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Troupe LATEST TROUPE CALENDAR (click here) Every year Commotion School of Performing Arts selects a few very advanced dancers who demonstrate extraordinary skill, or great potential, in dance technique and performance to be a part of our exclusive performance group the Commotion Kids. Students are auditioned in class over the first few weeks of the year. If your child has made it into our Troupes, they will receive an invitation letter with more details. Split into various Troupes ranging from 6/under to Seniors, the Commotion Kids perform at numerous events and functions all around Sydney, as well as competing in several dance competitions. The Commotion Kids are focused and dedicated dancers who work hard to learn and perform impressive routines which consistently do very well at competitions. All of the trophies on display in the foyer have been won by the Commotion Kids over the last few years. In 2009, 50 of our Commotion Kids travelled to Queensland to compete against the best studios from all over Australia in the Showcase National Dance Championships. We received several first place trophies and were crowned the “National Champions of Hip Hop” in each of the Petite, Junior and Preteen divisions. At the end of this year in January 2011, The Commotion Kids are returning to Queensland. Those who are successful in their audition for Troupe will receive a letter with information about this exciting tour, and our plan to raise enough money to be able to send all of the kids for free. After hearing some feedback from parents of last year's Troupe members, we are going to cut down on our eisteddfod commitments and do only around 12 performances in total for the year. That is approximately one per month. At the beginning of each year, students are auditioned in class and invited into our Troupes. Parents must understand that being in Troupe is a commitment and that you must be available for performances and extra rehearsals. Troupe membership is only $10 per week on top of your regular fees, and includes all rehearsals, performances and even your costumes. In some cases, there may be some additional one-off fees to help cover the costs of a particularly expensive competition, but this is very rare. Remember, students on “UNLIMITED MEMBERSHIP” don’t have to pay for Troupe membership fees. That means for $55 per week you get unlimited classes, troupe rehearsals, troupe costumes, and even discounts of dancewear and workshops. It is important that “Commotion Kids” Troupe members do a variety of classes to develop their technique and dance skills to a level that can compete against other schools. There are some pre-requisite classes and conditions for those who are in our Troupes… Troupe students must do a minimum of 4 classes, but should do much more. These classes must include Jazz, Hip Hop and the Friday night Technique class. Students must have a good attendance record, especially to Troupe rehearsals and performances. Students must be willing to work hard at all times in class, and take responsibility for knowing all of their routines. Students must purchase the compulsory Troupe Uniform which is to be worn to all performances and competitions. The cost of this is $65. (The uniform is the same as last year's. New Troupe members will be able to order new ones, or purchase second hand tracksuits.) If these conditions are not met, the student will not be allowed to continue in the Troupe. Those students that are chosen to be a part of the “Commotion Kids” Troupe have the amazing opportunity to gain extensive performance experience which is vital to any young dancer in training. The team-work skills, discipline and self-confidence that students will develop from being in Troupe will help them grow not just as dancers, but also as people. Please note that each year all students must re-audition for admission into Troupe, regardless of whether or not they were in Troupe the year before. Students that enrol at Commotion after the auditions will have the opportunity to request a private audition. In some rare cases, we take on new Troupe members halfway through the year. Throughout the year, parents of Troupe students will be able to find information about upcoming performances and rehearsals on the Notes page of the website. All members of the “Commotion Kids” Troupe receive their own trophy, inscribed with their name, at the end of each year. If you have any questions about Troupe, please send an email to ben@commotionkids.com
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