This season we are excited to offer the following competitive group dance opportunities:

  • Contemporary

  • Jazz

  • Hip Hop

  • Tap

Each group will only run if sufficient enrollment is met. Please note that a competitive group requires a minimum of four dancers in order to proceed.

Solos, Duos and Trios are available in any style upon request

Competitive Group Dances

Competitive group dances are choreographed and refined throughout the season, with dedicated time for technique and performance quality. The structured progression includes:

  • Weeks 1–4: Focus on technique and foundational skills.

  • Weeks 4–12: Choreography development.

  • Remainder of the season: Continued technique work, refinement, and cleaning.

  • All competitive dances will be performed in our year-end recital.

Solos, Duos & Trios

  • Solos, duos and trios are choreographed biweekly throughout the season, with ongoing cleaning sessions.

  • Cleaning sessions occur 2–3 times per month on weeknights or some Saturdays, alternating between Week 1 and Week 2 schedules.

Competitive Team Class Requirements

If You Are In Competitive... You Are Required To Take...
Contemporary/Lyrical (Group, Solo or Duo) Non-Competitive Ballet
Jazz (Group, Solo or Duo) Non-Competitive Ballet
Non-Competitive Jazz
Hip Hop (Group, Solo or Duo) Non-Competitive Jazz or Non-Competitive Ballet is highly recommended but not required
Tap (Group, Solo or Duo) Non-Competitive Tap
Non-Competitive Ballet is highly recommended
Musical Theater (Solo or Duo) Non-Competitive Jazz OR Non-Competitive Ballet
Acro (Solo or Duo) Non-Competitive Acro
Non-Competitive Ballet

Recommended Classes
Although not mandatory for all competitive styles, taking these classes will benefit students:

Ballet

Progressive Ballet Technique (PBT)

Non-Competitive Jazz

Non-Competitive Contemporary

Required Footwear

STYLE SHOES/ACCESSORIES
CONTEMPORARY/LYRICAL Nude coloured foot undies, Bare feet or Socks (Will be decided when choreography is finished based on what dancers are comfortable dancing in)
JAZZ Black slide on Jazz Shoes
TAP Black Tap Shoes - Cuban heels for dancers ages 5-12, lace up for dancers 13+ (please speak with Miss Cierra before purchasing)
MUSICAL THEATRE Black Jazz Shoes or Musical Theatre Shoes (Will be decided based on age and choreography)
ACRO Barefeet
HIP HOP Clean White Sneakers

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