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Below is a comprehensive academy event/course listing for the 2010-2011 season. TDI has developed courses to meet the needs of today's Dance, Flag, and Youth program Students, Coaches, Judges, and Parents. Below is a listing of courses and events that are currently available. We will be adding new curriculum and date offerings often so please check back frequently. To register for a course, please click the link associated with the course and the date that you would like to attend.
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2010-2011 Course Offerings
Students
Judges
Officials and Tabulators
Course Catalogue
LEVEL 100 COURSES
JJ-100 JUNIOR JUDGING
Credit Hours: 2 hour non-credit course (No Pre-Requisite)
Pre-Requisite: None
Recommended For: Student performers, Choreographers, and interested parents.
Cost: $28.00 or $75 for 3 or more team members.
Course Description: This entry-level course is geared toward gaining an insight into the score sheets and how the judges actually adjudicate performances. We will talk specifically and candidly about how scores are earned and the rubric that guides the system. It is a basic course designed to educate student performers on the rubric used to evaluate their performances.
ASEP Endorsed Coaching Dance and Flag Principles
Credit Hours: 2 hrs
Pre-Requisite: None
Recommended for: New Coaches
Cost: $28.00
Course Description: This course is the ASEP DANCE/COACH specific course. TDI is the only resource for this class in Illinois. The requirment is met for ASEP certification along with ASEP's on-line Coaching Principals Course and a First-Aide Course. It also serves as a PRE-REQUISITE for C-210 and is a substitute for 2 years coaching experience. If you are a new or beginner coach…this class is a MUST!
*****ASEP certification is REQUIRED by most schools for Non-School Employee Coaches *****
Go to WWW.ASEP.COM for more information
C-100 ~ TDI PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS FOR NEW COACHES
Credit Hours: 2 credit hours
Pre-Requisite: None
Recommended for: New Dance and Flag Coaches
Cost: $28.00
Course Description: This introductory course is designed to orient coaches to regional contest protocol, the score sheets and our judging system, as well as the state qualification system.
OPTIONAL Q&A follows this class: (1/2 hour non-credit) Take this opportunity to ask detailed questions about TDI's competition system and procedures.
J-100 ~ APPLICATIONS FOR DANCE & FLAG JUDGES
Credit Hours: 3 credit hours
Pre-Requisite: None
Recommended for: All New Dance and Flag Judges
Cost: $42.00
Course Description: This course is an introduction and orientation to TDI Judging. To complete certification, this class must be followed up with Mentor, Practicum and Internship requirements that will serve as “behind the wheel” on-site training.
O-100 ~ TDI NEW OFFICIALS COURSE
Credit Hours: 2 1/2 credit hours
Pre-Requisite: None
Recommended for: ALL New TDI Officials
Cost: $35.00
Course Description: This course discusses the basics of operations at TDI competitions and will prepare individuals to certify as a Time and Penalty Official (TPO) and Ready Line Official (RLO). This class must be followed up with O-209, mentoring, and practicum to fulfill the requirements for certification as an RLO/TPO. **Note: Certification as an HCO is not available to NEW officials.
The Rule Book: A guide to Using the IHSA/NFHS Spirit Book
Credit Hours: 1-hour non-credit course
Pre-Requisite: None
Recommended for: Required for ALL New TDI Officials a and New Coaches, recommended for Returning Officials and Returning Coaches
Cost: None
Course Description: Knowing the rules is essential to being prepared for competition. Knowing how to read the rules can be tricky. This class will help both new and veteran judges and officials understand the organization and structure of the NFHS Spirit Book and its specific application to competitive dance.
OPTIONAL Q&A follows this class: (1/2 hour non-credit) This is your opportunity to ask questions about the interpretation of specific rules of further explanation of how to read the Rules Book.
TO-100 ~ TDI TABULATION NEW OFFICIALS COURSE
Credit Hours: 2 credit hours
Pre-Requisite: None
Recommended for: ALL New TDI Tabulation Officials
Cost: $28.00
Course Description: This course prepares individuals to work and manage the Tabulation room at competitions. TO-100 combined with a practicum experience for all new tab officials will teach the system through actual observation at TDI competitions and will prepare individuals to become a Certified Tab Official.
OPTIONAL: BRING your own personal LAPTOP if you choose…the excel template for TDI Tabulation can be shared with those who want to upload it directly…this is NOT a requirement but encouraged for those who are interested! Please direct all questions on this directly to Ramona Kitching at competitions@teamdanceillinois.org or Dan Draper at tab@teamdanceillinois.org
OPTIONAL Q&A follows this class: (1/2 hour non-credit) Tabulators, this is your change to ask detailed questions regarding the excel spreadsheet and tabulations procedures.
