-Up Kit (same kit as last year)
$38.00
Competition Earrings (same as last year) Please circle: CLIP or PIERCED
$8.00
TOTAL AMOUNT DUE:
For your convenience ~ TWO PAYMENT OPTIONS
☐ I would like to pay in Full on Nov. 15, 2014
☐ I would like to split my total amount due into 3 payments ~ scheduled for Nov. 15, 2014 ~ Dec. 15 2014 ~ and Jan. 15, 2015
Parent Signature:
Enrollment Form due no later than October 24, 2014