Dance
Baton (Sky High Twirlers)
Tap (ADAPT)
Jazz (ADAPT)
Ballet (Cecchetti)
Baton Twirling (CBTF)
All students in competitive classes are expected to be at all of the competitions their class is attending. Students attending competitions are responsible for coach’s travel and expenses. Fundraising options may be available to help offset the costs of traveling. Parents of competitive athletes will be asked to volunteer throughout the year, and especially at competition season.
All students in competitive classes are expected to attend all of the dance competitions their group is entered in. Groups are usually entered in one to three competitions each year. (Group routines are choreographed for all class members, and it is very important that all class members attend the competitions) Dance competitions are often held during the day on weekdays, students may have to miss school for competitions. Competition entry fees usually cost $30.00-$40.00/competition/student; competitive students will receive invoices for competition entry fees in January.
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Auditions for solos, duets, and small groups will be held in early September. Private lesson costs, extra practice costs, costuming, and entry fees are the responsibility of each student.
Stage rehearsals will be arranged for all students involved in competitive dance groups. All students in competitive groups are expected to attend stage rehearsal in preparation for the competitive season. Students will be invoiced for stage rehearsals in late January (Approximately $12.00/student/competitive class).
At Star, we believe that examinations are an important teaching tool, which greatly benefits our dancers and twirlers. Star Baton and Dance Company instruct under the following syllabi:
Ballet classes at Star Baton and Dance Company follow the Ceccetti syllabus. Some students in competitive ballet classes will prepare for and have the option to take Ceccetti exams (class teachers will notify students who are ready to take examinations). Extra practice costs and exam costs will be the student’s responsibility. Exams usually take place in November and March. Students wishing to take exams at the accelerated level must take the Exam Syllabus Class to be eligible to take exams. Approximate cost to enrol in exam: $150.00.
Associated Dance Arts for Professional Teachers (ADAPT)
Star Baton and Dance Company follows the ADAPT syllabus for all Tap and Jazz classes. Some students in competitive dance classes will prepare for and have the option to take ADAPT exams (Class teachers will notify students who are ready to take examinations). Extra practice costs and exam costs will be the student’s responsibility. Exams usually take place in December. Students wishing to take exams higher than Junior Two ADAPT Jazz or Tap must take a ballet class to be eligible. Students wishing to take Exams higher than Junior Three ADAPT Jazz or Tap must be enrolled in exam syllabus classes and a ballet class to be eligible to take exams. Approximate cost to enrol in exam: $150.00.
Visit www.adaptsyllabus.com for more information on ADAPT
Canadian Baton Twirling Federation (CBTF)
All students in Star Baton and Dance Company’s Baton Twirling programs will prepare for and have the option to take baton twirling badge exams. Badge testing costs approximately $10.00/badge, and is the responsibility of each student.