THE C3 PRINCIPLES
COMMITMENT: At C3 we encourage our athletes to show up for themselves and their team, bringing their best attitude and effort to every team practice and event. As a competitive dance company, our athletes will demonstrate a commitment to hip hop dance through progressive training and an emphasis on mechanics + fundamentals at team practices.
CONFIDENCE: C3 promotes confidence through progressive training in a safe, fun and uplifting environment. The week-in and week-out dedication to personal and performance growth builds athlete’s trust and confidence in themselves and in the process.
COMMUNITY: At C3, we are building a community for those who desire to excel in hip hop dance. We share purpose in showing up, we share unforgettable experiences, we share pride in our involvement, and most importantly, we share respect for one another. C3 athletes can feel a sense of belonging and build lifelong connections with teammates, mentors, and the hip hop dance community.
PAST SEASON IN REVIEW
MID SEP: Season kicked off with a team placement event, where all dancers are evaluated by Coach Julie to determine the best team for each dancer, based on a combination of age and skill.
SEP - DEC: Focused on skill building, learning various hip-hop dance techniques and technical training.
OCT: Launched the Fall series of Acro and Breakdancing Power Moves as an optional class for dancers looking to develop those skills
JAN: Began preparing for the performance and competition season. Senior team performs at MVP Arena for Siena basketball half time show.
FEB: Learned the performance routine and received the performance music. Also started the Winter series of Aacro and Breakdancing Power Moves classes.
MAR: Finished preparing the performance routines, followed by continuous fine-tuning, cleaning, and rehearsing.
APR: First performance of the year at Skidmore's club dance team's final show, featuring three teams (two junior teams and upper-level team).
MID APR: All teams performed at the Saratoga Springs Library to a packed auditorium hosted by C3.
END APR: Senior team competed in the Journey Dance Competition in Albany, winning the event from over 70 entrants and qualifying for Nationals in July.
MAY - JUN: Continued practicing performance routines and started learning new dance content for the end-of-year show.
BEG JUN: Comp Teams performed at SPAC's Festival of Young Artists.
MID JUN: All teams performed at C3’s year-end show at SPAC School of the Arts
END JUN: Senior team performed at the MVP Arena in Albany.
JUL: Senior team competed at Nationals at the Jersey Shore, bringing home a first-place win in their division.
AUG: Senior team extended their season to perform at Saratoga Racecourse for the track’s family day