WHO WE ARE When Trendsetters Dance opened its doors and arms, we ensured that all students in the dance/drill team world could reap the benefits of our Vision and Mission. Today, Executive Director/Owner Debbie Melton and TrendSetters Dance remains committed to the individual student and team providing a path to achievement in premier leadership, personal growth and success through dance education. TrendSetters Dance is among the most original forces in the dance/drill team industry. We are continuously striving to educate our students through current Trends and Innovative Styles. We have over 35+ trusted, talented and passionate instructors that makes every effort to create a curriculum that will enable your officers the opportunity to reach their highest level attainable. Our staff is comprised of experienced Drill Team Directors, Dance Educators, Studio Dancers, College Dance students, NBA Dancers and NFL Dancers. Our Dance Range, Officer Camps, Team Camps, Exclusive Camps, and Contests provide knowledge, well informed, and personal growth through dance. OUR INSTRUCTORS REPRESENT Blinn Jr. College Colorado State University Houston Rockets Houston Texans LA Dance Louisiana State University Prairie View A&M Princeton University Planet Funk Sam Houston State University Southern Methodist University St.Edwards University Texas A&M Texas Christian University Texas State University Texas Tech The Met of Houston Tyler Jr. College University of Arizona University of Florida University of Texas WHAT WE BELIEVE We believe in our dance community, hard work, and perseverance, and we show it in our business ethics. We believe that honesty, integrity and loyalty are the foundation to the role of instructors, staff, and our business name. We believe it is our duty to stay knowledgeable, informed, and current with the Trends. We are committed to staying humble and remembering where we came from. We are reassuring, patient and kind because of our perspective and experience. We uphold the traditions of opportunity, diversity and prosperity. We are 35+ trusted, talented and passionate instructors. We are defining the value of a small, grounded and loyal company.

TrendSetters ultimate goal is to enhance the educational experience for your dancers and provide unparalelled dance contest and championships HOME a leader in innovation someone with a strong vision of the future a person who introduces new methods and ideas CORE VALUES FernvaySonderTravel&Photography_59 OK hip hop_edited Nederland Contest FernvaySonderTravel&Photography_59 1/9 JOIN US INTENSIVES CONTESTS CAMPS OK STATE CHAMPIONSHIP

Welcome to Our Site Welcome to TrendSetters Dance! We are excited that you are interested in becoming a part of a company that has heart, passion, integrity, a love for dance education! Within our site, you will find all the components of our business and what it take to become a part of our TS team. Get to Know Us For over 15 years, TrendSetters has delivered a well-rounded, challenging, and dynamic summer curriculum with highly talented staff to teach, inspire, and motivate your team. We pride ourselves in constantly providing new innovative choreography, creating building blocks for success, providing immediate feedback and evaluations, recognition awards, fun activities, and so much more. Our staff prepares dancers to lead their team and help them become the leaders to be proud of. Join us this summer as we empower dancers to reach their goals and lead more effectively at school and in the community. The TS Staff are not only great dancers but also amazing role models. They lead and teach with compassion and a drive to pull out the best of the dancers. They are trained in breaking down choreography and can communicate positively. Our staff are hand-selected from the best of the best from top high school programs, and university dance programs, and prepared to lead before each summer camp season. Our Story Becoming A Part Of The Team And What You Need To Know... Credentials Our Team Your Role Opportunities Application FAQ'S STAFF APPLY HERE

