Conservatory Program Classes

Conservatory Program Expectations

• Demonstrate Outstanding Attendance in ALL Classes
• No absences allowed in the 2 weeks before Cathedral, Recital, or any other performance
• Dancers are expected to attend all full cast rehearsals, dress rehearsals, and arrive on time for performances they are involved in.
• Attendance is required at Cathedral Dance Festival and CREO’s Spring Recital
• Participate in at least one CREO performance in addition to attending Cathedral Dance Festival  and CREO’s Spring Recital (Nativity, Tales & Tails, Nutcracker, Elevate Small Groups/Solos, etc…)
• Adhere to the regimen for your accelerated & conservatory track
• Excellent Conduct & Leadership: Demonstrate respect for your teammates, your instructor, and the CREO director by using class and rehearsal time wisely and focusing your attention on class goals.
• Be willing to try new things, fall, fail, stretch, and grow.

Conservatory Program Extra Curricular Policy

As ambassadors of the school and leaders among the CREO community, Conservatory dancers are expected to hold impeccable attendance in all CREO classes in order to build teamwork among their classmates and progress with class material. Therefore, dancers involved in on-going extra curriculars such as a long-term sport should consider their schedule before auditioning for a conservatory track. Pending a conversation with the CREO director and conservatory track instructor, dancers may be allowed to participate in short term engagements outside of their conservatory commitments.

Conservatory Attendance Policy

We expect that Conservatory Program dancers will follow the regimen of their conservatory program track (details listed for each program below). Dancers in these programs may have no more than 2 absences first semester, and 3 absences second semester. Dancers may not miss more than 2 classes in a row. Please communicate any illnesses or planned absences (summer vacations, mandatory school events for example), with your program director. Taking a make-up class after an absence is a great way to continue your training. Attendance will affect the current and following year’s level placement. Dancers may not miss class TWO weeks prior to any performance (Recital, Cathedral, etc).

Conservatory Apprentice Policy

Dancers selected to the CREO Conservatory Programs for the first time will participate as apprentices. Apprentices have the opportunity to shadow ensemble members as they rehearse and step in when members cannot perform. Apprentices who demonstrate exemplary attendance, skill, commitment, and attitude may advance to full ensemble members in subsequent seasons.

Conservatory Attire Policy

Uniformity in dancewear allows the instructors to assess how well the students are implementing the technique being taught, problems with alignment, and other important aspects of dance training.

• See HERE or on Weekly News for a detailed list of attire per age and class

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