Thank you for your participation in ALAD's competitive dance teams auditions! We appreciate the passion you all put into your performances. We want to remind you that you are welcome to view your individual score sheet. However, please note that all team placement decisions are final. We will not be accepting conferences or responding to emails regarding team placement. Remember that you can always talk to your teachers about your goals, skills, and how to grow your talent! And setbacks can often turn into opportunities for growth and development. Thank you once again for your dedication. We are excited and look forward to a fantastic dance year with all of you!
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Team Information
GEM TEAMS (Ages 7-12) (dancers must be at least 7 by the start of the school year) - Dancers will be divided into several Gem Teams: -Team Practice: One 45-minute weekly practice in the Fall Session; only 3 total unexcused absences permitted per year -Performances: 1 routine, 2 competitions, community performances, spring recital, finale in the recital -Team fee: due in the summer; there is no fee for weekly practices. -One parent is required to volunteer for the recital.
STAR TEAMS (Ages 10 and Up) -Dancers will be divided into several Star Teams: -Team Practice: one 1-hour weekly practice in the Fall Session; only 3 total unexcused absences permitted per year. -Performances: 2 routines (one will be jazz and the other will be either novelty, lyrical, modern, or contemporary), 3 competitions, community performances, spring recital, finale in the recital -1 approved convention, workshop, or intensive – options will be provided at the team meeting -Team fee: due in the summer; there is no fee for weekly practices. -One parent is required to volunteer for the recital.
HIP HOP SQUADS (Ages 10-12) -Team Practice: one 45-minute weekly practice in the fall session; only 3 total unexcused absences permitted per year. -Performances: 1 routine, 2 competitions, community performances, spring recital, finale in the recital -Team fee: due in the summer; there is no fee for weekly practices. -One parent is required to volunteer for the recital
HIP HOP SQUAD (Ages 13+) -Team Practice: one 45-minute weekly practice in the Fall Session; only 3 total unexcused absences permitted per year. -Performances: 1 routine, 3 competitions, community performances, spring recital, finale in the recital - Team fee: due in the summer; there is no fee for weekly practices. -One parent is required to volunteer for the recital
TAP TEAM -Team Practice: one 30-45-minute weekly practice in the Fall Session; only 3 total unexcused absences permitted per year. -Performances: 1 routine, 3 competitions, community performances, spring recital, finale in the recital - Team fee: due in the summer; there is no fee for weekly practices. -One parent is required to volunteer for the recital
Elite Ballet Company -Team Practice: one 30-45 min weekly practice in the Fall session; only 3 total unexcused absences. -Performances: 1 routine, 3 competitions, community performances, spring recital, finale in the recital - Team fee: due in the summer; there is no fee for weekly practices. -One parent is required to volunteer for the recital
This is a lot of information to take in! Please don’t hesitate to reach out to me (gisela@aleapabovedance.com) with any questions you may have about team and/or the auditions.
**Additional Purchases for ALL TEAMS: team jacket, performance costume, competition fees. Fundraising opportunities are available. **
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Dance Team Members
Enter the name for this tabbed section: Emeralds
90
94
106
107
109*
110
111
112
113
115
116*
127
Enter the name for this tabbed section: Mini Gems
114
117
119
120
121
122
123
124
125
126
128
Enter the name for this tabbed section: Rubies
82
85
87
88
89
95*
96
102
Enter the name for this tabbed section: Pearls
27
81*
83
91
92
101
103
104
118
Enter the name for this tabbed section: Sapphires
29
84
86*
93
97
98*
99
100
105
108
Enter the name for this tabbed section: Purple Hip Hop Squad
130
132
134
135
136*
137
139
142
143
144
145
147
149
156*
Enter the name for this tabbed section: Senior Hip Hop Squad
36
38*
45
46
47
50
51
52
53
54
55
56*
57
58
Enter the name for this tabbed section: Silver Hip Hop Squad
41*
42
43*
131
138
141
146
148
150
151
152
153
155
Enter the name for this tabbed section: Teen Hip Hop Squad
37
39
40
44*
48
49
133
140
154
Enter the name for this tabbed section: Dazzling Stars - Preteen Small Group
24*
25
28
30
31
32
34
59
78
Enter the name for this tabbed section: Senior Supernovas - Sr Advanced Small Group
1*
2
3
4
14
17
20
21
Enter the name for this tabbed section: Shining Stars - Preteen Large Group
26
33
35
60
62*
64
67
68
73*
77
80
Enter the name for this tabbed section: Shooting Stars - Teen Inter Large Group
15
61
63
65
69
71
72
74
76*
79
Enter the name for this tabbed section: Stardust - Teen Advanced Small Group
5*
6
7
9
13
16
66
70
Enter the name for this tabbed section: Starlites - Teen Intermediate Small Group
8*
10
11
12
18
19
23
Enter the name for this tabbed section: Elite Ballet Company & Senior Tap Team
Email invites have been sent out.
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Audition Information
Dance Team Auditions June 9th: Stars Teams, Hip Hop Squad (ages 13+) June 10th: Gems Teams, Hip Hop Squads (ages 10-12)
*Note: Tap Team and Elite Ballet Company are by invitation only. Specific times are dependent on the number of dancers registered for each type of audition.
Your audition time will be emailed to you once we have a better idea of these numbers. Register For Auditions: Sign in to your studio account and register for the audition(s) your dancer(s) would like to attend!
Team auditions may be found under the “2025 Parties/Workshops” season. https://aleapabovedance.com/alad_rw_classes/
