Dance Competition Team Auditions

Competition Schedule:

4:45-5:30 - Mini & Petite Team Auditions (Ages 4-9)

5:30-6:15 - Junior Team Auditions (Ages 8-12)

6:15-6:45 - Hip-Hop Team Auditions (Ages 8+)

6:45-7:15 - Tap Team Auditions (Ages 7+)

7:15-8:15 - Teen & Senior Team Auditions (Ages 11+)

*Acro Team auditions will be held the last 5 minutes of each age group's audition for those that would like to participate. 

**Groups vary more by levels than by age. If you are unsure of the audition your child should attend - please reach out and we can let you know what is best for them. 

Competition Team Information:

Our competition team is open to all levels - beginner, intermediate, & advanced dancers. Our entire team will consist of dancers ages 4-18. 

We will have group routines, a production number, and many will also be offered solos, duets, and/or trios.

All team members will compete at 3 local competitions in February-May, attend a convention, and perform in thet the annual Showcase & Recital. We will have other optional opportunities for conventions, competitions, and community performances as well.

Summer Requirements:

Mini & Petite Team - either 1 dance technique intensive at our studio, 1 weekly ballet class & 1 dance elective (tap, acro, jazz, etc.; must attend at least 6 weeks) at our studio, OR 2 hours of private lessons with an approved instructor.

Specialty Teams (tap & hip-hop only) - either 1 dance technique intensive at our studio, 1 weekly dance class in their specialty (tap or hip-hop; must attend at least 6 weeks) at our studio, OR 1.5 hours of private lessons with an approved instructor.

Junior/Teen/Senior Team Members - either 1 dance technique intensive at our studio, 1 weekly ballet class & 1 dance elective (tap, acro, jazz, etc.; must attend at least 6 weeks) at our studio, OR 3 hours of private lessons with an approved instructor.

*Private Lessons must be completed by July 31. 

Fall/Spring Requirements:

We will have one 30-90 minute team practice per week, as well as a 1-2 hour practice a few times a year. Unless they are only on the Tap or Hip-Hop Specialty Team, they must take a minimum of one ballet class per week to be on the team. More advanced levels will be required to take two ballet classes per week. All team members will also have to take a class in the same style of each additional dance they are in (for example - if they are in a lyrical routine, they must take lyrical).

What to Expect at Auditions:

Dancers should arrive early to complete audition paperwork. They should then warm up on their own as we will immediately go into across the floor exercises (kicks, turns, leaps, etc), and then learn a jazz & lyrical/contemporary combo. At the end, we will ask for dancers to improv, as well as show off any acro tricks.

For the hip-hop and tap auditions - they should be prepared to learn a quick combination as well as improv/show off any tricks.

What to Wear/Bring to Auditions:

All black dance attire (leotard, tank top, leggings, shorts, etc are all perfect)

Hair in a pulled back ponytail or bun

Jazz/Lyrical shoes (if you have them)

*If attending Specialty Team Auditions - please bring tap/hip-hop shoes as well

Competition Team Expectations:

Our team will be held to a high standard. They are representatives of Star Academy and expected to follow class uniform requirements, and set examples in every class with their respect and work ethic. Failure to do so may result in removal from the company.

We are so excited for our amazing 2024-2025 competition team!