AllCompetition2022-2023SeasonCompetitionTeamsInformationPack
Here at the Academy we not only hope to progress your child’s athletic ability in dance, but also encourage important life skills such as COMMITMENT, SPORTSMANSHIP, RESPONSIBILITY, RESPECT FOR SELF and OTHERS. These lessons are taught in a supportive, safe and positive atmosphere. Our Philosophy is simple: A strong program means stronger teams which will create happy and dedicated athletes. The sport of competitive dance has moved well into the 21st century. Particularly here in the UK, the standard of All-star dance has increased at a rapid pace. We have always prided ourselves on the opportunities we have created for all members of our Academy . Although this is a philosophy we wish to maintain, in order to keep up with the ever-increasing standard, we have had to re-evaluate our selection process for competition teams. Each member of a competitive team (and new members), are selected through a skill check audition process. These are conducted by the teachers who teach the athletes on a weekly basis and details of these auditions have been listed below. It is our goal to create an atmosphere for athletes to develop lasting friendships, self-confidence, a strong sense of ‘SPARKLE’ and great memories that they will carry for ever.
Our coaching philosophy is defined by the following: Dance is a SPORT.
Competitive Dance is a SPORT and not an ACTIVITY. Our All-Star dancers receive an advanced level of dance training, which requires a high level of dedication and commitment from the dancer. Our programme is built for a dancer who truly wishes to be pushed and challenged to the fullest.
We train ATHLETES Our program trains competitive athletes who utilize the elements and skills of traditional dance for competition.
Here at the Academy, we believe that dance is a true art form and we strive to help our dancers build the confidence needed for self-expression through the medium of dance.
Coaching Philosophy
Our competitive programme requires a strong commitment from the athlete as well as the athletes’ family. It’s a great way for athletes to learn new skills, develop a sense of what it means to work together as a team for a common goal and to develop a sense of pride and sportsmanship whilst making life long friendships. It is our goal to create an atmosphere for athletes to develop lasting friendships, self-confidence, a strong sense of ‘SPARKLE’ and great memories that they will carry with them forever.
PERFECTION before progression Our coaches will not allow athletes to learn advanced skills before perfecting their basics. Proper technique is everything! Only PERFECTED Skills will be considered for team placements and choreography.
Athlete CONDITIONING Injuries are always a concern especially with cheerleading. The best way to avoid them is through proper technique, flexibility and conditioning training. We place emphasis on these core principles during training. However, we do encourage our athletes to take part in our Conditioning classes (mandatory for Lyrical/ Pom) during term time .
Training times DAYS/ TIMES FROM SEPT’22 LYICAL/ JAZZ TEAMS v Motion Starlets Mini Lyrical/Jazz 9yrs underand 1.30Saturdays-2.00pm v Motion Stars Youth Lyrical/Jazz underand11yrs 3.10Saturdays-3.40pm v Motion Glisten (Worlds Team JuniorOnly) Lyrical/ Jazz qualifyBiWithStudentsds/ Fridays 6.20-6.50pm v JuniorMotionettesLyrical/Jazz underand15yrs 7.00Tuesdays-7.30pm v SeniorMotionesqueLyrical/Jazz underand20yrs 7.30Thursdays-8.00pm v SeniorStar Lyrical/Jazz (Worlds Team Only) qualifyBiWithStudentsds/ Fridays 6.50-7.20pm v Motionesque Encore (Worlds Team Only) Open Lyrical/Jazz qualifyBiWithStudentsds/ SundaySaturdays/sMonthlyPleaseseeschedule HIP HOP TEAMS v Motion Flames Youth Hip Hop underand11yrs Mondays ChoreographyPlus6.05-6.35pmMonthlySession,seeschedule v Motion Blaze Junior Hip Hop underand15yrs choreographyPlus7.25Mondays-7.55pmMonthlytraining