WHAT DO WE OFFER? Our focus is centered on the fundamentals of technique broken into Beg/Int and Adv/Elite levels. An unparalleled dance experience where dancers are pushed to their limit and allowed to be the dancer they aspire to be Current and innovative techniques instructed by some of the best in the industry Offers dancers the opportunity to earn required summer hours (6). Directors with teams can earn CPE credit. An opportunity to expand your knowledge, vocabulary, technique, and PASSION for dance. You will leave challenged but inspired to reach your goals as a dancer. We are committed in providing an educational experience that will leave you motivated and wanting more! DATES & LOCATIONS COSTS SAMPLE SCHEDULE WHAT TO KNOW TBD TBD 8:30 – 9:00 a.m. Check-In 9:00 – 9:30 a.m. Warm up 9:30 – 10:15 a.m. Turn Technique 101 (Beg/Int or Adv/Elite) 10:15 – 11:00 a.m. Leap/Jump Technique 101 (Beg/Int or Adv/Elite) 11:00 – 12:00 p.m. Combo 1 (Beg/Int or Adv/Elite) 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. Lunch 1:00 – 1:30 p.m. Warm up 1:30 – 2:15 p.m. Turn Technique 102 (Beg/Int or Adv/Elite) 2:15 – 3:00 p.m. Leap/Jump Technique 102 (Beg/Int or Adv/Elite) 3:00 – 4:00 p.m. Combo 2 (Beg/Int or Adv/Elite) DRESS CODE – Make sure that you bring all dance shoes necessary for all genre’s of dance taught. Although we want you to be able to wear comfortable attire, we do need it to be appropriate. MERCHANDISE – TS will have a wide variety of merchandise for sell ranging from $10.00 – $50.00. We also provide Dance Team/Drill Team Directors the opportunity to order for your team and be Invoiced. VIDEOTAPING – At the request of some Guest Artist, videotaping will be prohibited. However, TS will inform you prior to each Intensive per the Guest Artist request. You will be allowed to video all other sessions taught by the TS staff. LUNCH – The Host school will provide a concession as part of their fundraising through their Booster Club. We encourage you to support the host school and order for your entire team. No outside food or drinks will be allowed in the school out of courtesy to our host school. CONDUCT – In respect to the other participating dancers, we ask that you monitor the following: Cell Phones should be silenced or turned off during all classes even if you are not participating. Punctuality is a must. Tardiness is a distraction to the Instructor and other dancers. If later than 10 minutes, credit may be denied. Participation should be a priority. We want you to leave with as much information and movement as possible. Talking, unless encouraged by the Instructor, should be avoided. Dancers Host School (if registered with the full team)– $50.00/dancer Individual Registration – $90.00/dancer Registered Team of 20 -40 Members – $85.00/dancer Registered Team of 40+ Members – $80.00/dancer Onsite Registration – $100.00/dancer Directors $50.00/director Directors can observe or take classes and receive 6 hours of CPE credit. REGISTRATION Register Here Required Waiver For questions regarding Intensives Sarah Garcia Officer Camp Artistic Director TS.sarahgarcia@gmail.com INTENSIVES TRANSFORMED Created as a technique enhancing experience Focusing on the fundamentals of technique and utilizing its importance throughout the movement Structured to teach the building blocks needed to grow technically

NEW Middle School State Dance Championship Date: March 6, 2027 Location: Calfee Middle School Address: 7373 Longmire Rd. Willis, Texas 77378 Host Contest Director: Halle Salmond hsalmond@willisisd.org 2027 Contest Details Registration Schedule Admission Directors Packet Contest Results Details Coming Soon Details Coming Soon Details Coming Soon Details Coming Soon What to Expect One Day Championship Exceptional Customer Service Qualified Judges Music Services On Site Registration Software Quick Award Turnarounds High Production Level How to Register Divisions & Categories Rules & Regulations Scoresheets Awards Pricing Details Coming Soon Details Coming Soon Details Coming Soon Details Coming Soon Meet Your Team Judges Betsy Heathcock Darby Boyd Angela Hayes Meet Your Solo Judges Sierra Canales Brynae Love-Young Holly Knight Have Questions? Deborah Melton Owner Executive Director debbiemelton@trendsettersdance.com For Registration Questions: Elaine Randolph Executive Contest Director TS.elainerandolph@gmail.com WHO WE ARE CONTACT US

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NEW Middle School State Dance Championship Date: March 6, 2027 Location: Calfee Middle School Address: 7373 Longmire Rd. Willis, Texas 77378 Host Contest Director: Halle Salmond hsalmond@willisisd.org 2027 Contest Details Registration Schedule Admission Directors Packet Contest Results Details Coming Soon Details Coming Soon Details Coming Soon Details Coming Soon What to Expect One Day Championship Exceptional Customer Service Qualified Judges Music Services On Site Registration Software Quick Award Turnarounds High Production Level How to Register Divisions & Categories Rules & Regulations Scoresheets Awards Pricing Details Coming Soon Details Coming Soon Details Coming Soon Details Coming Soon Meet Your Team Judges Betsy Heathcock Darby Boyd Angela Hayes Meet Your Solo Judges Sierra Canales Brynae Love-Young Holly Knight Have Questions? Deborah Melton Owner Executive Director debbiemelton@trendsettersdance.com For Registration Questions: Elaine Randolph Executive Contest Director TS.elainerandolph@gmail.com WHO WE ARE CONTACT US

