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CHEER REQUIREMENTS/COMPETITION DATES
WHAT TO BRING/WEAR TO CLASS
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Upstage Training Uniform *exception of Tiny Classes ONLY
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Cheer Shoes
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Water Bottle (it is important to stay hydrated in classes - water bottles are available to purchase from Reception for $1-$2)If you’re new to Upstage, & don’t have Uniform/Shoes just yet - please don’t worry! Comfortable clothing you’re free & able move in (Leggings & Singlet). Please no denim or school uniforms. Clean runners for Cheer. Students must be in Uniform/Correct Footwear after 4 weeks please or when your order has come in. See “Upstage Training Uniform”, “Uniform” & “Correct Footwear” in booklet.
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We have a great, modern range of uniform items you will love! Uniform is COMPULSORY in 2017 (exception of Tiny Classes - see below) & to be worn to every class. In doing so, it helps create more team spirit amongst students, encourages students to take pride in their club, ensures safe & appropriate clothing is worn, & allows teachers/coaches to properly see & correct alignment of the body. COMPULSORY: Upstage T-shirt, Muscle Tank, Singlet or Leotard. Students may wear black/pink/teal shorts or leggings etc, with Upstage Uniform items.
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Hair must be neatly tied back off face, so not distracting to the student. No Jewelry permitted (safety hazard). Teacher/coaches will kindly ask you to remove any inappropriate jewelry/accessories worn. Please leave home to avoid loosing or have a dedicated zip lock in your bag.
CHEER COSTUMES:
Costumes are a unique design just for Upstage, & costumes made specifically for each Upstage student. Due to this, Costume Fees are quite high. Upstage Dance & Cheer pride ourselves with our modern, striking cheer costumes with costumes often commented on when our students wear them. Limited 2nd Hand Costumes are available, see Reception ASAP. Your costume is worn for all Show-offs, Competitions & our End of Year Concert. Costumes designs are changed every 3 years to stay up to date with latest trends.
2017 COMPETITIONS/IMPORTANT DATES:
Please note exact day & time competing TBC closer to competition date when organizers release their schedule to us. This is usually 2-4 weeks prior to the competition. Eclipse Elite AcroDance Team - Please Note: You will compete at FYD Comp. We are confirming a 2nd & possible 3rd Competition for this Team. TBC with all details by March. Thursday April 6th-12th – Compulsory Dance and cheer comp team trainings (Term 2 invoice)
Sunday June 18th – SHOW OFFS and team photos @ Upstage
Saturday 24th & Sunday June 25th - AASCF WINTERFEST (ALL TEAMS, excluding Eclipse) State Basketball Centre, Wantirna South
Monday July 10th - 15th – Compulsory Dance and cheer comp team trainings (Term 3 invoice)
Saturday 12th and Sunday 13th August – AASCF ALL STAR CHEER BATTLE (ALL CHEER TEAMS)
State Basketball Centre, Wantirna South. Extreme teams will perform both days. Novice teams will perform 1 day only (Blush may perform 2 days – TBC).
Saturday 2nd and Sunday 3rd September – CHEER CON MELBOURNE (EXTREME CHEER ONLY!)
Geelong Arena, Geelong.
Sunday 17th September – SHOW OFFS @ Upstage
Saturday 23rd and Sunday 24th September – AASCF STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS (ALL TEAMS, excluding Eclipse) Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre (MSAC)
Monday 2nd-7th October - Compulsory Dance and cheer comp team trainings (Term 4 invoice)
Saturday 21st and Sunday 22nd October OR Saturday 28th October – FOLLOW YOUR DREAMS (ALL DANCE TEAMS) Competition runs over two weekends. Dancers will compete once.
Gladstone Park.
Sunday 29th October – UPSTAGE DRESS REHEARSAL (ALL DANCERS – CHEER NOT NEEDED!)
Frankston Arts Centre
TBC - Saturday 28th and Sunday 29th October – AASCF SPRING CARNIVAL COMPETITION (EXTREME CHEER AND ALLSTAR DANCE TEAMS ONLY! Excluding mini shimmer)
State Basketball Centre, Wantirna South
Due to FYD dance comp and dress rehearsal all on the same weekend we will need to see AASCF schedule for this weekend before we commit.
Wednesday 22nd and Thursday 23rd November – UPSTAGE DANCE AND CHEER ANNUAL PERFORMANCE (ALL DANCE STUDENTS TO PERFORM BOTH NIGHTS, CHEER STUDENTS ONE NIGHT ONLY – TBA)
Frankston Arts Centre
Friday 24th, Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th November – AASCF NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS
(SELECTED TEAMS ONLY DUE TO CONCERT ALSO BEING IN THE SAME WEEK-
EXTREME CHEER + REGAL AND NOT SHIMMER. ALL STAR DANCE TEAMS +SPARKS, RADIANCE, FUSION AND DIVERSITY)
Melbourne Convention Centre, South Wharf
Please note AASCF have told us the Friday is for all Tiny & Mini Teams (Upstage Tiny/Mini Teams will not compete at Nationals in 2017), Novice Teams & Stunt/Dance Duo’s early afternoon - late evening.