Tuesday 22 April 2014

House Dance 2014 - About the Competition

What is the House Dance Competition?
House Dance is an exciting and rewarding opportunity for students who enjoy dancing to make new friends and help create a dance performance to perform live to an audience.

How can I get involved?
Year 10 House Dance Captains will hold open auditions for students in Years 7 to 10 in the week commencing Monday 12th May in the Dance Studio. You must wear your dance kit to audition.

What happens in the audition?
Year 10 House Dance Captains will do a warm-up and then teach you a short phrase. You will then perform it in small groups to the Captains. The Dance Teacher and the Captains will be looking for students who show lots of effort, look like they are enjoy performing and are willing to work hard!

How will I know if I have been selected for the House Dance Team?
Team lists for Arnold, Lister and Newton will be displayed on the notice board on Friday 16th May by lunch time!

When do rehearsals take place?
Each House will rehearse once a week from 3.15-4.30pm in the Dance Studio. There will be six weeks of rehearsals between May and July and then another 5/6 between September and the performance date. You will receive more details on this if you are selected for the team.

When will the rehearsals start?
Rehearsals start on Monday 19th May. It is essential that you look at the Team List and rehearsal schedule for your House on Friday 16th May.

Does it cost anything to be involved?
All students are asked to donate £3.00 towards the cost of buying costumes for the dance. This will need to  be paid at the first rehearsal. Please bring cash and hand it to your Dance Captains.

When is the House Dance Competition?
You will perform your Dance Show in October 2014 in Drama Studio One over two evenings. The date for this will be confirmed asap.

What awards are there in the competition?
The following awards are available: 'Winner of House Dance', 'Best Soundtrack', 'Best Costume', 'Best Performance Skill' and 'Most Committed Dancers'.

Am I a good enough dancer?
You will never know unless you try! We are looking for motivated male and female dancers!


This year the House Dance auditions are on the following dates: 

Monday 12th May
Tuesday 13th May
Wednesday 14th May

from 3.10-4.30pm in the dance studio. They are open to all students in Years 7, 8, 9 and 10.

Specific house dates to follow, sign up sheets will be up after Easter! If you have any questions please pop in to see Mrs Wearing in the Dance Studio!

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