The purpose of the Competition Program is to provide students with an opportunity to be a part of a team, to share dance with our community, and to develop skills and breadth of experience.

YOU REPRESENT THE TEAM: Participation is a privilege, not a right. As a member of the dance team, your conduct and actions in the classroom, on the dance floor, and in the community should aligned with the regulations and code of conduct as established. Team members must show determination, dedication, and desire to be a productive member of this team. 

RESPECTFUL BEHAVIOR: It is expected that at all times, you will support each of your teammates, be respectful and age appropriate, use clean language, avoid gossip and unnecessary drama, and uphold standards of modesty (no exposed tummies, cleavage or booties). If your actions are deemed inappropriate, disrespectful, or against SDA’s guidelines, Lonnie will meet with you and your guardian to determine your ability to remain on the team.

CLASS ETIQUETTE: Being on the competition team requires dedication and commitment to yourself and to your ENTIRE team through consistent attendance and effort to improve technique and learn routines.

Be prepared for every class with the proper shoes and clothing, and your hair tied back out of the face. Give your full attention, effort and dedication to learning, improving, and achieving in each class. Refrain from any distracting behaviors, including talking. No cell phones in class. 

ATTENDANCE: A dancer CANNOT miss more than 4 classes/practices throughout the entire year (use them wisely!), otherwise suspension from the team will be discussed. The ONLY excused absences are: 1) personal illness; 2) funeral; 3) special school activity, which must be discussed and approved by your team coach in advance; and 4) vacation, with parent’s note or verbal communication ahead of time.

Please note that even excused absences could cost you a performance, depending on the date and length of the absence.

A parent must communicate all tardies and absences ahead of time with the team coach. However, it is the dancer’s responsibility to coordinate with a teammate to get the missed material BEFORE the next practice. A parent must confirm with the coach that you have practiced at home with a teammate or video.

MANDATORY PRACTICES: All dancers must attend the full duration of each practice 4 WEEKS leading up to a competition and 2 WEEKS leading up to any performance. All dress rehearsals are mandatory.

Missing a mandatory practice FORFEITS YOUR ELIGIBILITY to compete or perform. An extreme circumstance would need to be evaluated before a decision was made.

SITTING OUT: If you need to sit out during class, you must: 1) join any conditioning or section that can be done in current state; 2) focus on class and what is being taught; 3) be off your phone unless recording new choreo; 4) take notes on choreo set or changes. Sitting out for more than two weeks in a row due to injury requires a doctor/physical therapist note regarding the recovery plan.

FAMILY/FRIENDS: We have a closed door policy at all practices. Family and friends may use the observation windows to observe class, unless invited in by the instructor, of course!

SCHOOL GRADES: We know what is required of you outside of the dance studio and it takes balance and time management to keep your grades up, complete homework, have a social life, and spend time with your family. We expect dancers to put forth their best effort not only in the studio, but in every aspect of their lives. You are expected to work hard in school and keep grades in good standing. If we learn there is a dancer struggling to keep things in balance, we will conference with the dancer and guardian to make an action plan. If the dancer continues to struggle with this balance, this is a reason for dismissal from the team.

COMMUNICATION: Because important and urgent information is shared primarily through email and text messages, please ensure both the dancer’s and guardian’s email AND phone numbers (as applicable) are in the SDA system. Please regularly check your email inbox. 

Miss Kayla (541) 241-0117

Ms. Lonnie: (541) 280-7159