Coastal Dance Centre | Opportunities

OPPORTUNITIES

PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES

"The Nutcracker"

As early as June, students from the School are invited to audition for Coastal Youth Ballet Theatre's annual production of Nutcracker. Performances take place at the
3,000-seater Palace Theatre in Myrtle Beach. Rehearsals take place in September, October, November and December. Performances are on Sunday, December 13 and Monday,
December 14, 2009.

Please note that CYBT charges a separate fee to participate in this production. Please see the School Office for more information.

"The Spring Festival of Dances"

Participation in this year-end performance is highly encouraged. The performance is a perfect opportunity for all CDC students to perform the repertoire they have rehearsed in
the classes and incorporate stage presence, musicality and performance style in the theater setting.

Families are encouraged to invite family and friends early to save the date. Performance date is tentatively set on June 12, 2010 at the Myrtle Beach High School Music and Arts
Center.

COMPETITION OPPORTUNITIES

CDC students who are interested in joining competitions have the opportunity to do so. Participation requires a higher level of commitment and dedication as training hours
increase, and physical and emotional preparation is necessary. . At CDC, competitions are encouraged to broaden the perspective of the student and be able to gain wisdom and
experience whether he/she wins or loses. It is learning "life skills" in a way for if a student does not make it at first, he/she is encouraged to work harder and given the option to
try again. Every student is constantly reminded that their competitor is their self and that everyone has to strive to do their personal best every time.

Competitions require a one-on-one training for those who wish to compete individually and separate rehearsals are required of those who are in the ensemble groups. Private
lessons and competition entry fees are involved as well as travel and accommodation expenses for those who are slated to compete outside of Myrtle Beach area.

The competitions CDC will go to this year are:

Youth America Grand Prix - January 15-17, 2010, Columbia, SC

State Dance Championship - February 19 - 21, 2010, Myrtle Beach, SC

Youth America Grand Prix Finals - March 21 - 25, New York City