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Competition Team
Competition team is for those dancers ready to take their training to the next level. Competition team dancers will attend class 2-3 times a week, study a variety of genres, compete locally, attend critically acclaimed conventions, and attend in-studio master classes.
General Information
class information
Performance and competition information
Performance and competition information
All competition team dancers are required to take the following classes:
Technique
Ballet
Jazz
Lyrical
Acro/Flexibility
Improv
Dancers wishing to extend their training and/or are placed on a more advanced company will participate in the following:
Hip Hop
Tap
Additional Ballet
Additional Competition Routine(s)
Performance and competition information
Performance and competition information
Performance and competition information
Your dancer will be required to attend between 5 and 7 competitions, all scheduled between February and May. Competitions typically run Thursday-Saturday.
Your dancer will attend 1 convention/competition scheduled between February and May. These events typically run Thursday-Saturday
Your dancer will participate in 3 showcases throughout the season.
attire information
Performance and competition information
attire information
Dancers will be expected to purchase and wear the following attire:
Practice Attire: Dancers will wear all black to all routine rehearsals throughout the week.
Ballet Attire: black ballet leotard of your choice, pink tights and pink ballet shoes (Capezio Hanami).
Travel Attire: 1 travel jacket must be purchased to be worn during awards ce
Dancers will be expected to purchase and wear the following attire:
Practice Attire: Dancers will wear all black to all routine rehearsals throughout the week.
Ballet Attire: black ballet leotard of your choice, pink tights and pink ballet shoes (Capezio Hanami).
Travel Attire: 1 travel jacket must be purchased to be worn during awards ceremonies, to and from performances/competitions, and in between performances.
Stage Attire: team costume, fulfilled hair and make-up requirements, tights (if required for particular costume) and shoes specific to the routine.
Additional Information
Sample of fees contract
View the 24-25 Fees Contract to get an idea of what you might expect to pay this year. Fees are always subject to change. It is crucial that you attend the parents meeting during Audition Week in order to get the updated fee information.
sample of "year at a glance"
View the 24-25 season year overview to get an idea of the important dates, holidays observed, extra rehearsals, etc. that you will need to factor into your schedule. This document changes almost weekly as the year progresses, but we update it constantly in order to keep families in the loop.
Solo information
This solo packet was created several years ago to give an overview of how solos at TDS usually work. Some of the information is slightly outdated, but for the most part, it gives you a really good idea of what to expect if you'd like to participate in a solo this season.