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"Competitive
Dance creates long lasting memories and friendships that Dancers,
Parents ,
and Teachers will have forever"
The Oakville Academy for the Arts is
dedicated to provide exceptional training in dance with their highly
qualified faculty. We are committed to creating a high quality standard
of training increasing the potential in each dancer. The competitive
program is structured around creating well rounded dancers in all
disciplines of dance. Our goal is to develop strong technical dancers
creating skills that will promote self-confidence, self-esteem,
dedication, commitment, team work, creativity and a love for the arts in a
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2011 SEASON
RESULTS
The Oakville Academy
for the Arts and
So You Think You Can Dance Canada!
The Oakville Academy for
the Arts was thrilled to provide rehearsal space and Dancers for World
renowned choreographer, Melissa Williams and her assistants Monique
Romasco and Danny Jovanov (both Faculty at The Oakville Academy for the
Arts) for the opening number aired on August 9th,2011. It was a unique
and insightful experience to see how a number of this magnitude is
derived. A larger group was then lucky enough to attend the actual
taping in Toronto to see the fabulous finished product!
Melissa Williams, Monique
Romasco (OAA Choreographer and Instructor) Danny Jovanov (OAA
Choreographer and Instructor), OAA Dance Team Members, Melissa
Shannon,Jessie Kershaw, Stephie Kershaw, Sarah Giles, Brigitte Hearn,
Cassandra McMeekan,
Nicolette Crummy, Rebecca Kelly, Sheyenne Chapman,Competitive Director,
Kasey Bowers and owner, Heidi McMeekan.
Competitive Auditions 2011-2012:
Please phone
for an appointment
Our faculty is dedicated to conducting their
classes in a disciplined manner, with positive re-enforcement in a warm
friendly atmosphere, as well as striving to reach each dancers individual
potential. Competition provides each dancer the opportunity to achieve
their personal best. The knowledge and technique combined with the
performance experience will make a positive impact on each dancer
throughout their years.
At the Oakville Academy for the Arts, Ballet
and Jazz are the mandatory disciplines of our competitive program. We
believe that these two disciplines compliment each other to create a
solid technical foundation. Tap, Lyrical, Acro and Hip Hop are highly
recommended for our competitive dancers, to increase their versatility and
training, however they are optional. Our competitive dancers train between
6-12 hours per week depending on their age and company. If selected for
Solo, Duet, Trio, Small Group or Extended Line extra choreography, those
additional hours will be added to their schedule. The Competitive dancers
will participate in 4-5 competitions throughout the year, traveling
across Ontario and into the United States. These competitions allow the
dancers to showcase their talents and performing abilities as well as be
adjudicated on their talent and performance skills.
Competitive Dance
Calendar 2011/2012
Last
Updated August 10,
2011
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AUGUST
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22nd-26th: Mandatory Competitive August Summer Dance
Intensive
24th: 1st Competitive Costume
Deposit Due
31st: All applications from dancers
wishing to assist in Fall classes due.
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SEPTEMBER |
12th: Classes Commence
30th at 7pm: Competitive Parent Meeting |
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OCTOBER
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10th: Thanksgiving - Closed
15th: 2nd :Competitive Costume
Deposit Due
21st: Extra Choreography Invitation sent
home
28th: Extra Choreography Sign Up & Extra
Choreography costume deposit Due. $150.00 + HST per
routine
31st: Halloween - No classes after 3:30pm
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NOVEMBER
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1st: All written requests for Competitive conflicts due
to
Kasey
6th: Extra Choreography Commences. Extra
Choreography
Fees Due
15th: 3rd Competitive Costume
Deposits Due
Master Classes: For music students TBA.
26th: March Break Camp Registration
1st Competitive
Entries Due
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DECEMBER
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21st: Academy closes on
Wednesday @10pm for Holidays
22 to January 8th no classes inclusive |
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JANUARY, 2011
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9th: Academy re-opens at 8:30am
Competitive Entries Due
Report Cards: TBA
Pre-School, JK & SK Registration: TBA
March
Break & Summer Camp Registration: On Now
20th: Applications from dancers wishing to
work at OAA for
March Break and Summer
Camps. Applicants must be
14 years or older.
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FEBRUARY
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Pre-School, JK & SK Open House:
TBA
20th: Family Day - Studio closed
11th: Mandatory Competitive Showcase at
Mohawk College
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MARCH
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Junior Recital Tickets on sale: TBA
12th-16th: March Break Camps
12th-17th: March Break
19th: All classes will resume
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APRIL
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6th & 9th: Holiday
- Academy closed Good Friday & Easter Monday
Senior Recital Ticket Sale @ LAC: TBA
Fall Registration: 2012-2013 fall registrations for
current clients TBA
Fall Registration: 2012-2013 open to the public TBA |
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MAY
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Theatre Arts Recital tickets on sale:
TBA
Music Recital Tickets On Sale: TBA
21st: Holiday - Academy closed for
Victoria Day
Senior Recitals at LAC: May 27th & 28th |
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JUNE
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Royal Conservatory of
Music Exams: TBA
Junior Recitals will be held at Holy Trinity Catholic
Secondary School on: June 2-3
Music Recital: TBA
Theatrical Recital: TBA
9th: Last Day of Classes
R.A.D. Ballet Exams: TBA
Competitive Dance Auditions: By recommendation ONLY
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JULY
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1st-7th: National Finals
2nd: Canada Day - Studio closed
3-August 24th: Summer Camps Commence
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AUGUST
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20th-25th:
Mandatory Competitive Boot Camp
6th: Civic Holiday - Studio closed
Royal Conservatory of Music Exams: TBA
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SEPTEMBER
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Kinder School
Commences
Programs Commence
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2011 SEASON
RESULTS
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