Competition Troupes
- Competition Troupes are invitational only – designed for dancers interested and ready for competition level.
- Ideal for passionate, committed, dedicated dancers that present a willingness to work hard, excel and thrive.
- Troupes are entered in at least 3 – 4 events per year. These mainly include eisteddfods and one festival performance. Routines are also showcased at the annual dance concert.
- The main dance genre for Competition Troupe is Jazz.
Eisteddfods
Dance eisteddfods (or competitions) are held annually across Sydney and differentiate from each other – some small and others large, some more competitive than others.
Eisteddfods are an excellent way for dancers to improve their performance skill and cultivate their talent and passion. Dancers learn the hard work and determination required to succeed in this team sport, and the importance of striving for a common goal.
Through competition, dancers will not only improve skills and technique but also gain confidence, poise, commitment and self-esteem. Every eisteddfod experience should always be positive, valuable and memorable.
Dance participants are entered into sections according to dance genre and average age. For example: 12/Under Jazz, 14/Under Jazz, 16/Under Lyrical.
Expectations and Requirements –
Competition Troupe parents and dancers should agree to or understand the following:
- Excellent attendance and dedication
- Reliable team member
- Must prioritise dance events
- Participation in Jazz, Lyrical and Ballet classes are compulsory requirements to ensure sufficient preparation and training for performances.
- Continuation of current dance classes during the week to maintain sufficient level of versatility, stamina, technique and flexibility. Also expected to dedicate some extra practice time at home.
- Expected to commit to all Competition Troupe classes. If unable to dance, we encourage dancers to attend class, observe and note down any routine changes (exceptions for any contagious illnesses).
- Notify in advance of any absences. If a dancer misses a lesson, it is their responsibility to catch up on any missed choreography in their own time before the next class.
- Class focus and attention to detail – competition classes are fast paced and challenging, therefore the team must be prepared.
- Available for all released eisteddfod/event dates plus any extra rehearsals.
Extra Costs
- Same fee as regular weekly classes, invoiced per Term on top of enrolled classes. Discounts apply.
- Costumes and eisteddfod entry fees
- Dancique performance jacket
- Extra rehearsals if needed
2024 Classes
Competition Troupe classes on Tuesday afternoons. Ballet and other classes on Thursday afternoons.
Festival Troupes
- Festival Troupes are offered to experienced and passionate dancers that love performing.
- Designed for students wishing to take their dancing to the next level, gain more experience and strive for excellence.
- Encourages confidence, commitment and team work in a supportive environment.
- Allows dancers to put into practice technique learned from regular weekly classes plus focusing on performance artistry.
- Troupes participate in 3 festivals per year – Hunters Hill, Chatswood and Crows Nest. Routines are also showcased at the annual dance concert.
- The dance genre for Festival Troupe is Jazz and Musical Theatre.
Troupe Goals
- To provide an opportunity for young dancers to perform
- To provide a valuable learning experience, bringing our dance family closer together
- Strive for new heights and encourage team rapport
- Improve dance versatility across class
- To be rehearsed and stage/performance ready
- Work hard towards a clean/polished routine whilst having fun!
Expectations and Requirements –
Festival Troupe parents and dancers should agree to or understand the following:
- Excellent attendance and dedication
- Must prioritise dance events
- Participation in both Jazz and Lyrical classes are compulsory requirements to ensure sufficient preparation and training for performances. Ballet class is strongly recommended.
- Continuation of current dance classes during the week to maintain sufficient level of versatility, stamina, technique and flexibility. Also expected to dedicate some extra practice time at home.
- Expected to commit to all Festival Troupe classes. If unable to dance, we encourage dancers to attend class, observe and note down any routine changes (exceptions for any contagious illnesses). Notify in advance of any absences.
- Class focus and attention to detail – troupe classes are fast paced and challenging, therefore the team must be prepared.
- Available for all released event dates plus any extra rehearsals.
Extra Costs
- Same fee as regular weekly classes, invoiced per Term on top of enrolled classes. Discounts apply.
- Costumes
- Dancique hoodie
- Extra rehearsals if needed
2024 Classes
Festival Troupe classes on Monday and Wednesday afternoons.
Competition Private Lessons
- Invitational and offered to Competition Troupe dancers only.
- An opportunity for competitive dancers to represent Dancique School of Dance through solo, duo, trio or quad competition.
- Students aspiring to dance long term with future career prospects.
- Routines are entered into eisteddfods and may be asked to perform at festival events. Not all routines will be showcased at the annual dance concert.
Expectations and Requirements –
Competition Private Lesson parents and dancers should agree to or understand the following:
- Participation in 4 – 5 weekly classes (minimum) to ensure sufficient preparation and training for performances. These should include Competition Troupe, Ballet and the genre class.
- Attend all private lessons for the full year as organised by Dancique.
- Maintain an excellent attitude throughout the year towards classes, competitions, teachers, peers and understand dancers are representing the school.
- Should understand the nature and importance of Private Lesson tuition – that extra level of commitment, dedication and hard work is required.
- Private Lessons are offered as a privilege and should be respected.
Responsibilities
- Competition soloists are responsible for following any eisteddfod syllabus with rules, completing entry forms, making payments, noting competition dates, forwarding final programs to Dancique or their teacher, ordering and purchasing costumes from online stores. Dancique will organise the following on behalf of duos, trios and quads.
- Competition soloists are responsible for their music and should follow the music requirements released by the eisteddfod. If CDs are required – always make two copies of music for backup plus sync it to your phone. Clearly mark on your CDs: Dance school name, dancers name, age section, genre, time, start/finish on/off stage and track title. Don’t forget to test your music! Dancique will organise music on behalf of duos, trios and quads.
- At the start of each dance year, Dancique will forward a list of selected eisteddfods to enter in. If dancers wish to enter more competitions they should research this in their own time.
- All Private Lesson dancers are responsible for warming up before lessons and extra practice at home.
Extra Costs
- Teacher fee and hall hire, invoiced per Term on top of enrolled classes.
Missed lessons: Dancers should speak with their teacher regarding makeup lessons during the week or organise to extend another lesson.
- Eisteddfod entry fees
- Costumes
- Dancique performance jacket or hoodie
Training Private Lessons
- Offered to Troupe dancers and organised based on class timetable availability.
- Designed for experienced dancers wishing to further progress their training through one on one tuition.
- An opportunity for dancers to gain more experience and confidence on top of their regular dance classes.
- Training Private Lesson dancers are not entered into eisteddfods.
- The nature of these lessons are for training purposes – for students aspiring to dance at a competition level in the near future.
Expectations and Requirements –
Training Private Lesson parents and dancers should agree to or understand the following:
- Participation in 4 – 5 weekly classes (minimum) to ensure sufficient preparation and training. These should include Troupe and Ballet.
- Attend all private lessons for the full year as organised by Dancique.
- Maintain an excellent attitude throughout the year towards classes, teachers, peers – understanding Private Lessons are offered as a privilege and should be respected.
- Should understand the nature and importance of Private Lesson tuition – that extra level of commitment, dedication and hard work is required.
Responsibilities
- All Private Lesson dancers are responsible for warming up before lessons and extra practice at home.
Extra Costs
- Teacher fee and hall hire, invoiced per Term on top of enrolled classes.
Missed lessons: Dancers should speak with their teacher regarding makeup lessons during the week or organise to extend another lesson.
