We had several Competition Teams for our 2023/2024 Season. 

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PLEASE NOTE: Groups may be categorized differently for the upcoming 2024/2025 season. We will form each team based on age, skill, level and how well dancers perform together as an ensemble. Team requirements will be announced after auditions. ​

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• Mini Stars (5-7yrs)- This group is by invitation only. Dancers do not need to audition & will only need to attend one 45 min class/week.​ The Mini Stars will only attend one competition during the 2024/2025 Season

• Petite Company (7-9yrs)- This group is by audition only. Dancers are required to take a ballet technique class and attend a weekly 60min rehearsal. A jazz or modern/lyrical class is highly recommended, but not mandatory. (The Petite Company will attend 3 competitions)

• Jr Company (10-14yrs)- This group is by audition Only. Dancers are required to take a ballet & jazz technique class, in addition to a weekly 75min rehearsal. (The Jr Company will attend 3 competitions)​

• Sr Company (14-17yrs)- This group is by audition only. Dancers are required to take a ballet & jazz technique class, in addition to a weekly 75 min rehearsal. (The Sr Company will attend 3 competitions)

• Tap Company (11-17yrs)- This group is by invitation only. Dancers are required to take a weekly 45 min tap class, in addition to a weekly 1 hour company rehearsal. The Tap Company will attend 3 competitions)

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• Our 2024/2025 Season companies will be announced after auditions! Dancers will be placed based on their age, skill & level. The number & style of teams we have will depend on who makes the company. 

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• We may also have some specialty small group numbers. All of these will be by invitation only. If invited, please know that you are obligated to remain in your large group dances if you choose to accept and participate.

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• All dancers are welcome to perform a solo. Soloists must schedule rehearsal time and choreography with an instructor. Solo rehearsals are on a first come, first serve basis. 

  • In order to perform a solo, dancers must be enrolled in a technique class of that style (for example, if you'd like to do a lyrical solo, you must be taking a lyrical class. ​

  • Email Miss Maria if you are interested in competing a solo during the 2024/2025 season. 

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• Audition Requirements:

  • Ages 7-10yrs- Auditions will consist of a warm-up, across the floor and center combination. ​

  • Ages 11yrs & up- Auditions will consist of a warm-up, across the floor and a center combination. Dancers must also prepare a 1 minute self choreographed solo in their choice of style.

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• ​Summer Requirements:

  • All dancers ages 7yrs & up who make the competition team must take at least 1 technique class over the summer, as well as attend the Summer Dance Intensive. Click here for our summer class schedule. ​

  • Tap Company members must take a tap class over the summer

  • Mini Stars are strongly encouraged to take one class over the summer

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• The Summer Dance Intensive is MANDATORY for all dancers in the company (except for Mini Stars & Tap Company).

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• There will be several performance opportunites throughout the year:

  • ​VDC Winter Showcase (date TBD)

  • Parades (Bethlehem Halloween Parade)- (date TBD)

  • Iron Pigs Game (Dance Team Night)- (date TBD)

  • Community Events

  • Valley Dance Recital- (May/June 2025)

  • 3 local dance competitions (Mini Stars will only be attending one)

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• When auditioning, please keep in mind that there are additional costs for participating in the company. These costs include

  • Classes​

  • Rehearsals

  • Company Apparel

  • Competition Fees

  • Convention Fees

  • Costuming

  • Solo/duet fees

  • and other costs that may arise throughout the year

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• Several fundraising opportunities will be available throughout the year!!

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THE 2024/2025 CONTRACT WILL BE PROVIDED TO ALL COMPANY MEMBERS UPON MAKING THE TEAM.