THS Dance Company

Expectations and obligations

Purpose:
The purpose of Dance Company is to educate and develop strong dancers who are college,
career, and life ready. The company will be expected to create 2-3 student choreographed
concerts each year. They will additionally be asked to perform for school functions such as
assemblies, sporting events, and represent the school at festivals and competitions. As the top
performing dance team at Timpview, students selected for Dance Company must act as
representatives of the school through their actions at all times. Prior to auditioning, students
wishing to participate in dance company must understand and agree to the following:

1. Professionalism--Students will not participate in any activity or action that reflects poorly
on the team or school. This includes behavior on social media both on public and
private accounts. Students will treat each other and the dance faculty and staff with
respect and courtesy. Any illegal behavior, including drug or alcohol use, destruction of
school property, etc will not be tolerated and will lead to immediate dismissal from the
team. Bullying/ hazing/ threatening behavior towards any student is not tolerated.
Students must commit to maintaining all standards set forth in the student handbook.

2. Time Commitment--Dance Company is taught during the school day but does require
frequent after school rehearsals and performances. Students not able to attend after
school rehearsals should not expect to be cast in those pieces of choreography and can
expect reduced performance time. Students should be prepared to perform at any home
football or basketball halftime, and must attend the tech week rehearsals prior to each
concert. Failure to attend any rehearsal that you have committed to without prior excuse
will be reflected on your grade and may result in being cut from the piece.

3. Financial Obligations--Participation in Dance Company includes a fee of up to $415 plus

tour/ travel opportunities which are optional. The first payment of $150 is due by July 1.
Fundraising options will be available during the year for tour and travel expenses but
students should not count on school fundraising to cover their fees. As with any
program, fee waivers are honored for participation in dance company.

4. Academic Eligibility--Dance Company is a representative company of Timpview High

School and as such, dancers will be held to the same standard as all UHSAA athletics.
This requires a 2.0 GPA and no more than one F or F equivalent grade from the
previous term. Failure to maintain this standard will result in loss of performance time
and possible dismissal from the team. (Officers will be held to the higher standard
outlined in the Officer description).

5. Attendance--Students are expected to comply with the school attendance policy.

Students with 10 or more unexcused absences will not be allowed to perform until
 absences are made up. 3 tardies constitutes one absence. Students are expected to
arrive on time and appropriately dressed to class each day. They must also arrive
on-time to performance call times. Failure to do so will be reflected in grades.
Attendance during tech week is mandatory. Students who need to be excused from any
Dance Company rehearsal or event must clear their absence with Ms. Anderson in
advance. Make-up work may be required.

6. Participation and Team Support--Members of dance company are expected to give their
best effort 100% of the time. They will show respect and encouragement to their
teammates by accepting choreographic choices, using time effectively, being prepared
for each rehearsal, being willing to try new ideas and movement choices, practicing
outside of class and rehearsal, and avoiding actions that may bring down the morale of
the team. Team members are not required to be best friends with each other but they
must respect and support each other. In the event that team members choose to date
each other, they will not allow any aspect of their relationship to enter the studio.

Joining Timpview Dance Company is a serious commitment. It requires hard work but yields
great benefits including increased skill, unmatched performance opportunities, and lifelong
friendships. If you understand these expectations and are willing to commit to them, we look
forward to seeing your audition tape. Good luck!!