Performance Team Pathway

Challenge your dance training on a competitive stage alongside a team of dancers

Registration in the Performance Pathway requires attendance in the Performance Team Auditions

2023-2025 Performance Team Pathway

Performance Team Pathway 2024-2025

Pathway Definition: 

The Performance Team Pathway is a dance training program designed to introduce students to compete within the competitive dance industry. Students must audition in the summer. This training program requires a weekly block of one hour of technique training in addition to one hour of weekly group choreography rehearsals. The pathway is offered for ages 10 and older. Students registering for the Performance Team Pathway are registering for a “season long” commitment. The EADE 2024-2025 season starts August 5th and ends on the day of the Trading Floor Showcase (tentatively scheduled for May 24th, 2025). 

Pathway Opportunities: 

Technique Training - 

Performance Team Dancers (Ages 10+)  are required to participate in 60 minutes of technique classes per week. The dancer can choose which 60 minutes of classes he/she wishes to attend each week. The dancer must select classes in Technique Training III or Technique Training IV.  Classes selected must be appropriate for the dancer’s age and skill level and must be pre-approved following auditions in July. 

Group Routine Choreography - 

Students have an opportunity to participate, learn, rehearse, and compete in group routines depending on casting following audition results. EADE estimates the number of dance routines offered to a Performance dancer will be two routines. Participation in two competitive group routines is required. Placement in these routines will be dependent upon the results of the technique auditions.

Dancers will receive three hours of one-time choreography rehearsals per group routine prior to the start of the season. Choreography rehearsals will be scheduled following auditions and held 07/16/2024-07/19/2024 and/0r 07/23/2024-07/26/2024. . Students are required to attend choreography rehearsals in order to participate in the group routine.

Each group routine will receive a 30-minute weekly choreography rehearsal.

Students are required to compete these routines at two dance competitions throughout the season as well as perform on the Trading Floor in in January 2025 and May 2025.  

 

Pathway Entry Requirements: 

Prior dance experience is recommended but not required to register for Performance Team Pathway. Students must complete the registration process, uphold EADE policy, and make timely payments in exchange for EADE services. Students must participate in the Performance Team Audition in July in order to be considered for the Performance Pathway and understudy positions. Please refer to the “Assistantship Position” section for entry considerations for Assistantship positions. 

The student's age is first used to determine the class placement. Placement is determined following the Technique Audition. 

Group routines will be based on the following considerations: 

Includes but is not limited to:

Performance Team Auditions: 

  • Ability to attend EADE events and attend EADE events on-time
  • Ability to attend EADE events in the proper attire
  • Ability to abide by EADE expectations and procedures
  • Preparation for the scheduled class or rehearsal
  • Encouragement and support of peers and teachers
  • Demonstration of determined work ethic
    • Immediately applies corrections
    • trains outside of scheduled class time
    • remembers and reviews choreography and concepts without direction from teacher
  • Ability to promptly follow and respond to teacher instructions and respect EADE’s facility 
  • Demonstrates a strong, well-rounded technical foundation in ballet, jazz, tap, and acro
  • Willingness to adapt, to explore, and to challenge one’s potential
  • Approaches class with a positive, encouraging, determined, and respectful attitude 
  • Presents her/him-self as a role model and leader for students
  • Consistency in performance, in attitude, in work ethic, in leadership
  • Dancers’ ability complement’s the ability of his/her peers
  • Parental support, encouragement, and positive involvement in the studio, with the dancer, with EADE staff, and with other EADE community members

Interview and Registration Responses: 

  • Goals and intentions for training with EADE align with EADE’s values
  • Ability to communicate questions and requests in a positive, professional manner 
  • Dancers and client’s ability to trust EADE training and teachers
  • Teachers trust dancers and clients to represent EADE and to perform the role required by the routine placement. 

Veteran EADE Performance Dancers: 

  • EADE considers the above considerations for the time period in which dancers have participated in the Performance Pathway—veteran performance will be taken into consideration for upcoming season placements and opportunities. 

Understudy Positions

EADE offers dancers opportunities to train as an understudy for up to two competitive routines. 

Following auditions, EADE will select a dancer--who attended auditions--for each group routine to assume the role of an “understudy” in addition to the total group members. 

The understudy is responsible for attending ALL rehearsals associated with the assigned group routine. The understudy is responsible for learning all roles within the routine and stepping into roles as requested. The understudy is responsible for purchasing the group routine costume at the beginning of the season, yet the understudy is exempt from monthly tuition fees associated with the group routine rehearsal unless the understudy is asked to perform in the role indefinitely.

