2008 NATIONAL WORKSHOP CLASSES:
Monday, July 14 through Thursday, July 17

*Teachers of competing schools will receive first preference for Gala tickets - while availability lasts

* Teacher Gala Tickets (see below) are subject to availability - no guarantees.

(Teachers must designate Comp Tickets as EITHER Junior or Closing Night Gala Tickets on Workshop Registration Form.)

WORKSHOP GUIDELINES

• ONE-DAY WORKSHOP OPTION (non-competing dancers only): One-day workshop registration must be submitted on a separate form. Register anytime up to the morning of attendance. Pre-registration is suggested as Workshop Levels do sell out.
• One-day teacher registration does not include a Gala ticket or Cocktail Reception ticket.
• All Gala tickets are subject to availability - no guarantees.
• Teachers and Asst. Teachers only are permitted access to all ballrooms.
• Observers are allowed with participating dancers and must not be teachers, dancers or studio owners.
• Observers may observe classes in the Mini, Junior, Teen and Senior ballrooms only.
• All pre-registered workshop participants will receive Certificates of Commendation.
• All tuitions are non-refundable—no exceptions.
• Scholarships may be redeemed by deducting amount from total on Workshop Registration Form where indicated.
• Discount rates apply to all registrations received by May 19, 2008.
• Dancers must be at least 7 yrs. old to participate in the workshop.
• Special Canadian/International discounts - call NYCDA office for details.
• No Canadian checks will be accepted - bank money orders only.
• Workshop may sell-out and walk-ins may be turned away. Call in advance.

CONVENTION ETIQUETTE

• Dancers are expected to maintain professional classroom etiquette at all times.
• Dancers must wear cover-ups outside the ballroom area.
• Please respect the property of the Waldorf-Astoria. Excess noise or loitering in areas not NYCDA inhabited can be cause for removal. Help us maintain a pleasant relationship with the Waldorf-Astoria so that they will look forward to our return visits.
• Chaperones are required for all students age 15 or under staying in the hotel.
• NYCDA and the the Waldorf-Astoria are not responsible for personal injury or property loss.

CONFIRMATIONS

Confirmation packages will be mailed to each studio within seven to ten days of the convention. This package will include your confirmation letter, studio code, National schedule of events and information regarding the Waldorf-Astoria.

NYC DANCE ALLIANCE faculty are all master teachers, choreographers, performers and coaches. If one of our fine teachers is not available, we will substitute with an exceptional guest teacher from New York.

SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Dancers registered for the entire National Season Finale! workshop and not participating in the National Outstanding Dancer Audition are invited to take part in a NYC audition experience in a classroom environment.

• Pre-register dancers for Mini, Junior, Teen, or Senior Audition Day by checking the audition box on the workshop registration form. NYCDA Regional Convention Scholarships will be awarded.

NATIONAL NYCDA OUTSTANDING DANCER SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS

All Regional Mini, Junior, Teen and Senior Outstanding Dancer Scholarship Winners and Runners-Up are equally eligible for National NYCDA Outstanding Dancer Scholarship Awards.

National Senior Scholarships
Sponsored by Capezio/Balletmakers

• National NYCDA Senior Outstanding Dancers will each be awarded:

- A Lifetime NYCDA Convention Scholarship
- A one-year scholarship to both Steps on Broadway and Peridance in NYC.

• All six Senior Finalists (3 male and 3 female) will be awarded 1 week scholarships to Broadway Dance Center in NYC.

National Teen Scholarships
Sponsored by Capezio/Balletmakers

• National NYCDA Teen Outstanding Dancers will each be awarded:

- A 2008-2009 year long NYCDA Convention Scholarship
- A one-year scholarship to both Steps on Broadway and Peridance in NYC.

• All six Teen Finalists (3 male and 3 female) will be awarded 1 week scholarships to Broadway Dance Center in NYC.

National Junior Scholarships

• National NYCDA Junior Outstanding Dancers will each be awarded:

- A 2008-2009 year long NYCDA Convention Scholarship

• All six Junior Finalists (3 male and 3 female) will be awarded class scholarships to Broadway Dance Center in NYC.

National Mini Scholarships
Sponsored by Class Act Dancewear

• National NYCDA Mini Outstanding Dancers will each be awarded:

- A 2008-2009 year long NYCDA Convention Scholarship

• Additional National Scholarship Registration and Eligibility Requirements were provided in the Regional Scholarship Award packets presented at the Regional Convention. Please refer to this packet for all necessary information and registration forms. Only Regional Scholarship Winners and Runners-Up are eligible for National Outstanding Dancer Scholarship Awards.

READY, SET, DANCE!

• Fun Intro into the convention world!
• Class in jazz, tap, and ballet
• Workshop Finale! Performance
• Non-competing dancers only
• Ready, Set, Dance! diplomas & souvenirs for all
• Ready, Set, Dance! is strictly limited to dancers ages 5-7.

(Older dancers being introduced to the convention environment might consider registering as a 1-day Mini.)