OKLAHOMA CITY REGIONAL March 13‐15 Rose State Hudiburg Chevrolet Center Talent On Parade is owned and managed by Kimberly and Eric McCluer Your hardworking TOP staff for this show also includes Carla Barkley, Marti Clary, Joey Doucette, Audra Key, Brendan Lean, Anthony Lofendo, Bronson Mans, Debra Masur, Jasen Page, Jewell Parnell, John Earl Robinson and Amanda Wheeler Talent On Parade, LLC Alive Photo and Video, LLC (316) 522‐4836 (314) 472‐5027 talentonparade.com alivephotovideo.com WELCOME AND THANKS FOR ATTENDING We’re very happy that you’ve joined us in our 23rd year of hosting competitions. The following are the “TOP 10” points to keep in mind for a fun, fair and safe event for everyone. 1. Dance competition by its very nature is a subjective event, meaning it is subject to a wide variety of opinions. The outcome is also subject to a variety of changing circumstances throughout any given day that you very likely have no control over. This is a dance competition, not a life or death struggle. Please accept it for what it is. Relax, have fun, make new friends or renew old friendships. Above all, enjoy yourself. 2. Videotaping and photography (flash or no flash) will be strictly prohibited by audience members, except during awards presentations. This is a very common practice in the entertainment industry, and with good reason. Studio directors, teachers, and even parents tend to get very grouchy when choreography and/or costuming are copied without approval. More importantly, we’re trying to protect the privacy and safety of the kids. The fact is there are people out there of a very questionable nature who may want to use photographic images inappropriately. 3. Hoverboards are prohibited in the venue and on the venue grounds. This is simply a safety and liability issue. If you brought one with you it will need to stay in the car. 4. Do not leave personal items unattended. Again, the sad fact is that there are those among us who will think nothing of taking stuff that doesn’t belong to them if given the opportunity. TOP cannot be responsible for lost, broken, or stolen items of any kind. 5. Please be considerate of one another in the dressing areas. You may have noticed that we don’t pre‐ assign dressing rooms. Our thought here is to encourage interaction among the dancers, not to create a turf war. The signs you see hanging in dressing areas are simply to help our staff know where you ended up. NO MEN are allowed in the female dressing areas under any circumstances. 6. Assigned performance times are to be considered approximate only. Flexibility is key to keeping the show moving. Please be ready, and willing, to perform earlier or later than scheduled. Also, be aware that the timing of awards ceremonies or other special events may fluctuate with the schedule during the course of the day. 7. Please limit your moving around in the audience during stage performances. When you stand, or walk down an aisle during a performance you’re blocking someone else’s view. We understand that it’s not always possible, but please try to time moving around to a gap between acts. 8. Smoking of any kind is prohibited in the venue. This includes any kind of electronic and/or vapor devices. 9. Guns are prohibited in the venue and on the venue grounds. This includes concealed carry. 10. Score sheets and video critiques will be made available online to studio directors in the week following competition. These materials will be posted to the dashboard of your DanceComp Genie account. OKLAHOMA CITY REGIONAL STUDIOS A Epic Dance Studio, LLC - Edmond, Oklahoma B Encore! Dance Studios - Wichita, Kansas C Pure Movement Dance - Allen, Texas D Heartbeat Dance House - Duncan, Oklahoma E ArtWorks Academy - Norman, Oklahoma F Sonripend Steps - Abilene, Texas G Dazzlers Dance Studio - Norman, Oklahoma H Jeté Dance Company - Hindsville, Arkansas I ELEVATE, a dance space - Oklahoma City, Oklahoma J Dove Dance – Oklahoma City, Oklahoma K Modern Dance Arts - Norman, Oklahoma L Central Oklahoma Dance Center - Ada, Oklahoma M Kim Massay Dance Productions - Edmond, Oklahoma N Independent/Brand - Overland Park, Kansas O West Texas Movement - Stinnett, Texas P Infinity Dance Elite - Purcell, Oklahoma Q Gravity Dance – Oklahoma City, Oklahoma R Intent - Edmond, Oklahoma S Thriller Dance Studio - Stillwater, Oklahoma T Independent/Mitchell - Ada, Oklahoma U Massay's Dance Star Productions - Norman, Oklahoma V Jean Ann's School of Dance - Bristow, Oklahoma W Sherri's Dance Center - Lawton, Oklahoma X Tilt Dance - Yukon, Oklahoma Y Block 16 Studios - Edmond, Oklahoma Z Styles Dance Centre - Hays, Kansas AA Independent/Amzycki - Oklahoma City, Oklahoma AB Dare 2 Dance, Dance Co. - Springdale, Arkansas AC Woodward Studio of Dance - Woodward, Oklahoma AE SC Dance - Ardmore, Oklahoma OKLAHOMA CITY REGIONAL JUDGES GEENA PILCHER