Dance Team at McCoy Rigby Conservatory of the Arts is an opportunity provided for our most dedicated and talented students. It not only provides your dancer with the training, skills and confidence to transition from the dance studio world into the professional dance world, but also provides a positive, social environment which emphasizes team work, dedication and the individual's pursuit of his or her personal best. Being a member of MRCA’s team exposes your dancer to education in all forms of dance and provides many opportunities to perform…not only in competitions and recitals but often in professional venues. MRCA believes that instilling values of perseverance, cooperation, encouragement of others, and teamwork, leads to a successful competition experience and a well-rounded individual.
 Dance team requires time, effort, and dedication. It is a privilege to participate on the MRCA dance team and continued membership is based, not only on skill, but on dedication, commitment and team spirit. Evaluations from professional dancers and choreographers contribute to your dancer's growth. The competition experience also enhances your dancer's training by providing an opportunity to work with master teachers and professional choreographers.
DANCE TEAM REQUIREMENTS
The following are the required classes for team.
Please note: In order to be on the Elite Team or Future Stars Team, your dancer must be at least 7 years of age by the end of this year. If your dancer is under 7 years of age, please contact Brianna at Brianna@mccoyrigby.com for information on the cuties and minis teams.
| Elite Team Class Requirements: |
Future Stars Team Class Requirements: |
3 Hours of Ballet Technique Classes
*Note: Some ballet classes are an hour and a half.
1 Jazz Technique Class
1 acro-dance
*Note: This class will be taught by Jill, Chloe and Cathy Rigby and will be an hour and a half.
1 Elective Class (Tap, Jazz, Ballet, Lyrical, Tumbling)
*Note: If you are in a tap routine, you must take at least 1 tap class.
Production
Minimum of 1 large group |
2 Hours of Ballet Technique Classes
*Note: Some ballet classes are an hour and a half.
1 Jazz Technique Class
1 acro-dance
*Note: This class will be taught by Jill, Chloe and Cathy Rigby and will be an hour and a half.
Production
Minimum of 1 large group |
Ballet Team |
Hip Hop Team |
Tap Team |
3 Ballet Classes
1 Acro-Dance or Stretch & Control
1 rehearsal hour |
2 Hip Hop Classes
1 jazz
1 Acro-Dance or Stretch & Control
1 rehearsal hour |
3 Tap Classes
1 Acro-Dance or Stretch & Control
1 rehearsal hour |
*Please note that the above lists are the minimum requirements, and you are always welcome to add more classes to your schedule.
High School dancers: The rules are different for high school dancers/song leaders who participate on high school teams. Special groups will be formed with these dancers and schedules will continually evolve based on dancer availability. High school dancers/song leaders must find a way to take class regularly and should adhere to the schedule set up for them as closely as possible. High school dancers/song leaders should email their high school schedule for the 2008-2009 year to Brianna@mccoyrigby.com as soon as possible in order for the coaches to determine how to accommodate these dancers.
Senior dancers WILL have one mandatory rehearsal per week and one mandatory technique class per week. |
