Hi. I'm new to the hobby and trying to get screened for Alena in Chicago. Does anyone know how long this takes/what the criteria are? I sent them an email yesterday and no response.
I would wait a couple of days and send a follow-up email, and if you still don't hear back take her off your list and look for someone else. Be careful how you word your message if you do send one. A majority of the ladies who will respond will be professional and polite, but some view a second message as an insult and use it as an excuse to ignore and block you.
Alena is an agency, not an individual.
Then replace "her" with "them" and replace "ladies" with "agencies". The advice is the same.
Reach out to ChicagoCoverGirls. Great agency.
When I first sent my screening info, I also received no response. After waiting several days, I resent a friendly email, asking whether there was a problem with my screening information.
Alena sent a reply, indicating that they were unable to verify my phone number. I assured her that it was a genuine number, and after she asked me a few more questions, she graciously confirmed my verification. I've enjoyed several sessions with her ladies since.
Good luck and enjoy!
Alena Chicago is, in my opinion, a wonderful agency! If you have not received a reply yet, reach out again. She does a great job of showing the dance schedule and setting appointments is quick and easy!