COMPETITION TEAM WINTER NEWSLETTER
JANUARY 2017

 

Below please find a few reminders as we start the competition season. As always, if you have any questions feel free to send us an email at info@nancychippendales.com and we will get back to you as soon as possible! Let's make the 2017 Competition Season the best yet! GO CHIPPS!

Happy Dancing!
Nancy Chippendale
ATTENDANCE & ABSENCES
As we approach the 2017 Competition Season, we urge you to stay on top of your children in terms of health and wellness. We are constantly educating them on the dangers of sharing beverages, utensils and putting their hands in their mouths. It is imperative for your child to attend all dance classes in January, February and March as these are the most crucial times for  choreography.

If a dancer is sick or injured, he/she is encouraged to come to class and watch. Please help us as we try to teach our dancers how to tough it out and push through certain ailments. If a dancer is seriously ill, please keep them home.

If your dancer must miss a class, please email Attendance@NancyChippendales.com to report their absence.

Reminder: As per the 2016-2017 Dancer Handbook: Competition Team Edition, Competition Team Dancers are only allowed six (6) absences per dance class. Dancers may not miss the last class before each regional competition.

COMPETITION #1 FEES - BELIEVE
If you have not already paid your Competition #1 Fees, please email Accounts@NancyChippendales.com immediately as Late Fees have been applied to your account.

COMPETITION #2 FEES - STARPOWER
Competition #2 Entry Fees are due by Thursday, January 12, 2017
Solo - $110 (Title - Additional $30)
Trio - $46 / Dancer
Group - $48 / Dancer
Please visit the DOWNSTAIRS Desk January 3rd, 4th, 5th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, 2017, 5:30-8:00pm to make your payment in the form of cash or check only. Partial payments and/or credit cards will not be accepted for Competition Entry Fees. Payments made after the above deadline will be subject to late fees.
COMPETITION #3 FEES - ONSTAGE NY
Competition #3 Entry Fees are due by Thursday, February 9, 2017
Solo - $110
Trio - $57 / Dancer
Group $42 / Dancer
Please visit the DOWNSTAIRS Desk January 30th, 31st, February 1st, 2nd, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 2017, 5:30-8:00pm to make your payment in the form of cash or check only. Partial payments and/or credit card payments will not be accepted for Competition Entry Fees. Payments made after the above deadline will be subject to late fees.

COMPETITION TEAM WARM UP SUITS
If you missed the fall deadline to order warm up suits, we will be submitting a second order. Stay tuned for details coming soon via email.
MANDATORY STAGING REHEARSAL
Sunday, February 5, 2017
As stated on the 2017 Competition Team Tour, attendance at the 2017 Competition Team Staging Rehearsal is required for all groups and formations and will be held at the Andover Collins Center on Sunday, February 5, 2017 from 9:00am to finish. A detailed schedule will be emailed to you the week of the rehearsal. If a dancer does not or cannot attend this staging rehearsal, the dancer will be removed from the choreography for all of the performances and competitions.

TEAM CHIPPS PEP RALLY
Friday, February 17th 6:00-8:00pm
Don't miss your opportunity to hang with your fellow CHIPPS as they get psyched for the competition season. All members of the Nancy Chippendale Competition Team are invited to attend. Little Chipps will get the opportunity to meet their Big Chipps during this fun event. Dancers will be served pizza and showcase their competition dances to the whole 2017 Comp Team! Please wear your dance clothes, bring all dance shoes and a drink. GO CHIPPS!

Cost: $5 per dancer due at the time of registration at the front desk
*Please register between January 2nd - February 10th

*Big Chipp Applications will be emailed to 7th-12th Graders after January 10th.
NEW COMP PARENT - INFO SESSION
Thursday, January 26th @ 7:00pm
An optional information session will be held for all Competition Team parents on Thursday, January 26th at 7:00pm. This meeting will go over all the details you'll need to know leading up to the regional competition season. This event is highly recommended for all New Competition Team parents. Veteran Competition Team parents are also welcome. No sign up necessary.
"CHIPPS COMP TEAM PARENTS" - FACEBOOK PAGE
Optional Resource
If you haven't already, please join the "CHIPPS Comp Team Parents" Facebook page. This tool is a message board for announcements, deadlines and reminders. Join today via the link below!
STARPOWER NATIONALS
You should have received an email in regards to your dancer's participation in Starpower Nationals at Bally's Resort & Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada on July 6-10, 2017. Please reference this email for more details.

*If your plans/intentions have changed for any reason, please email us immediately. If you do not attend, it will effect the placement of many other dancers and whether or not they can be included in routines. The deadline for submitting your cancellation email to info@nancychippendales.com is Friday, January 6 at 5PM. Cancellations submitted after this deadline will be subject to a
$500 Early  Termination Fee per dancer as other teammates are booking airline and hotel reservations based on your original response. Please be respectful of the effect your timely decision making has on the team.

UPCOMING COMP TEAM DATES
February 5, 2017 - Mandatory Staging Rehearsal
February - Dress rehearsals to be scheduled during regular class times. Actual dates/times to be emailed based on costume ship/arrival dates.
February 17, 2017 6:00-8:00pm - Team Chipps Pep Rally

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Suggestions, Questions, Concerns?
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