CONVENTION
THE AE CONVENTION EXPERIENCE
Contemporary, Jazz, Musical Theatre, Hiphop & more
Join us for an unforgettable day of dance with our Faculty! Dance alongside friends from other studios, and get inspired by our fabulous faculty in a positive and fun learning environment.
The multi-discipline convention is mandatory for Accelerated dancers competing at the event.
Automatic registration for these dancers is done by the studio during competition registration.
CONVENTION + CLASSES FACULTY
amanda cleghorn
Jazz
kate harpootlian
Contemporary
liz tookey
Musical Theatre and Progressions
KRISTEN GORSKI
Musical Theatre
Erika Mayall
Training Flexibility & Injury Prevention
scott forsyth
Hip Hop
J. Blaze
Street Dance
Ysabelle Capitule
Street Dance
“LEARN IT, PERFORM IT” SHOWCASE
An exciting opportunity for Teen MULTI-DISCIPLINARY Dancers, aged 13 & up, in the Convention Audition Class
Chosen dancers will be learning a 1.5 min piece from one of our distinguished headliners to be performed at the AE Finals, an experience you won’t want to miss!
LEVELS, PRICING & SCHEDULE
The prices below are public prices. Volume discounts may be available for studios during registration. Please inquire.
JUNIOR CONVENTION
AGES 12 & UNDERVANCOUVER
- Thurs, Apr 4 | Anvil Centre Ballrooms, 1st floor
- 8:30am | Warm Up!
- 9:00 am Contemporary w/ Kate
- 10:00 am Jazz w/ Amanda
- 11:00 am 30 min Lunch
- 11:30am Musical Theatre w/ Kristen
- 12:30pm Hip Hop w/ Scott
- No audition for Juniors
TEEN CONVENTION
AGES 13 & UPVANCOUVER
- Thurs, Apr 4 | Anvil Centre Ballrooms, 1st floor
- 1:45pm | Contemporary w/ Kate
- 2:45pm | Jazz w/ Amanda
- 30 min Lunch
- 4:15pm | Hip Hop w/ Scott
- 5:15pm | Musical Theatre w/ Kristen
- 6:30pm | 1 hr Teen Audition for the “Learn it, Perform it” Showcase performance in Finals. Panel includes Liz, talent agency scouts & Amanda
- 7:30pm | Dancers chosen; 15 mins for dancers to prep for rehearsal
- 8:15pm | 2 hr “Learn It, Perform It” rehearsal w/ Amanda
OBSERVER PASS
JUST HERE TO WATCH?- Observers are $20 for the day when pre-registered & paid for 30 days prior online. [$25 leading up the event]
- Observer space is limited. Observers 4 and under are free.
- Observers must make sure that wristbands are visible at all times.
- Observers must be with a registered dancer.
- Only Studio Owners/Teachers allowed in the Audition class. No family observers.
- No Videotaping / Still photos may be taken.
- Artists Emerge reserves the right to limit observers in any of the rooms/studios to maximize space for dancers.
- Observers Fee gives you entrance into the room. It does not guarantee you a seat in the room. Please do not bring in food, costumes, large dance bags, or blankets/outdoor coats.
TEACHERS CONVENTION
REIGNITE YOUR CREATIVITY- At Artists Emerge we believe in continuing education for teachers, choreographers and studio directors.
- There will be a mixture of movement based and seminar style classes to cater to what every teacher prefers. Educating is a core focus of ours so we make it our goal to reignite your creativity and have you leaving feeling energized & inspired!
VANCOUVER
- Thurs Apr 4| Anvil Centre – Dance Studio 4th Floor
- 8:30am | Invitation to warm-up with Juniors class in Ballrooms on 1st floor
- 9:00am | Jazz Progressions/Technique w/ Amanda
- 10:00am | Improv Techniques w/ Kate
- 11:00am | 30 min Lunch
- 11:30am | Training Flexibility w/ Erika
- 1:00pm | 2 hr seminar: Musical Theatre Performance & Techniques w/ Kristen
- 3:00 | Dance Community Discussion w/ Liz
- 6:30pm | Teen Audition *Teachers invited to observe*
STREET DANCE
MASTERCLASS SERIES- Join us for an unforgettable Masterclass dance experience with Four 1.5hr classes featuring our 2 headliners brought in specifically for hip hop/urban choreography styles.
- The Masterclasses are for the intermediate/advanced urban styles dancer that is looking to push themselves a unique class experience.
VANCOUVER- SOLD OUT!
Saturday, April 6, 2019 | Encore Dance Academy Inc. 8-3160 Westwood St, Port Coquitlam BC
- 12pm: J. Blaze
- 1:45pm: J. Blaze
- 3:30pm: Ysabelle
- 5:00pm: Ysabelle
LEARN