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Junior Dancer Program Info

The DND Jr. program includes:
  • 4 routines choreographed by the Denver Nuggets Dancers
  • Weekly instruction from the Denver Nuggets Dancers
  • Small class sizes (classes split by age/skill level)
  • Pre-game, in-game, and halftime performances at 4 Denver Nuggets home games
  • DND Juniors warm ups
  • DND Juniors uniform
  • Performance pom-poms
  • 2 tickets to 4 home game performances (one for performer, one for parent/guardian)
  • End of year DVD

DND Jr. Registration Form
Medical Release Form
Waiver & Liability Release Form
Early Registration Form

DND Jr. Teams:

  • Junior Mini-s
    - Beginning and intermediate levels
    - Girls ages 5-8
    - 2 classes, split by age level: 5-6 year olds and 7-8 year olds*
  • Juniors
    - Beginning & Intermediate levels
    - Girls ages 9-18
    - 3 classes, split by age level: 9-11 year olds, 12-14 year olds, and 15-18 year olds*
  • Junior Elite
    - Advanced level
    - By audition only
    - Girls ages 9-18
* age groups subject to change.

There is NO AUDITION required to take part in the DND Juniors or Junior Mini-s teams. However, participants should have dance studio and performance experience. Please submit a copy of the dancer-s birth certificate or Driver-s license and a resume outlining dance experience at the time of registration.
The DND Junior Elite team will consist of 12-14 advanced dancers, selected in December. Auditions are open to all dancers ages 9-18.

Participation Requirements:

  • All applicants must be at least 5 years old by September 15, 2011 and must be no older than 18 on April 15, 2012. No exceptions.
  • Proof of age is required to participate. You must provide a copy of your birth certificate or driver-s license (for dancers over 16) at registration.
  • A parent / legal guardian must complete a DND Jr. Registration Form, a Medical Release Form and a Waiver & Liability Release Form.
  • Dancers should have dance studio and performance experience. You must provide a resume listing all studios/classes you have attended with instructors name and current contact information.

DND Junior Elite Auditions:

The DND Junior Elite auditions will be held on Sunday, December 18th from 9am-noon. All dancers interested in auditioning must be:

  • a registered participant of the 2012 DND Juniors (see “How Do I Register?” in the FAQs)
  • between the ages of 9 and 18 years old
  • pre-registered for the audition with Amy Jo Wagner (please email Amy Jo Wagner if you are interested in receiving the Elite Audition pre-registration information.)

DND Jrs. Performances (subject to change):

    Friday, January 27: Nuggets vs. Toronto Raptors - 7pm tip-off
    - Halftime performance @ approx. 8:15pm

    Tuesday, February 14: Nuggets vs. Phoenix Suns - 7pm tip-off
    - Halftime performance @ approx. 8:15pm

    Tuesday, March 13: Nuggets vs. Atlanta Hawks – 7pm tip-off
    - Halftime performance @ approx. 8:15pm

    Sunday, April 15: Nuggets vs. Houston Rockets - 6pm tip-off
    - Halftime performance @ approx. 7:15pm


DND Jrs. Practice Schedule:
Practices will be held once per week. Any dancer missing the last rehearsal prior to a home game will not be allowed to perform.

Practice Dates*:
- January 8
- January 15
- January 22
- January 29
- February 5
- February 12
- February 26
- March 4
- March 11
- March 25
- April 1
- April 8
- April 15

Practice Times:
- Mini-s: 11am-12pm
- Juniors: 12:15-1:15pm
- Elite: 1:30-2:30pm

* Practice dates are subject to change.

