WHAT ARE PERFORMANCE TEAMS?

Performance Teams are designed for dancers who are ready to take their training to the next level. Throughout the season, dancers refine their technique, build confidence, and perform at regional competitions and special community events throughout the Bay Area.

Our teams may also be invited to perform at festivals, college showcases, and halftime performances for local sports teams, giving dancers opportunities to perform in front of a wide variety of audiences.

Beyond performing, our dancers attend dance conventions where they train with leading choreographers and industry professionals from across the country. These weekend events expose dancers to new styles, fresh choreography, and different teaching methods while building friendships, earning scholarships, and creating memories that last long after the season ends.

Performance Teams are about much more than competition—they're about growth, discipline, teamwork, and discovering what's possible through consistent training.

What is the commitment?

Performance Team season officially starts in August, continuing through our June recital weekend. We take a summer break after recital, along with scheduled holidays throughout the year.

Because teamwork depends on consistency, dancers commit to regular weekly training in addition to rehearsals, conventions, competitions, and performances. Minimum training requirements vary based on a dancer's age, level, and the number of teams they participate on.

We encourage every interested family to review our Team Handbook below, which outlines important dates, training expectations, competition weekends, and financial commitments for the season.

Scroll down to view this year's handbook with all the event dates and team requirements.

How do we join a team?

Performance Team auditions are typically held each May for the upcoming season. Following auditions, our faculty carefully evaluates each dancer and places them where they will have the greatest opportunity to learn, grow, and succeed.

Invitations are extended before summer break, with team registration taking place in July before choreography begins.

Because choreography and team development start at the beginning of the season, we are generally unable to add dancers after the season has begun.

What if we are interested but we are new to dance?

Many of our strongest team dancers didn't begin on a Performance Team—they built their foundation first.

If your child is excited about competing but is relatively new to dance, we often recommend a "ramp-up" year. During this season, dancers increase their weekly training by taking multiple classes, allowing them to build technique, strength, flexibility, and confidence before auditioning.

This approach benefits dancers in two important ways. First, it helps them close the experience gap with students who may have already been training several hours each week for multiple years. Second, it allows families to experience the increased time commitment before making the leap to a competitive team.

Some of our team dancers train five to ten or more hours each week. Those hours create tremendous growth over time, and a strong technical foundation makes the team experience far more rewarding.

Our staff is always happy to recommend a training plan that prepares your dancer for future auditions.

TEAM HANDBOOK

If you're interested in learning more about the commitment, please CLICK HERE to view our 2026-2027 handbook. The handbook will layout the schedule for the entire season, as well as all the additional fees associated with participating on teams.