Student Event Calendar & Studio Closures 2020/21
Dancer Events/Studio Closures
August 2020 - June 2021
Accelerated Dancer/ Illumination Dance Company Events
April 16-18
Spotlight Competition
IDC Only
Competition
April 23-25
Fly Dance Competition
IDC Only
Competition
April 30-May 2
Onstage NY Competition
IDC Only
Competition
TBA
Class Photos
All Students
Stage Rehearsals/Performances
June 14-19
End of Season Showcase Week
All Students
Stage Rehearsals/Performances
Studio Closures
Sept 7
Labor Day
All Students
Observance
Nov 25-28
Thanksgiving
All Students
Observance
Dec 22-Jan 2
Winter Break
All Students
Observance
April 5-10
Spring Break
All Students
Observance
May 31
Memorial Day
All Students
Observance
Parades
Washougal Lighted Holiday Parade
Experience a high energy, fun, full-costume parade with choreography while representing DDANW in the community! Please see the drop-down tab below for all the details, including themes, rehearsal days and parade performance details.
- TBA
Costume
- Each dancer must be lit in order to participate. (Lighted necklaces, headbands, tutus, etc….obviously battery operated w/ small battery packs if you must use battery packs). Please no glow stick necklaces. They don’t stay on very well and they leave little rubber pieces lying around in the streets.
- Our color palette is white, off-white, light pastels (Snow bunny look). Please do not wear hot pink, flashy bright colors, black etc. This is helpful so that we can see all the lights and our dancers have a “glow” effect.
- Hats, scarves, gloves, are all acceptable and also (weather dependent) can make or break a dancer’s experience and comfortability.
- Shoes should be black tennis shoes. (Please no dirty, worn-out shoes. Remember that this is also a performance and we would like to maintain that a performance that is entertaining as well as pleasing on all accounts).
- Hair and Make-up is up to the dancers, but should not be a deterrence from their performance. Make-up does not need to be full stage make-up.
Fundraisers
Fundraisers are offered to Dancers for help in alleviating some of the costs for Accelerated/IDC Performing Arts Education. Utilizing these opportunities to the fullest will significantly decrease costs for specialty events. Please see the drop-down tab below for details about each fundraiser offered. Note: Moving Arts Show Photo Shoot and All Winter Show-related events are mandatory for Accelerated and IDC dancers.
Each ticket to our exclusive DDANW “Date night” is sold for $50 per couple. From each set of tickets, $30 will be allotted for fundraising. The extra profits will be allotted towards costuming and props for our Winter Show fundraiser, with any additional going toward our scholarship program.
- September 2020 TBA – Moving Arts Photo Shoot (Reserve your time) First come, first served
- Dancers will have approx. 10 min maximum for session. The session should be an artistic expression of an individual idea, concept, or theme that suits the dancer. Costuming should be modest and tasteful. Any props must be rehearsed with prior to photo shoot. Please let us know if your props will require clean-up time. Parents must wait in the lobby.
- October 2020 TBA – Moving Arts Show (2 showings, 6 & 8pm)
- Live Performances (Dancers by audition only; dances must be high quality for close-up viewing)
- Ballroom Dance Lesson
- Moving Arts Photo Gallery
- Dessert/Appetizers/Drinks Bar
Program Ads/Corporate Sponsors for Winter Show
Program Ads are a great way to raise funds without a lot of effort. Ads are eligible for fundraising after printing expenses are paid. See our non-profit page for program ad form and sponsorship info to send out to your contacts!
- Share our program ad form with local businesses or acquire a personal ad for a performer
- Make sure to follow up with your contacts! Ads are due no later than November 15th, 2020.
Annual Princess Tea and Winter Show Fundraiser
Each ticket sold for the Princess Tea portion of the fundraiser will be allotted for fundraising (after expenses are deducted). Half of each winter show ticket sold in our pre-sale will be allotted for fundraising. Current DDANW clients (not related to Accl/IDC Dancer) who purchase tickets are not eligible patrons for the fundraiser.
- December 18-19, 2020 – Princess Tea and 3 Shows
- See “Accelerated Company Productions” below for rehearsal/performance details.
