
COMPETE withSTUDIO 22
We offer two different programs for competitive dancers: The High Tek Dance Teams and Company 22.
Each of our programs call to the many different desires and needs as a performer. Learn about the differences between our programs below and visit the Teams and Company 22 pages for further info.
High Tek Dance Team Program:
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Multiple level dance teams offered from intermediate to elite
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Perform as a team (team sizeranging about 10 or more dancers per team)
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Compete in styles like Pom, Kick, Jazz, or Hip Hop
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Perform on various surfaces i.e.: gymnasium floor, marley, stage
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Compete through dance team circuits like JamFest, Universal Dance Association and Champion Spirit Group
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Attend a National Championship
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Potentially compete for a Paid Bid to The Dance Summit or The Dance Worlds
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Travel to Orlando, FL (depending on team)
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Do community service and performances
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Audition in June
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End season in February or May depending on team
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Mandatory Team Ballet class
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Mandatory Technique class
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Practice 2 to 3 times a week depending on team
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Learn a maximum of 4 routines
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Routines are built to fit a score sheet including specific skill sets like turn sequences and/or tricks
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Learn teamwork and leadership skills
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Overall benefits of team camaraderie
Company 22:
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Dancers selected based on potential, skill level, technique, quality of movement, and work ethic in class
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Perform as a soloist, duet, trio, small or large group.
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Compete in a variety of styles: Jazz, Contemporary, Lyrical, Acro, Hip Hop Open etc.
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Routines are built to show dancers' artistry, technical ability & creativity on stage
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Always compete on a professional grade stage with a marley surface
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Participate in community sevice or performances
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Compete through dance circuits like League of Champions, Hall of Fame, Break the Floor Conventions and more
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Attend and take class from famous industry choreographers and teachers at dance conventions like Artist Simply Human, 24 Seven, Jump, Nuvo etc.
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Participate in scholarship auditions at each dance convention
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Learn and compete pieces set by extremely sought after choreographers in the industry
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Audition in August
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End season at Nationals in June or July
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Mandatory technique class & PBT
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Mandatory ballet classes
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Mandatory company-only combo class
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Mandatory choreography sessions
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Private weekly rehearsals per routine
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Extreme attention to detail and technique
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Plenty of individual attention in class/rehearsals
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Gain a sense of group camaraderie within your weekly classes