Floyd Ward Ensemble News Volume 2.8 2012 February 27, Congratulations! This past weekend, several of our dancers competed at Encore DCS in Winston Salem. We are very proud of all our dancers who competed. Congratulations! Additional Competitions For those who wish to compete at additional competitions with their solos, duets, or trios we will be attending the following competitions. Please pay attention to the deadlines as it does take some time for us to register in the office. Additional registration sheets can be picked up in the front office. Dance Machine…………………….March 24-25 Roanoke, VA Registration Deadline- February 28 (Bitties and Preteen may not be able to register due to try-outs) Southeast Showdown…………………….April 14 Martinsville, VA Registration Deadline- March 23 Celebration Talent ……………………. April 27-29 Roanoke, VA Registration Deadline- March 13 Tuition, Competition Fees, and Recital Fees Star Talent fees and Showstopper fees are now past duePlease pay these fees immediately Recital fees are now past due! 1 Dancer- $75.00 2 Dancers- $100.00 3 Dancers- $115.00 Ensemble Try-Outs Please note that we have made drastic changes to our score sheets for this year. The following 10 categories that you will be judged on are worth 10 points each: Flexibility Rhythm Memory Execution Body Lines Showmanship Appearance In-Class Attitude Excessive Absence Late Payments *Students auditioning must wear ALL BLACK, however you may wear whatever style of dancewear you wish. Please dress in something you feel comfortable in. Ballet students must wear a black leotard and pink tights. Alice in Wonderland 3:00-4:00 March 3 VT versus UVA No Practice New Dress Code Ballet- Black leotard (any style) & Pink Tights Jazz, Lyrical, Modern, & Tap- Any style dancewear must be all black! Clogging- Booty Shorts or Pants and any dance logo tshirt Last class of the month- You may wear colors and patterns Appropriateness of your dancewear is subject to teacher discretion! Important Dates March 10-11 March 16-18 March 24 March 24-25 March 31 April 9-14 April 14 April 27-29 May 29-31 June 1 & 2 July 17-21 Star Talent- Roanoke, VA Showstopper- Lenoir, NC Bitty & Preteen Auditions Team Time Bitty Ballet 2:30-3:30 PT Ballet 3:30-4:30 Dancing 4:30-5:30 Dolls PT Clog 5:30-6:30 PT Jazz 6:30-7:30 PT Tap 7:30-8:30 Dance Machine- Roanoke, VA (Optional) Junior & Senior Auditions Team Time Jr./Sr. Ballet 2:30-3:30 Modern 3:30-4:30 Junior Jazz 4:30-5:30 Senior Jazz 5:30-6:30 Jr./Sr. Clogging 6:30-8:00 Jr./Sr. Tap 8:00-9:30 Spring Break!!! Southeast Showdown- Martinsville, VA (Optional) Celebration Talent- Roanoke, VA (Optional) Recital Dress Rehearsal Spring Recital DTI Nationals- Savannah, GA (Optional)