The understudy will be expected to step in and perform for the group routine if a member is unable to fulfill his/her obligations to the Team Pathway. For example, if a casted dancer is injured and is required not to participate by a medical professional, the understudy will step into the injured dancer's role until the casted dancer is cleared to participate. If a casted dancer misses five rehearsals, the understudy will step into the casted dancer's role indefinitely. 

Understudies will be held to the same attendance and performance policy as Team dancers cast in the routine. If unable to meet these expectations, understudies will be relieved of their understudy role. 

Performance Team  Schedule

Performance Team  Choreography Schedule

Performance Team Pathway Fees and Tuition

Registration Fee: $30

  • One-time fee
  • Due: Team Agreement Meeting

Required Gear: TBD

  • One-time fee 
  • Due: Team Agreement Meeting
  • TBD (24/25 - $160)

Trading Floor Fee: $200

  • One-time fee that applies to students preparing to perform on the Trading Floor May 2025 and Winter 2025
  • Includes:
    • participation in the Winter Showcase in January and  End-of-the-Year Showcase in May 2025
    • showcase costume (does not include shoes)
    • additional rehearsal training
    • professionally filmed video of the End-of-the-Year Showcase in May 2025
    • two tickets to the End-of-the-Year Showcase in May 2025
  • Due: Half ($100) September 1st, 2024; Half ($100) March 1st, 2025

Choreography: Performance Team will have two group dances.

  • One-time fee which includes choreography for routines
  • Music cutting fee is included in choreography fee
  • Due: September 1st, 2024

 

  •  Group Choreography: $55 / student / routine
    • Includes three hours of July rehearsal per routine
    • EADE offers a maximum of two  group routines

 

Costumes: $100/ group costume (2)

  • One-time fee which includes the costumes for group routines
  • Dancers budget an expense of $100 per dancer per group routine costume. EADE will design and determine group routine costumes. Some costumes will be purchased by dancers through EADE at a maximum of $100.00 per costume. For some costumes, EADE will communicate the expectations of the costume, and the parent and dancer will be responsible for obtaining the group costume. Expectations will be communicated via email. 
  • EADE will order a costume for group Technique Training Trading Floor performances. This will represent the EADE uniform to be worn for all Trading Floor Performance. The price of the costume is included in your “Trading Floor Fee.” 
  • EADE is not responsible for altering costumes. All costumes must be discussed and approved by the EADE owner prior to purchase.
  • Due: September 1st, 2024

Picture Day Fee: $75

  • One-time fee 
  • Due: First Day of Picture Week (November 18th-November 22nd)

Seasonal Competition Fees: varies by competition 

  • Performance Team dancers will attend two seasonal dance competitions for Performance Team Dancers. EADE offers registration, attendance, and coaching services during these two scheduled competitions.
  • Dates, prices, and due dates will be discussed at the Performance Agreement Meeting.
  • These fees will be invoiced to parents throughout the season and will include competition registration and teacher fees for attending the competition.
  • Due: as invoiced

Monthly Tuition:

$145 

$75 Technique Training III or IV (1 Hour) + $35 per routine (2)

  • Monthly Tuition includes all additional EADE-teacher scheduled rehearsals throughout the season (Example: dress rehearsals)
  • Monthly Tuition may change should dancers opt to attend additional technique classes.
  • Due: The 1st of each month

Performance Pathway Policies and Requirements 

These policies will be listed and reviewed in your Dancer Handbook following registration. 

 

Student-Oriented Approach to Dance Training: 

EADE focuses on the individual dancer and strives to accommodate dancer requests. Priority of EADE resources will be given to dancers who hold themselves accountable for their own dance training.

Competitive Level

The Performance Team will compete in the intermediate level of competitions. Training and program placement at EADE are constructed to prepare and enable dancers to confidently perform at this level.
 

Costumes: 

EADE will order a costume for group Technique Training Trading Floor performances. This will represent the EADE uniform to be worn for all Trading Floor Performance. The price of the costume is included in your “Trading Floor Fee.” 

Dancers budget an expense of $100 per dancer per group routine costume. EADE will design and determine group routine costumes. Some costumes will be purchased by dancers through EADE at a maximum of $100.00 per costume. For some costumes, EADE will communicate the expectations of the costume, and the parent and dancer will be responsible for obtaining the group costume. Expectations will be communicated via email. 

