
The troupe, known as the Dance Stop Dancers, is made up of students who dedicate themselves to focused and extensive dance training, and who pursue a high standard of performance quality and artistry. Important elements of their participation include self discipline, productive effort for their instructors, and a positive outlook towards accomplishing their personal goals. The students’ preparation extends to regional and national competitions, as well as performances in various charitable and community events. Dancers are generally divided by age, ranging from 4 to 18 years old.
The Dance Stop Dancers have earned widespread recognition for their accomplishments in many areas. Several members have been granted scholarships to attend esteemed college dance programs in the U.S. and Europe, and have advanced their training with internationally-acclaimed ballet companies. Our dancers have performed in Broadway and off-Broadway productions, dance themed television shows, music videos and other theatrical venues. In addition, the troupe and its soloists have received numerous top awards at dance competitions for outstanding technique, choreography and costumes. The troupe presents its dances every year in Dance Stop’s Gala Performance at the State Theater in New Brunswick, NJ.
Troupe
Policies:
BEING
A TROUPE MEMBER IS A COMMITMENT!
POLICY
#1: You must be registered for the entire program for your age
division. MEANING: All classes. NO EXCEPTIONS! Each division program
may vary due to strengths and weaknesses.
POLICY
#2: Each troupe member must attend ALL regular & added rehearsals as well as ALL SUMMER REQUIREMENTS!!
POLICY#3: SPECIALTY DUOS, TRIOS, SMALL GROUPS & PRODUCTIONS. Students
will be asked to participate in any (1) of the above by a teacher/choreographer-
invitation only. Upon being asked, different fees and rules apply
with each different piece. Once the decision has been made for that
dancer to participate, the choreography fee must then be paid along
with a costume deposit of $100.00.
POLICY#4: REHEARSALS. Any and all rehearsals are MANDATORY! Each student is
allotted a maximum of (2) absences before removal of that particular
number. There will be no refunds for choreography fees or costumes. EXCUSED ABSENCES: Religion or illness accompanied by a physicians
note.
POLICY#5: SOLOS. Not every student attending private lessons will be given
a solo. Solos are not necessarily redone every year. Some choreography
shall stay constant until that teacher/choreographer decides, that
its in the best interest of the child to choreograph a new
piece. Choreography fees and costume prices vary. A solo costume
deposit of $100.00 must be paid as soon as the choreography has
been started.
POLICY#6: FUNDRAISERS. All fundraisers are optional. The team effort will
be the deciding factor of how many and what types of fundraising
the Dance Stop Dancers will have for each particular year.
POLICY#7: PAYMENTS. Tuition must be paid by the 10th of each month.
a.
Late payments must be accompanied by a late fee.
b. Private lessons must be paid in advance or before the start
of each lesson.
c. Costume deposits are due by November 15th. All costume balances
must be paid no later than January 30th.
d. Competition fees must be paid on the designated date and NO
LATER!
POLICY#8: ABSENCES. Any vacations or absences that need to be excused, must
be put into writing and submitted to the front desk in as much time
in advance, prior to your absence.
POLICY#9: SUMMER REGISTRATION. All troupe members must be registered for their
designated program by May 15th. All registration must be accompanied
with payment.
POLICY#10: FALL REGISTRATION. All troupe members must be registered for their
upcoming fall program by May 15th also. All registration must be
accompanied with payment. NOTE: All registration must be done
in advance; as much time is needed to put together each program.
POLICY
#11: TITLE ENTRIES. Anyone entered in a regional or national
title, will be expected to participate in any and all demands expected
of them, should they win.
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