DC Competition Teams (Dance)

Elite

This is for students with ADVANCED dance and performance skills (based on age) with the ability to learn, execute, and perform choreography at t fast pace. This is an extra competition group. Students in Elite groups will also be part of a larger competition team.

Competition

These classes may consist of a combo of ballet, tap, jazz, lyrical/contemporary, usical theatre, and hip hop. These groups are determined by audition only and are separated by age and skill level. They perform in the Winter Concert and Spring Recital and at least two competitions a year. They perform at Nationals when applicable. Competition is for ages 6-18. (To compete in these groups dancers must be age 6 turning 7 or have previously been in the 6s class)

Mini

This class is by teacher recommendation only and consists primarily of jazz technique and choreography. They perform in the Winter Concert and Spring Recital and at least two competitions a year. They perform at Nationals when applicable. Mini is for ages 4-6 (Dancers must have 1 year of dance experience)

Additional Competition Teams

Musical Theatre:

Junior Musical Theatre and Teen Musical Theatre

(more info here)

Adagio:

Junior Adagio and Advanced Competition Teen Adagio

(more info here)

These groups are also part of Dance Connection’s Competition Teams. They perform in the Winter Concert and Spring Recital and at least two competitions a year. They perform at Nationals when applicable.

AUDITIONS FOR ADAGIO AND MUSICAL THEATRE ARE SEPARATE FROM OTHER COMPANY AUDITIONS. THEY ARE TYPICALLY HELD IN THE FALL.

Dance Connection staff is committed to providing the best training and choreography to our DC students.

If you want a more intense and fun experience, DC Competition Team is for you!

Dancers who are 6-18 years old with jazz experience and a passion for dancing and performing should audition for a DC Competition Team. Our company classes are designed to provide a more challenging dance experience for our students. If you are a dancer who is looking for a more challenging class, extra performance opportunities, or more class time you are ready to become a DC Competition Team Member. Requirements: 6-18 years old with jazz experience

Auditions have concluded. Please contact us ASAP with questions!

Dance Connection also competes with small groups, trios, duets, and soloists in both dance and musical theatre. These are by teacher recommendation only. For information please see your teacher or Mrs Kathleen.