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Triple S Announcements
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MN Talent Search Announcements

May 6 & 7

After reading the information below, follow the link to our website. Printed copies will be available at the studio on Monday. 

  • May 6 & 7 at Eden Prairie High School. ALL company dancers compete in this competition. This competition is on Friday and Saturday only. 
  • Dancers must be ready to dance (including being warmed up and stretched) 1.5 hours before their scheduled dance time. If you need help with hair or make up, please come early. 
  • If your dancer has a long break between dances, she/he is free to leave as long as she/he has checked in with Carol or Karla and is back at the venue, fully prepared to dance 1.5 hours prior to the next performance time. 
  • We do not know where the dressing areas will be for this competition. Go to the check in desk (look for trophy and/or clothing sales). It may take you some time to find us, so make sure to get to the venue early.
  • Dancers are responsible to help with their own props. Make sure that your dancer has taken care of her props, packed and organized her costumes and checked in with Carol or Karla before leaving the dressing area once her dances are complete.
  • Dance competitions are a full weekend commitment. Award scheduling and assignments will be announced soon. This competition generally runs late into each evening. Please be prepared to stay late for your awards. 
Triple S Announcements
May 11-15 
Thanks to Brad, the amazing competition director, we already have our schedule for Triple S. After reading the information below, follow the link to our website. Printed copies will be available at the studio on Monday.
  • May 11-15 at East Ridge High School in Woodbury. ALL company dancers compete in this competition. No groups compete on Wed. or Thurs. 
  • Dancers must be ready to dance (including being warmed up and stretched) 1.5 hours before their scheduled dance time. If you need help with hair or make up, please come early. 
  • If your dancer has a long break between dances, she/he is free to leave as long as she/he has checked in with Carol or Karla and is back at the venue, fully prepared to dance 1.5 hours prior to the next performance time. 
  • We do not know where the dressing areas will be for this competition. Go to the check in desk (look for trophy and/or clothing sales). It may take you some time to find us, so make sure to get to the venue early.
  • Dancers are responsible to help with their own props. Make sure that your dancer has taken care of her props, packed and organized her costumes and checked in with Carol or Karla before leaving the dressing area once her dances are complete.
  • Dance competitions are a full weekend commitment. Dancers must stay for awards as detailed in the schedule.
Triple S Encore Challenge
Triple S gives an Entertainment Award at the end of each day of competition. Judges will choose three routines from each day to perform prior to the final award ceremony of the evening based on entertainment value. They will then choose one of those routines to receive the Entertainment Award.

If any of our routines are chosen, we will make a determination upon announcement as to whether we will participate. Since there are only 3 routines chosen out of hundreds of entries, don't worry about making special arrangements. If it looks like one of our dances may qualify we will discuss our options with the dancers at that point.
Costumes
  • All costume pieces must be clearly labeled.
  • Costumes, accessories and supplies must be well organized before each competition.
  • Costumes must be kept covered and clean. Once you are finished in a costume, please pack it immediately to avoid damage or loss.
  • You are responsible for all undergarments (available at Step N Stretch and discountdance.com). These must be fully covered by the costume or have clear straps. Underwear is generally not worn with dance costumes. If it is absolutely necessary, make sure that it does not show and that underwear lines are not visible.
  • If a costume piece is lost or destroyed by one dancer, that piece cannot be worn again by any team members. Please be careful with your costumes and have a clear plan for repacking after each use.
 
Thank you to everyone who has helped with costume alterations and enhancements!