Festival & Competitive Dancing Information:

Being a competitive dancer at any level not only requires talent but also desire and discipline. It is a very rewarding experience that allows dancers to develop teamwork and lifetime friendships with teachers and peers. Both our competitive and festival dance programs are for the more serious dancer and parent(s)!

The Festival and Competitive group dress rehearsal will take place Saturday March 3rd, 2012, downtown at the Jack Singer rehearsal Hall.  We will be attending 3 competitions that will most likely be in March, April and May 2012. Specific dates will be discussed at the Annual Festival & Competitive meeting on Monday October 3rd, 2011 from 7:15-8:15pm at the studio.

Festival Jazz and Hip Hop Dance Programs:

These are great programs that will enhance your Jazz and Hip Hop Dance vocabulary / style / technique and give dancers the opportunity to participate in the competitive dance world in a fun and exciting way. These classes are full year commitment from September to June (the entire dance season). Dancers will learn and perfect creative pieces of choreography that they will perform at three competitions or festivals throughout the year and recital. Dancers may also have the opportunity to perform at other venues & events throughout the season.

To be eligible for these programs dancers must be registered in the following dance classes:

Festival Jazz Dance:
(Available to Pre-Teen & Teen students)

Dancers do not need to take Ballet (although it is highly encouraged) in order to participate in our Festival Jazz program, however must be registered in DanceDrills, Acro/Stretch, Youth or Teen Jazz and the Choreography class (4hrs. minimum).

Festival Hip Hop Dance:
(Available to Pre-Teen & Teen students)

Dancers do not need to take Ballet or Jazz to participate in our Festival Hip Hop program, however must be registered in Youth or Teen Hip Hop, Breakin' Basics and the Choreography class (3 hrs. minimum).

Competitive Dancers:

Our competitive dance training program is designed for the very serious and dedicated dancer and parent(S). Directors will decide which dancers are ready to compete and take on this challenge. Selection will be based on technical strengths, performance, flexibility and overall commitment.

Mini & Junior competitive students will be training 6-9 hrs/week.

Pre inter 1 competitive students will be training 7-9 hrs/week.

Inter/Adv competitive students will be training 10 hrs/week.

Extra fees for costumes, choreography, competition, props and accessories are incurred throughout the dance season.  Any extra props or accessories are not covered in the cost of the costume deposit. Further fee information as well as costume, competition and class fees for festival and competitive programs will be described in the registration package that will be handed out to all students in a few weeks.

Competitive and Festival dancers will also have the opportunity to perform at various events and venues around the city throughout the season.  In recent years we have danced at Calaway Park, The LuluLemon warehouse sale, Vietnam Medical Aid Benefit,  So You Think You Can Dance Kick Off promotion, Globetrotters half-time show and Fashion Has No Borders to name a few!