Competition Teams
Age 4 & K
2 nights/week
2 hours 15 Mins
Tap, Jazz, Ballet
JDC's youngest competition team meets 2x/week for a total of 2 hours and 15 minutes. Class time is focused on ballet technique, jazz and tap. This team prepares 3 dances; tap, jazz & ballet.
They will compete 2 dances (tap, jazz) at 4 competitions, and perform all 3 of their dances in JDC's spring recital.
Grades 1 & 2
2 nights/week
3 Hours 30 Mins
Tap, Jazz, Ballet
This Competition team is generally comprised of dancers in Grades 1 & 2. The team meets 2x/week for a total of 3 hours and 30 minutes. Class time is focused on ballet, jazz and tap. This team prepares 3 dances; tap, jazz and ballet.
They will compete 3 dances at 4 competitions, and perform all 3 of their dances in JDC's spring recital
Grades 3 & 4
2 nights/week
4 Hours
Tap, Jazz, Ballet
These Competition Teams provide opportunities for 3rd & 4th graders with a variety of dance experiences. These teams meet 2x/week for a total of 4 hours. Individual Team class time is focused on jazz and tap, while a combined class focuses on ballet technique and ballet routines.
These teams both prepare 3 dances; tap, jazz and a combined ballet dance, which will compete at 4 competitions, and perform in JDC's spring recital.
Grades 5 & 6
2 nights/week
4 Hours 30 Mins
Tap, Jazz, Lyrical
Competition Teams for Grades 5 & 6 support both experienced and new competitive dancers. These teams meet 2x/week for a total of 4 hours 30 minutes. Individual Team class time is focused on jazz and lyrical, while a combined class focuses on ballet technique and tap routines.
These teams both prepare 3 dances; combined tap, jazz and a lyrical dance, which will compete at 5 competitions, and perform in JDC's spring recital.
Grades 7 - 9
2 nights/week
5 Hours
Tap, Jazz, Lyrical
The 7th - 9th Grade competition Teams provide opportunities for intermediate and advanced dancers. These teams meet 2x/week for a total of 5 hours. Individual Team class time is focused on jazz and lyrical, while a combined class focuses on ballet technique and tap routines.
These teams both prepare 3 dances; combined tap, jazz and a lyrical dance, which will compete at 5 competitions, and perform in JDC's spring recital.
Grades 9 - 12
2 nights/week
5 Hours 30 Mins
Tap, Jazz, Lyrical or Contemporary
The 9th - 12th Grade Competition Teams provide capstone opportunities to dancers of all levels who may be finishing their dance careers, or transitioning into new dance opportunities. These teams meet 2x/week for a total of 5 hours 30 Minutes. Individual Team class time is focused on jazz and lyrical, while a combined class focuses on ballet technique and tap routines.
These teams both prepare 3 dances; combined tap, jazz and a lyrical dance, which will compete at 5 competitions, and perform in JDC's spring recital.
PRE-COMPETITION (ALL AGES)
1 night/week
1.5 - 3 Hours
Tap, Jazz, Ballet
The Pre-Competition program allows for dancers of all experience levels to participate in a Competitive program with a reduced time and financial commitment. Please indicate during the audition process whether you are solely interested in a pre-competition team.
These teams meet 1x/week for a varying duration based upon age. Individual Team class time is focused on jazz, tap and ballet technique.
These teams prepare 2 dances; tap, and jazz, while continuing to develop their ballet technique. They will compete their 2 dances and 2 competition in the spring."
Younger Boys
1 Night/Week
1 Hour 45 Mins
Hip Hop & Tap
The younger of JDC's two all-boys competition teams with a focus on hip hop and tap, while developing broader dance skills. This teams' classes provide a solid foundation if the dancer should choose to progress into varying areas of dance experience.
This team will compete their hip hop and tap dances at 4 competitions in the Spring,
Older Boys
1 Night/Week
2 Hours
Hip Hop & Tap
The older of JDC's two all-boys competition teams with a focus on hip hop and tap, while developing broader dance skills. This teams' classes provide a solid foundation if the dancer should choose to progress into varying areas of dance experience.
This team will compete their hip hop and tap dances at 5 competitions in the Spring.
Adults | Intermediate to Advanced
1 Night/Week
1 Hour 30 Mins
Tap & Jazz
A no audition required competition team designed for adults with previous dance experience who missed the competition stage, or just want to stay active.
A focus on jazz & tap provides the class structure and opportunity o compete their 2 dances at 2 competitions.