All-State Dance Team
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The TDEA All-State Dance Team is comprised of dancers representing schools from across the state of Texas. All-State dancers participate in an exciting convention experience that includes dance workshops, leadership training, master classes, and networking with other students. The All-State Dance Team experience culminates in a performance choreographed by a master choreographer. Each school is allowed to bring one All-State dancer per school. The dance educator from that school must stay at the convention hotel and must be either an Active member or Associate Level #1 member.
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2019 All-state convention resources
2019 All-State Convention Package Information
All-State packages: Active Members and Associate Level #1 Members may bring an All-State student to convention. Each school (11th and 12th grade) is allowed to bring one All-State student to convention.
***Please note that TDEA requires that a dance educator responsible for the student stay overnight at the convention hotel. The attending dance educator is responsible for the student outside of official All-State events listed on the All-State schedule.
- $300.00
- Includes: Professional Choreography Sessions Wednesday through Friday morning * Wed. through Fri. Night Accommodations at convention hotel * Special Performance at the Directors Banquet * Thurs. Breakfast through Friday Dinner* Workshop Sessions * Goody Bag * Official All State Dance Team T-shirt
***Please note that TDEA requires that a dance educator responsible for the student stay overnight at the convention hotel. The attending dance educator is responsible for the student outside of official All-State events listed on the All-State schedule.
2019 All-State Choreographer: Carrie Sellars
From early on Carrie knew dance was her passion and educating young aspiring dancers is what she wanted to do. Fulfilling her dream of being a teacher and choreographer has been one of her biggest accomplishments. Growing up, Carrie danced competitively in all genres, trained at conventions, and was Captain of her high school dance team. Along the way she won numerous awards including scholarships, titles, and invitations to summer intensives in New York and Los Angeles.
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Spending summers in LA she grew an immense appreciation for professionally conducted training and the importance of versatility as a dancer. She was an assistant for the dance convention Hollywood Connection dancing with some of the biggest names in the industry.
In June 2006 she founded The Dance FX Studio in Garland, TX and continues to instruct there during the summer months. Her students have gone on to dance professionally and be a part of college dance team programs across the country. She was on staff for Starmakers Dance Camps transitioning her more into the all-star dance and drill team industry. Carrie is entering her 11th year on staff for Spirit of America where she heads up their social media efforts. Spirit of America provides the opportunity for dancers and cheerleaders from across the country to perform in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade! |
Residing in Dallas, she is an instructor and choreographer at Talent N’ More Dance Centre. Her routines have received choreography awards, overall placements, and judge’s choice awards. Working with numerous high schools weekly, Carrie is sought out to help dancers build strong foundations and develop the proper technique for their chosen style of dance. She has had the privledge of being on staff with Crowd Pleasers Dance as a Master Instructor for their summer camps the past two years. She travels the country with The American Championships as their Jazz Dance Advisor and judge. Carrie has served as a judge for the USASF Dance Worlds, Contest of Champions, The Summit, NDA and FC Dance Internationals in the UK.
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All-State Scholarship Information
Each year, TDEA gives $10,000 in scholarships towards the higher education of All-State students. Scholarship applications are due November 15, 2018. Scholarship finalists will be notified by Scholarship Chair, Ronnye Cowell by December 20, 2018.
College Assistant Information
College Assistants serve as mentors for the All-State Dance Team by working with the choreographer to teach and polish the All-State choreography. In addition, College Students help supervise All-State dancers throughout convention. College Assistants must submit an application by November 15, 2018 and will be notified by December 20, 2018 by Taryn Taylor. Please complete the following application to be considered for All-State College Assistant:
College Assistant Description
College Assistant Application