Wharton Dance Studio Info Session 9/17/12

Information Session

September 17, 2012

Who We Are:Your Dance Studio Presidents

Yunna Pam Priya Christine Ramona

Who Should Join Dance Studio?Everyone!

Beginners! All Styles! Experienced!

What Happens After I Join?Fall Workshops

Student LedStarting 10/8

Visiting ProfessionalsDates TBD

And of course…. The Spring Show!!

What is the Spring Show?

• Show Date: March 27th

• 200+ Dancers• SOLD OUT SHOW!• All genres: hip-hop, bollywood, salsa, modern, jazz,

tap, tango, swing, bhangra, and more!• All student-choreographed• Exhibitions and solos (audition-only)

How Do I Get Started?

Member Choreographer Leader

• $45 1 year membership at WGAworld.com

• Placements Oct 15 6PM–8PM in Hoover Lounge

• 1 hour/wk Jan - March

• $45 membership• Lead weekly rehearsals• Choreographer auditions

Oct 2 3PM – 5:30 PM in Platt

• $45 membership• 1st Year VP positions

available• Applications due 9/25

What Are Placements?

• Assess ability levels for diverse mix in each piece

• Learn a short hip-hop/jazz routine and perform in groups

• Meet the choreographers/learn about different styles

• Tell us your genre preference

• Monday Oct 15 6-8 PM in Hoover Lounge• Make up day: Wed Oct 17 6-8 PM Hoover Lounge

Choreographer Auditions

• Audition to choreograph and teach a number in the show (also includes exhibitions and solos)

• Tryouts on Tuesday, Oct 2 from 3:00-5:30 PM at Platt• Email whartondance@gmail.com to sign up by 9/30• Prepare 3 – 4 eight counts or share video examples of past

choreography

Executive Board Positions

• First Year Co-Vice Presidents will assist Second Year Presidents with:– Social and Other Events – Production of Annual

Show – Marketing & Sponsorship – Operations (finances and

budget)

Exec Board Statement of Intent

• Applications due Tuesday, 9/25 at 11:59 PM

• Email your app to whartondance@gmail.com

• Please include:– Why you are interested in the Dance

Studio board– Any relevant experience for your position– Any ideas you have for this position– Name, email address, and phone number

• 1 page max

Key Dates

• September– 9/25 VP Statements of Intent Due at 11:59pm– 9/30 Choreographer Audition Sign-Ups Close 11:59pm

• October– 10/2 Choreographer and Exhibition Auditions, 3-5:30 PM at Platt– 10/8 Student Workshops begin– 10/11 Rainbow Pub with Out4Biz– 10/15 Placements, 6:00 PM at Hoover (Make-up on 10/17, 6-8 PM)

• November– Dances and dancers for March show are finalized and communicated

• December– Meet w/ choreographer and others in your dance!

Next Steps

• Purchase membership via WGA store – $45 for 1-year membership

• Show up for dancer placements• Email to sign-up for a choreographer audition• Apply for an Exec Board position• Email if interested in teaching a workshop• Like us on Facebook!

• Questions? Email: whartondance@gmail.com

We Can’t Wait to Dance With You!