Musical Dog Sport Association (MDSA)
Inaugural Freestyle Convention
Pet Pro Classic, Dallas Tx
Sept 6 & 7 2003
WORKSHOPS
SATURDAY & SUNDAY
ONLY $10 PER DAY!!!!
PARTNERS IN RHYTHM
Presented by Carolyn Scott
Selecting music for a freestyle routine can be one of the most challenging and most exciting elements in freestyle. Using each teams individual personality, style, and pace - Carolyn will help participants find the "magic of the match". This is an active workshop where teams will have the opportunity to "try out" several different music types. Teams will also learn tips and techniques on how to select music that best highlights the teams strengths and relationship.
FRESSTYLE
101
Presented by MDSA
This workshop will cover the history and basics of freestyle including a review of the different styles and an update on MDSA.
GET UP
& DANCE!
Presented by Carolyn Scott & Kris Hurley
Think you have to be a dancer to do freestyle? Wrong! Carolyn & Kris will help teams come out of their shell and find their groove. The workshop will cover the "illusion of dance" and will show teams how to present an rhythmic performance without ever knowing a formal dance step..... Be ready to "Get Up & Dance"!
FREESTYLE VIDEO PREVIEW
Presented by Sara Nugent
With so many options available, this workshop will give participants the opportunity to preview some of the most popular freestyle training videos. Participants will have the opportunity to see selected portions of videos by Attila Szukalek, Richard Curtis, Mary Ray, and others...
USING THE "'AHH" FACTOR
Presented by Kris Hurley
This workshop will cover some of the opportunities available for small dogs and will include tips on how to make your small dog appear larger than life. Topics reviewed will include music selection, handling tips, balancing the performance, choreography and more....
CLICKER TRAINING FOR FREESTYLE
Presented by Jane Wittstock
This workshop will teach teams how to use the clicker to train some of the most popular freestyle moves.
POLISHING YOUR PERFORMANCE
Presented by Barbara West & Kris Hurley
You have you music, you've trained your dog - now what? This workshop will cover the other important elements that bring the freestyle performance together - including costume selection, understanding your audience, preparing for performances, and more....
CANINE
PHYSICAL FITNESS
Presented by Melissa Heeter & Pam Martin
This workshop is a must-see for all dog sport participants. Melissa and Pam will cover important topics such as strength training (including treadmill and swimming workout), nutrition, and more....
FRISBEE
DOG WORKSHOP
Presented by Melissa Heeter & Pam Martin
This lively workshop will introduce participants to the exciting sport of frisbee! Topics include teaching the toss and fetch and an overview of frisbee competitions.
INTRODUCTION
TO FLYBALL
Presented by the Top Dog Racers
Come and learn all about the exciting sport of flyball from one of the top teams in the world - Top Dog Racers! This workshop is will cover flyball from start to finish including how and where to get involved, and video presentations of this exciting sport.
BEGINNER
FLYBALL
Presented by the Top Dog Racers
Here's your chance to try out the "real thing". The Top Dog Trainers will assist you as you and your speedracer try out real flyball equipment.
FREESTYLE CHALLENGE
SATURDAY EVENING
ONLY $5 ENTRY
(Includes As Many Classes As You Want To Enter)$5 ENTRY COVERS ENTRY IN ANY OR ALL OF THE CLASSES
The MDSA Freestyle Challenge is a fun way to get started in freestyle. The relaxed environment and fun classes will provide teams with the opportunity to compete while enjoying the friendship and camaraderie available through freestyle.
The award categories have been selected to represent qualities that MDSA encourages in freestyle performances.
Prizes Include
(But May Not Be Limited To):
Favorite Performance
Best Display Of Teamwork
Best Match Of Music
Most Creative Performance
Best Technical Performance
Classes Include
(But May Not Be Limited To):
"I'm Proud To Be A...."Teams present their best routines to songs
that represent their state, town, or club...."Impromptu"
Teams will randomly select song and have one hour to
create and perform routine...
"Fantastic Freestyle"Teams will have the opportunity to perform their
freestyle routines....Anything goes!
Saturday Schedule
9:30 - 10:00 Meet & Greet - Main Ballroom
10:00 - 11:00 Footloose Freestyle - Main Ballroom
Clicker for Freestyle - Ballroom/Speaker
11:30 - 12:30 Freestyle 101, MDSA - Main Ballroom
Introduction to Flyball - Ballroom/Speaker
1:00 - 2:00 Get Up & Dance - Main Ballroom
Canine Physical Fitness - Ballroom/Speaker
Freestyle Video Previews - Speaker Room
2:30 - 4:00 Partners in Rhythm - Main Ballroom
Polishing the Performance
4:45 - 5:30 Super Stars Freestyle Demo's - Main Ballroom
6:00 - 9:00 Freestyle Challenge - Main Ballroom
Frisbee Dog Workshop - Ballroom/Speaker
Sunday
9:00 - 12:00 Freestyle Challenge - Main Ballroom
Canine Physical Fitness & Frisbee Workshop
1:00 - 2:00 Partners In Rhythm - Main Ballroom
Clicker for Freestyle - Ballroom/Speaker
Animal Behavior Part I - Speaker Room
3:00 - 4:30 Get Up and Dance - Main Ballroom
Freestyle Video Previews - Ballroom/Speaker
Animal Behavior Part II - Speaker Room
4:30-5:30 Beginners Flyball - Main Ballroom
Ahhh Factor - Ballroom/Speaker
Animal Management - Speaker Room
8:00 pm Special Frisbee Demo's - Crown Plaza Lobby
Musical Dog Sport Association
www.musicaldogsport.org