Performance Team Info

Auditions for our performance teams are held each year in late June. The exception is our Small Fry Team, which is made up of our youngest dancers and does not require the standard audition process.

To ensure a successful start to the competition season, all Performance Team decisions should be made before summer classes begin. Choreography and competition routines will be introduced during the summer session, making it essential for us to know which dancers will be participating and which teams they will be representing.

We attend two group competitions each year. The first competition is for our Junior, Teen, and Senior Teams, while the second competition is open to all teams. Students who participate on a Clogging Team will also attend the Northeastern Clogging Convention in March. All competitions and events are held within the New England region.

Dancers must be at least 5 years old to join our Clogging, Jazz, Hip Hop, and Acro Performance teams; 7 years old to join the Musical Theater Team; and 9 years old to join the Contemporary team.

All competition routines will be taught and rehearsed during regularly scheduled class times. As competitions approach, additional rehearsals may be scheduled to prepare and clean production numbers and group routines.

These additional rehearsals are considered mandatory for all Performance team members. Attendance is essential to ensure that all dancers are adequately prepared and that routines maintain the highest level of performance quality.

In addition to monthly tuition, there are competition fees associated with participating in competitions. These fees will be due in February, and detailed information will be provided as competition dates approach.

Dancers who have been members of a performance team for at least one full season are eligible to participate in a solo, duo, or trio. These opportunities are optional and require an additional commitment beyond regular team participation.

To compete a solo, duo, or trio, dancers must:

• Be a current member of the team in which they wish to compete.
• Maintain exceptional attendance in all required classes, rehearsals, and team activities.
• Keep their studio account current and in good standing.

Participation in a solo, duo, or trio is considered a privilege and is reserved for dancers who consistently demonstrate commitment, responsibility, and dedication to their training.

Dancers must be enrolled in a technique class to participate on our Performance and Competition Teams. Technique classes include Ballet, Jazz, Modern and Contemporary. Hip Hop may be used as a technique class for Clogging teams only. If you are unsure whether a class qualifies as a technique class, please feel free to ask.