Dance Company - Solo, Duo, Trio, Small Group Guidelines & Policies
General Info |
Solo |
Duo, Trio, Small Group |
Choreographers |
Dance Style |
Music |
Rehearsals |
Price |
Costumes |
Performances |
Requesting |
Confirmation
General Informationn
Each year Solo/Duo/Trio/Small Group routines are performed by TSDC Dance Company members. They are requested by company members and are totally optional. They are not mandatory.
The instrucors & choreographers of TSDC share concepts and ideas to make the routines better and better each year. Some choreographers team teach to give dancers the best choreography & style for every dance. All dances are choreographed on a first come basis. Full payment must be submitted when the solo/duo/trio/small group request is submitted.
- Choreography takes place from August through February.
- Solo/Duo/Trio/Small Group requests can be made July thru January.
- All S/D/T/SG routines are performed in our Spring Dance Company Showcase.
- S/D/T/SG routines can be also entered in competitions and other TSDC performances.
Review carefully and completely
all guidelines & policies on this page before requesting
a
Solo, Duo, Trio or Small Group
routine.
Solo Routines
Once the registration and payment for the Solo is submitted then the process of assigning your choreographer will begin.
• IMPORTANT: Do not, under any circumstance, approach or message any choreographers directly.
• Dancers may request a choreographer(s) during the registration process.
• All choreographer assignments will be made by Miss Tricia.
• Miss Tricia will notify the dancer directly of the choreographer assignment.
• All scheduling of rehearsals
must be conducted
through the TSDC front desk in person or by phone
(856-464-0128). DO NOT email or text
TSDC or the choreographer concerning scheduling of rehearsals.
Duo, Trio, Small Group Routines
OPTION 1: Dancer needs to be placed in a Duo, Trio or Small Group routine.
• TSDC will place you with the appropriate Duo partner, Trio, or Small Group.
• Miss Tricia will notify of the finalized placement.
OPTION 2: Dancer knows desired partner(s) in a Duo, Trio or Small Group routine.
• Dancer must identify their partner(s) when placing their request.
• Miss Tricia will notify all partner(s) of the finalized approval.
Once registration and payments are completed by ALL partners then the assignment of choreographer(s) will begin.
IMPORTANT:
Do not, under any circumstance, approach or message choreographers directly.
Miss Tricia will notify via email all partners of their assigned choreographer(s).
Assignment of Choreographer(s)
Once the registration and payment are submitted then the process of assigning your choreographer will begin.
• IMPORTANT: Do not, under any circumstance, approach or message any choreographers directly.
All communication regarding choreographers must be conducted either at the TSDC front desk or via the TSDC email triciasloandance@comcast.net.
• Dancers may request a choreographer(s) during the registration process.
• All choreographer assignments will be made by Miss Tricia.
• Choreographers will work either individually or as a team.
All scheduling of rehearsals must be conducted through the TSDC front desk in person or by phone (856-464-0128). DO NOT email or text TSDC concerning scheduling of rehearsals.
Dance Style
• Dancers can select the style of dance they want to perform.
• If a dancer is unsure of the style of dance they would like to perform, then please discuss with Miss Tricia.
Music Selection
• If there is a song a dancer would like to perform to, then enter the music selection(s) at time of registration. The assignment of music to a dancer is done on a "First come, First serve" basis.
• Music selections can be suggested by the dancer and/or choreographer.
• If a dancer does not have a song chosen, then this needs to be discussed with your choreographer and Miss Tricia.
Rehearsals of Choreography
Each solo/duo/trio/small group will receive the following:
• 2 hours of private rehearsals with the choreographer(s) to complete all of the choreography.
• 2 30-minute sessions of private coaching in costume with Miss Tricia in order to clean and prepare for performance and/or competition.
• All scheduling of rehearsals must be conducted
through the TSDC front desk either in person or by phone
(856-464-0128).
• DO NOT email or text TSDC or the choreogrpaher(s) concerning the scheduling of rehearsals.
• DANCERS are RESPONSIBLE for REMEMBERING their choreography and most of all for PRACTICING!
• It is highly suggested to video the end of each rehearsal to ensure the dancers can review their choreography and practice their routine on their own time.
Additional Coaching
• Additional private coaching can be provided by purchasing Private Lessons on the TSDC Online Store.
Practicing
• Open studio times for practicing dance routines will be posted on TSDC Instagram weekly.
• There is no charge for open practices.
Performance Oportunities
• Dance Company Showcase:
All solos, duos, trios and small groups perform at the annual Company Showcase.
This performance will be in the Spring at the Scottish Rite Theater in Collingswood,
NJ.
• Competitions:
TSDC participates in local competitions, as well as National Competitions, such as NDS and
The Royal Dance Competition.. Each competition charges an entrance fee to compete.
Entrance fees can range from $25-$200 depending on the level of the competition. Competition season runs from October through
July.
• Community Events:
TSDC is preparing to share the talents of our performers in our communities at retirement & assisted living centers, parades, charity events, community days, cabarets and other special functions. These will provide more performing opportunities and experiences for everyone.
Prices
Pricing for Solos, Duos, Trios and Small Groups is as follows:
- Solos: $400
- Duos: $225 per dancer
- Trios: $150 per dancer
- Small Groups: $125 per dancer
Costumes
The following are the options for the dancer's costume:
- Purchase a new costume through TSDC.
- Recycle an old costume.
- Purchase your own costume.
- All costume purchases must be pre-approved by Miss Tricia.
NOTE: ALL costumes must be approved by Miss Tricia.
Requesting a Solo, Duo, Trio, Small Group Routine
Requests for solo,duo, trio or small group can only be made by Dance Company members.
Anyone interested in joining the Dance Company may do so.
Membership is accepted during the enrollment period, July through December.
Click here to request a Solo/Duo/Trio/Small Group routine
Confirmation
After receiving the request and full payment, TSDC will email a confirmation with the assignment of the choreographer and other important information.