“We always Strive for EXCELLENCE through hard work and DEDICATION, we are INSPIRED to be our best at all times RESPECTING all those around us as we share our PASSION for dance on and off the stage!”
Our Dedicated Performing Arts Company (PAC): is our company dancers who not only have a love for dance, but the respect for themselves and the studio which Inspires them to be dedicated to their Passion! They wish to challenge themselves to grow and learn by taking a minimum of 1.5-3 hours of dance per week. They are also featured in our many performances each year. They attend conventions to help build their Passion, learn to Respect the craft, and be Inspired! Our Dedication Company is split into 4 different age groups. Though dancers may be moved to where they fit best ability wise based on director’s discretion. Cheetahs and Tigers make up our Jr. Company. Panthers and Jaguars make up our Sr. Company.
Placement on The PAC is based on the following criteria: technique, potential, commitment level, enthusiasm, attitude and behavior in class, attendance and stage presence. We place students together in groups that we feel will work best together in rehearsals and performances. Company members are selected by instructors and will be invited into the appropriate Company class.
Attendance & Time Commitment
The PAC is a dedicated team. Just as sports teams require all players to attend practices, dance companies require their dancers to attend ALL classes and rehearsals. Absences will not only affect the individual dancer, but the Company as a whole.
• Students should arrive 10-15 minutes before class to allow time to use the bathroom, dress, remove jewelry, and neatly put hair back.
• All students must be READY TO DANCE at the start of each class
• Students who miss classes may have a diminished role in performances.
• Makeups for missed classes are offered when possible in the form of a private lesson, and handled on an individual basis.
Each dancer is allowed up to three (3) unexcused absences from Company classes and rehearsals per semester. Semesters run Sugust-January performance, and January start of dance through June Recital.
*Excused absences receive prior approval from the director; advance notice of absence does not mean it is excused.
The Following will require 30 day notice to be considered excused:
· Scheduled school programs or performances required for credit (proof required)
· Wedding or religious dedication of you or a member of your family
The following we will require proof amd notice ASAP:
– Death in the family
· If you are seriously ill or infectious
What is NOT excused:
- Too much homework and need to study for an exam.
- Vacations
- Birthday Parties/Friend hang outs
- Just wanting a night off.
- Other activities/extra curriculars
Dancers will watch in studio company class/rehearsal in the case of injury or mild illness. These same rules apply to all other classes.
Punctuality is just as important as attendance, please be on time and prepared for class. Two (2) occurrences of tardiness will count as an unexcused absence.
Company members and Competition Team members must be present in ALL their classes and rehearsals the week prior to every performance and Competition.
Being a member of a dance company is a privilege and comes with responsibility. Personal accountability is essential for a successful season, and commitment to your other company members is a vital component of this success. When a member of the company is not present, it negatively impacts your entire team. Please do not consider being a part of The ALICATS Company of dedication if you expect scheduling conflicts with other sports or activities.
Placement on The PAC is based on the following criteria: technique, potential, commitment level, enthusiasm, attitude and behavior in class, attendance and stage presence. We place students together in groups that we feel will work best together in rehearsals and performances. Company members are selected by instructors and will be invited into the appropriate Company class.
Cheetahs Junior Company Approximately Ages 6-8 Core
Base Tuition: $130 per month for 8 hours of classes per month/ 2 Hours per week
30 min. Tap, 45 Min Ballet, 45 min Jazz
(Ballet/Jazz is $120/month or Tap/Ballet is $99.00 per month)
Tigers Junior Company Approximately Ages 9-11 Core
Base Tuition: $175.00 per month
Ballet 1hr, Jazz 1hr., Tap 45min.
(Ballet ONLY minimum is $69.00 per month)
(Ballet and Jazz ONLY is $130.00 per month)
Panthers Senior Company Approximately Ages 10-13 Core
For Ballet 1.5 Hours = $99
To ADD Jazz 1hr, Leaps & Turns 1h = $215
to ADD Modern 1 hr, or Contemporary 1 Hour = $35 Additional
For ALL= $285
(If taking Jazz MUST take all Ballet as well as Leaps, and Turns)
Jaguars Senior Company Ages 14 and up Core
For Ballet 1.5 Hours = $99
To ADD Jazz 1hr, Leaps, & Turns 1h = $215
to ADD Modern 1 hr, or Contemporary 1 Hour = $35 Additional
For ALL 5.5 Hours = $285
(If taking Jazz MUST take all Ballet as well as Leaps, and Turns)
*Each additional class after the three hour price is $35.00 per month. (Acro, Pointe, pre-pointe, Tap, Hip Hop etc.)
Costs involved in joining Company other than tuition.
We require ALL Company to take summer classes.
