TEAM faq's
Who should audition for the RDC dance team?
We want each child who auditions for our team to be focused and committed for a full year of dance (summer-summer). If you’re not sure your child is ready, than it’s best to wait until you are sure. RDC dance team is NOT recommended for dancers with only combination class experience. Your student should have at least one year of dance experience, and have taken at least 2 classes per week for the last year.
How do I know if my dancer is ready for dance team?
- They are at least 6 years old and have had at least 1-2 years of dance experience, with multiple classes per week (highly recommended).
- They are dancing all the time at home (practicing and/or improvising).
- They take dance class seriously and work hard in and out of class.
- They take year-round dance classes (summer, fall and spring) and feel like dance is a part of them, not just a recreational activity.
- Their current teachers recommend they audition.
- They love being on stage and want more performing opportunities!
What is the commitment?
Between July 6 2020 to June 25, 2021: Members of the dance team must commit to summer dance class and choreography camp, along with school year classes, rehearsals and performances/conventions from July 6, 2020 to June 25, 2021.
Students are required to:
- Attend mandatory summer choreography camps in July, August & September based on team(s).
- Take the minimum class requirements for each team in both the summer and fall/spring sessions
- Junior PERFORMING Hip Hop (ages 6-8) or Tap teams: Team class + one other technique class (Jazz, Ballet or Contemporary) + weekly rehearsal
- Junior COMPETITIVE Hip Hop (ages 6-8) or Tap teams: Team class + two other technique classes (Jazz, Ballet or Contemporary) + weekly rehearsal
- Senior PERFORMING Tap team: Team class + one other technique class (Jazz, Ballet or Contemporary) + weekly rehearsal
- Senior COMPETITIVE Tap team: Team class + one other technique class (Jazz, Ballet or Contemporary) + weekly rehearsal
- Junior or Senior PERFORMING Jazz or Contemporary teams: Team class + one Ballet class + weekly rehearsal(s).
- Junior or Senior COMPETITIVE Jazz or Contemporary teams: Team class + two Ballet classes + weekly rehearsal(s).
- Senior Hip Hop PERFORMING Teams: Team class + one other technique class (Jazz, Ballet or Contemporary) + weekly rehearsal
- Senior Hip Hop COMPETITIVE Teams: Team class + two other technique classes (Jazz, Ballet or Contemporary) + weekly rehearsal
- Musical Theater Team: Team class + one other technique class (Jazz, Ballet or Contemporary) + weekly rehearsal
- All teams: Weekly team rehearsals (summer and 2020-21 school year)
- Take the minimum class requirements for each team in both the summer and fall/spring session
- Attend a 1.5-2.5 hour rehearsal per week, per team, separate from your regular classes and choreography camps all year.
- Participate in most of the pre-scheduled performances.
- Sign a contract and adhere to the dance team policies regarding dress/hair code, attendance, ethics and behavior.
What is the cost?
We try to offer the opportunity to get all costs covered by fundraising, but there are costs, over and above tuition and recital costumes. Annual dance team cost estimate: $750 - $1,250
- Dance team deposit due by July 15, 2020: $250 (will be used for items below)
- Choreography camp fees estimate: $100-$200 per dancer, per team
- Convention/competition fee estimate: $400-500 per dancer.
- Competition costume estimate: $60 per dancer, per dance
- Performance uniform estimate: $200-$300. Includes warm-up (jacket and pants), two RDC t-shirts, black jazz pants and black sports bra. Optional duffel and garment bag.
How do I get on the dance team?
- Let us know via email that you'd like to audition.
- Dancers will need to learn short choreography for each team they want to audition for, before May 31st. RDC will email videos of the choreography on/before May 25th. They will have one week to learn them and need to come to the audition knowing the choreography.
- Auditions for the 2020-21 team will be held via Zoom on Sunday, May 31st from 10am-3:00pm for ages 6 and up. Check your email for each team's audition time and links!
How do I get more information?
Contact us at info@rainierdancecenter.com
