What is SPT, Inc?
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Shuffles Performance Team, Inc. is our non-profit competitive traveling team!
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It is open to ages 7-18 that have had at least 2 years of dance experience!
This team is a blast from the past! It is open to all dancers ages 7-18 who want to see what competition is like & who just like to perform. They do participate in 4 parades, as well.
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This class DOES require Fall & Spring commitment & one competition and 3-4 parades. This class does NOT require an audition.
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Why is a non-profit so important?
Dance is expensive, so a non-profit opens up more opportunities for fundraisers, grants & donations! Some things we currently do that are an easy way to earn money to help with expenses:
-sell business ads
-vendor & craft fair in December
- sell Ollie's Flower Cards
-sell beverages at the Iola Car Show & other events
-food & beverage booth at Lambeau Field!!!
- sell beverages at Sundrop Dayz
-indoor rummage sale
-sell Kwik Trip carwash cards
-parade sponsors
-candy sales
What is SPT Maxx?
This is our competitive dance team that works with the non-profit team.
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This team DOES require an and is a 2-session commitment (Fall 2024 - Summer 2025)
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This team competes at 3-4 competitions per year, does community performances, parades, etc.
Where does the team perform?
Venues & places change from year-to-year, but a few places we have performed at are:
-Wausau, Appleton, Green Bay, Madison, Chicago, Minneapolis, Milwaukee dance competitions
-Taste of Shawano
-area nursing homes
-area fundraisers
-Six Flags, Great America (sometimes)
-option to dance in DISNEY in 2026!!!!
-Bonduel 4th of July parade, Shawano Holiday Stroll, Clintonville Holiday Parade, Embarrass Fun Dayz Parade, Gresham 4th of July
When are auditions?
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Auditions are Monday, August 5th, 2023!
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-Ages 10 years old and under will be from 4pm to 6pm.
-Ages 11 years old -14 years old will be from 5pm to 7pm.
-Ages 15 years old and up will be from 6pm to 8pm.
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If you can't make it, an alternate audition date is set for August 12th, 2024. This will follow the same schedule as the original audition date.
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Just because you audition, doesn't mean you have to accept the invitation to join the teams....it's always good to audition for EVERYTHING & then decide exactly what you would like to do. Audition experience will ALWAYS help your dancer out down the road!
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We will schedule a parent/ dancer informational meeting to go over costs, potential competition dates, fundraisers, etc.
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Maxx Team Regulations
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The "Why" Behind the Regulations
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-Each competition team with SPT has their own standards of competencies/skills. These are put in place so the choreographer can easily put skills into their competition dances with confidence that their dancers are ALL able to perform those skills.
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These regulations are subject to change. Team placements are not made SOLELY on these regulations, but are also based on the character of the dancer, chemistry of the team, previous attendance, work ethic, etc. When creating teams, teachers do NOT judge dancers based on disability, injury, or other pre-discussed personal matters.
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Yearly Class Requirements
MINI MAXX
-if you're competing in Mini Maxx Tap and/or Hip Hop, you have met the minimum requirement for Fall Session. You will just need to take Rec. Tap and/or Hip Hop during the Spring session. We would like you to take a tumbling class for flexibility and strength, but it's not required.
- if you are in Mini Maxx Ballet, you will be required to take a leaps and turns class both Fall & Spring Session. You will be required to take a ballet class the following Spring session.
-parades and community events are required for our non-profit status.
-The SPT production is also required. The general account usually covers the cost of that class & costume, however if there is an additional balance not fundraised by the end of the season, you may be responsible for SOME of these fees.
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- If you have a solo, duet, or trio you are required to compete a group dance in that style, as well.
MIDDLE MAXX & MAXX
-ALL CLASSES WILL BE REQUIRED TO TAKE LEAPS & TURNS EXCEPT FOR TAP & HIP HOP!
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-if you are in a Hip Hop class, a tumbling class is required both sessions.
-The SPT production is also required for all classes. The general account usually covers the cost of that class & costume, however if there is an additional balance not fundraised by the end of the season, you may be responsible for SOME of these fees.
-if you are in Middle Maxx or Maxx jazz, ballet or lyrical, you must be enrolled in a ballet class both sessions. Tumbling class is preferred.
-if you are only in Middle Maxx or Maxx Hip Hop or Contemporary, you must take an additional rec. version of that class. For example, if my dancer competes only contemporary, I would need to sign them up for rec contemporary, as well.
-if you are only in Middle Maxx or Maxx tap, you must take an additional rec. tap class.
-parades and community events are required for our non-profit status.
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-if you have a solo, duet, or trio you are required to compete a group dance in that style, as well.
