Take your Hip Hop and street dance training to the next level! Challenge yourself with more advanced techniques, choreography and additional performance opporuntities!
Our Competitive Program runs from September 2020 to May 2021 and requires a full season committment. Competitive teams will battle top dancers at a National Street Dance Competition. Our Company and performance Crews are invited to additional performances throughout the season.
Auditions are required for ALL competition teams, performance crews and company classes! Returning students may still require an audition since team ages and levels may have changed. Your spot on a crew must be earned each season. Due to limited space this season, we will be giving returning students the first opportunity to register from August 12th-21st. If there is still space available we will open auditions up to new students starting August 22nd.
All of our competitive teams will have the amazing opportunity to attend the Artists Emerge National Street Dance Competition (Edmonton, AB- TBA 2020). This event features top studios, crews and professional dancers from across Canada with a judging panel consisting of top artists and choreographers from the hip hop dance industry. Teams will also enter Block Party (Saskatoon- TBA) and 1 additional local competition in April/May based on class interest and availability.
PERFORMANCES: Showcases are not guaranteed this year however our tentative dates (depending on restrictions) are December 12th, 2020 and May 12, 2021. If we cannot perform in person we will do an online recital as we did this past year. All students must maintain regular attendance- there is a max 2 absence policy per semester. Those with 3 or more absences in a semester will not be permitted to perform.
PLEASE READ BEFORE REGISTERING
1) We have a strict policy to not come into the studio if you are sick, have travelled recently, or been exposed to anyone with COVID-19. If you miss a class you are required to make it up by reviewing videos or booking a private zoom class.
2) Registration will be conducted online, meetings will be by appointment only.
3) Parents are not to enter the studio with their children (except Lil Homiez), please wait outside the studio door upon pick up (an instructor or assistant will be assigned to wait with children)
4) Our class sizes are now limited to 10 students. This may increase in the fall but as of now we are limited. Please register ASAP.
5) Dance space will be outlined for each dancer to maintain distance from each other and the instructors.
6) Hand sanitizer will be available and must be used upon entering and exiting the studio.
7) Students are not to bring any belongings with them into the studio space (except water bottle). No cell phones, purses, other items allowed.
8) The studio will be cleaned in between each class and we have allotted time between classes to do so.
9) We advise students to use the washroom at home before class, or only use washroom if absolutely necessary. The washroom is a shared space with the entire building and it is the one space that we cannot fully monitor.
10) Registration in competitive classes is not guaranteed. We will take into account past commitment, work ethic, whether invoices were paid in a timely manner, attendance, behavior in class, and dance ability when selecting the 10 performers for each group.
11) Arrive no earlier than 5 minutes prior to class and leave immediately after. No loitering in hallways and the lounge is now off limits.
12) In the event that the government regulations requires dance studios to cease in-person operations again, classes will be moved online via Zoom. There will be no refunds or credits given and students will be fully expected to attend each class and commit to their teams fully.
HOW TO REGISTER
Please register online using our online registration form. This will be available on August 12th. We will notify you within 3-5 business days if you have been accepted into your group of choice and then we will invoice you for the total owing. Students may be asked to complete an audition in person or by video. This can be arranged with the director once your registration notice is received.
STUDIO LOCATION: 3521 8th Street East (Suite B6 & B7, Lower Level) – please note we are only part times renters at this studio and will not have any def SOL staff present outside of class time. We are not accepting in person registrations at the moment however we may add the option at a later date if space is still available.
TEAM/CREW DESCRIPTIONS & REQUIREMENTS:
RIZE (9-12yrs; Pre-Intermediate)
For young dancers with a min. 2-3 years experience in Hip Hop and street styles that are ready for the next challenge. The team will attend at least 2 competitions based on interest and readiness as determined in Sept/Oct.
ORIGINAL HYPE (18yrs+; Pre-Inter ‘Rec Adult’)
Our rec adult competitive team is always the life of the party! Geared toward dancers with 2-3+years of experience or those ‘returning’ to the dance scene after some time away. The team will attend Block Party in Saskatoon and may also be inited to Artists Emerge pending interest and team availability.
DEF SOL JUNIORS (12-15yrs; Intermediate to Advanced)
def SOL’s ‘elite’ youth competitive team and performance crew for dancers that have been dancing competitive Hip Hop for a minimum of 2-3 years. The team will attend a min. of 2 competitions in March-April 2020 and will be invited to perform at additional local events throughout the season.
DEF SOL VARSITY (16-21yrs; Intermediate to Advanced)
A super hype competitive team/crew for teen and young adults with a min. 3-4 years experience in Hip Hop/street dance. The team will attend a min. of 2 competitions in March-April 2020 and will be invited to perform at additional local events throughout the season.
DEF SOL COMPANY/CREW (16yrs-adult; Advanced to Semi-Professional)
The def SOL Company focuses on building skills, knowledge and confidence through both training and experience! Dancers will be invited to perform at various events and festivals throughout the season. Past events include: BRIT, Harlem Globetrotters, FIBA 3×3, Broadway Street Fair, Fireworks Festival and more!
