CADET DANCE COMPANY
2002- 2003
PURPOSE
The Cadet Dance Company is an extension of the dance curriculum, which serves to provide:
1) Members with a foundation for developing a life-long relationship with dance expression
2) Members who demonstrate unique potential with the opportunity to be identified, encouraged, and challenged to continue exploring the range of expressive possibilities available through dance.
3) Dance learning experiences which account for student interests and abilities and that promote growth in understanding the qualities of dance.
MISSION STATEMENT
To foster interest in, promote appreciation for, and provide valuable experiences in dance as a performing art.
ACTIVITIES
Organizational Meeting
Wedneseday, September 4 3:00 - 3:45 Auditorium
Auditions
Wednesday, September 11 3:00 5:00 Auxiliary Gym
Thursday, September 12 5:00 6:30 Auxiliary Gym
Tuesday, October 1 3:00 4:00 Auxiliary Gym (Choreographer, Solo Auditions & people who missed first 2 Only)
Field Trips (1st Semester)
TBA
(2nd Semester)
TBA
Performances
In the Street Saturday, October 5
Parade
Performance
Kinetic Art Fall Production Thursday, December 5 @FHS
Kinetic Art Spring Production May 1 @FHS
DanceFest Saturday, May 3 @Weinberg Center
Competitions (Competition team)
TBA Pending interest and team ability
Fund raisers
TBA Sept 23 through December 7
Cadet Dance Company Friends Page Oct. Nov., Jan. - March
Corporate Sponsor Solicitation Oct. Nov., Jan. - March
MEMBERSHIP
All students enrolled in the Dance I and Dance II this semester gain honorary membership.
All other students wishing to be members will audition for membership.
RESPONSIBILITIES & EXPECTATIONS
Dues: $10.00
Membership dues are applied to expenses that will be incurred throughout the course of the year such as printing. We are going for a more professional look for programs and publicity material. Dues certainly will not cover all expenses, but they serve to start up the account, which will be used for all expenses. Dues must be paid no later than October 2, 2002 (1st club meeting). Pay dues at the school store (Account #379) and bring receipt to the meeting. DO NOT BRING CASH to the meeting...just the receipt.
Work diligently to achieve club objectives and expectations
Display enthusiasm for the activity
Demonstrate awareness of safety procedures
Follow school code and demonstrate upstanding character and appropriate behavior at all meetings, rehearsals and events associated with the company
Promote the company to the school and community
Maintain academic eligibility
Attend rehearsals, field trips, master classes, and participate in performances
Participation in fall and spring productions of Kinetic Art
Kinetic Art is the annual dance concert performed by the company and the Dance class.
Rehearsals
Rehearsals are mandatory and necessary to ensure adequate preparation for a successful performance. By the time we start teaching choreography there will be just over two months before the fall concert. When you miss rehearsal, you fall behind and it is not fair to everyone else.
Choreography
Student choreographers must have the first half of their choreography completed by Tuesday, October 1 at which time they will audition their choreography to be included in the fall concert. You must also have your rehearsal schedule to give me at the audition. You will need to assign one dancer in your number to be your choreography assistant. This person will run your rehearsal in the case of your absence. This means you must always communicate with your assistant to make sure one of you are present if the other has an emergency. All choreography must be COMPLETELY taught by November 15!!!!!! All group numbers must be a minimum of four (4) minutes long.
Solos
Only members who have extensive dance training will be permitted to perform solos. Perspective soloists must also audition at least the first half of their solos on Tuesday, October 1. Solos must be a minimum of 2 minutes long.
Final decisions on numbers to be included in the production will be made by Tuesday October 1. All numbers permitted at this point are etched in stone and cannot be withdrawn from the program.
Final decisions on dancers in each number will be announced at the October 2 club meeting. Attendance at this meeting is mandatory. Rehearsal schedules will also be distributed. All rehearsals will begin by the week of October 7.
