COMPETITION DETAILS
April 8-10
ALL COMPANIES & PREP TEAMS 

Dancers & Parents,

Please note the following important details concerning the Elite Dance Challenge in Lowell, MA. 

** All times are approximate ** Group Dancers MUST be ready to perform 90 minutes in advance except if you are the first on for the day. See schedule and table below for more details.

Remember the times listed below are your arrival times, not performance times because those are likely to change depending on the flow of the competition. They will not wait if you are not there, even if they are running early. It's your job to be there early and know where you are on the schedule. 
 
 
TIGHTS & COSTUMES--- IMPORTANT NOTE:
Please be sure that you bring your COMPETITION pairs of tights (never worn to dance class or convention) --- label them on the tag maybe so you do not mix them up. We know kids tear their tights sometimes, you may need to purchase new tights if these are torn. Please remind your dancer to do her best to be careful with these particular pairs.


COMPETITION LOCATION:
Lowell Memorial Auditorium
50 E. Merrimack Street
Lowell, MA
 
For questions, please contact your team liaisons before contacting Abigail!! They can help you answer your questions. You can always reach out to any one of them, but this may help you to answer your questions faster.   
 

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EXPECTATIONS

What we expect from the parents and the audience members: 
  • Please wear red and black if possible so our dancers can pick you out easily. If you have AFDS gear you can wear that too. 
  • All students are required to attend the award ceremony at the end of your segment. If you leave, you will not receive your ribbon/award.  
  • Please do not talk during ANY dances. It's not polite and makes our studio look bad.
  • Please only enter/exit between performances. Remember, everyone in that auditorium is there to see their dancers perform stage. Give them the same courtesy you'd like to be shown.
  • Videotaping AND Photography is strictly prohibited and violation of this rule will result in disqualification of the studio. Photography can be used only during the award ceremony.
What we expect of our dancers and performers: 
  • You represent AFDS everywhere you go so please remember no bad attitudes, mean words, etc. We expect you to be polite, organized, calm and professional. No talking about any other studios negatively.     
What to pack & REMINDERS:
  • Costumes & Dance Shoes in labeled laundry basket 
  • All Accessories in labeled bags or organizers  
  • COMPETITION EARRINGS All NEW company/team dancers will receive their first year complimentary earrings, if dancers from previous years need new earrings they are $10 each and they can be purchased through the front desk. Alternatively, if you do not want to purchase these you must go to AC MOORE (the arts and crafts store) and buy yourself the small bag of clear crystal stones and glue dots and make your dancer the stick on fake earrings all the other girls wear who do not have pierced ears. Please let us know if you are in this position and I can connect you with someone who can explain where they get these.   
  • Company Warm Up Pants & Jackets must be warn upon arrival and departure of competition on Saturday.
  • Pack a healthy food and waters or send some money with your child so she may purchase snacks/water, etc. --- I am not sure what if anything will be available in case you aren't there when she needs something. 
  • Pack EXTRA make up for reapplication
  • Remove your nail polish PRIOR to leaving your house --- no toe nail or finger nail polish allowed! 
  • Pack EXTRA gel, hair spray, bobby pins, comb, hair brush, hair ties, etc. 
 
 
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APPROXIMATE SCHEDULE & DETAILS
 
Friday, April 8th - Schedule
Saturday, April 9th - Schedule
Sunday, April 10th - Schedule
Sunday (4/10) classes at the studio, will be available to those dancers who do not have competition. Everyone is welcome to attend the Sunday classes on 4/10 as make ups for your absences as well.

Sunday, April 10th - AFDS Class Schedule
4-5pm: Ballet I/II

5-6:30: Technique, Conditioning & Tumbling

6:30-8 - Ballet III

 
 

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