Des Moines, Iowa Ms. Pilcher first found her love for dance at the age of three. Alongside her dance training, Geena also trained as an artistic gymnast. She was coached by the renowned Olympic Training Coach, Liang Chow, since the age of six. Geena was a part of an elite Olympic training team at Chow’s gymnastics alongside gymnast, Shawn Johnson. Geena’s extensive knowledge in gymnastics and acrobatics are highly sought out by many studios across the nation and keep her busy traveling most of the season. While extensively training in ballet and acrobatics, Geena is also trained in lyrical, contemporary, tap, jazz, and musical theatre. Geena has performed in many lead roles in ballets such as The Nutcracker, Peter Pan, and Cinderella to name a few. In addition to performing in ballets, she achieved numerous titles regionally and nationally. Geena has also performed in commercials, promotional videos, and modeled for numerous projects. She currently directs and choreographs a variety of shows for Iowa Dance Theatre. In her free time, Geena enjoys traveling to host master classes and contract work for choreography ‐ earning her multiple achievements throughout the years. KYLE PLUNKETT White Hall, Arkansas Mr. Plunkett is the Co‐Owner/Director of MK Studios in White Hall. Kyle began dancing at the age of 4 where his love of tap dancing defeated any of the other activities he was involved in as a child. While working mostly in tap, his passion for contemporary and jazz enriches his unique approach to storytelling. In addition to performing locally for various events and shows, he has achieved numerous regional and national titles with this choreography in cities such as Las Vegas, NV, Panama City, FL, and Myrtle Beach, SC, to name a few. He has danced in television commercial work and has been published numerous times in Dance Studio Life Magazine for his insight as both a studio owner and competition judge. Kyle enjoys traveling to host master classes and contract work for choreography – partnering with various charities and schools where he enjoys inspiring students of all ages. Currently, Kyle is a featured competition judge for Talent On Parade, Star Power National Talent Competition, and Dance Machine ANDC. He has been a Master Class Tap Instructor with Gear Up Dance Convention and he is a proud member of the National Dance Education Organization (NDEO) as well as an affiliate member of the Association Of Dance Conventions and Competitions (ADCC). Recently, the ADCC selected him to receive the Industry Excellence Award for Outstanding Judge. DONNETTE ROTHWEILER Derby, Kansas Ms. Rothweiler began her ballet training at a very young age with Marjorie Kelley and the Royal Academy of Dance, based in London, England. After eight years with Ms. Kelly and the Royal Academy, Donnette continued her dance training by traveling to New York and training with the most prestigious teachers of the time. Before entering college, Donnette enjoyed her summer performing at Disney World in Orlando, Florida. Donnette received a full dance scholarship throughout her college education, all while continuing to travel and teach across the country. After college, Donnette began choreographing for numerous companies and teaching master classes nationwide. Her dance and choreography credits include performances of, "The Nutcracker", " Swan Lake ", "Firebird" and "Giselle”. In her 20 years of teaching, Donnette has seen and done it all. This begins from the early days of her career as a magician assistant and modeling runway work, to being awarded the honor of Top Choreographer in Las Vegas. Donnette's choreography has been seen on MTV, VHI, ESPN, and Bravo. Ms. Rothweiler is known for her fun‐loving attitude and the ability to spread the love of ballet to all. Donnette is currently in her 16th year as Artistic Director for the The Edge Performing Arts Center, Professor of Dance at Southwestern College, and is on high demand as a teacher, judge, and choreographer. OKLAHOMA CITY REGIONAL SCHEDULE Friday, March 13 5:20 pm ....... Doors Open 6:00 pm ....... Ages 9-10 Solo Competition 8:25 pm ....... Ages 9-10 Solo AWARDS Saturday, March 14 7:40 am ....... Doors Open 8:20 am ....... Ages 11-12 Solo Competition 11:55 pm ..... Ages 11-12 Solo AWARDS 12:40 pm ..... 8 & Younger Solo Competition 2:00 pm ....... 12 & Younger Duet/Trio Competition 3:55 pm ....... AWARDS for Above 4:50 pm ....... 12 & Younger Group Competition 8:55 pm ....... 12 & Younger TOP Charity Dance Down 9:20 pm ....... 12 & Younger Group AWARDS Sunday, March 15 8:00 am ....... Doors Open 8:40 am ....... Ages 13-14 Solo Competition 11:50 am ..... Ages 13-14 Solo AWARDS 12:30 pm ..... 13 & Older Duet/Trio and Group Competition 3:45 pm ....... 13 & Older TOP Charity Dance Down 4:10 pm ....... 13 & Older Duet/Trio and Group AWARDS 5:00 pm ......