In addition to these classes the following must be attended: Lyrical/Jazz Teams – Ballet Class and KLTC Pom Teams KLTC Hip Hop teams – Hip Hop/ Street Class session,schedulesee v SeniorMotionXtremeHipHop underand30yrs Monthly Training on SundaySaturday/Pleaseseeschedule POM DANCE TEAMS v Motion Starlets Mini Pom 9yrs underand 1.00Saturdays-1.30pm v Motion Stars Youth Pom underand11yrs 2.4Saturdays0-3.10pm v JuniorMotionettesPom underand15yrs 6.30Tuesdays-7.00pm v SeniorMotionesquePom underand25yrs 8.Thursdays00-8.30pm v Motionesque Encore Open Pom undeand30yrsr Monthly training Saturday/pleaseSundayseeschedule v Motion Masters Ignite Masters Pom 25yrs+ 6.45Thursdays-7.25pm
Saturday15/10/2022 (Eden)1.30pm12.00- (Eden)112.00-.30pm (Eden)4.00pm2.00- 4.15- 6.00pm (Studio 1) (Studio6.00-7.45pm1)
Saturday10/12/2022 (Eden)1.30pm12.00- (Eden)112.00-.30pm (Eden)4.00pm2.00- 4.15- 6.00pm (Studio 1) (Studio6.00-7.45pm1)
Sunday20/11/2022 (Eden)1.30pm12.00- (Eden)112.00-.30pm (Eden)4.00pm2.00- 4.15- 6.00pm (Studio 1) (Studio6.00-7.45pm1)
Sunday08/01/2022 4.15- 6.00pm (Studio 1) (Studio6.00-7.45pm1)
Dates/Day
Sund12/03/2022ay 4.15- 6.00pm (Studio 1) (Studio6.00-7.45pm1)
Sunday12/02/2022 4.15- 6.00pm (Studio 1) (Studio6.00-7.45pm1)
Monthly Training/ Intensives for Hip Hop and Open Teams
Friday14/04/2022 (6.00-7.30pmStudio1) (7.30-9.00pmStudio1)
Saturday03/12/2022 (Eden)1.30pm12.00- (Eden)112.00-.30pm (Eden)4.00pm2.00- 4.15- 6.00pm (Studio 1) (Studio6.00-7.45pm1)
Sat17/09/2022urday (Ed1.3012.00-pmen)
HipFMotionlamesHop HipBlazeMotionHop HipXtrMotionemeHop LyricalEncoreMotionesque EncoreMotionesquePom
2022-2023 Competition Schedule – PROVISIONAL DATES All dates are subject to change and fees are current rates (subject to change). Date Event Venue Teams Fees Sunday 2022November6th UDE Walsall Solos/ Duets PAYMENT £10.00MorningSpectator£All1CompetitorsSeptemberDUE2022Fees:division£25.00Additionaldivisions20.00eachFeesorAfternoon 2022December11Sundayth ICE Stoke ALL TEAMS PAYMENT £10.00MorningSpectator£All1CompetitorsSeptemberDUE2022Fees:division£25.00Additionaldivisions20.00eachFeesorAfternoon 2021Saturday1thMarch3 BCA Worcester ALL TEAMS PAYMENT DUE December Competitors2022 Fees: 1 division £38.00 All Additional divisions £28.00 £15.00Child£AdultsSpectatoreachFees£22.00(online)25.00ontheday£12.00(online)ontheday Monday 1st MonMayday 8th May 2023 ASW FloridaOrlando, TEAMSWORLDSONLY See worlds information pack (this will be available soon for qualifying athletes)
Sunday 21st May 2023 UDE Walsall All teams (NO TEAMS)WORLDS PAYMENT DUE February Competitors2023 Fees: 1 division £25.00 All Additional divisions £10.00MorningSpectator£20.00eachFeesorAfternoon Sunday 11th June 2023 Legacy WorlResortsdArena All Teams (No Worlds Teams) Payment DUE March 2023 Competitors Fees: 1 division £48.50 All Additional divisions £10.00MorningSpectator£28.00eachFeesorAfternoon June or July AsTBCsoon as this date is available I will let you know onshipsChampiDanceICE
Leggings are also available in ¾ length and full length options.
All Athletes are expected to wear practise wear to EVERY practise, Girls hair in a bun. Our training kit is available to order ( 6 weeks order time if not in stock). All athletes are also expected to wear their kit when attending competitions. This is to keep a unified look across the academy athletes when attending competitions. If parents would like to order any of the kit to wear at competitions e.g. zip up this is of course welcomed. The training kit can be worn in Pom, Lyrical, Jazz, and Hip Hop team training sessions. Our normal uniform requirements will remain in place for all other classes.
Athlete Attire
HIP HOP TEAMS: Plain black split sole street dance sneakers. These can be purchased at reception and must be worn in every practise.
Dance JAZZ/POMShoes:TEAMS: Slip on TAN JAZZ SHOES are required for training and competition purposes. These can be purchased at reception and must be worn in every practise.
Competition Performance Uniforms: All athletes are required to purchase their ‘Performance Uniform’. This is worn whilst competing at the competition. Separate ‘Performance Uniforms’ are required for each team. This uniform is worn whilst performing and must be kept in immaculate condition throughout the season. Prices and size guides will be handed out in October/November for the purchasing of ‘Performance Uniforms’ these range from £35.00 75.00 per outfit depending on size and design.
