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5/1 Team email

Hi Team!It’s hard to believe we’re already heading into our final regional competition of the season—time flies!

Thank you so much for your patience in waiting for this update. It’s been a busy few weeks as we’ve been managing multiple schedules and preparing over 1,000 recreational costumes to go home. We have a lot to catch you up on, so please take time to read through everything. This email will also serve in place of this Friday’s regular update.

PrimeTime Competition (Entire Team – Final Regional)

  • Dance Sister Activity: Wednesday, May 7 | 7:15–7:30 PM – “Good Luck” gift exchange

  • Location: KCI Expo Center

  • Dates: May 9–11

  • Be prepared to return Sunday for Live Finals (if selected)

  • Waiver Due: May 4 – PrimeTime Competition Waiver

  • Adjudication is instant: Soloists may pick up adjudication sheets themselves; group sheets will be collected by teachers backstage

  • Competition Schedule: Attached

During the Live Finals on Sunday (starting at 4:30 PM), top-scoring routines may be invited back to re-compete. All scores are reset and routines perform again for a new panel of judges. Only one group per age division may represent each studio, with a max of 30 routines selected.

Recital Information

  • All group routines perform in the Sunday 1:00 PM show

  • Only senior solos also perform in that show

  • Show assignment list: Attached

  • No stage rehearsal for team routines

  • Routine pictures schedule: Attached

Nationals

  • Nationals Boot Camp Dates: June 10–12 & June 17–19

  • Time: 2:30–8:30 PM (Tuesday–Thursday)

  • Attendance is mandatory

  • Full schedule: Attached

  • Elite dancers must register for technique classes on June 11 and June 18

  • Register based on your current level

  • These classes were not included in your bundled monthly amount, as we didn’t know during August scheduling if they would fit into the calendar

Technique & Auditions Requirements

  • Mini & Pre-Elite (not attending Nationals):

    • Attend 4 of 6 offered technique days

    • Attend Audition Prep

    • Register for Auditions (based on age)

  • Elite Dancers (attending Nationals):

    • Technique Days & Audition Prep are optional

    • Reminder: June 11th and June 18th technique classes are mandatory to sign up for (these are not optional)

    • Must register for Auditions based on their age on the day of the auditions

Pool Party Celebration

  • Date: Saturday, June 22

  • Time: 7:30–9:30 PM

  • Purpose: Celebrate Mini/Pre-Elite accomplishments and send off Elite team to Nationals

Stretch Bands

  • Most dancers already have a looped stretch band (gifted previously)

  • If you need a new one: Click Here for Stretch Band

  • Please keep it in your dance bag for practice

May Billing Reminder

  • "Final statement" note applies to recreational accounts only

  • Most competition accounts will have one last payment due on June 1

"A strong team isn't just about talent—it’s about lifting each other up, staying positive, and believing that together, we can achieve anything."

Remember your blessings, stay positive and choose to be happy!


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