Xcel and Solos
Xcel - Competition Program
1st grade - High School
Auditions: All Shooting Stars and Showstoppers have the option to audition for Xcel (extra competition dances). All the following requirements are IN ADDITION to the regular class requirements. Dancers auditioning for Xcel MUST be enrolled in Shooting Stars or Showstoppers.
Auditions for Xcel will be held Saturday, July 16 & Sunday, July 17.
There is a $25 non-refundable audition fee due the day of auditions.
Mini Auditions: (1st-4th grade):
Saturday, July 16
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Bring your jazz, tap and hip hop shoes
*3rd & 4th grade dancers may be asked to attend the Saturday afternoon auditions.
Junior Auditions: (5th grade - 8th grade):
Saturday, July 16
12:30-1:30 - Tap Audition
1:30-2:30 - Hip Hop Audition
2:30-3:30 - Jazz Audition
3:30-4:30 - Character Audition
4:30-5:30 - Lyrical Audition
*Dancers are encouraged to audition in every style, however, dancers can choose the auditions they attend.
*7th & 8th grade dancers may be asked to attend Sunday auditions.
Senior Auditions: (High School Dancers):
Sunday, July 17
1:30-2:30 - Tap Audition
2:30-3:30 - Hip Hop Audition
3:30-4:30 - Jazz Audition
4:30-5:30 - Character Audition
5:30-6:30 - Lyrical Audition
*Dancers are encouraged to audition in every style, however, dancers can choose the auditions they attend.
Audition Application: All parents/dancers must complete a Xcel Audition Application prior to auditioning for Xcel. Click the link below to print a Xcel Audition Application.
Xcel Audition Application
Audition Results: Xcel results will be posted on Saturday, July 23 at www.fuzionschoolofdance.com/fuzionnews.htm.
Rehearsal Times: Xcel rehearsals will be held on Saturdays. A schedule will be posted on Saturday, July 23 along with the results. Rehearsals begin Saturday, August 13.
Class Requirements: ALL Xcel dancers are required to attend Saturday morning technique from 10:45-12:15. Dancers who are selected to be in an Xcel Lyrical must enroll in Specialty Lyrical. Dancers who are selected to be in an Xcel Hip Hop must enroll in Specialty Hip Hop. Specialty classes are free of charge to all Shooting Stars and Showstoppers.
Class Description: Xcel classes are strictly rehearsals. The dancers will spend each week working on choreography, staging, polishing and performing their competition dance(s).
Performance Requirements: Xcel dancers will participate in a competition dress rehearsal, compete at three regional competitions (one of those being a workshop weekend) and participate in the spring recitals.
Workshop Requirements: Xcel dancers are required to attend one regional dance workshop. They will compete at this workshop.
Summer Requirements:
1. Xcel dancers are required to take at least 7 open summer classes.
2. Xcel Audition Workshop: Saturday, July 9 - 10:00-4:00 and Sunday, July 10 - 1:00-4:00 - Tuition $40
Dancers will spend the weekend preparing for Xcel Auditions... there will be stretch and tone class and dancers will learn the
combos that they will perform for the auditions. There will also be some fun stuff added into the weekend... more details to
come!
Tuition: $18 per month for group dances (4 dancers or more)
$30 per month for duos and trios
These rehearsal fees will be added to your Shooting Stars/Showstoppers tuition. Rehearsal fees are due on the 10th of each month.
Class Uniform: Dancers are required to wear all black dancewear to Xcel rehearsals.
Extra Fees: See General Information page for Extra Fee Payment Plan.
Costumes: $150A per costume
Workshop Fees: $250B
Entry Fees: $50C
Extra fees are non-refundable.
Competition Information
Competition/Recital Costume Fees: Xcel dancers will be required to purchase a costume for each dance they participate in.
Costume prices are $150 per costume and are non-refundable.
