Important Info
COMPETITION TRY OUT INFO AND VIDEOS!!
Bliss Competition teams have a 2-3 day commitment, summer requirements and are held to a higher standard on absences, tardies and dedication. Because of this, they improve quicker, routines are cleaner and they can be given more challenging material.
- Returning members are required to re try out. If for some reason you cannot attend, please send a video in. **Its always better to be at try outs so we can see you in person with others and call you back if needed**
- There is no charge to try out! Its FREE To attend!
- Videos links to learn try out routines ARE POSTED BELOW
- STUDENTS NEED TO COME PREPARED KNOWING THE TRY OUT ROUTINES. Again, these are below.
- Parent meeting Wednesday May 23rd, 7:00pm. Studio 2 (tumbling room) at Bliss. We will make it as brief as possible because we wont have many chairs (but lots of mats to sit on 😉 This is for anyone considering trying out but also for RETURNING PARENTS. This will be your ONLY chance to submit any August dates that dont work for you as well as hear about any changes for the upcoming season, ask questions etc.
- Try Out Dates/time frames are below with the video links. Keep in mind we sometimes run later or finish earlier than this – all depending on how many attend and how many call back we need to do.
Crew (hip hop) Tuesday May 29th:
4-5:30pm elem ages (6th graders less adv option)
- Song: https://youtu.be/iBHNgV6_znU
- Counts: https://youtu.be/KWtxRPhV2n4
- Music: https://youtu.be/HCS62DXx4CQ
Tuesday May 29th:5-7:00pm teens (6th graders more adv option)
- Song: https://youtu.be/iBHNgV6_znU
- Counts: https://youtu.be/oP5tZj2QoLA
- Music: https://youtu.be/e7gkuJ3klZo
Company (jazz/ballet) Wed May 30th:
4-5:30 Elem ages (6th-7th less adv option)
- Song: https://youtu.be/sC5TPa_PSs0
- Counts: https://youtu.be/Icf7gNcohDk
- Music: https://youtu.be/2eT3M_IFelU
5-7:00pm teens (6th-7th more adv option)
- Song: https://youtu.be/Dmxn8OKarag
- Counts: https://youtu.be/sJ5vqHwFxTU
- Music:https://youtu.be/SK2G-4eNFos
Squad (Cheer teams) Thursday May 31st:
4-5:30 Elem ages (5th-6th less adv option)
- Song (“you better go to work” hold 78, then begin): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=__Uu_VxHbDA
- Counts: https://youtu.be/AnxvwlNWQBs
5-7:00pm teens (5th-6th more adv option)
- Song (“you better go to work” hold 78, then begin): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=__Uu_VxHbDA
- Counts: https://youtu.be/KyMZDMMgkiY
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SAVE THE DATES – 2018 (TBD)
- Parent meeting/contract signing
- Competition Dance Costume Try on –
- Competition Cheer costume Try on –
- Pick up cheer & dance costumes –
- Dress rehearsal/pictures #1, Alta High
- Dress rehearsal/pictures #2, Alta High
- WINTER CONCERT, Alta High
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FEES 2018-2019
Concert: Fees are per student, $5 off each additional sibling. Boys are $10 off.
- Winter: $35 per student
- Spring: $40 per student **This one is more because we do two shows**
Competitions Fees are per student, per competition.
- $40 one routine
- $70 two routines
- $90 three routines
- $100 four+ routines
- Possible Additional Fees for comp cheer only:
- $45 music fee
- $40 USASF registration
Conventions/workshops/Disney (optional)
- RAP IT UP hip hop workshop, date TBA: $125
- JUMP convention, at UVU date TBA – $200
Charge dates 2017-2018
- *Xcel only* AUG: $45 music fee has already been added.
- *Xcel only* SEPT: $40 USASF registration
- All teams OCT: $TBA Comp team Jacket fee
- All teams NOV: $35+ Concert fee
- *Xcel only* DEC: $80 For the two Jan cheer comps
Beginning in Jan 2019, We will charge for one comp at a time, one month at a time. cheer teams will start in Dec 2018 (for thier Jan comp).
You may notice one month you have NO charge, if you are attending less comps. We charge in order, so if your team is not attending a certain comp, you are skipped being charged for that comp/month.
Spring concert fee will be charged In May.
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SAVE THE DATES 2018 (listed by team)
POP ROX & MINI CO
- February 23rd – 24th: Thanksgiving Pointe Barn, DANCE TEAMS
- NOTE: this is same weekend as High school USA cheer nationals.
- (Maybe) April 6th-7th: Capitol Theatre
- May 4th-5th: Herriman High School
- May 8th-June 2nd: With the exception of Thurs May 24th-Mon May 28th, these are possibilities for: pictures, rehearsals, concert, banquet, tryouts
GROOVE, SWAG, JR CO
- February 23rd – 24th: Thanksgiving Pointe Barn, DANCE TEAMS
- NOTE: this is same weekend as High school USA cheer nationals.
- (Maybe) April 6th-7th: Capitol Theatre
- April 27th-28th: SLCC Or Taylorsville
- May 4th-5th: Herriman High School
- May 8th-June 2nd: With the exception of Thurs May 24th-Mon May 28th, these are possibilities for: pictures, rehearsals, concert, banquet, tryouts
(Optional)
- March 23rd: JUMP convention at UVU
- March 15th-18th; DISNEY Trip
HIP, FUNK, BAD, SR PREP, SR CO
- February 23rd – 24th: Thanksgiving Pointe Barn, DANCE TEAMS
- NOTE: this is same weekend as High school USA cheer nationals.