STAGE TIGHTS: All Cheer, Pom and Jazz teams are required to purchase a pair of competition tights and these MUST be worn under your ‘Performance Uniform’ for every competition. These can be purchased from reception.
v Competition training kits, shoes, tights and music license fee etc.. can be purchased from reception.Attendance
v Competition training is billed on a half termly basis along with any other classes that students may attend.
Payment Information: Tuition/Competition Fees:
v Hip Hop/Lyrical teams who have intensive training with Matt Jones will be charged £25 per 2hr/1.75hrs session and £18per session for all other intensive sessions.
MEMBERSHIP FEE (MUSIC LICENSING FEE):
v All competitions fees are listed on the competition schedule with the payment deadlines.
Policy Once you have accepted your invitation to compete with the ‘Dance in Motion Academy’ for the 2022-2023 season we will expect 100% commitment to the team. It is essential that all team members acknowledge that they are part of a team and training cannot effectively or efficiently take place without full attendance. Furthermore, in order to progress as a whole team, it is important all members are present at training. All team members must be aware that if they repeatedly break their commitment to the team, this may result in dismissal or a replacement being brought in for their position for the upcoming competition.
PLEASE NOTE ALL SUCCESSFUL COMPETITION TEAM MEMBERS ARE ON A TWO MONTH PROBATIONAY PERIOD AND REQUIRED TO AGREE TO OUR TEAM CODE OF CODUCT AND CONDITIONS.
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A music fee £20 per person (paid annually) for competition team members will apply. This goes towards the music editing and licensing fee/certification charges.
‘Performance Uniforms/ Costumes’ will be payable in NOVEMBER ranging from £35.00-75.00 per uniform, we try to keep these as low as possible.
Students Name…………………………………………………………………
v I agree to arrive on time for training.
v I agree the coaches decision is final therefore parents or team members must accept any decision that is made for them or the team/s, understanding the coach will always have the athlete’s best interests at heart.
v Due to the nature of the teams training content, my parents/ guardian and myself, acknowledge the possible risk of injury (See emergency declaration below).
v I agree (where possible) to give 24hrs notice if I cannot attend due to illness or injuries. Also if possible, I will attend the lesson to watch providing my illness is not contagious or attend via Zoom even if it is just to observe.
v I understand that if I break my commitment to the team, I will receive a warning and may have to step down from competing with the team.
v No jewellery to be worn during training or at competitions.
v I agree to engage in the upmost level of sportsmanship when represent the Dance in Motion Academy at any event. Any behaviour that displays the Academy in a negative way either on social media or at events will result in immediate dismissal.
v I agree to show my coaches, team members and parents the utmost respect.
Please sign and return a copy of this to Miss Gemma if you wish to accept your place HIP HOP, POM, LYRICAL AND JAZZ TEAMS – TEAM CODE & CONDITIONS
v I fully commit to the Dance in Motion Academy Dance programme and will not participate in any way with any other dance schools that will conflict my training and commitment to my team.
v The team will be given my full commitment for all of the season Sept ‘22 July ’23.
v If I receive an injury, I will attend all classes and take part in all stretching and conditioning exercises (taking care to protect the injury) or attend via zoom.
v Athletes must understand that training is not a social gathering. When in the studio the teams must first train and socialise second.
v I agree to put my full effort into every training session and understand that I will be asked to step down from competing if I do not apply every effort to every session.
v Athletes/Dancers/Parents are expected to support ALL teams at competitions.
v Athletes are expected to attend the awards ceremonies at each competition regardless of the time of day unless otherwise stated by the principal.
v Athletes/Dancers/Parents will not engage in gossip/ rumours about the Academy, team mates or other programs whilst at the Academy or on social media. I understand if I am found to start or take part in the above I will be asked to leave the Academy immediately.
Signed………………………………………… (Dancer) I have read and understand all of the above code and conditions and will reinforce these rules to my child to ensure that full commitment is given to the Academy.
Signed… (Parent/Guardian)
Emergency Declaration: In the event of a serious incident/accident, I agree for any necessary treatment to be administered in my Date………/………./………Signed………………………………………………absence.…………(Parent/Guardian)
v Athletes/Dancers/Parents will not post anything on social media which will bring disrepute to the Academy’s reputation, particularly when posting videos/photos whilst wearing the Academy training/competition kit.
Declaration of Conditions: I agree to abide by all of the conditions as set out above. I have read through the 2022-2023 competition season pack.