Workshop Requirements & Fees: All Xcel dancers are required to attend one dance workshop. Once the workshop schedules come out, dancers/parents will be given dates and location. All parents of Xcel dancers will be responsible for making travel arrangements to the workshop. Most workshops start on a Saturday morning and run through Sunday afternoon. The dancers will compete at the workshops; and MUST attend all workshop classes. More information about workshops will be sent out once the schedules are posted.
Workshop fees are $250 per dancer and are non-refundable.
Competition Requirements & Entry Fees: All Xcel dancers are required to compete in three regional competitions. As soon as the competition schedules are posted, Fuzion will announce the dates and locations of the competitions. Each dancer must pay an entry fee for each of the dances they will perform at competition.
Entry fees for group dance are $50 per dance and are non-refundable.
Other Possible Competition Purchase Requirements
Competition Shoes, Make-up & Jewelry: All dancers are required to wear the same shoes, make-up and jewelry for competition. A letter will be sent out to parents early in the dance season explaining what accessories dancers will need to have for competition. All accessories must be purchased at Fuzion Underground.
Shoes: Dancers may need to purchase additional shoes for competition dances.
MaryKay Make-up: Dancers will need to purchase "show make-up" for competition. We use MaryKay products which
can be purchased through Fuzion Underground or through your own MaryKay consultant.
Jewelry: Dancers may be required to wear rhinestone earrings or a rhinestone choker to go with their competition
costume. Competition jewelry is re-used from year to year, so once you have purchased an item you will not need to
replace it unless you lose or break it.
Xcel Cost Breakdown
| Item | Piece Cost | Total Cost | Due Date |
| Monthly Tuition Aug-May | $18-$30 per dance | $180-$300 per dance | 10th of each month |
| Entry Fees | $50 per dancer per dance x3 | $150 per dance | See Extra Fee Payment Plan |
| Costume Fees | $150 per costume | $150 per dance | See Extra Fee Payment Plan |
| | Total Cost | $480-$600 per dance | |
Solos - Competition Program
Sign Up: All returning Xcel dancers can apply to compete with a Solo. Fuzion cannot guarantee all applicants will be accepted into the Solo Program. All the following requirements are IN ADDITION to the regular class requirements.
Click here for Solo Application
Choreography Fees: Choreography fees range from $150-$300 per dance. The choreography fee is due October 31, 2011. Choreography fees are non-refundable.
Rehearsal Fees: Rehearsal fees are $20 per 1/2 hour session. Accounts will be charged at the end of each month and are due by the 10th of the next month.
Competition Choices: Dancers and parents will be able to choose the number of competitions they would like compete at.
Entry Fees: Entry fees for solos are as follows:
Solos - $100 per dancer per competition
Entry Forms: A form will be sent out to all soloists listing the competition possibilities. The form must be filled out and submitted with entry fee payment by Saturday, January 14, 2012. Entry fees are non-refundable.
Meeting with your Solo Teacher: All parents must set up a meeting with the teacher who is choreographing their solo. This meeting must be completed BEFORE rehearsals begin. At the meeting you will discuss the following: choreography fees, rehearsal times, rehearsal fees, specialty class requirements, competition choices, entry fees and costumes. Parents, dancers and the teacher must sign the form saying that they understand all that is expected out of a soloist.
Solo Guidelines:
- Dancers must be a member of the Xcel Program for 1 year before becoming eligible to apply for the Solo Program.
- Dancers must be a member of the Xcel Program and in at least 1 dance during the dance season they are in the Solo Program.
- Any dancers that are eligible for the Solo Program and are interested should fill out an application. Dancers and parents must understand that the faculty will take your information into consideration when placing dancers in the Solo Program. However, when placing dancers the following things are considered: a) What style we think the dancer has the most experience in and will look the best doing. b) How many Solo openings are available. c) Dancers previous class attendance, attitude and work ethic.
- DISCLAIMER: The Fuzion faculty cannot guarantee that all dancers will be placed in the Solo Program.