- (Maybe) April 6th-7th: Capitol Theatre
- April 13th-14th: TBA
- April 27th-28th: SLCC Or Taylorsville
- May 4th-5th: Herriman High School
- May 8th-June 2nd: With the exception of Thurs May 24th-Mon May 28th, these are possibilities for: pictures, rehearsals, concert, banquet, tryouts
(Optional)
- March 23rd: JUMP convention at UVU
- March 15th-18th; DISNEY Trip
XTREME CHEER
- Jan 27th: South town Expo OR Febr 23rd – 24th: Thanksgiving Pointe Barn
- TBA April/May: Locally, TBA
- May 4th-5th: Herriman High School
- May 8th-June 2nd: With the exception of Thursday May 24th-Monday May 28th, these are possible dates for: pictures, Spring rehearsals, concert, banquet, 2018-2019 try outs
XCEL CHEER
- (Maybe) January 13th, Cottonwood High School
- January 27th, South town Expo
- Feb 3rd, SLCC
- April/May: Local TBA
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DANCE SOLOS/DUETS/TRIOS These vary comp to comp and the parent will need to register student and pay for student. These are typically the day before team comp (Friday) but sometimes the Thursday prior or Saturday morning (team comp day). Contact Cassi for a registration link for each competition, no later than 4 weeks prior.
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MAKE UP AND HAIR
PERFORMANCE MAKE UP
- Foundation 1-2 shades darker than skin color
- False eyelashes that are appropriate weight and size for your child -If applying on children please trim to fit their eyes
- Blush 1-2 shades darker than “every day” wear
- Pencil or shade in eyebrows for those with light hair color -Highlight eyes with cream, white, or iridescent
- Black mascara
- Black eyeliner over the eye art
- REVLON PHOTOREADY EYE ART Topaz Twinkle (ULTA)
- RECLON COLORSTAY OVERTIME #470 All Night Fuchsia (ULTA)
-Oil base make up remover is ideal for this lip stain removal and facial wipes
**I would recommend calling ahead ULTA before you make the trip. I have asked the Sandy location to stock up on these colors, but purchasing online may be a more convenient option**
PERFORMANCE HAIR
Slick back, HIGH pony-tail (Top of head) straitened and looking sleek. **Use 2-3 of the fat elastics in your hair color, so pop sticks up “genie” style.
2017-2018 Competition Team Info
PARENT MEETING
THANK YOU to those who were able to attend the meeting on Monday June 5th, 2017. I realize many of you work during the day or were on vacation, but I went over some NEW information, UPDATES to current information and REVIEWED other information. Its in your best interest to hear what was discussed, as we want communication to be clear for everyone. Video links below:
Another (mandatory) parent meeting will be held in August. Be sure to turn in your August availability by June 15th. We will go over the competition contracts and give out important dates.
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SUMMER REQUIREMENTS
CHEER
- Minimum of 1 cheer camp **3 weeks to choose from
- Minimum of 8 tumbling class on a punch pass ** These are offered 3x week, for 8 weeks starting June 12th.
- August team intensive (8-10 hours of team training this month)
- Flyers camp: This will be 1-2 days for 2-5 hrs total, for flyers only. Bases can learn more efficiently when when their flyer has been trained on experienced bases, prior to setting team stunt groups. This will help us advance our stunts quickly & safely.
SR PREP & JUNIOR COMPANY:
- Minimum of 1 Dance camp **3 weeks to choose from
- Minimum of 4 jazz/ballet (Punch pass) (
- August team intensive (8-10 hours of team training this month)
MINI & SR COMPANY:
- Sr Co: Minimum of 6 jazz/ballet punch passes (no camp requirement IF you are on a high school team. All other students have a 4 jazz/ballet minimum and 1 camp requirement)
- Mini Co: Minimum of 8 tumbling punch passes & Allie will contact you about a camp
CREW:
- Minimum of 1 hip hop camp **2-3 weeks to choose from
- One of the following: (#1) Minimum of 4 tumble/acro (punch pass) (#2) Minimum of 2 jazz/ballet (Punch pass) (#3) Minimum of 4 poppin classes (Punch Pass) (#4) an additional camp (in any style).
- NOTE: we HIGHLY recommend the poppin punch card class, for EVERYONE on a crew. This class is how you will advance you hip hop skill.
- August team intensive (6-10 hours of team training this month)
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TRYOUTS 2017
- YES returning members need to attend try outs.
- Try outs are FREE.
- NEW THIS YEAR we will be posting the try outs video ONLINE (see below). Students should learn the choreography prior to attending the try out. **YES, we will review the choreo at tryouts**
- If you become overwhelmed and need to learn less than whats on the link (especially elem kids) no worries! Just do Your best!
- Team results will be posted Sunday June 4th.
- MANDATORY PARENT MEETING Monday June 5th at 12:30pm. Location TBD. If you need an evening meeting email or text me ASAP. Cassi@blissacademydance.com (or at my old gmail address) 801-910-6910.
- Competition teams are a full year commitment. Each team has a required summer camp and punch card classes. Choreography intensives in August, and the normal season Sept-May. We will discuss the on June 5th.
- Competition teams are rewarding. Students progress quicker with the high level of commitment. They learn to stay positive under pressure and bond as a team.
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