OPTIONS
SOLO SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM: Please note dancers participating in the Solo Scholarship Program must arrive no later than 9am on July 21. The solo scholarship program is an opportunity for registered dancers to be able to perform their solo for critique. Each soloist will receive a written and audio critique of their performance. This performance is held on July 21 beginning at 2:00PM. The performers will be critiqued by master faculty from New York City area. The top soloists will be asked to perform in the opening or closing number of the PULSE Final Night Gala on Sunday July 25. The panel will also choose PULSE Premiere performers who will be asked to perform their solo at the PULSE Final Night Gala and will also be invited to perform their solo during the regional tour. $150, limit one solo per participant.

SOLO PERFORMERS: If you have questions about the solo scholarship program, contact Heather Adzima. You will receive a separate e-mail with your specific solo performance time slot. VIDEOTAPING is NOT allowed at the Solo Scholarship Program, or any PULSE Performance.

HEADSHOTS: “If you are interested in a career in the performing arts, a good headshot is a necessary tool.” Headshots are now color in the dance industry. Use this headshot for your next audition, school event, or local newspaper. An NYC professional photographer, will take your picture right at the Sheraton! We have arranged a special price for NYC PULSE participants. This is a $200-500 value! You will receive your professional digital negatives and contact sheet before you leave. You will have a chance to sign up for your time slot on-site (keep in mind this may fall before, after, or between classes). $150 per participant.
If you would still like to add of these options to your account, please contact Victoria Meyerson.

THE FINAL NIGHT GALA: The Final Night GALA is a performance that showcases dancers from the Faculty Intensives, Top Solo Scholarship Program, Choreography Picks from Saturday’s Performance and guest artists. We will also being announcing our Elite PULSE Protégés for the 2010-2011 season. The performance will be held in the main ballroom on Sunday July 25th at 8:00pm. Tickets to this event are $25 each. Everyone (including paid participants) must purchase a ticket to attend. If you are interested in purchasing tickets, please contact Victoria Meyerson.
NOTE: Not all dancers who attend the PULSE are featured in the GALA.


PERFORM
THE PULSE PERFORMANCE SHOWCASE: Explore the stage with no boundaries. We invite each group of 10 or more dancers present up to 2 pieces in the performance. The PULSE asks if you bring more than one number that you have two entirely different groups of dancers performing. No one dancer should be in two routines.
• The showcase is held Saturday evening during the event and is open to the public. There is no fee to come support your fellow dancers!
• The show runs approximately two hours.

REQUIREMENTS:
• You must be registered as a group to perform in the PULSE Performance Showcase. Studios with less than 10 dancers: We will open the showcase to you one month prior to the event, depending on availability.
• Up to two (2) numbers per studio (10+dancers registered, space permitting.) All groups may only enter one piece initially. One month prior to the event, the showcase will open to a 2nd group piece and groups registered as individuals as space permits.
• Minimum of five dancers in any piece.
• $250 per dance (5-10 dancers) or $25 per dancer (11 and more dancers)
• Three-minute maximum length (unless approved by PULSE Staff.)
• You may choose to wear costumes or casual dance attire.
• First come, first served.
Thanks for your support. We look forward to seeing you in lights!

REGULATIONS:
• Performance submissions must be entered and paid 2 weeks before workshop start date.
• All music and movement must be appropriate for a family audience
• All performers must be registered for The PULSE in the city where they are performing.
• 30 dancers, maximum, on stage at one time.
• Crossing from stage right to stage left (or vice versa) during any number may be done on stage. Depending on the venue, there may not be access to cross backstage.
• The stage is approximately 40 x 30’ (length by depth) and is covered with a professional StageStep marley floor.
• Usually, all dancers enter stage right, exit stage left. Entrances and exits subject to change, depending on the venue.
• General props are okay, and should be able to be moved on and off stage by performers only. Please make sure any props, confetti, feathers, etc. are removed at the end of the routine.

INDIVIDUALS:
Your opportunity to impress The PULSE faculty happens in class! If you are interested in individual performance opportunities, please join us for our SOLO SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM held on Wednesday night, or get a group together and see if space is available one month prior to the date of PULSE Summer NYC to perform in the Saturday night Showcase.

MUSIC PREPARATION AND LABELLING:
ALL MUSIC FOR YOUR ROUTINES MUST BE SUBMITTED ON SEPARATE CDS no later than 5pm on Thursday during the workshop – please label with the name of routine and group/studio name.
• CD should be in an individual case
• CD must playable on a professional sound system
• All music must be completely edited and cued to the start of each routine
• We prefer to receive your music WAV or MP3 format one week before your event. If you are unable to do so, please submit music on CD.
• Group leaders: Keep a backup!


SCHOLARSHIPS
Any registered participants are eligible for scholarships! Dancers pick up a number during check-in or before their first class. Auditioning is optional. You do not have to wear a number, but why not? We do not have a traditional closed audition. Instead, The PULSE faculty choose to reward dancers who catch their eye in classes, whether it’s recognizing technique, drive, style or enthusiasm. This process not only permits more class time, but also allows a controlled, creative, casual atmosphere. We ask that you wear your scholarship number throughout the entire event so each faculty can get the chance to see you during your class performance!
The PULSE awards over $30,000 in scholarships at each event including PULSE Convention Scholarships, PULSE Summer Scholarships, Training Scholarships to studios and more!

Are you already a scholarship recipient? Congratulations! We can’t wait to have you back at The PULSE! You must contact us to redeem your scholarship.