Accelerated Company Productions
Annual Princess Tea & Winter Show December 18-19 (3 Shows) @ WHS
Our DDANW Annual Princess Tea and Winter Show is a MUST ATTEND event for families with children of all ages! Benefiting our Accelerated Dance Program Dancers, the show is a perfect way to leap into the Spirit of the Holidays! MAKE A DIFFERENCE in the performing arts education of passionate, hard-working, young artists by supporting this amazing event that has become a staple in our community during the holiday season! Please see the drop-down tab below for student details.
Tickets go on Sale
- November 15th
Showtimes
- December 18th, 7pm
- December 19th, 1pm & 7pm
Princess Tea
- December 19th, 11:00am
In-Studio & Stage Rehearsals for all Accelerated Dancers (Modified for 2020 show coming soon)
Disney Tour 2022
Dancers will be exposed to professional level workshops, accelerated performing arts training from industry professionals, and an opportunity to perform on an international stage. We will also visit Huntington Beach, home of Orange County Song & Dance where our dancers will participate in exclusive sessions with renowned choreographers from the Los Angeles area. In 2018 and 2020, we were happy to workshop with the incredible Stacie Craig, a celebrated, award-winning choreographer and producer. DDANW students were also fortunate to work with musical theatre legend and award-winning choreographer, Roger Castellano… just a glimpse of the experiences that DDANW dancers have to look forward to on tour! Please see the drop-down tab below for student details.
Frequently Asked Questions (Video)
Disney Tour Dates
- TBA
Competitions/Convention
For IDC Dancers Only
The tabs below are information regarding each competition that our teams will be attending in 2021. Please read through the material carefully and follow protocol for fees and deadlines in order to secure lowest fees for our Company.
PAYMENTS
Since all of our competitions this season are 3 weekends back to back and fees are due 30 days prior to competitions, we would advise (if possible) making one deposit for all 3 competitions by March 15. For help with payments, please email us.
Competition fees are due by the deadline provided in order to secure lowest costs for our dancers at this event.
Spotlight Competition
April 16-18
Spotlight Competition Fees Deadline
(30 days prior to competition)
All fees should be paid directly to Columbia Credit Union account for dancers.
Novas –
Competition Fee – $110 (2 routines)
Soloist Fee – $115
Duet Fee – $67
Luminaries –
Competition Fee – $110 (2 routines)
Soloist Fee – $115
Flames –
Competition Fee – $110 (2 routines)
Soloist Fee – $115
Nulights –
Competition Fee – $110 (2 routines)
Soloist Fee – $115
EVENT LOCATION
Contracted IDC Dancers are attending the following event with their team.
Fees are posted below for this event and due by the deadline provided in order to secure lowest costs for our dancers.
Fly Dance Competition Fees
APRIL 23-25
Fly Dance Competition Fees Deadline
(30 Days prior to competition)
All fees should be paid directly to Columbia Credit Union account for dancers.
Novas – 2 routines
Competition Fee – $100 (2 routines)
Soloist Fee – $125
Duet Fee – $65
Luminaries – 2 Routines
Competition Fee – $100 (2 routines)
Soloist Fee – $125
Flames – 2 Routines
Competition Fee – $100 (2 routines)
Soloist Fee – $125
Nulights – 2 Routines
Competition Fee – $100 (2 routines)
Soloist Fee – $125
COMPETITION LOCATION
Parkrose High School in Portland, OR
Competition fees are as posted and due by the deadline provided in order to secure lowest costs for our dancers at this event.
Onstage New York Competition
April 30-May 2
Onstage NY Fees Deadline
(30 days prior to competition)
All fees should be paid directly to Columbia Credit Union Student Account.
Novas –
Competition Fee – $100 (2 routines)
Soloist Fee – $120
Duet Fee – $67
Luminaries –
Competition Fee – $100 (2 routines)
Soloist Fee – $120
Flames –
Competition Fee – $100 (2 routines)
Soloist Fee – $120
Nulights –
Competition Fee – $100 (2 routines)
Soloist Fee – $120
EVENT LOCATION
Oregon Convention Center
777 NE Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd
Portland, OR 97232
DDANW Student Showcase (Recital)
All Studio Recital Week – June 14-19 @ WHS
Our Annual All-Studio Recital is the most exciting week of our year as studio dancers! Ages 3 and up will have the opportunity to perform in one or more of our themed shows. DDANW has a rich history of packed houses! Our brilliant choreographers create stunning masterpieces for maximum audience entertainment as well as emotional, artistic connection at many different levels of dance and performance that span the age groups.