Ballet and Jazz are Requirements for Summer.
It is important to keep growing and learning together! We use summer to really work on the details of the technique. We know Summer is for vacations, and have built in a number of weeks just for that! If you are interested in Company but unable to attend summer classes please let us know. We may be able to work out Private lessons in order to keep your dancer prepared for class.
We only require dancers to take Ballet and Jazz if they have chosen to take Jazz. You are required to take these styles in the summer if you wish to participate in them in the Fall.
* NEW This Year!
Winter Production Intensive & 8 Saturday Rehearsals
August 5th-16th in the Evening.
Cheetahs Tap, Jazz and Ballet: Tuesday/Thursday, 5:00-7:00 Cost: $210
5:00-5:30 TAP
5:30-6:15 BALLET
6:15-7:00 JAZZ
Tigers: Jazz and Ballet Tuesday/Thursday, 5:00-7:00 Cost: $210
Tuesday BALLET
Thursday JAZZ
Panthers: Cost for Jazz/Ballet = $210 Cost to add a style is an additional $105. Cost for all 4 styles = $410
Monday 6-8 Jazz
Tuesday 6-8 Modern
Wednesday 6-8 Contemporary
Thursday 6-8 Ballet
Jaguars: Cost for Jazz/Ballet = $210 Cost to add a style is an additional $105
Monday 6-8 Jazz
Tuesday 6-8 Modern
Wednesday 6-8 Contemporary
Thursday 6-8 Ballet
*Tuition for Camp is Due by July 15th.
*Times subject to adjust will be definite by July 15th
Warm ups required: $200 Full package *Subject to change
Due date to purchase Warm ups is July 1st.
MANDATORY Saturday/Sunday Rehearsals: (Rehearsal will be broken down by group for a portion of this time)
Saturday August 24th 9am-2pm
Saturday September 14th 9am-2pm
Saturday September 28th 9am-2pm
Saturday October 19th 9am-2pm
Saturday November 16th 9am-2pm
Saturday December 7th 9am-2pm
Saturday December 21st 9am-2pm
Sunday January 5th 12pm-5pm – Time TBD If we are at the theater it may be longer!
Costumes range from $80 and up per piece, per show.
Conventions range from $300-$350 and we attend ONE per year.
TENTATIVE Tremaine Dance Convention Dates for 2024 are:
November 9-10th
Crowne Plaza Atlanta Perimeter Mall location.
7:30am-3:00pm Saturday and Sunday
Performing out earrings, shoes, and BOW = $50
Due Date to Order is August 1st.
What is required to Join the Dedication Company?
Agree to take minimum hours of classes (Ballet Only Minimums)
Agree to Saturday Rehearsal time
Agree to perform at 4 Local festivals and events
Agree to attend classes over summer
Agree to one year commitment from July through June.
Must pay for costumes, conventions and other fees when due.
Agree to attend Tremaine Dance convention per year (Tigers and up)
Agree to participate in the P.A.C. Non profit to offset fees.
The ALICATS Company of dedication will attend the mandatory Tremaine convention in November. Please be aware that becoming a company member will obligate the dancer and potentially parent(s) to this FULL weekend convention. It is Mandatory for all company members to take all classes provided at this convention. Please be aware of any extra expenses that may occur for this weekend including hotel expenses.
There are also occasions when our teams are asked to perform at local events such as Mule Camp, the Flowery Branch Fall Festival, Christmas on Green Street, The Braselton Christmas parade and the Flowery Branch Tree Lighting. These events are fun, educational and great team building experiences. Extra rehearsals may be called approaching these performances on Saturdays or at other times that the studio’s schedule permits. Students and parents will be notified of any additional rehearsals at least one week prior to the date. We will make our best efforts to schedule additional rehearsals well in advance.
Courtesy & Respect
PAC members will respect their instructors, classmates, and ALL ALICAT students by being the best leader they can be. All Company members will be held to the highest standards of conduct. Communicating negatively about anyone in or outside our studio will not be tolerated. We will not tolerate any negative or disrespectful behavior. Company. ALICAT Company members are always respectful, supportive, encouraging and are positive in spirit, attitude and behavior. Any school suspensions/expulsions may be grounds for immediate dismissal from the studio.
Dress Code
We Expect all company to be the example to non company members by following dress code without being told to do so. This is also a sign of respect to your instructors, as well as allows them to better teach you!
Hair: SECURELY off face, no loose pony tails! ALWAYS in a BUN for Ballet. NO FAKE BUNS!
Ballet: BLACK Leotard, tights (PINK for Senior Company), proper shoes. Junk must be OFF by end of first exercise without being told.
