MDCD COMPETITION TEAM
ABOUT
Millennium Dance Complex Denver (“MDCD”) will be entering its 5th competition season during 2019-2020. MDCD’s success is the direct result of the high level training provided by the MDCD faculty and the hard work put in by each student. Competitions can be highly subjective, so MDCD structures its program to concentrate on student growth in technique, ability, choreography retention, and the overall happiness of its dancers.
MDCD dance training focuses on both industry dance styles (contemporary, hip hop, jazz and jazz funk) and strong technical training. MDCD expanded its ballet program during the 2018-2019 season, and offers both pointe and pre-pointe. At MDCD, our student’s success is only possible because of the high level of technique training we offer, which cultivates growth in all industry dance styles.
MDCD also offers a hip hop training and performance track, which will include training and performance opportunities for hop hop styles only. This is a perfect program for students interested in hop hop only, and/or have limited studio training availability. Please e-mail contact@mdcdenver.com for more information.
MDCD is a unique training studio. Team students will always have a place in classes, but MDCD allows non-team students the opportunity to train in “team level” classes. If classes have availability, non-team students can take class based on age, ability and maturity. Should a student decide that MDCD is the right home studio, please be open minded to learn in a new and progressive studio with a unique training philosophy. Stop by today and see why MDCD is the right choice for your student!!
AUDITIONS
Competition Team Auditions will be held on May 18, 2019 and July 13, 2019. Times are TBD. Send an e-mail to contact@mdcdenver.com and reserve your spot TODAY, or call (303) 708-8220 to inquire about the 2019 / 2020 season!
Cost: $25.00 per student
COMPETITIONS & CONVENTIONS
During the 2019-2020 season, MDCD competition team dancers are required to participate in 2 showcases, 3 regional conventions (2 w/ competition elements), and 3 regional dance competitions.
SOLO / DUET / TRIO
MDCD allows ALL team students the opportunity to participate in solos, duets and trios. To qualify for a solo / duet / trio, the student must be in minimum of (xx) dances AND meet all required training and rehearsal hours. Please do not ask choreographers about solos until technique intensives have concluded.
Below is the process to compete in solos, duets and trios:
- Fill out a request form and list your top two choreographers
- Receive approval from MDCD and the choreographer
- Pay the $150 studio rental fee (15 total hours, 5 during peak business). Additional team rates are $10 per 1/2 hour.
- Discuss rates for solo/duet/trio with the choreographers
- Reserve rehearsal times with the front desk
MASTER CLASSES
MDCD focuses on the growth and development of all dancers. The exposure to the amazing guest choreographers helps dancers to build confidence while learning high level choreography retention from the best in the industry. Competition team dancers, depending on level, are required to take 4-6 master classes during the 2019-2020 dance season, which are chosen by the studio director.
Master Classes have included JoJo Gomez, Karon Lynn, Alexander Chung, Jersey, Hamilton Evans, Matt Steffanina, Mikey DellaVella, Jake Kodish, Alex Fetbroth, Blake McGrath, Janelle Ginestra, C.J Salvador, George Jones Jr., and more.
SUMMER DANCE INTENSIVES
TECHNIQUE INTENSIVE (REQUIRED FOR COMPETITION TEAM), OPEN TO EVERYONE! – This two week intensive is REQUIRED for the MDCD Competition Team. Click HERE for the Sample Technique Intensive Schedule.
Dates: July 15-18 and July 22-25.
2019-2020 TUITION
Tuition for 2019 / 2020 covers training only, consists of 10 payments from August 2019 – May 2020, and is due on the 2nd of each month. Pre-payment discounts are available, and are due by August 2, 2019.
| Level | Tuition | Paid in Full Discount | Training Hours | Rehearsal Hours |
| Pee Wee (4-6 yrs old) | $160/month | 3% | 2.25/week | 1.0 per dance |
| Mini (6-9 yrs old) | $250/month | 3% | 4/week | 1.0 per dance |
| Mini Hip Hop Track (6-9 yrs old) | $160/month | 3% | 2-3/week | 1.0 per dance |
| Junior (8-12 yrs old) | $320/month | 3% | 8-9/week | 1.0 per dance |
| Pre-Teen (10-13 yrs old) | $320/month | 3% | 8-9/week | 1.0 per dance |
| Teen (12-17) | $330/month | 3% | 10-12/week | 1.0 per dance |
| Adv. Teen (12-18) | $330/month | 3% | 10-12/week | 1.0 per dance |
| Jr/Teen/Adv Teen Hip Hop Track (12-18) | $260/month | 3% | 5-6/week | 1.0 per dance |
2019 / 2020 TEAM FEES
Each dancer is responsible for team fees, which are charged on a per dance basis. An initial $100.00 costume deposit per dance is due August 6, 2018. The remaining balance is paid over 10 months, from August 15, 2019 – May 15, 2020, and is auto-drafted on the 15th of each month.
The 2019-2020 costs are TBD, and will cover the following: 1. All competition dance entry fees for 2 competitions 2. Competition dance entry fees for 2 conventions (Excludes the cost to attend the convention and the performance fee for Monsters of Hip Hop) 3. Competition dance entry fees for Nationals 4. Costumes (excluding shoes, make-up) 5. Extra team rehearsal time 6. Coaches travel and accommodations to Nationals.
Team Fees DO NOT cover guest choreography, master classes, nationals travel & accommodations, convention class fees or solo/duet/trio fees.
NATIONALS
Nationals happen every other year. The 2019 / 2020 dance season is not a nationals year. On non-nationals years, we host the Millennium Experience Industry Intensive and organize a trip to Los Angeles for additional training opportunities.
