When are auditions for the Competition Company?
Kyle Chowning2024-11-26T14:11:24-06:00Auditions are held in July after the required summer intensive.
When does the Competition Company season start and end?
Kyle Chowning2024-11-26T14:10:44-06:00The season runs from August through June.
What age groups are eligible to join the Competition Company?
Kyle Chowning2025-01-22T18:44:15-06:00The Competition Company is open to dancers ages 4-18. Team placement is determined during auditions based on skill level, technique, and performance ability.
What is the Competition Company at ROOTS Academy?
Kyle Chowning2024-11-26T14:09:47-06:00The Competition Company is a team of dancers who receive advanced training and represent ROOTS Dance Academy in regional and national competitions. It provides performance opportunities, intensive training, and a chance to grow in technique, artistry, and teamwork.
Are the dance mentors/instructors certified or experienced in teaching children?
Kyle Chowning2023-09-26T13:54:15-05:00At ROOTS Academy, ensuring a quality learning environment for students is our top priority. Our instructors have a wealth of dance experience both as students and as teachers. Some of our dance mentors have achieved certification through different dance-related programs. This blend of certification and experience equips them to engage with students in a manner [...]
What styles of dance are offered for kids at ROOTS Dance Academy?
Kyle Chowning2023-09-26T13:51:09-05:00We offer a variety of dance styles such as ballet, hip-hop, jazz, tap, contemporary, and more. Classes are available for beginners through advanced dancers. We also offer a recreational and competitive dance program, based on your dancers interests and goals. Check out our schedule and classes by clicking this link.
What are the benefits to dancing on a “sprung” floor?
Kyle Chowning2023-09-26T13:38:30-05:00At ROOTS, each of our six dance studios has "sprung" dance floors installed which offer many benefits to our dancers, including: Improved comfort: Sprung floors help cushion the impact of dance movements, reducing the risk of injuries and making the dancing experience more comfortable. Enhanced performance: Sprung floors provide additional support and rebound, allowing dancers [...]
Does the dance recital venue offer handicap seating?
Kyle Chowning2022-08-03T19:09:11-05:00does offer handicap seating, but it is very limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.
What if my dancer has more than one routine in the recital?
Kyle Chowning2023-02-27T20:56:29-06:00If you have more than one routine in Recital, you will have a Costume Fee per routine. Payment plans are available for families with more than one Costume Fee. Please contact the dance office at dance@rootsacademy.com to set up a costume payment plan before costume fees are due.
Can my student decide to participate in the dance recital after the deadline?
Kyle Chowning2022-08-03T19:14:03-05:00Please contact the dance office to inquire about your specific situation. We will do our best to try and accommodate the request, but we cannot guarantee a yes due to the many factors that go into recital preparations: costume availability, time to learn the recital choreography, student placement, etc.