Program Fees:

A non-refundable $235 uniform fee will be due at the time of registration. This fee includes the cost of the DND Juniors uniform ($120), poms ($21), and warm-ups ($94). Dancers will get to keep all items after the season ends and will be responsible for supplying their own all-white athletic shoes for performances. The -bling- option is available for dancers interested in adding some sparkle to their uniform. For just $10, approximately 25 rhinestones will be hot-fixed to the area surrounding the -Nuggets- patch on the chest of the unitard. To select the -bling- option, simply circle -YES- on your registration form and include the $10 charge in your registration fee.
Tuition fees ($60/month for January through March and $35 for April) are due on the first of each month: January - April*. Tuition covers the cost of instruction, tickets, and an end of year DVD including all dance performances. Total program cost is $450.

*10% tuition discount for each additional sibling enrolled - discount taken off of monthly tuition (Jan - Mar: $54, Apr: $31.50)

*Early registration discount: Register before September 15, 2011 and receive 10% off your monthly tuition! All paperwork and registration fees must be received on or before 3pm on September 15, 2011. Discount cannot be combined with sibling discount.

Uniforms and Warm-Ups:

All dancers new to the DND Junior program must attend a warm-up and team uniform fitting on either December 17 or 18. All fittings will be done at Cherry Creek Dance Studio between the hours of 12:30pm and 4:30pm. During their assigned fitting time, DND Juniors will try on samples of the junior dancers’ warm-ups and team uniform. Several sizes will be available to ensure proper fit of each piece. The available fitting time slots are:
  • Saturday, Dec. 17 from 12:30pm-1:30pm
  • Saturday, Dec. 17 from 1:30pm-2:30pm
  • Saturday , Dec. 17 from 2:30-3:30pm
  • Saturday, Dec. 17 from 3:30-4:30pm
  • Sunday, Dec. 18 from 12:30pm-1:30pm
  • Sunday, Dec. 18 from 1:30pm-2:30pm
Parents of new DND Juniors must sign up for a uniform fitting time by emailing their preferred date/time slot to Amy Jo Wagner. Junior dancers should wear light colored undergarments to their uniform fitting. Early Registration Form

FAQ-s:

What style of dance will the DND Juniors perform?
The Junior Nuggets Dancers will perform routines similar in style to the Nuggets Dancers routines; a combination of hip hop, jazz dance, and character.

What is the time commitment of a DND Jr.?
DND Juniors will need to be available for weekly rehearsals from January through April 2012. Dancers will need to be available from approximately 6:30- 8:45pm on performance nights.

How many spots are available?
Due to practice and performance area restrictions, only the first 25 applications in each age level will be accepted.

How do I register?
Download and complete the DND Juniors application. Mail completed application, signed waiver & liability release form, medical release form, copy of dancer-s birth certificate, dancer-s resume (dance history) and non- refundable uniform fee ($235 - please make checks payable to Denver Nuggets Dancers) to:

DND Juniors Program
Attn: Christina Hengst
1000 Chopper Circle
Denver, CO 80204

Is there a deadline for registration?
Yes. Applications are due by 3pm on Friday, December 16, 2011.

Can I purchase additional tickets?
Yes. Contact Christina Hengst at (303) 405-6188 to purchase additional tickets for friends and family.

Who will instruct the weekly dance classes?
Current members of the 2011-2012 Nuggets Dancers will choreograph and teach each class.

When do the rehearsals take place?
Rehearsals will take place on Sundays from January through April 2012. DND Junior Mini-s will practice from 11am-12pm, DND Juniors will practice from 12:15-1:15pm and the DND Junior Elite will practice from1:30-2:30pm. There will be no rehearsals held on February 19 or March 18.

Where are the rehearsals held?
Rehearsals will be held at Cherry Creek Dance in Cherry Creek North (subject to change).

Can I stay and watch the weekly rehearsals with DND Juniors?
Due to limited space in the dance studio, family members are not able to stay in the classroom.

For additional questions, please contact DND Juniors coordinator Amy Jo Wagner at (303) 405-1206 or by email at ajwagner@pepsicenter.com.For registration and ticket related questions, please contact registration coordinator Christina Hengst at (303) 405-6188 or chengst@pepsicenter.com.

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