Competition Teams
Is your child is looking for an accelerated dance experience with challenging technique classes, dazzling choreography, and multiple performance opportunities throughout the year? If so, we welcome dancers ages 6-18 to join our team of talented dancers!
Our Competition Teams provide dancers with opportunities to expand their dance education, improve their technical abilities, and gain performance experience. The program includes competitive and community performance opportunities, workshops with choreographers and professional dancers, and the chance to develop skills and confidence while working with a team. The commitment runs from August to May and requires regular attendance at classes, rehearsals, and performance events. New dancers are welcome, with placement based on ability and team dynamics. For more information on joining our dance team, please contact our office.
AUDITIONS & INVITATIONS
Team placement is by invitation or audition only. Criteria is based on technical skills and overall ability. Commitment to dance, enthusiasm, motivation and team/studio spirit are an absolute prerequisite. If you are interested in being invited to our one of our programs or are interested in seeing our skill requirement list, please fill out this form.
Invites are sent out to dancers/parents throughout in June and July prior to the new season
Competition Teams
Spotlight
Ages 6-8
A beginner 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:
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Two 45 min Team classes per week
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Once A Month Friday Practice Sept-Mar
Additional Classes: (Optional)
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Ballet
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Hip Hop/Acro
Limelight
Ages 8-10
Advancing 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:
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45- 60 minute assigned level Ballet class
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1 hr Team class
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Once A Month Friday Practice Sept-Mar
Additional Classes: (Optional)
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Hip Hop
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Acro
Premiere
Ages 11 - Teen
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:
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1- 1 1/2 hr assigned level Ballet class
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45 Min assigned level Technique class (includes strength & conditioning)
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1 1/4 hr Team class
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Once A Month Friday Practice Sept-Mar
Additional Classes: (Optional)
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Hip Hop
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Acro
Bravo
Ages 12 - Teen
High Intermediate/Advanced 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:
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1- 1 1/2 hr assigned level Ballet class
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45 Min assigned level Technique class (includes strength & conditioning)
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1 1/4 hr Team class
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Once A Month Friday Practice Sept-Mar
Additional Classes: (Optional)
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Hip Hop
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Acro
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Contemporary/Lyrical
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Pre- 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:
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1 1/4 - 1 1/2 hr assigned level Ballet class
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45 Min assigned level Technique class (includes strength & conditioning)
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1 1/4 hr Team class
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Once A Month Friday Practice Sept-Mar
Additional Classes: (Optional)
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Hip Hop
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Acro
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Contemporary/Lyrical
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Pre- Pointe
If you are interested in being invited to our one of our Teams, please submit our Interest Form below.
*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.