Jazz: BLACK Leotard, Any color Tights, May wear BLACK spandex shorts or pants, Proper shoes
Modern: BLACK Leotard, tights, BLACK dance pants, Bare feet! Bring t shirt, in case needed for floor work,
Hip Hop: sweats or shorts, tank or T-shirt, over dance clothes, proper shoes
Acro Arts: Any color Leotard, Any color TIGHTS but NOT footed, BLACK shorts allowed bare feet. NO JEWELRY!
Tap: BLACK Leotard, tights, BLACK bottoms are ok as long as they do not go below the shoes.
Leaps and Turns: BLACK Leotard, Tights, May wear spandex shorts, Proper shoes
***Secure Hair means that it will not easily fall out requiring a re-do every 10-15 minutes! If a bun is the best, then please wear a bun! No Do-nut or fake buns as they tend to fall out.
*** All Junk clothes should be BLACK. The eye is drawn to colors and when working with a group of bright colors can be distracting.
ALICATS Dancers/Parents Performance Expectations
* Parents are responsible for purchasing under garments, costumes, shoes and make-up.
* Each Dancer is responsible for their own Costume, Make-Up and Dance Items when at performances. If there are any missing pieces of costume or wrong shoes, no make-up, no jewelry… dancer will NOT perform.
* Dancers MUST arrive to Performances at instructed times. At least an hour before but may change.
* Dancers MUST always show respect to other dancers and stay until Company Performances are over.
* Parents: Please remember that at performances it is your job to be supportive and cheer on your dancers. It is the teachers’ job to be critical of a performance. Parents are expected to show good sportsmanship at all events. Inappropriate behavior towards others or your child at an event may cause you to be asked to leave the studio.
* During Company Events All Dancers will be expected to… Behave, Rehearse, and Perform with their BEST EFFORT AT ALL TIMES. If any dancer acts inappropriate he/she WILL be asked to Leave the studio.
* Dancers/Parents are to Stay HUMBLE! Definition: Having or showing a modest or low estimate of one’s own importance.
* The Director will make level assignments after all acceptances are received. Students will stay in this level until given the approval to move up. The Director is the only one who can move a child up.
* Please allow yourself plenty of time to arrive to class on time as classes will start sharply, if you have a time conflict with your child’s company class please notify the studio and make arrangements. No dancer will be allowed to enter class after 10 minutes of being late. Being prepared and warmed up properly is a safety issue. By disrupting the class and coming in more than 10 minutes late, you are risking injury to your dancer and taking away from the class. The dancer may wait outside in the hall until the next class, or may be invited in to watch only.
* Shoes should be on and ready to go if it is your first class of the day. If not then you should be hurrying to get your shoes on to get to the next class. It shouldn’t take you longer than 2 minutes to be ready for the next class.
* During Company Rehearsals and technique classes All Dancers will be expected to treat each class as an audition… Behave, Rehearse, and Perform with their BEST EFFORT AT ALL TIMES. If dancer acts inappropriate during class he/she WILL be asked to sit out, until ready to join class. No Dancer is to leave the studio until class time is over.
* Dancers will not be given “Water Breaks” and should be bringing bottles of water with them to class. No Other beverages will be allowed in the dance studio.
* Dancers will need to Use the restroom BETWEEN classes not in the middle of class
* Dance is an Art! It requires an OPEN mind and a POSITIVE attitude. You may not always understand the vision of the choreographer, but their job is to have the vision, yours as a dancer is to fulfill it!
* Dance is also about being corrected. 99% of our job as dance teachers is to point out and correct errors. Company dancers should be able to take corrections and apply them without getting their feelings hurt. This is what you are coming to class for!
* Being a Leader! Help the non company members, or younger dancers. They look to the Company to see how to act! Show them love and kindness along with your fellow company members!
* WORRY ABOUT YOU! Make sure YOU are doing things right and let the instructor correct the others. But be mindful that you just might be doing something wrong too! Even if it feels right to you.
* NO TALKING! An instructor should NEVER have to say stop talking in their class. If there is down time that is your time to perfect the skill you struggle with or work on a correction that was given to you. It is NOT Chat time.
* When at a Company performance all Company members should be cheering each other on! We need to encourage each other to be the best we can be!
* SENIOR COMPANY ONLY* ALICAT Dancers are expected to maintain a 3.0 GPA or higher. If class work is failing you may be dismissed from the company by either Miss Alison or the Parents and ALICATS will support the parents decision. Please do this AFTER a performance or competition as to not disrupt the other students who have worked hard.
* Dancers/Parents are to check e-mail EACH WEEK for upcoming information on Events, Rehearsal Schedules, Performances or Newsletters. If your dancer has an e-mail address please make sure we have it. Parents and students able to are also required to join our “Group me” App.