Awards 2024 - 2025
Dear Dance Families,
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We want to ensure that all our students understand our updated policies regarding awards and recognition. It is essential that you take the time to read this message carefully, as there have been significant changes.
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Why Have We Made These Changes?
The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly impacted our dance program. We experienced a drastic reduction in enrollment, going from over 70 students annually to just under 25. This decline has affected not only our training capacity but also our fundraising efforts.
Participation in Fundraisers
Since 2018, we have noticed that only a small fraction of our students have actively participated in our fundraisers. Specifically:
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Less than 50% of students have sold five or more tickets to our annual recitals.
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Many parents tend to wait until the last minute to purchase recital tickets. It is important to understand that expenses related to the theater, awards, shipping, additional costume accessories (which are not charged to parents), booking makeup artists, and other necessary items must be paid well in advance.
Meeting Deadlines
Each year, over 70% of our students fail to meet the March 31 deadline for selling recital tickets. This lack of timely participation affects not only individual students but also the overall success of our program.
Expectations Moving Forward
To receive awards at future recitals, students will need to demonstrate commitment and effort. They must work diligently and strive for excellence in their participation and performance. Please note that awards are subject to change without notice based on these criteria.
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Once again, thank you for your understanding and support as we navigate these changes together.
Attendance
Student is absent or late no more than once for the dance season. Consistently attired in the required dancewear.
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Participant
Medallion given to each participant of our dance program initiative. Subject to change based on funding.
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Top Fundraiser
Trophy given to our top three fundraisers provided donations are equal to or greater than $300. Otherwise, only the top fundraiser will receive an award. ​​
Most Improved
Medallion given to student who shows the most improvement in class; attitude; energy; and/or understanding of dance vocabulary/technique.
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Best in Class
Medallion given to student who understands dance vocabulary; takes care to execute movements properly; respectful to others; helps others to learn.
Special Mention
Award given to student who shows patience; one who may be hospitable or celebrating a milestone. This changes based on the students in the program.
Isaiah Parkinson Award
of Perseverance
A student who works hard; shows up ready to be intentional; keeps trying to overcome obstacles; is always properly attired.
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Student
of Distinction
Attentive student who is supportive of peers; met the fundraising goal of $150+; miss fewer than 4 classes; sells at least 6 recital tickets by March 31.
Basil A Miller Award
of Excellence
Student with highest honour for the dance season who personifies a heart of humility, loves God and is a well rounded student in all areas of the company.