NEW Middle School State Dance Championship Date: March 6, 2027 Location: Calfee Middle School Address: 7373 Longmire Rd. Willis, Texas 77378 Host Contest Director: Halle Salmond hsalmond@willisisd.org 2027 Contest Details Registration Schedule Admission Directors Packet Contest Results Details Coming Soon Details Coming Soon Details Coming Soon Details Coming Soon What to Expect One Day Championship Exceptional Customer Service Qualified Judges Music Services On Site Registration Software Quick Award Turnarounds High Production Level How to Register Divisions & Categories Rules & Regulations Scoresheets Awards Pricing Details Coming Soon Details Coming Soon Details Coming Soon Details Coming Soon Meet Your Team Judges Betsy Heathcock Darby Boyd Angela Hayes Meet Your Solo Judges Sierra Canales Brynae Love-Young Holly Knight Have Questions? Deborah Melton Owner Executive Director debbiemelton@trendsettersdance.com For Registration Questions: Elaine Randolph Executive Contest Director TS.elainerandolph@gmail.com WHO WE ARE CONTACT US

LEADERSHIP Deborah Melton Owner/Executive Director debbiemelton@trendsettersdance.com Sarah Garcia Officer Camp Artistic Director TS.sarahgarcia@gmail.com Elaine White Officer Camp Coordinator/Director's Workshops TS.elainerandolph@gmail.com Brittany Huebner Director of Business/Finance TS.brittanyhuebner@gmail.com Jessica Hardesty Director of Social Officer Camp Curriculum TS.jessicahardesty@gmail.com Elaine Randolph Contest Director TS.elainerandolph@gmail.com Heather May Director of Camp Operations TS.heathermay@gmail.com Amy LaRoe Officer Camp Leadership Director TS.amylaroe@gmail.com Jenny O'Connell Exclusive Camp Director TS.jennyoconnell@gmail.com Gloria Montgomery Contest Assistant Director TS.gloriamontgomery@gmail.com

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REGIONALS DIVISIONS & CATEGORIES Small 5-10 Medium 11-14 Large 15-40 High School Divisions Small 14 & Below Large 15 & Above All-Star Divisions Pom Hip Hop Jazz Kick Team Performance Game Day Contemporary/Lyrical Pom Hip Hop Jazz Kick Open Variety Contemporary/Lyrical High School Categories All-Star Categories Time Constraints: 2:15 maximum (Excluding Game Day) Solos Divisions Ages Tot/Mascot 4 & under Tiny/Pre-K 5-6 Elementary 7-9 Intermediate 10-12 Junior 13-15 Senior 16-18 Performance Categories Pom A style that has a strong emphasis on intricate arm movements and is visually pleasing to the eye due to the different groupings and shapes made by the arm movements. Poms should be utilized for at least 75% of the routine. Hip Hop A style that refers to street dance styles primarily performed to hip-hop music or that evolved as part of hip-hop culture. It includes a wide range of styles primarily breaking, locking, and popping. Jazz A style of dance that partners music and body that reflects a compilation of universal cultures and styles to strengthen the body, mind, and soul as an individual within a communal energy. It combines syncopated rhythms with technical movements that stem from classical ballet. Kick A dance performance where 75% of the dance includes varied kick sequences and is performed with an emphasis on precision, timing, control, technique, and height uniformity. Military A dance performance consisting of strong, sharp, linear movements focusing on precision, placement, and formation changes. Team Performance In the division, routines can be 2:15 or less and must contain 30 seconds of each genre: Hip Hop, Jazz, Pom, and Kick! This category was created to show a team’s versatility, and strength overall. Game Day A melding of 3 performance components: 1. Fight Song – representing a traditional fight song your team performs at games and community events. 2. Spirit Raising – (Choose only 1 of the 3) Performance of your choice with emphasis on crowd appeal: Sideline Routine, Stand Routine, or Drum Cadence 3. Performance Routine – This routine is designed for crowd entertainment and is the best time to showcase your team’s energy and connection to the crowd. Contemporary/Lyrical A style of dance that traditionally combines classical modern with classical ballet, but is now allowing jazz, lyrical, and hip-hop to influence the choreography. Including a melding of ballet, jazz, and modern with an emphasis on using the lyrics and emotions of the music to influence the choreography and performance. Have Questions? Deborah Melton Owner Executive Director debbiemelton@trendsettersdance.com For registration questions: Elaine Randolph Executive Contest Director TS.elainerandolph@gmail.com WHO WE ARE CONTACT US