EADE is not responsible for altering costumes. All costumes must be discussed and approved by the EADE owner prior to purchase

Dress Code: 

Dancers should attend class with their hair pulled away from their face: ponytail, bun, or securely fastened. 

Ballet: To enhance the dance experience students are required to wear ballet pink tights (stirrups recommended), black leotard, and ballet shoes for ballet class. In general, male dancers are required to wear black athletic pants or shorts, a form-fitting shirt, and ballet shoes for ballet class. 

For all other dance classes, dancers should wear form-fitting dance attire and the appropriate shoes. 

Shoes: Ballet class requires ballet shoes. Tap class requires tap shoes. HipHop requires black, light-weight sneakers. All other technique classes and choreography rehearsals require paws, twylas, jazz shoes, or performance dance socks. Street ankle socks are not allowed during dance class. 

Dancers will not be permitted to participate without the proper attire and shoes. 

Trading Floor Showcases: 

Performance Team Dancers will perform on the Trading Floor in May of 2025 and on the Trading Floor in January 2025. This is an opportunity to showcase the dancer’s dance knowledge learned throughout the season. Dancers must attend additional “Trading Floor Rehearsals” in order to participate. 

Included in your Trading Floor Fee is the dancer’s opportunity to participate in the performance in May 2025, attend additional training rehearsals, wear the Trading Floor costume, access to a professionally filmed video of the End-of-the-Year showcase in May 2025, and receive TWO tickets to the End-of-the-Year Trading Floor Showcase in May 2025. 

Pathway Attendance Policy: 

Tuition and any additional fees such as Trading Floor Fees, Showcase Tickets, Costume, Choreography, Competition fees, etc. associated with absences, no shows, or missed classes or studio events will not be reimbursed under any circumstances. 

For technique classes, dancers are welcome to attend missed classes in similarly offered classes throughout the week. This allows the dancer to receive the missed studio time, but it does not “make-up” an absence. For example, if a student misses a ballet class, the student has obtained one absence. The student is welcome to attend another ballet class during the week; however, the student will continue to have one absence. (Dancers intending to attend classes outside of their age range should request approval before attending these classes). 

Missed choreography rehearsals on the students' behalf will not be made-up. EADE is not required to make-up classes canceled due to sickness, school events, inclement weather, and other events outside of the studio’s control. Additional studio training can be provided by scheduling private lessons. Private lessons outside of the studio’s normal working hours will require an additional fee. 

Missed choreography caused by studio-decided scheduling conflicts will be made-up and scheduled in advance. 

 

Absences: EADE will proceed with teaching classes without the absent students. Students who are absent will be expected to learn missed choreography and missed technique training independently. The EADE teacher will not be expected to re-teach, to reserve placements, or to make accommodations for students who do not attend classTo enhance the dancer’s team experience and ensure the safety of student performances, it is imperative that dancers attend all classes and rehearsals. 

The Performance Team is designed to accommodate dancers with multiple obligations outside of dance whose schedules will likely conflict with dance training; therefore, we have a flexible approach to technique class attendance and choreography attendance for PERFORMANCE TEAM MEMBERS. 

However, dancers must be able to perform safely and represent the level of training provided by EADE. At any point during the term of the contract, an EADE teacher can choose to remove a dancer from performing at competitions and/or showcases. 

However, after any Foundations, Technique Training, or Team (Mini, Elite, or Performance) student reaches TEN absences for ANY reason, they will not be eligible to participate in EADE performances or showcases. Attendance is flexible, but more than 10 total weeks missed is not permitted.

For Performance Team dancers, students will be removed from all competitive choreography following 10 missed weeks in the fall or spring. 

EADE will make exceptions with the presentation of a doctor, court, or funeral statement. These statements must be emailed to ellenalvindanceexchange@gmail.com prior to the start of the scheduled class. If the dancer reaches 10 absences for ANY reason, the dancer will not be eligible to perform with the performance team at competitions or showcases. 

EADE IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR TRACKING YOUR DANCER’S ATTENDANCE AND/OR COMMUNICATING YOUR DANCER’S ATTENDANCE WHEN THEY ARE AT RISK OF SURPASSING THE NUMBER OF ALLOWED ABSENCES. DANCERS AND CLIENTS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR TRACKING INDIVIDUAL ATTENDANCE. 

Performance dancers' failure to attend additionally scheduled rehearsals, competitions, or events will result in removal from the pathway.

