SEDC Parent / Dancer Meeting Thursday, February 20, 2014

1 2 * * * * * * 3 * * * Welcome and THANK YOU Competition Schedule Change in 5th competition location and competition to now Tribute at Mo. Bap This change was due to pricing and return of Tribute Decision made on 6th competition - we will do Hall of Fame. Lots of requests to do a competition close to home for family to attend and since it is Mother's Day. We have answered the request to do larger events. As mentioned, we never really know what each competition will be in size and number of studios, but these are all historically quite large. Final printed schedule attached KAR - lets just say us HUGE. It starts on Friday at 10:30 a.m. - I will inform those scheduled before 3 as they will allow a cancel with full refund. KAR - explanation of levels Competition Costuming All costumes should be in hand at this time with exception of Blank Page (due Sunday)and all Production Tops which will be handed out tonight. If anyone still needs rhinestones for a solo costume, I must get your information by Sunday, 2/23. Please print out the costumes sheets sent in email this morning d check very closely that you have ever costume piece or accessory in hand. I suggest printing and attaching well to each costume bag so you can check each time you pack for competitionand then again as you pack up at a competition so you go home with everything. Take exceptional care of your costumes - they cannot be replaced and you cannot dance without a costume. We do not want to see costumes laying on floor in dressing room. Production costume is fragile - please be careful. Production and Blank Page costume handout. Competition Etiquette Make good impression from moment you walk in door - judges have eyes in back of head. Be kind and respectful to all studios in attendance. No unkind words of any type. Good job to all as they walk off stage - Good Luck when in dressing rooms. NO roughhousing, playing on escaltors Treat backstage staff with over the top kindness - they have been there longer than you. Treat your teachers and parents with respect and patience. They are there for you always and want the best . SOCIAL MEDIA - I urge posts of all types, share the good word of your fabulous studio and team. DO NOT post photos that are negative in any way (words or looks). Keep it classy and sassy - not trashy!!!!! No twerking - all I will say. POSITIVE - HAPPY - MAKE A MEMORY Competition Awards Stage Attire No friends or family on stage during awards I would like to get as many photos on stage after award as possible. If time allows, please do not make a quick exit but instead watch for your teachers to gather you if we make decision that time allows and not rushing to next dances/

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You WILL not use cell phones on stage - there is nornally one-two seniors that we ask to keep phone so we can keep in touch with everyone for reminders and comments to spread.

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Competition Plan Always there at least 1 1/2 before first dance unless first dances of day, then 45 minutes Warm up and Stretch - also to be taught in class before Dance will be ran 1-2 times, no corrections, no changes, all happy moments before girls prepare to take the stage. Dancers need to help everyone, including teachers stay in their happy place. Your Face / Your Hair / Your Beautiful Hair - Practice, Practice Make-up - check your supplies Earrings - Must be worn for each dance - make sure you have enough pairs Miscellaneous Dance Folders - check them often Escrow - If you are not caught up, please do so immediately as competitions cost approximately $12,000-13,000 each time and unpaid escrow means I pay personally or we do not go. Banquet - Thursday, May 15 Tuition - Due monthly Recital - Sunday, June 1 (Dress Rehearsal: Saturday, May 31) Packets out in April, Ticket Sales mid May Boosters Update Mom Dance What would you think about my having teachers do a spoof and then a short dance for all ALSO - what would you think about a MOM DANCE at recital Whatever we do, I suggest doing this in late April during the 2 weeks we do not have comp and I will offer to coordinate

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