LEVEL 200 COURSES
C-210 ~ TDI Yearly Updates for New and Returning Coaches
Credit Hours: 1 hr.
Pre-Requisite: C-100 in 2009 (new coaches only) or coaching experience within TDI in 2008
Recommended for: New and Returning Dance and Flag Coaches.
Cost: $14.00
Course Description: This mid-level course goes beyond basic coaching principles AND Practical Applications in terms of the MOST CURRENT information and UPDATES in TDI. The class is designed to assist coaches in attaining a more in-depth understanding of new 2010-2011 season updates, the score sheets most current insights, category review and the new state qualification system. ** This course is a required pre-requisite for all Level 300 and 400 Classes when coaches are seeking Coach Certification. For those coaches who took C-200 last year, this is the only course needed at the 200 level.
OPTIONAL Q&A follows this class: (1/2 hour non-credit) This is your opportunity to ask questions about the interpretation of specific rules of further explanation of how to read the Rules Book.
HCO-210 ~ TDI 2010 Update for New and Returning HCO’s
Credit Hours: 1 hr.
Pre-Requisite: None
Required for: All NEW and Returning HCO’s
Cost: $14.00
Course Description: This course updates new and returning HCO’s on the 2010 rules and talks through the important focuses and changes for the competition season.
J-210 ~ 2010 Update for New and Returning Judges
Credit Hours: 2 hrs.
Pre-Requisite: Hired by TDI in the 09-10 Competition Season
Required for: New and Returning TDI Judges
Cost: $28.00
Course Description: In this course, PRACTICE and APPLICATION are the key...updated material based on last season’s evaluations drive the course’s focus. Together, in this co-taught class, Artistic and Technical Judges will review how to interpret the score sheets in a CONSISTENT manner. During the first part of the class, we will work together on TDI expectations in criteria, scoring, understanding the rubric and professionalism. The last half hour of class, will be a breakout of dance and flag judges to focus on dance and flag specifics. The goal is to re-commit and re-fuel ourselves for the upcoming season..
Digital Update and Taping Practice
Credit Hours: included as part of J-210 credit
Pre-Requisite: Hired by TDI in the 09-10 Competition Season
Required for: New and Returning TDI Judges
Cost: Included in J-210
Course Description: In this course, judges will be trained on TDI's new digital equipment and expectations as we phase into a NEW DIGITAL ERA!
O-210 ~ TDI 2010 Update for New and Returning Officials
Credit Hours: 1 hr.
Pre-Requisite: O-100 (New Officials Only) Or Hired by TDI in the 09-10 Competition Season (returning Officials only)
Required for: New and Returning TDI Judges
Cost: $14.00
Course Description: This course updates new and returning officials on the 2010rules and talks through the important focuses and changes for the competition season. **Note: If you are a new official, you must take O-100 first!
TO-210 ~ TDI 2010 Updates for Returning Tabulation Officials
Credit Hours: 1 hr.
Pre-Requisite: Hired by TDI in the 09-10 Competition Season
Required for: New and Returning TDI Judges
Cost: $14.00
Course Description: This course updates individuals on changes to the Tabulation program and calibrates officials for the 2009-2010 competition season.
OPTIONAL: BRING…your own personal LAPTOP if you choose…the excel template for TDI Tabulation can be shared with those who want to upload it directly…this is NOT a requirement but encouraged for those who are interested! Please direct all questions on this directly to Ramona Kitching at competitions@teamdanceillinois.org or Dan Draper at tab@teamdanceillinois.org
OPTIONAL Q&A follows this class: (1/2 hour non-credit) Tabulators, this is your change to ask detailed questions regarding the excel spreadsheet and tabulations procedures.
LEVEL 300 COURSES
A-301 ~ MASTERING PROGRAM CONCEPT
Credit Hours: 1 hr.
Pre-Requisites: C-100 or J-100
Recommended for: New and returning dance and flag Coaches and Judges
Cost: $14.00
Course Description: Advanced level course that delves into the score sheet sub-caption Program Concept to enable the coach/judge to become skilled at dissecting and mastering the 10 points associated to this sub-caption These are the SAME Level 300 Classes that judges will attend.
A-302 ~ MASTERING MUSICALITY
Credit Hours: 1 hr.
Pre-Requisites: C-100 or J-100
Recommended for: New and returning dance and flag Coaches and Judges
Cost: $14.00
Course Description: Advanced level course that delves into the score sheet sub-caption Musicality to enable the coach/judge to become skilled at dissecting and mastering the 10 points associated to this sub-caption These are the SAME Level 300 Classes that judges will attend.
