Competition

About the Program

We hope and believe that by creating a competitive dance team, we will also create more opportunities to give our students a sense of achievement, pride, and accomplishment, expand their knowledge and love of dance, and increase their self-confidence and self-esteem. Our program is focused on teaching proper dance techniques and terminology and studying various dance styles to become versatile dancers. 

We hope to further that focus and build on our philosophy.   In addition to our current program, we hope to develop further life skills – commitment, discipline, dedication, determination, integrity, hard work, teamwork, work ethic, and responsibility through the challenges and experiences provided in a team setting.

Our competitive program aims to allow students to express themselves and grow in a positive, challenging, and fun environment. Our most important objective is to instill confidence and a positive self-image and give our students a well-rounded dance education.

Competition Team Auditions!!

April 29th - May 2nd 2024
Open to dancers ages 5 and up to all levels!

Our Programs

Competition Team

The competition team is for dancers looking to compete with a designated team for two group dances. As we operate this competition season, the FDA staff will initially set and choose the dance styles and assign them to their teams. The competition team will practice together once a week!

Requirements:

  • Dancers must take at least one technique class throughout the week

  • Dancers will rehearse at a designated time for both group dances once a week.

  • The dancers must be registered in at least one other weekly dance class.

  • May compete in up one specialty dance

  • 3 Competitions

The Company

The Company is for dancers who are ready for the next step. It is for dancers who want to train, flourish, and be challenged with choreography and different styles in a pre-professional program. This new process allows dancers to participate in more than two group dances and compete in the styles that they are training in if they would like. 

Requirements for Company:

  • The dancer must be in at least one weekly ballet class.

  • The dancer must take at least one technique class throughout the week.

  • The dancer must be registered in all the classes of their competing styles (solo style included).

  • 3 Competitions // 1  Competition & Convention // 1 Classes only Convention

  • Production: The Company Only

  • Minimum of six hours a week

  • May compete in up to two specialty dances

The Crew

The Crew is for dancers looking to compete while still dancing with their high school poms team. This team has a shortened season and allows dancers to compete with the studio without interfering with their high school team. The Crew will be assigned two group dances with assigned styles and a single-hour rehearsal.

Requirements for Crew:

  • Dancers must be on their high school dance team

  • Must take one class during fall season semester

  • Dancers will rehearse at a designated time for both group dances once a week.

  • 3 Competitions

  • May only compete in one specialty dance

Mini Team

The mini team is for dancers 4 & 5 years old who want to participate in a competition team! This is an excellent way to participate in competitive dance and have extra performing opportunities throughout the year!

Requirements for the Mini Team:

  • 4 & 5 years old

  • 2 Group Dances @ 2 Competitions

  • 2 Classes throughout August - May

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Specialty dances are solos, duets, and trios. To compete in a specialty dance, you must also be registered in a specialty class that will run that dance to prepare for competition! Anyone in the program is allowed to do a specialty dance!

  • Yes! Our program allows for all dancers who would like to compete in a solo duet or trio. Depending on the program the dancer is registered in, they may do one or two specialty dances.

  • Yes! We have programs available for dancers 4- 18! To join, you must attend the annual audition where you will be placed accordingly.

  • No! We have programs for all ages and all levels. If you want to join with no experience, we have novice competition teams for all ages/

  • Yes, we require all competition team members to audition before joining to make sure that you are placed in the correct spot.

Interested in joining?