Some positive aspects of competition include team spirit, understanding of commitment, camaraderie, and making friends. Participation in competition can provide a means to gauge one’s progress in relation to other students of similar age in the dance style of interest, as well as give the student a path of growth and goals of achievement for which to strive.
Absolutely NOT, competitions are becoming increasingly competitive as the skill level of dancers continues to grow. The dance world has exploded over the past few years and dance training has become more rigorous and demanding in order for students to achieve the required level of skill to be successful in the competitive environment. Many studios require students to audition for competitive teams and allow only the highest caliber of dancers the opportunity to compete, thus making competitions highly competitive events.
At Panorama Dance we believe in a more inclusive wholesome approach to dance and do not run an audition process for dancers wanting to compete. However, dancers who do not take the art seriously, are not willing to practice independently and do not cope well in stressful environments should not participate in competitions.
Typically students must be recommended by the teacher to participate in the competition. If you are wishing to participate but have not been recommended by a teacher please discuss with the office to determine your eligibility and best fit. Studio Director approval is required for all competitive dancers.
| group solo/duo/trio | dance genre | minimum trainiNg requiRements bY style | minimum trainiNg requiRements bY hours of dance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Group | Ballet | Ballet | 2 hours/week |
| Group | LyricaL or jazz | Ballet plus LYRICaL or jazz | 3 hours/week |
| Group | Hip hoP | Hip hoP | 1 hour/week |
| Solo/DUo/trIo | Ballet | Ballet | 1.5 hours/week |
| Solo/DUo/trIo | LyricaL / jazz / contemPorary | Ballet plus LYRICaL / jazz / contemPorary plus: must bE participating in at least one competitive group – providing appropriate group offered at primary studio location | 2.5 hours/week JuniorS 3.5 hours/week IntermEdiate 4.5 hours/week Senior |
| Solo/DUo/trIo | Stage | Ballet and/or stage And/or jazz aNd by teacher approval | As aboVe |
| Solo/DUo/trIo | Tap | Tap anD one other form of dance | As aboVe |
| Solo/DUo/trIo | Hip hoP | Hip hoP | 1 hour/week |
Yes, it is recommended that students do no more than 3 solos/duo/trio. There are circumstances where students may be able to handle the increased demand required for the preparation to compete and a further dance may be entered. Please consult with the studio regarding your individual circumstance.
Note: solo/duo/trio in the genre of ballet/lyrical/jazz/contemporary the student must be participating in at least one competitive studio group (where there is an appropriate competitive group class available for the dancer).
All group routines will be entered in 3 competitions (entry fees and costume fees are included in your monthly fee for the class – self-formed groups will be charged for their costumes and competition entry fees).
The studio will decide in September which competitions they are participating in. Each year we try to enter in as many Surrey based competitions that we can, however, competition dates need to be considered against other studio events (RAD mock and regular exams, dance extravaganza, etc.) and studio closures.
This at times means we need to travel for competitions to other areas of the Lower Mainland.
NOTE: All competition choreography and entry fees are NON REFUNDABLE.
Yes, however entries into studio-supported competitions will be completed prior to any requests for entries to other events. The studio will provide teacher coverage to assist students on stage at the studio supported events (3) and teachers are not required to participate in competitions outside of those chosen by the studio for the year.
Parents hold the responsibility for supporting dancers (warm-up, playing music etc.) at any extra competitions they have chosen to register in.
All competitions level the dancers differently. Generally, the principles applied are age, years of dance, hours of dance per week, and the number of dance styles being taken. We are not able to enter dances at levels lower than what the criteria for the competition outlines.
All dancers fitting the same criteria will compete at the same level. False entries can result in studio disqualification from the competition. Please note that errors/omission do occur and it is your responsibility to check the schedule closely when posted. Please notify the office immediately if your
False entries can result in studio disqualification from the competition. Please note that errors/omission do occur and it is your responsibility to check the schedule closely when posted. Please notify the office immediately if your dancer’s entry is incorrect.