A-303 ~ MASTERING CHOREOGRAPHY
Credit Hours: 1 hr.
Pre-Requisites: C-100 or J-100
Recommended for: New and returning dance and flag Coaches and Judges
Cost: $14.00
Course Description: Advanced level course that delves into the score sheet sub-caption Choreography to enable the coach/judge to become skilled at dissecting and mastering the 10 points associated to this sub-caption These are the SAME Level 300 Classes that judges will attend.
A-304 ~ MASTERING STAGING
Credit Hours: 1 hr.
Pre-Requisites: C-100 or J-100
Recommended for: New and returning dance and flag Coaches and Judges
Cost: $14.00
Course Description: Advanced level course that delves into the score sheet sub-caption Staging to enable the coach/judge to become skilled at dissecting and mastering the 10 points associated to this sub-caption These are the SAME Level 300 Classes that judges will attend.
A-305 ~ MASTERING STAGE PRESENCE
Credit Hours: 1 hr.
Pre-Requisites: C-000 or J-100
Recommended for: New and returning dance and flag Coaches and Judges
Cost: $4.00
Course Description: Advanced level course that delves into the score sheet sub-caption Stage Presence to enable the coach/judge to become skilled at dissecting and mastering the 10 points associated to this sub-caption These are the SAME Level 300 Classes that judges will attend.
A-306 ~ MASTERING DIFFICULTY
Credit Hours: 1 hr.
Pre-Requisites: C-100 or J-100
Recommended for: New and returning dance and flag Coaches and Judges
Cost: $14.00
Course Description: Advanced level course that delves into the score sheet sub-caption Difficulty to enable the coach/judge to become skilled at dissecting and mastering the 10 points associated to this sub-caption These are the SAME Level 300 Classes that judges will attend.
A-307 ~ MASTERING TECHNIQUE & PLACEMENT
Credit Hours: 1 hr.
Pre-Requisites: C-100 or J-100
Recommended for: New and returning dance and flag Coaches and Judges
Cost: $14.00
Course Description: Advanced level course that delves into the score sheet sub-caption Technique and Placement to enable the coach/judge to become skilled at dissecting and mastering the 10 points associated to this sub-caption These are the SAME Level 300 Classes that judges will attend.
A-308 ~ MASTERING ENSEMBLE ACCURACY
Credit Hours: 1 hr.
Pre-Requisites: C-100 or J-100
Recommended for: New and returning dance and flag Coaches and Judges
Cost: $4.00
Course Description: Advanced level course that delves into the score sheet sub-caption Ensemble Accuracy to enable the coach/judge to become skilled at dissecting and mastering the 10 points associated to this sub-caption These are the SAME Level 300 Classes that judges will attend.
A-309 ~ MASTERING FORM BALANCE
Credit Hours: 1 hr.
Pre-Requisites: C-100 or J-100
Recommended for: New and returning dance and flag Coaches and Judges
Cost: $14.00
Course Description: Advanced level course that delves into the score sheet sub-caption Form Balance to enable the coach/judge to become skilled at dissecting and mastering the 10 points associated to this sub-caption These are the SAME Level 300 Classes that judges will attend.
A-310 ~ MASTERING CLARITY OF STYLE
Credit Hours: 1 hr.
Pre-Requisites: C-100 or J-100
Recommended for: New and returning dance and flag Coaches and Judges
Cost: $14.00
Course Description: Advanced level course that delves into the score sheet sub-caption Clarity of Style to enable the coach/judge to become skilled at dissecting and mastering the 10 points associated to this sub-caption These are the SAME Level 300 Classes that judges will attend.
LEVEL 400 COURSES
A-401 ~ MASTERING HIP HOP
Credit Hours: 1 hr.
Pre-Requisites: C-100/J-100 or C-210/J-210
Recommended for: New and returning dance and flag Coaches and Judges
Cost: $4.00
Course Description: This course takes an in depth look into the Hip Hop category focusing on the category description and how it relates to the score sheet rubric. This discussion includes both coaches and judges.
A-402 ~ MASTERING INTEGRATED FLAG (SHORT & TALL)
Credit Hours: 1 hr.
Pre-Requisites: C-100/J-100 or C-210/J-210
Recommended for: New and returning dance and flag Coaches and Judges
Cost: $14.00
Course Description: This course takes an in depth look into the Open Drill category focusing on the category description and how it relates to the score sheet rubric. This discussion includes both coaches and judges.
A-403 ~ MASTERING INTEGRATED LYRICAL (DANCE & FLAG)
Credit Hours: 1 hr.
