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.
2019 CONVENTION 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