Students with the highest attendance of the season will be eligible for a scholarship at the end of the year. 

A calendar of the full EADE season is provided at the time of registration. 

Pathway Withdraw Policy: 

All pathway dancers must notify EADE one month prior to the next billing due date (1st of the month) by completing the “Withdraw Form” if desiring to withdraw from the program. If the dancer decides to withdraw within one month of the next billing cycle, the dancer will be charged the entire month tuition in which he/she withdrew. In addition, withdrawing from the Performance Team requires removal from competitive group routines; therefore, the client will be charged a $500.00 fee for withdrawing from the pathway and releasing previously paid fees to EADE. The completion of the withdrawal form and withdrawal fee of $500.00 is required to release the client from the obligations of the agreement. 

Agreement to Uphold EADE Policy:

EADE reserves the right to refuse services to dancers or clients who are unable to uphold the previously stated policies. EADE reserves the right to refuse services to dancers or clients who prevent EADE from upholding the previously stated policies. EADE reserves the right to update or revise this agreement throughout the season. 

The EADE dancer will receive a respectful, diverse, individualized, goal-oriented dance education in exchange for tuition fees and cooperation with EADE policy and procedures. EADE staff is committed to uphold its policy and procedures to ensure an environment of quality dance education, inclusion, and client safety.

Yearly Schedule / Notes

Summer Season

July 1st, 2024 - July 26th, 2024

2024-2025 Season

August 5th, 2024 - May 24th, 2025

August 2024 Rehearsal Weeks

Week 1: 08/05-08/09  

Week 2: 08/12-08/16  

Week 3: 08/19-08/23  

Week 4: 08/26- 08/30

September 2024 Rehearsal Weeks

Week 1: 09/02-09/06  

Week 2: 09/09-09/13  

Week 3: 09/16-09/20  

Week 4: 09/23-09/27  

*We are closed for Labor Day 09/02

October 2024 Rehearsal Weeks

Week 1: 09/30-10/04

Week 2: 10/07-10/11  

Week 3: CLOSED 

Week 4: 10/21-10/25

*EADE Fall Break 10/14 - 10/18. We will be closed this week.

*We are closed on Halloween 10/31/24

November 2024 Rehearsal Week

Week 1: 10/28-11/01

Week 2: 11/04-11/08 

Week 3: 11/11-11/15 

Week 4: 11/18-11/22 

*EADE will be closed for Thanksgiving 11/25-11/29.  

*Studio Picture Week 11/18-11/22

December 2024 Rehearsal Weeks

Week 1: 12/02-12/06

Week 2: 12/09-12/13 

Week 3: 12/16-12/20 

Week 4: 12/30-01/03

*EADE will be closed for Christmas 12/23-12/27

*EADE will be closed for New Years 12/31-01/01 

January 2025 Rehearsal Weeks

Week 1: 01/06-01/10 

Week 2: 01/13-01/17

Week 3: 01/20-01/24 

Week 4: 01/27-01/231 

*EADE Winter Showcase 01/18/2025 

February 2025 Rehearsal Weeks

Week 1: 02/03-02/07 

Week 2: 02/10-02/14 

Week 3: 02/17-02/21

Week 4: 02/24-02/28

March 2025 Rehearsal Weeks

Week 1: 03/03-03/07 

Week 2: 03/10-03/14 

Week 3: CLOSED 

Week 4: 03/24-03/28 

*EADE will be closed for Spring Break 03/17-03/21. 

April 2025 Rehearsal Weeks

Week 1: 03/31-04/04

Week 2: 04/07-04/11 

Week 3: 04/14-04/18 

Week 4: 4/21-04/25 

May 2025 Rehearsal Weeks

 Week 1: 04/28-05/02 

Week 2: 05/05-05/09

Week 3: 05/12-05/16 

Week 4: 05/19-05/23 

*EADE End-of-the-Year Showcase 05/24.

Scheduling Notes

*This calendar shows EADE's openings and closings. 

*This calendar does not include pictures, meetings, dress rehearsals, dance competitions, celebrations, billing due dates. These dates will be provided on Google Calendar and communicated via email. 

*Some dates will be determined on a month-by-month basis (such as privates). These times will be finalized by the 15th of the month prior. For example, the December schedule will be finalized November 15th for month-by-month scheduled classes.

*Weather cancellations will follow Dickson County School Closings. Cancellations due to inclement weather will not be made up. 

Performance Team Pathway

Challenge your dance training on a competitive stage alongside a team of dancers

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