Pre-Requisites: C-100/J-100 or C-210/J-210
Recommended for: New and returning dance and flag Coaches and Judges
Cost: $4.00
Course Description: This course takes an in depth look into the Lyciral category from both the Dance and Flag perspective while focusing on the category description and how it relates to the score sheet rubric. This discussion includes both coaches and judges.
A-404/405 ~ MASTERING INTEGRATED POM (Pom & Open Pom)
Credit Hours: 1 hr.
Pre-Requisites: C-100/J-100 or C-210/J-210
Recommended for: New and returning dance and flag Coaches and Judges
Cost: $12.00
Course Description: This course takes an in depth look into both the Pom and Open Pom category while focusing on the category descriptions and how they relates to the score sheet rubric. This discussion includes both coaches and judges.
A-406 ~ MASTERING INTEGRATED DANCE (Dance and Kick)
Credit Hours: 1 hr.
Pre-Requisites: C-100/J-100 or C-210/J-210
Recommended for: New and returning dance and flag Coaches
Cost: $12.00
Course Description: This course takes an in depth look into the Open Dance and Kick categories while focusing on the category descriptions and how they relates to the score sheet rubric. This discussion includes both coaches and judges
ELECTIVES FOR COACHES, STUDENTS, & JUDGES
TOWN HALL MEETING: "IHSA State Final - Separating Fact from Fiction"
Credit Hours: 1
Pre-Requisites: none
Recommended for: Everyone
Cost: Free ($$ lunch optional)
Course Description: There is much uncertainty, confusion, and even false information circulating about what IHSA's recent season proposal and it's calling for an Ad Hoc Committee may mean to the future of competitive dance in Illinois. Come to UNDERSTAND the current discussions taking place within IHSA and the competitive dance community regarding the recent Ad Hoc Committee's Meeting, LEARN about the state of competitive dance in Illinois and the potential need for a IHSA State Final and HEAR from the people who have been articulating with IHSA for the past several years and participated in the Ad Hoc meeting. The goal is to communicate what was discussed, what was recommended, and what future steps you can expect IHSA to take in the coming years. This is MUST for those in attendance of the 2010 Fall Conference!
KEYS TO COMPETITIVE CHOREOGRAPHY
Credit Hours: 2 hrs.
Pre-Requisites: none
Recommended for: New and returning dance and flag Coaches and Judges, as well as for student choreographers and/or student leaders
Cost: $24.00
Course Description: This is a TDI Totally Intense course that focuses on key elements of competition choreography by offering a more in-depth look into what makes a routine successful within the TDI system. This course is being offered at varying locations and dates, including the Fall Conference.
ADDITIONAL ELECTIVES FOR JUDGES & OFFICIALS
JUDGES PLC -J1 – Best Practices in Judging
Hours: 1 hr
Pre-Requisites: none
Recommended for: New and returning dance and flag Judges
Cost: no charge
Course Description: Professional Communities of judges will gather and discuss and collaborate on best practices within our service to teams. These will be guided by veteran judges but ALL will have a voice with this most important work.
JUDGES PLC – J2 - Artistic Judging
Hours: 1 hr
Pre-Requisites: none
Recommended for: New and returning dance and flag Judges
Cost: no charge
Course Description: Professional Communities of judges will gather and discuss and collaborate on best practices within our service to teams. These will be guided by veteran judges but ALL will have a voice with this most important work.
JUDGES PLC – J3 - Technical Judging
Hours: 1 hr
Pre-Requisites: none
Recommended for: New and returning dance and flag Judges
Cost: no charge
Course Description: Professional Communities of judges will gather and discuss and collaborate on best practices within our service to teams. These will be guided by veteran judges but ALL will have a voice with this most important work.
OFFICIALS PLC-O1 – Practices for TDI Officials
Hours: 1 hr
Pre-Requisites: none
Recommended for: and returning Officials (RLO’s, TPO’s, and HCO’s)
Cost: no charge
Course Description: This PLC is a collaborative learning opportunity for officials to discuss what they are seeing from teams this season. Topics for discussion include new, interesting or questionable tricks, lifts, stunts, etc. and how the spirit rules apply. Topics will also include how to become more efficient, while maintaining safety for all performers, as well as best practices in professionalism and communication with coaches and teams.
Q and A – The Rules
Hours: 1 hr
Pre-Requisites: none
Recommended for: and returning Officials (RLO’s, TPO’s, and HCO’s)
Cost: no charge
Course Description: This PLC is a collaborative learning opportunity for officials to discuss what they are seeing from teams this season. Topics for discussion include new, interesting or questionable tricks, lifts, stunts, etc. and how the spirit rules apply. Topics will also include how to become more efficient, while maintaining safety for all
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