http://ats.tribe.net/thread/d21b1024-fb6f-4797-925a-807437f303fe?format=rss Tribe.net. Local Connections http://ATS.tribe.net/thread/d21b1024-fb6f-4797-925a-807437f303fe#e7c9b094-d357-4360-8dc5-9a5c60ecd23f I would also like to see the troupe guidelines you have. Sending you my email in a message. Tue, 28 Jul 2009 19:39:47 GMT http://ATS.tribe.net/thread/d21b1024-fb6f-4797-925a-807437f303fe#e7c9b094-d357-4360-8dc5-9a5c60ecd23f Teresa 2009-07-28T19:39:47Z http://ATS.tribe.net/thread/d21b1024-fb6f-4797-925a-807437f303fe#63895a3c-ff7c-4b24-a0d6-63c610f28368 Cyreigna, the information has been forwarded to your yahoo email. :) Tue, 28 Jul 2009 18:12:51 GMT http://ATS.tribe.net/thread/d21b1024-fb6f-4797-925a-807437f303fe#63895a3c-ff7c-4b24-a0d6-63c610f28368 Zina 2009-07-28T18:12:51Z http://ATS.tribe.net/thread/d21b1024-fb6f-4797-925a-807437f303fe#d44370bd-a325-4cb8-b6c2-dd2fbeb0ebc8 I am the other half of our Miss Zinas group and I also appreciate all of the input...Thankyou Tue, 28 Jul 2009 07:08:11 GMT http://ATS.tribe.net/thread/d21b1024-fb6f-4797-925a-807437f303fe#d44370bd-a325-4cb8-b6c2-dd2fbeb0ebc8 Cyreigna 2009-07-28T07:08:11Z http://ATS.tribe.net/thread/d21b1024-fb6f-4797-925a-807437f303fe#a2cd1b6a-94c0-4731-be39-753577a09466 Alex and Leslie, thank you both. If you would care to share, my email is zina.dance@yahoo.com. I'd appreciate very much having a looksie. Sun, 28 Jun 2009 12:03:06 GMT http://ATS.tribe.net/thread/d21b1024-fb6f-4797-925a-807437f303fe#a2cd1b6a-94c0-4731-be39-753577a09466 Zina 2009-06-28T12:03:06Z http://ATS.tribe.net/thread/d21b1024-fb6f-4797-925a-807437f303fe#6dc858f7-4992-47b3-a084-b9a4bea8776f Zina, The group(s) I'm a part of have rules, and the strictness varies depending on the group. For example, you're allowed to be in the student troupe provided you've taken a certain amount of classes. You don't have to come to every practice, but if you want to perform, you have to show up to at least the practice right before the show. The "pro" troupe is more strict-- you need to attend every practice unless you've got a good damned reason not to. Similarly, our costume guidelines vary. In both troupes, you need to have a choli, pantaloons and a 10-yard skirt, but in the student troupe we let people add whatever else they like, even if it's more cabaret flavored. In pro troupe we make costume decisions based on what the other members have (like what color 25 skirt to buy) and on what will look good on all of us (i.e., no white cholis). I think it's a very, very good idea to set up guidelines ahead of time. That way there's no surprises, and if someone repeatedly violates a rule (like not attending practice) and needs to be "let go," people will know it's nothing personal. Also, I think it helps to shape the group in a more cohesive unit if all members are in agreement as to how they see the group's... flavor? Same with a name. At the same time, keeping some level of flexibility is good-- if you initially say you're straight ATS but over time want to incorporate ITS (i.e., Gypsy Caravan) moves, well, crap happens and things evolve. But the nuts-and-bolts stuff should be set up ahead of time, I think. Hope this helps. Sat, 27 Jun 2009 21:33:38 GMT http://ATS.tribe.net/thread/d21b1024-fb6f-4797-925a-807437f303fe#6dc858f7-4992-47b3-a084-b9a4bea8776f Alex 2009-06-27T21:33:38Z http://ATS.tribe.net/thread/d21b1024-fb6f-4797-925a-807437f303fe#e87a302e-72d2-440e-960a-e5cc19859b8f Hi Zina... Diana and I have a sort of "maifesto" we created for all the students interested in being a part of our "sister/student" troupe. If you ever want to see it, I'd be more than willing to share with you. Leslie Sat, 27 Jun 2009 19:46:44 GMT http://ATS.tribe.net/thread/d21b1024-fb6f-4797-925a-807437f303fe#e87a302e-72d2-440e-960a-e5cc19859b8f Leslie 2009-06-27T19:46:44Z http://ATS.tribe.net/thread/d21b1024-fb6f-4797-925a-807437f303fe#aba79844-0ee3-4421-9f72-d653d255ecc6 When forming a dance group, do others set forth guidelines, bylaws, or other set of rules? I mean like, what kind of dance style the group will perform, costuming, attendance at practices, etc. It seems like something would be necessary to ensure all members are on the same page and are able to ascend to a higher level of amateur professionalism. Thoughts? Sat, 27 Jun 2009 02:07:52 GMT http://ATS.tribe.net/thread/d21b1024-fb6f-4797-925a-807437f303fe#aba79844-0ee3-4421-9f72-d653d255ecc6 Zina 2009-06-27T02:07:52Z