Schedule & Classes:
The amount of time each dancer is committed to varies greatly from person to person. It depends first on the number of dances the dancer is invited to be a part of based on the audition process. The time commitment of BLDC team members ranges from 4 -15+ hours and 2-4 days per week. The required class time is listed on each dancer’s team invitation form.
Team members' schedules include both technique classes and rehearsal classes. In a technique class, dancers do not work on choreography for performance. The classes are focused on skill building, strength, flexibility and overall technical growth. Taking dedicated technique classes throughout the entire year gives the dancers the opportunity to work on skills that are included their competition dances, as well as skills that they are not yet ready to do on stage. Technique classes are essential for a dancer's development, continuously preparing them for the next step in their training.
There is a rehearsal class specifically dedicated to each competition dance. In these classes, the dancers learn the choreography they will do at the competitions and the recital. Guided by their instructor, dancers work as a team to prepare their dances for the stage. In rehearsals, we focus on performance development, consistency, precision, proper execution of the choreography and artistry.
Team Participation:
Minimum of 2 competition dances required - Tap and Jazz
Option to audition for Hip-Hop, Lyrical/Contemporary and Ballet teams
Option to add additional groups of the same discipline
Option to audition for Solos, Duos/Trios
(The number of dances ranges from 2 - 15 dances per person, depending on placement and the decision of each family.)
Ultimately, it is your choice to decide how many additional classes you would be willing to commit to.
Tuition:
Just as the time commitment varies between competition team members, so does the financial commitment. Yearly tuition is divided over 9 monthly payments during the season and ranges from $192 to the maximum of $375 for unlimited classes.
Typical commitments include:
Participation in 3-4 Regional Competitions
Participation in 1-2 Required Conventions
Participation in required disciplines for dancer’s age group
Participation in all required technique and rehearsal classes and co-requisites as listed on your dancer’s team invitation
Participation in some weekend rehearsals, typically in November, December, and/or January
Participation in competition Stage Rehearsal
Participation in the BLDC Spring Dance Concert -recital
Additional financial responsibilities include:
Annual Team Fee (Approximately $75)
Approximate $10 Annual Blast Fee (Non-Profit Parent Group)
Competition fees (Approximately $70 per dancer per dance for each competition)
Convention fees (One required convention per season, approximately $220 - $285 for each dancer depending on age).
Competition Costume Fee ($125 deposit per costume)
Extra Rehearsal Fees
Stage Rehearsal Fees
Specific Shoe Requirements for each dance discipline
Specific Makeup Requirements for Competitions
Travel and Lodging Costs to attend competitions/convention(s)
Admission into the Standard Competition team is by audition. Complete a form below if you would like to schedule an audition.
If you have questions about these programs, please the studio!
The amount of time each dancer is committed to varies greatly from person to person. It depends first on the number of dances the dancer is invited to be a part of based on the audition process. The time commitment of BLDC team members ranges from 4 -15+ hours and 2-4 days per week. The required class time is listed on each dancer’s team invitation form.
Team members' schedules include both technique classes and rehearsal classes. In a technique class, dancers do not work on choreography for performance. The classes are focused on skill building, strength, flexibility and overall technical growth. Taking dedicated technique classes throughout the entire year gives the dancers the opportunity to work on skills that are included their competition dances, as well as skills that they are not yet ready to do on stage. Technique classes are essential for a dancer's development, continuously preparing them for the next step in their training.
There is a rehearsal class specifically dedicated to each competition dance. In these classes, the dancers learn the choreography they will do at the competitions and the recital. Guided by their instructor, dancers work as a team to prepare their dances for the stage. In rehearsals, we focus on performance development, consistency, precision, proper execution of the choreography and artistry.
Team Participation:
Minimum of 2 competition dances required - Tap and Jazz
Option to audition for Hip-Hop, Lyrical/Contemporary and Ballet teams
Option to add additional groups of the same discipline
Option to audition for Solos, Duos/Trios
(The number of dances ranges from 2 - 15 dances per person, depending on placement and the decision of each family.)
Ultimately, it is your choice to decide how many additional classes you would be willing to commit to.
Tuition:
Just as the time commitment varies between competition team members, so does the financial commitment. Yearly tuition is divided over 9 monthly payments during the season and ranges from $192 to the maximum of $375 for unlimited classes.
Typical commitments include:
Participation in 3-4 Regional Competitions
Participation in 1-2 Required Conventions
Participation in required disciplines for dancer’s age group
Participation in all required technique and rehearsal classes and co-requisites as listed on your dancer’s team invitation
Participation in some weekend rehearsals, typically in November, December, and/or January
Participation in competition Stage Rehearsal
Participation in the BLDC Spring Dance Concert -recital
Additional financial responsibilities include:
Annual Team Fee (Approximately $75)
Approximate $10 Annual Blast Fee (Non-Profit Parent Group)
Competition fees (Approximately $70 per dancer per dance for each competition)
Convention fees (One required convention per season, approximately $220 - $285 for each dancer depending on age).
Competition Costume Fee ($125 deposit per costume)
Extra Rehearsal Fees
Stage Rehearsal Fees
Specific Shoe Requirements for each dance discipline
Specific Makeup Requirements for Competitions
Travel and Lodging Costs to attend competitions/convention(s)
Admission into the Standard Competition team is by audition. Complete a form below if you would like to schedule an audition.
If you have questions about these programs, please the studio!
