Anonymous
07/09/2023 14:52
Subject: competitive dance
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Don’t do it. That is my best advice.
+ 1,000. Biggest mistake ever. I would suggest performance dance instead.
Just out of curiosity… why?
Do you seriously have to ask this? Have you never been to one or know anyone involved?
Anonymous
07/09/2023 14:42
Subject: competitive dance
Anonymous wrote:Yes, as others have said auditions are typically to place kids on teams/dances, and to decide who gets invite-only dances (like solos).
Definitely make sure you understand the commitment the studio is asking for. Specifically, do they require a certain number of dances? How many competitions are required, and are they local? Is "nationals" required?
Those are the things that will really determine the time and cost commitment. My DD participates and a lot of good has come from it, but the actual "competitions" are a bit of a joke and the costs can spiral up without any real benefit. Personally, we made a choice based on a minimal amout of competitions.
PP here and this is also great advice! Find a studio that’s very transparent about cost. We are able to put a max # down for dances. Our studio only requires one dance. We also don’t do a full studio nationals (only the most advanced team, which requires a separate try out due to increased commitment). Just not doing nationals (nationals is silly unless you are doing a convention nationals IMO) saved us probably $3-4K.
One more word of advice… if the studio owner is a mom, that’s waaaay better than a young studio owner that doesn’t understand parents work, kids need to be in school, etc.
Anonymous
07/09/2023 11:14
Subject: competitive dance
Yes, as others have said auditions are typically to place kids on teams/dances, and to decide who gets invite-only dances (like solos).
Definitely make sure you understand the commitment the studio is asking for. Specifically, do they require a certain number of dances? How many competitions are required, and are they local? Is "nationals" required?
Those are the things that will really determine the time and cost commitment. My DD participates and a lot of good has come from it, but the actual "competitions" are a bit of a joke and the costs can spiral up without any real benefit. Personally, we made a choice based on a minimal amout of competitions.
Definitely make sure you understand the commitment the studio is asking for. Specifically, do they require a certain number of dances? How many competitions are required, and are they local? Is "nationals" required?
Those are the things that will really determine the time and cost commitment. My DD participates and a lot of good has come from it, but the actual "competitions" are a bit of a joke and the costs can spiral up without any real benefit. Personally, we made a choice based on a minimal amout of competitions.
Anonymous
07/09/2023 10:37
Subject: competitive dance
Auditions at our studio is to determine placement in routines.
I agree with picking one close if possible. We were there 5-6 days a week last month and it was exhausting and we aren’t even that far away.
Make sure you go to a studio that emphasizes technique over rehearsing dances to death. Competition dance can be toxic if you end up at the wrong studio. Chat with parents in competition dance if possible. They will be able to give you the jist on each studio. There’s some in our area that are amazingly talented, but we’d never go there because the environment is so toxic.
I agree with picking one close if possible. We were there 5-6 days a week last month and it was exhausting and we aren’t even that far away.
Make sure you go to a studio that emphasizes technique over rehearsing dances to death. Competition dance can be toxic if you end up at the wrong studio. Chat with parents in competition dance if possible. They will be able to give you the jist on each studio. There’s some in our area that are amazingly talented, but we’d never go there because the environment is so toxic.
Anonymous
07/09/2023 09:48
Subject: competitive dance
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Don’t do it. That is my best advice.
+ 1,000. Biggest mistake ever. I would suggest performance dance instead.
Just out of curiosity… why?
Anonymous
07/08/2023 17:09
Subject: competitive dance
Just say no to competitive dance. It is a monster.
Anonymous
07/08/2023 17:04
Subject: competitive dance
Anonymous wrote:Don’t do it. That is my best advice.
+ 1,000. Biggest mistake ever. I would suggest performance dance instead.
Anonymous
07/08/2023 15:36
Subject: competitive dance
Also: maybe wait until your DD is older. I would not do it prior to 5th/6th grade.
Anonymous
07/08/2023 15:34
Subject: competitive dance
dc196 wrote:new to competitive dance.
Just starting to realizing that the "auditions" to join the dance company arent really auditions bc everyone gets "chosen". It is the studio's way to make money by accepting as many kids as possible?
My daughter wants to join one though. Any advice on what kind of studio to pick?
Cheapest? Lol
Bingo!!! Studios have figured out it’s a money-making machine.
I absolutely hate it and it’s a fortune. My daughter, however, absolutely loves it, it has changed her for the better. She has made wonderful friendships (really nice families), she has matured, become more responsible, independent, and has been positively influenced by the instructors and older girls.
The cost infuriates me, and once you are in, it is hard to get out. If you can afford it, go for it.
Anonymous
07/08/2023 15:11
Subject: competitive dance
It’s a fun activity for kids who want to dance but are not serious about it. It is time consuming and expensive though.
Anonymous
07/08/2023 13:21
Subject: competitive dance
Anonymous wrote:The “auditions” are to place kids on teams, since the studio probably has a few levels.
Go to the studio nearest to you, since you’ll be there often. My DD competes and takes 10-15 hours of class/week. So I’m there 6 days a week.
Plus 1
Anonymous
07/08/2023 12:35
Subject: competitive dance
The “auditions” are to place kids on teams, since the studio probably has a few levels.
Go to the studio nearest to you, since you’ll be there often. My DD competes and takes 10-15 hours of class/week. So I’m there 6 days a week.
Go to the studio nearest to you, since you’ll be there often. My DD competes and takes 10-15 hours of class/week. So I’m there 6 days a week.
Anonymous
07/08/2023 12:05
Subject: competitive dance
Don’t do it. That is my best advice.
Anonymous
07/08/2023 09:10
Subject: competitive dance
In my neighborhood most of the kids go to one place and we go to there too so my daughter has friends.
I’m fine with most kids getting selected for the teams. I think it’s inclusive. Some kids get larger roles and front and center.
I’m fine with most kids getting selected for the teams. I think it’s inclusive. Some kids get larger roles and front and center.
dc196
07/08/2023 09:06
Subject: competitive dance
new to competitive dance.
Just starting to realizing that the "auditions" to join the dance company arent really auditions bc everyone gets "chosen". It is the studio's way to make money by accepting as many kids as possible?
My daughter wants to join one though. Any advice on what kind of studio to pick?
Cheapest? Lol
Just starting to realizing that the "auditions" to join the dance company arent really auditions bc everyone gets "chosen". It is the studio's way to make money by accepting as many kids as possible?
My daughter wants to join one though. Any advice on what kind of studio to pick?
Cheapest? Lol