Competition Teams

Join our Competition Teams for a chance to enhance your dance education, improve technical abilities, and gain valuable performance experience. Program includes competitions, workshops with professionals, and teamwork to build skills and confidence. Commitment from August to May with regular attendance at classes and events. Placement based on ability and team dynamics. See below for our Team Requirements and steps on How To Apply.

Team Information Packet

How To Apply

How Do I Apply?

Step 1: Review the Team Requirements

Make sure you understand the requirements for teams, including participation in regular classes and rehearsals, attendance, finances, extra events, etc. More details can be found here: Team Info Packet

Step 2: Choose Your Summer Training Program

Decide which summer program you want to participate in:

~ Ages 6-10 Team Summer Options

Team Prep 6-week Summer class (June 5th - July 10th)
Jr. Dance Intensive
Private Lessons

~ Ages 11+ Summer Options

Elite Dancer Intensive (REQUIRED)
Int/Adv Stretch & Condition and/or Int/Adv Tech 6-week class (June 3rd - July 10th **HIGHLY RECOMMENDED)
Ballet and/or Contemporary Intensive
Private Lessons

Step 3: Register for Your Chosen Summer Program

Step 4: Complete the Team Placement Application

Submit your team placement application by July 1st to be considered for the team.

Step 5: Wait for Team Placement Decisions

You will receive notification of your team placement status by July 22nd.

Step 6: Confirm Your Team Placement

If you are accepted onto a team, confirm your placement by July 26th to secure your spot.
Make sure to follow any necessary steps to confirm your placement and prepare for the upcoming season.

Step 7: Attend the Mandatory Choreography Camp

Participate in the mandatory choreography camp on August 5th-8th.
This is a requirement for team placement, so make sure to clear your schedule and attend.

Step 8: Prepare for the Upcoming Season

Get ready for an exciting season with Ovation Dance!
Make sure to attend regular classes and rehearsals, and stay focused on your goals as a team member!

*Contact us for help on designing a schedule of classes for your dancer to prepare them for the future opportunity of being on one of our teams.

Submit An Interest Form

Who are the Teams?

Spotlight

Ages 6-8

A Novice team of our most electric little ones who have caught the dance bug early. We can’t wait to see them thrive and grow this coming season. This group will perform 2 of the following styles of dance this season: Jazz, Tap, or Ballet/Lyrical. These dancers train 1.5 – 2.5 hours per week.

Requirements:

Team Class: Monday\Wednesday 4:00pm-5:00pm
Once A Month Friday Practice Sept-Mar

Additional Classes: (Optional)

Ballet, Hip Hop/Acro

Limelight

Ages 8-10

Beginner dancers who have demonstrated their commitment and enthusiasm for dance. These dancers are hungry and eager to work hard and absorb all they can. Styles this group has performed: Jazz, Tap, Lyrical. These dancers train 2 – 3 hours per week.

Requirements:

Team Class: Wednesday 5:00-6:00 PM
45- 60 minute assigned level Ballet class
Once A Month Friday Practice Sept-Mar

Additional Classes: (Optional)

Hip Hop, Acro

Premiere

Ages 11 - Teen

Advancing Beginner/Intermediate dancers who have demonstrated their commitment and enthusiasm for dance and are eager to learn and improve their skills. These dancers train 4 – 5 hours per week.

Styles this group has performed: Jazz, Tap, Lyrical, Hip Hop, Ballet, Musical Theater & Contemporary.

Requirements:

Team Technique Monday 7:00-7:45 PM
Team Class Wednesday 6:00-7:15 PM
1- 1 1/2 hr assigned level Ballet class
Once A Month Friday Practice Sept-Mar

Additional Classes: (Optional)

Hip Hop, Acro, Contemporary/Ballet

Bravo

Ages 12 - Teen

High Intermediate dancers with competitive experience and must demonstrate strong technical abilities such as genre styling, musicality, body awareness, choreography, precision and performance. These dancers train 4+ hours per week.

Styles this group has performed: Jazz, Tap, Lyrical, Ballet, Hip Hop, Musical Theater, & Contemporary.

Requirements:

Team Technique Monday 7:45-8:45 PM
Team Class Thursday 6:00-7:15 PM
1- 1 1/2 hr assigned level Ballet class
Once A Month Friday Practice Sept-Mar

Additional Classes: (Optional)

Hip Hop, Acro, Contemporary/Ballet, Pointe

Encore

Ages 12 - Teen

Advanced dancers with competitive experience and excel in their skills and passion for dance. They must be able to quickly pick up choreography and execute it with precision and emotion. These dancers train 5+ hours per week.

Styles this group has performed: Jazz, Tap, Lyrical, Ballet, Hip Hop, Musical Theater, Modern, Jazz Funk & Contemporary.

Requirements:

Team Technique Monday 7:45- 8:45 PM
Team Class Thursday 7:15- 8:30 PM
1 1/4 - 1 1/2 hr assigned level Ballet class
Once A Month Friday Practice Sept-Mar

Additional Classes: (Optional)

Hip Hop, Acro, Contemporary, Pointe

Tem Requirements