Greetings Dancers!  It is that time of year again! We are holding auditions for next season's Competition Teams. Competition teams are a fantastic opportunity for dancers to build self-esteem, progress and make friends! Come and join us!

Below are the audition details:

REGISTER ONLINE PRIOR TO THE AUDITION:

Register Online:  All dancers who are auditioning for next season need to register online and pay the $10.00 Registration fee (this covers staff and teacher expenses for the auditions).  We are having everyone “Pre-Register” this year.

Audition Dates & Times:

Audition Date: Friday, August 13th

Audition Location: Fort Collins Location (5112 S. College, Unit A)

Audition Times:

· 4:30-5:00pm - Preschool (ages 3-4yrs)

· 5-5:30pm - Combo 1 (ages 5-7yrs)

· 5:30-6:00pm - Clogging & Tap (Combo 2 & Rising Stars Clogging)

· 6-6:30pm – Ballet & Jazz (Combo 2 & Rising Stars Ballet & Jazz)

COMPETITION MEETING:  Friday, August 20th, 6pm

This meeting is mandatory for all competitors.  It will lay out all guidelines, rules, and information for our new dancers, as well as allow everyone to sign the needed forms for competition and get all competition information (dates, etc.).

COMPETITION REQUIRMENTS:

The competition requirements vary by age.  Younger dancers normally attend two competitions in Denver and meet one additional hour per week.  Advanced dancers will attend additional competitions and more hours will be required.  All competition team details will be laid out in our Competition Team Meeting on Friday, August 20th at 6pm.

FEES TO BE AWARE OF:

• Competition Team Annual Fee: $100.00 ($150.00 per family of two or more dancers).
• Costume Fees: Costumes “normally”      range between $75-90.00 per costume. The number of costumes needed depends      upon the group you are in and the number of dances you are doing. Hair      pieces and accessories (earrings, lip stick, etc.) will also be required!      You will be receiving emails regarding costumes once the styles have been      chosen.
• Competition Entry Fees: These fees vary      depending upon the competition, dance style and number competing in the      routine (i.e. solos and trios are more expensive). Please pay close      attention to the registration deadlines. We will be sending email      reminders out.
• Team Jackets: All Competition Team      members are required to have an HCCD Team Jacket for competition.