Member must be a student of Blackwood
Studios, and regularly
attend a minimum of three technique classes per week. A minimum of
four technique classes are required for “Elite” membership.
Member must be willing to attend regular rehearsals and
performances when necessary. Cost of travel, conventions,
competitions and workshops is the responsibility of the
parent/guardian of the student selected for membership.
Member must be on time for all scheduled rehearsals and
performances as instructed. Member is required to stay through the
end of the function unless prior arrangements have been made.
Member must pay a membership fee of
$75.00. Member will receive
free rehearsals and costumes will be provided at no extra charge for
all Star Company functions. Members may choose to purchase a “Star Company” Jacket at the beginning of the term for an additional
fee.
Members must notify Star Company
director at least 1 week in
advance of any missed rehearsal, and 2 weeks in advance of any
missed performance. Non-notification will be considered grounds for
dismissal.
Code of Conduct: As a Star Company
member, and a direct
representative of Blackwood Studios, you must maintain
professionalism and decorum at all functions, including your dress
and conduct in Blackwood Studios classes and rehearsals as well as
outside functions. ANY breach of conduct will be grounds for
immediate dismissal.
The choreographer and Star Company
directors have sole discretion
to withdraw a dancer from a routine if deemed necessary.
At the discretion of Star Company
directors and choreographers,
all members may not perform at every function due to changing
variables including stage size, time limits, attendance at
rehearsals, or other extenuating circumstances.
Dance captains may be appointed for each routine. They will be
responsible for helping the directors rehearse the routines and
answer specific questions for that routine.
The Membership Meeting (Please bring a parent, if possible): “PROVE
IT DAY!!” All members who wish to be members of Star Company Companies “A” & “B” MUST prove it! For the first
rehearsal, each member must bring one item to “demonstrate”.
Members are asked to bring one item they use at least once a week
and demonstrate how it works. Try to make it interesting so it will
tell us something about you!
Each presentation should be about
THREE minutes long. You must also include a short poem about
yourself.