INTENSIVE FAQ
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What should I wear/bring to classes?
General Classes:
Girls: Fitted athletic clothes -leggings, leotards, tights, fitted dance shorts, etc. Tights are optional
Boys: Tank top and shorts
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Long hair in a ponytail or bun
Underwater Ballet:
Athletic swimsuit, Shower sandals, Towel
Hip Hop:
Comfortable, loose-fitting clothing
Shoes needed:
Ballet shoes
Pointe shoes (optional)
Turners, jazz shoes, or paws
Tennis shoes for hip-hop
Other:
Water bottle
Bag lunch and snacks
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What will I need for the performance?
Girls: Black Leotard, fitted dance shorts
Boys: Black tank top and shorts or pants
Tan turners, jazz shoes or paws
Tennis shoes
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Performance tops will be provided
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There are no tickets needed
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What is underwater ballet!?
A ballet class in a pool! Dancing in water is an amazing way to articulate movements and activate the muscles needed for strong dance technique. The resistance water gives helps you to feel and isolate muscles. Jumps, leaps, and balances underwater give you time to create and correct your positioning. You will be standing at the bottom of the pool with water up to your shoulders.
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What are Aerial Silks?
Aerial dance is the exciting new art form most notably seen in Cirque du Soleil. It combines the beauty of dance with the adrenaline of flight. No prior experience necessary.
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Do I choose classes, or do all students take all classes?
Students will take all the classes listed in the schedule. To accommodate intermediate and more advanced dancers, options will be given during classes as well as one-on-one instruction.
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Do I need to prepare my student choreography before the Intensive?
Nope. Students will be given time and guidance during the intensive to create their own dances. Dancers may choose to create a duet, trio, or quad group piece.
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What about Placement?
The intensive is for dancers ages 11 and up in intermediate or advanced classes. We will not be holding auditions this year; you may send a video for placement to the director, Sara, at sara@mcvdance.com. Alternatively, students are placed by age and will be moved up if needed on the first day of classes. Our goal is to significantly improve the technique and knowledge of the dedicated dancer.
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Can I mail a check instead of paying online?
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Yes. Please send it to Madison Contemporary Dance at 549 Zor Shrine Place
Madison, WI 53719. Please fill out the registration form online.
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Can I take one week?
Yes, you can, although we recommend attending the full program. Please choose your week when making your payment for the Intensive or write in the dates on the memo line of your check.
Are all the dancers together?
We run three rooms separated by age/level so every dancer can get attention and be challenged. If you have a friend you especially want to dance with, note them in the buddy request question while registering.
Can a dancer be moved up if they need a challenge?
Yes. Sara Rohs makes decisions to move dancers. Please get in touch with her if you would like to request a move.
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Do I need to drive my child around during the day?
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Nope! Most days, we will be at the home studio location. One day each week, we will be off-campus. The only day we move locations during the day is when we carpool from the pool to the gymnastics gym. We will need a few volunteer parents on this day to help with transportation.
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Tuition Fundraising
Simple gift cards for your purchases, no sales fundraising. The remainder of the tuition is due on July 1. This is a choice in the registration form. Get set up here: https://www.madisoncontemporarydance.com/intensive-tuition-fundraising
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