Competitive Program
Precision Dance offers a progressive competitive program for dancers who wish to train more intensively and perform at competitions. With the exception of the pre-competitive team, dancers are placed by audition at the end of each season: typically in June. All dancers are required to take:
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Ballet (level appropriate)
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Jazz/Lyrical technique class
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Conditioning class (45 minutes)
Competitive dancers may also enroll in additional training classes, to support strength, technical development, and injury prevention, such as;
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Competitive Acro Technique: designed to help dancers develop stronger acrobatic skills for use in choreography.
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Competitive Tap: where dancers would learn one tap piece for competition. Open to dancers aged 7 and up with at least one year of competitive experience.
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Competitive Hip-Hop: where dancers would learn one hip-hop piece for competition. Open to dancers aged 7 and up with at least one year of competitive experience.
TEAM SPARK
Ages: 6+ years (or 5 years entering Grade 1 in Sept)
Audition: Not Required
Team Spark is designed for dancers who would like to experience a competitive dance environment in a supportive, introductory program. Dancers rehearse 1 hour per week, learning one jazz routine, with the possible addition of a second dance depending on dancer skills, and participate in up to 2 competitions. In addition to choreography rehearsal, Team Spark dancers are required to take a recreational Jazz/Lyrical class to support their technique development.
TEAM EMBER
Dancers are placed on Team Ember through audition, based on foundational technique and readiness for an introductory competitive experience.
Routines: One jazz and one lyrical and up to 2 additional styles (up to 4 dances total)
Competitions: 3-4 per season
In addition to required classes, Team Ember dancers rehearse 1.5 hours per week to learn and refine choreography in a supportive, growth-focused environment.
TEAM BLAZE
Dancers are placed on Team Blaze through audition, based on demonstrated technique, commitment, and readiness for increased training and performance demands.
Routines: One jazz, one lyrical, and up to three additional styles (up to 5 dances total)
Competitions: 3-4 per season
Routines may be choreographed by the competitive instructor or guest choreographers and are often learned in late summer, as well as throughout the year. In addition to required classes, dancers rehearse 1.5–2 hours per week for choreography and cleaning.
TEAM INFERNO
Dancers are placed on Team Inferno through audition, based on advanced technical ability, performance quality, and commitment to a high level of training.
Routines: Up to 6 in a variety of styles
Competitions: 4-5 per season
Team Inferno represents the highest level of competitive training at Precision Dance. Routines may be learned in late spring or over the summer, and dancers rehearse 2 hours per week in addition to required classes to support performance excellence.
Competitive Tap (Optional)
Dancers build rhythm, timing, and precision while learning and rehearsing a tap routine for competition. Open to dancers aged 7 and up who have at least one year of competitive experience.
Competitive Hip-Hop (Optional)
Dancers build rhythm, timing, power, and precision while learning and rehearsing a hip-hop routine for competition. Open to dancers aged 7 and up who have at least one year of competitive experience.
Competitive Acro Technique (Optional)
This class supports the development of acrobatic strength, flexibility, and control, helping dancers safely integrate acro skills into competitive choreography.
Conditioning (Required)
Conditioning classes develop strength, endurance, flexibility, and injury prevention strategies to support overall performance and dancer well-being.
Jazz/Lyrical Technique (Required)
This class focuses on refining turns, jumps, flexibility, and expressive movement while building the technical precision and artistry needed for competition.
Ballet (Required)
Ballet is the foundation of all dance training, supporting proper alignment, strength, technique, and discipline essential for competitive dancers.