Tsunami Dance Team (aka Tsunami Squad) is an annual commitment that begins with dance team bootcamp in Aug/Sept and runs through national competition(s) in July. Placement is based on the following criteria: technique, potential, commitment level, enthusiasm, attitude and behavior in class, attendance, and stage presence. We place students together in groups that we feel will work best together in rehearsals and performances. Dancers are selected by instructors and will be invited into the appropriate classes.

Attendance & Time Commitment

We are a team! Just as sports teams, we require all players to attend practices, along with their classes and rehearsals. Absences will not only affect the individual dancer, but the team. Each dancer is allowed up to three (3) unexcused absences from rehearsals. *Excused absences receive prior approval from the director; advance notice of absence does not mean it is excused.

Punctuality is just as important as attendance, please be on time and prepared for class. If a class is missed, make up in another class of similar genre or level. Students should not miss more than five (5) of any one class per dance season.

Dance requires consistent ongoing training, and dancers who excessively miss classes will not be able to perform at the same level as those who have attended all classes regularly. Tsunami Squad members must be present in ALL their classes and rehearsals the week prior to every performance and competition. Being a member of a dance team is a privilege and comes with responsibility. Personal accountability is essential for a successful season, and commitment to your other company members is a vital component of this success.

Team Class and Competition Requirements

Dance team members are required to take two weekly classes in Ballet or Lyrical Ballet, and an additional elective class of your choice (Acro, Lyrical, Hip-Hop, Tap, extra Ballet). These classes are in addition to scheduled team practices.

The Tsunami Squad will attend 4-6 competitions/conventions throughout the dance season including Nationals in July. Please be aware that becoming a competition team member will obligate you to these competitions and conventions. All competitions are held on weekends (including some Friday’s) and are a full weekend commitment. Competition management does not send the performance day and time to the studio until 5-7 days prior to the event. Dancers and parents will need to be available for the entire weekend until we know whether you are performing on Friday, Saturday, Sunday, or all.

Extra rehearsals may be called approaching a performance or competition. Extra rehearsals will be held on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays or at other times that the studio’s schedule permits. Students and parents will be notified of any additional rehearsals at least one week prior to the date. We will make our best efforts to schedule additional rehearsals well in advance.

For more information please reach out to the Studio Director.