1. YOU ARE VERY IMPORTANT

2. YOU ARE NO MORE IMPORTANT THAN ANYONE ELSE.

Forget negativity, gossip, put downs, destructive criticism, and cliques.

The studio’s good reputation in our community and beyond is a reflection of our conduct!

3. All decisions are subject to Ms. Brooke’s and Ms. Jenny’s discretion in this contract.

4. For concerns regarding PeeWees, Minis, & Juniors, please see Brooke. For concerns regarding Seniors, please see Jenny.

• Competition Team Members who sign this contract are agreeing to a "one year commitment" to the group.

• Performers and parents, please know it is your responsibility to check the bulletin board & email for upcoming events and

important information. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to call or email.

A competition team is a TEAM. Just as sports teams require all players to attend practices, a dance competition team requires its performers to attend classes and rehearsals. Absences will hold back not only the individual performer, but the whole competition team.

Financial

Tuition for competition team members will vary depending on the amount of classes. Competition entry fees vary depending on the size of the group and which competitions we attend. The fees are per person and must be paid in advance. Fees are approximately $35 per performer/routine/competition. (Solo, duet, trio fees are higher).

Fundraisers

If parents are interested, we will do several fundraisers to help you offset the costs of costumes, classes, conventions, and competitions.

Cookie Dough Sale

Company Dancer Yard Sale

Program Book Ad Sales – We will begin ad sales in January; 40% of each ad a dancer sells will go towards competition fees.

There are NO refunds on any fees, tuitions, costumes, fundraisers, and competition fees.

Ending Notes for Parents:

Competition is a fun experience for both the performer and the parent. Don't let yourself get stressed out. Keep things in perspective. Winning a trophy is not the most important thing; being in the front line is not the most important thing; the number of routines you are in does not matter. What matters is the enjoyment and growth of our dancers! Competitive dance is an amazing opportunity for performers to grow and learn because it makes performers reach goals they never thought possible. It gives performers a sense of unity and teaches them hard work and discipline.

MDP is a place for performers to reach their full potential, but this can only happen if we work as a team striving for positive energy!

COMPETITION DANCERS MUST:

· Attend all required classes (If you must miss, let your teacher know why.)

· Attend all competition practices

· Attend all regional and national competitions

· Take jazz, ballet, tap, hip hop, and technique (with the exception of Pee Wees, who must take ballet and jazz); other classes are optional but recommended

· Maintain a positive attitude

· Wear MDP leotard, hot shorts, and appropriate tights to all practices

· Wear black leotard, pink ballet tights, and pink ballet shoes to ballet class

· Wear dance clothes to all classes (you may wear sweatpants over your dance clothes for hip hop only; no tshirts)

· Act as a team member, supporting and helping fellow dancers

· Wear MDP warmup onstage for all awards ceremony

· If you do a solo, duet, or trio, you must support every solo, duet, and trio at each competition.

· Everyone else must support every group dance, regardless of age or day.

· Be on time.

· At competitions, do not enter or exit the auditorium during other dances.

· Clap. Clap no matter what medal you get. Clap for each other. Clap for other studios. And smile.

· Sit together at competition.

· Stay until the end of final awards at competition so we can take group pictures.

· Commit to the MDP Company Team from June 2010-July 2011.

· Attend Summer Camp or do a makeup camp.

· Attend Ballet Boot Camp (required for Senior Company Dancers; highly recommended for everyone)

COMPETITION PARENTS MUST:

· Make sure dancers arrive on time and are dressed appropriately for all classes, practices, rehearsals, and competitions.

· Act as a team member, supporting and helping fellow parents and dancers

· Maintain a positive attitude – if you have any trouble, suggestions, concerns, or questions, please discuss with Jenny or Brooke one on one.

· Keep accounts up to date. Please meet all deadlines for tuition, costumes, fees, etc.

· Check your email regularly for studio info.

· Make sure dancers are at competition to watch and support other dancers.

· Commit to the MDP Company Team from June 2010-July 2011.

COMPETITION TEACHERS MUST:

· Be on time.

· Treat all dancers fairly.

· Utilize class time to its fullest.

· Give 100% to each dance – solos, duets, trios, and groups.

· Act as team leader.

· Communicate with parents and dancers on a regular basis.

· Create a safe and positive environment for all dancers.

· Provide dancers with a quality dance education

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By signing this contract, you understand....

· Being a competitive performer is a huge financial commitment as well as time commitment. You are required to pay all competitive expenses throughout the dance season. Do not take the decision to be a competitive performer lightly. The signed competitive contract is binding and conditions of the contract will be enforced.

· You agree to attend all regularly scheduled classes as well as extra rehearsals. You understand that excess absences may result in not being able to participate in an event or even removal from the competition team. You do not anticipate scheduling conflicts with sports or other activities.

· Both performer and parent have read and understood all that is expected as a member of the MDP Company Team. We understand these rules are created to ensure the absolute best training and the most positive and rewarding experience for all. We are very excited to have you as a MDP Company Dancer and Parent and can't wait to begin!

Student's signature ________________________________________ Date __________

Parent's signature ________________________________________ Date __________

Signed page (this one) must be returned to MDP before Summer Camp in order to be a part of the competition team for the fall.

All Competition Dancers will need the following items:

Accessories

Rhinestone earrings

Rhinestone ponytail holder

Rhinestone choker

MDP Gear

Competition tshirt - $25 (also available for parents)

Competition warmup – approximately $100

MDP zebra duffel bag – order from Jessica at Emma Kate's Place

MDP leotard – approximately $30

Makeup

Victoria's Secret Eyeshadow – Fierce - $10 - order online

Victoria's Secret Eyeshadow – Taboo - $10 – order online

Victoria's Secret Lipstick – Light It Up - $12 – order online

Victoria's Secret Shimmer All Over Powder – Star - $14 – order online

Victoria's Secret Beauty Rush Liquid Glitter Liner – Liquid Metal - $7

Fake eyelashes – Buy from Emma Kate's Place - $7.99

From Wal-Mart/Target/Drugstore/etc.

Black Mascara

Blush

Lip gloss

Base makeup

Eye Lash Glue

Costumes ‐ approximately $125 per costume

Sunday, September 5th - $75 per costume deposit due

Sunday, October 3rd - Half of remaining costume balance due

Sunday, November 7th - Remaining costume balance due

Solo costumes must be paid in full by Sunday, August 1st!

Tights, Shoes, & Bras

Capezio caramel footed tights

Caramel pedinis

Required shoes (we will let you know exactly what you need as soon as costume designs are finalized)

Clear back bra

Fake Hair

Curly pigtails (Pee Wees only)

Curly ponytail (Everyone)

Flip ponytail (Pee Wees, Minis, Juniors)

STUDIO STANDARD – Hair & Make-Up

• You will need to attend a Make-Up Application Class to learn studio standards. We will hold this class before dress

rehearsal.

• You will be told how hair will be worn for the number and will need to make sure your performers' head pieces are secured,

and hair is neat and slicked back.

• No fingernail or toenail polish will be worn at the competition or performances.