Overview

DANCE DIRECTIVE

MASTER CLASSES

If you love our competitions you’ll love our master classes too! These are master classes unlike any you’ve experienced before. We put the fun back in learning with a teaching staff that has developed a reputation over the past 10 seasons as one of the best in the convention industry. Classes are taught by dance professionals who have devoted themselves to the daily instruction of children and teens. They love teaching kids. Your kids will love them and have a great time learning from them. Our teaching staff isn't necessarily the most famous, but they're among the best teachers in the industry. Come experience the difference it can make.

Classes are scheduled in the following cities in the fall of 2010.

Grand Rapids, MI
Sunday, October 3, 2010
Devos Place MAP
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Des Moines, IA
Sunday, October 10, 2010
Polk County Convention Complex MAP
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Kansas City, MO
Sunday, October 17, 2010
Kansas City Convention Center, Bartle Hall MAP
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Indianapolis, IN
Sunday, October 24, 2010
Indianapolis Marriott East MAP
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Wichita, KS
Sunday, November 7, 2010
Hyatt Regency Wichita  MAP
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Tulsa, OK
Sunday, November 14, 2010
Marriott Southern Hills MAP
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CLASS LEVELS & FEES
Beginner Level: $69 for the day or any part thereof.
The Beginner Level is a half-day program that consists of 5 morning classes at approximately 45 minutes each, with registration beginning at 7:00 am, warm-up at 7:30 am, and classes beginning at 8:00 am. Classes will conclude around noon. It will be geared primarily to ages 7 and younger with 2 or less years studio experience although true beginners of any age will be welcome.

Intermediate Level: $89 for the day or any part thereof.
The Intermediate Level program consists of a full day of classes which typically includes 8 classes of approximately 1 hour each. Registration begins at 7:00 am, warm-up at 7:30 am, and classes begin at 8:00 am. There is a 1 hour lunch break around noon, and classes conclude around 5:00 pm. These classes are best for dancers ages 8-12 with 2-4 years of studio experience although dancers of all ages are typically represented based on strength of experience and comfort level.

Advanced Level: $99 for the day or any part thereof.
The Advanced Level program consists of a full day of classes which typically includes 8 classes of approximately 1 hour each and a 1 1/2 hour audition class as well. Registration begins at 7:00 am, warm-up at 7:30 am, and classes begin at 8:00 am. There is a 1 hour lunch break around noon, and classes conclude around 6:30 pm. These classes are best for dancers ages 12 and older who work hard and are ready to be challenged. Strong dancers under 12 may also be admitted with studio teacher recommendation.

A Note About Level Changes
Although we've defined levels by age and experience above we also understand that different dancers progress at different rates and may find themselves better suited at a different level after an hour or so of classes. You'll find us to be flexible in moving students as needed (with studio teacher approval). Students moving up a level will be required to pay the difference in class fees. However, students moving down a level will not be refunded. Please also note the audition class will only be available to students with advanced level bracelets.

Parent Observers: $25 for the day or any part thereof.
Includes unlimited access to classes of choice. Observation only, no participation. Photography permitted, videotaping prohibited.

Studio Directors/Teachers: One FREE teacher admission with each six (6) paid students (not including Observers).
Teachers who attend with less than 6 paid students are required to pay the Advanced Level fee of $99 for access to dance rooms and teacher classes.

Enrollment size, master teacher work schedules, etc. occasionally make class schedule modifications necessary. Final schedules will be included in a studio confirmation email.

AREAS OF INSTRUCTION
Student Classes
All class levels will receive instruction in Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Hip Hop and Lyrical/Contemporary. Additional instruction will vary by city and may include Music Theatre, Funk, Modern, Leaps & Turns, Progressions, and Street Dance.

Free Parent Class
A free parent class will be offered to any and all who would like to attend in the afternoon. No need to pre-register, just show up. The class will last approximately 1 hour and will include information about what the future may hold for your young dancer on a professional level, competition tips, studio tips, a time for questions and answers, and more.

Studio Director/Teacher Classes
These classes will be open to studio directors and teachers only with a teacher bracelet (no observers). Afternoon classes will include both active dance instruction and seminar style discussions.

LUNCH
Lunch will not be provided. All students should plan on bringing a sack lunch or make arrangements with an adult to go out for lunch. All classes will break for lunch from 12:00-1:00 pm. Water will be available to the students throughout the day, although we encourage each student to bring a water bottle marked with his or her name to drink from.

SCHOLARSHIP AUDITIONS
Selected Beginner and Intermediate level dancers will receive scholarships and other recognition following the conclusion of the final class period. Their "audition" will literally be their participation throughout the day. Master teachers will be watching for hard workers, enthusiasm and demonstration of learned skills. Advanced level dancers will conclude their day with an audition class taught by Don Mirault, a Las Vegas dance professional auditioning dancers on a regular basis in the real world. Don will not only take the dancers through the audition process, he'll also train the dancers in audition techniques and share his years of experience from the other side of the chorus line.

COMPARE FOR YOURSELF
Students at Dance Directive typically receive just as many hours of instruction in a single day as those other weekend conventions you may be familiar with, and at a much better value. Bottom line is you invest less money in fewer days for virtually the same amount of class time. How can you lose!

DEADLINE FOR ENTRIES
Completed entry form(s) must be received with payment-in-full no later than 16 days prior to day of classes. Entry forms will be included in a packet of information distributed to studio directors and teachers during the 2010 regional competition season. 2010 Entry Form can also be downloaded by clicking here.