COMPETITION EXPERIENCE
ATTD's Competition Experience is a year long process that provides many opportunities for growth. Dancers will have the opportunity to strengthen their technique, develop performance quality, learn to take responsibility for their craft and build confidence in who the Lord has called them be on the earth.
Dancers will learn their choreography over the Summer and develop their performance through personal practice, private lessons and weekly competition rehearsal.
We will have parent and student meetings to challenge and build tools for resiliency.
We will host a mock competition to ensure dancers are competition ready.
ATTD attends 3-4 Competitions per season
ATTDS only offers Solos, Duets and Trios to provide a more individualized training opportunity.
Want more info?
Email competition@atimetodance-studio.com
What is a dance competition
What is a dance competition
Performance dance is dance performed for an audience. This could be an audience at a community event, a studio recital, a dance festival, or a dance competition.
“Dance Competition” in our market is an adjudicated event. Dance competition formats vary: the common thread is that a performance dance piece receives a “score” from an adjudicator or panel of adjudicators, representing the adjudicator(s) assessment of the performance piece on that day based on criteria such as:
• Technique: core elements of the dance style based on universally-accepted standards, and how
consistently they are executed by the dancer(s) in the routine.
• Choreography: quality of variations, formations, lines, transitions, and sequences; music selection and
editing, quality of highlighting dancers aptitudes, creativity of concept.
• Performance: quality of execution of the choreography content, facial expression, use of space, musicality
reflected in movements, overall connection with the content and choreography story, etc.
• Age & Skill Level: how this performance compares in degree of difficulty, performance quality, technique
and choreography to other dancers'. Pre-competitive divisions typically compare dancers with 6 hour or
less per week of technique classes, and competitive divisions are more than 6 hours per week. Advanced
divisions are typically 10 hours and more per week. Each competition sets their own standard.
• Costuming: how the costuming enhances the performance quality and complements the choreography
and dancers.
about dance competition
why we compete
For self-reflection, experience-based learning, and personal development. The emphasis of competitive dance is not so much about competing, but rather is an opportunity to:
why we compete
• Through due-diligence assessment of the
competition company ownership and
alignment with our mission to provide Happy,
Healthy, Safe dance education and experiences
that helps kids thrive in and out of the studio.
• Transparent guidelines, policies, and
procedures.
• Cost, location, schedule availability, and
contributions to the local economy and dance
community.
who runs a dance competition
Private (for-profit) competition production companies that host events using their own criteria for format. Dance does NOT have a sanctioned organization that governs adjudication/scoring nor a program outline.
“Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the
Lord and not unto men" Colossians 3:23
ATTDS WHY & EXPECTATION
Our WHY:
ATTD's Competition Experience is a year long process that provides many
opportunities for growth. Dancers will have the opportunity to strengthen their technique,
develop performance quality, learn to take responsibility for their craft and build confidence
in who the Lord has called them be on the earth. We believe that dance lessons teach life
lessons and competition offers many opportunities for life lessons.
Our EXPECTATION:
We expect our staff, dancers and parents to represent the studio with kindness, love
and positivity. When we encounter conflict or challenges we will be peaceable and
look for solutions. If there is ever something that arises that you are concerned or have
questions about, communication is best- please come to an ATTDS staff member so we
can talk through it with you.
Therefore, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all
things for the glory of God.
1 Corinthians 10:31
Testimonials
A Time To Dance Studio was a part of our daughter’s life for 13 years. The instruction she received was instrumental not only for dance but also to help in other areas of her life. She learned technique, muscle memory, how her body works, determination, grit, dedication, grace, as well as made many friendships that she has taken with her into college/ adulthood.
The teachers are dedicated to their students not only as dancers but also as everyday human beings. I truly believe they were a big part of our daughter’s spiritual growth, bringing her closer to God.
When we look back to all the years ago and think would we make the same decision and enroll her in dance? The answer is YES! It was worth the investment! It has helped mold her into the person she is today.
Marti Leuschen
I first stepped foot in ATTD when I was 7. Miss Pam was my first teacher. I remember an atmosphere of love, encouragement & acceptance. At the studio, I was surrounded by woman who loved the Lord, loved me, & loved to teach me dance. I have so many positive memories associated with the 10 years I took dance lessons there (& lasting friendships)! The teachers always beautifully balanced teaching excellence & hard-work along with grace & understanding. I was taught that all bodies could worship God & that you didn’t have to look perfect or dance perfect to have a beautiful impact for God’s kingdom through dance.
When I became a mom of girls I knew I would bring my girls to the same place that taught me how to love Christ more, love & respect the body He gave me, & how to praise God through movement.
I’ve now been a “dance mom” for 8 years & watching my girls learn ballet here has been so wonderful. They have some of the same teachers I had! The ATTD team is always so delightful to work with & I’m so thankful my girls have amazing role-models to be surrounded with. I truly thank God for this studio
Megan Tye
ATTD is nothing short of from a fabulous place for your children to learn dance and learn about worship through dance. Our family has been with the ATTD for more than 15 years. They put the dancer before the dance but do not compromise the technique. I am comfortable that my child is in a safe space to learn and grow from well trained instructors.
Cheryl Wallace
Contact Us
ADDRESS
3588 FM 2181, Hickory Creek TX 75065
Monday - 4:00pm-8:00pm
Tuesday - 4:00pm-8:00pm
Wednesday - 9:00am-12:00pm
4:00pm-8:00pm
Thursday - 4:00pm-8:00pm
Friday - Closed
Saturday - 9:00am-11:00am
Sunday : Closed
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About
A Time to Dance Studio is a children's dance studio located in Hickory Creek with an award-winning team dedicated to providing the best dance instruction whilst also empowering tomorrow's leaders.
Opening Hours
Monday - 4:00pm-8:00pm
Tuesday - 4:00pm-8:00pm
Wednesday - 9:00am-12:00pm, 4:00pm-8:00pm
Thursday - 4:00pm-8:00pm
Friday - Closed
Saturday - 9:00am-11:00am
Sunday : Closed
ADDRESS: 3588 FM 2181, Hickory Creek TX 75065
Email: info@atimetodance-studio.com
Telephone: 940-498-4000
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