COMPETITIVE HIP HOP CREW

DDH Dance Crew is a HipHop-based performance team that was developed for dancers who desire to perform more often and compete in dance competition Members of our Dance Crew also perform at local events and have the opportunity to attend professional dance workshops to expand their technique and style. Crew classes are by audition only. We have two performing dance hip hop crews: Junior Crew & Senior Crew

There is only room for a limited amount of dancers in each Crew. An alternate will be picked in each Crew level in the event that someone drops-out. The try-out is a great learning experience for all dancers, even if they may not be selected for this years Crew!

Crew General Information

Before deciding whether or not to try-out, please realize that Crew does involve a commitment of attending classes and extra rehearsals regularly. Please review the commitment form each dancer and parent are asked to sign before trying out for a position on Crew:

• There is a $5 audition fee
• Age Range to be considered for a position in Junior Crew: 8 – 15 years old by September (unless recommended by Janelle)
• Age Range to be considered for a position in Crew: 14+ years old by September (unless recommended by Janelle)
• Students who are 14 or 15 years old are recommended to try out for both age groups
• In addition all dancers must have danced at DDH Dance Academy for a full dance year (unless recommended in by Miss Dee Dee) Transfer dancers must show proof of prior dance experience.
• Any previous dance balance must be zero and up-to-date
• An alternate date will be set for those dancers that are unable to attend due to illness, injury or a prior mandatory commitment.
• Parents will not be allowed in the dance area during the try-outs.

CREW HIP HOP TRY-OUTS 2020

In the past, we have always required dancers to tryout every dance season; even if you were on troupe the previous season. However, going into this 2020 season, we have decided to allow all dancers that were on Troupe/Crew this past season to automatically remain on their levels for this 2020 season. If you would like to move up or be considered for another level of Troupe/Crew we are offering limited times to give our dancers the opportunity to try-out for a different level. Please note, auditioning does not guarantee you will be moved up. This year’s Troupe/Crew auditions are geared towards those who are at the age and are eligible for a Senior level spot or new students with previous dance experience. We are limiting the number of dancers in one room during try-outs to provide a safer environment for our dancers and staff. Spots will be limited for each time slot. For Storm Competition Auditions (Advanced/Senior Level), please contact DeeDee directly to arrange an audition.

• Auditions will be recorded to be reviewed by our judges.
• We will have a thermometer screening process to enter DDH for try-outs for safety of our dancers and staff. If you are not feeling well, we ask that you please stay home and let us know so we can arrange and alternate tryout.
• Remember if you would like to remain in the same troupe you were in the previous dance season, you will not be required to try-out.
• Audition fee will be $5 per dancer.