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 physician’s 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 it’s 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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