COMPETITIVE INFORMATION 2024 – 2025

Welcome to the competitive team!

We encourage the dancers to take advantage of the FREE studio space to practice (see office staff for more details). The instructor reserves the right to recommend that a dancer(s) requires additional practice outside of the regular class time. If necessary, the
instructor will require the dancers to take a private lesson with them to catch up or clarify the choreography. Additional private class fees will be the responsibility of the parent/guardian or student. I am excited to start another great and successful year with all the returning and new students.

What is competition?

Competition is when dance schools compete against each other and are adjudicated by professional dancers and choreographers. When the dance routines are entered they are matched with other dancers who are of the same age and skill level. The students compete for medals, trophies, and scholarships. It is important to realize that when we enter a competition it isn’t about winning but experiencing the excitement of being on stage and improving by listening to the feedback and enjoying the whole competitive positive atmosphere.

How do I know that my child is ready for competitions?

When you sign up for the competitive team it is a big commitment! In order to get the full experience students must be motivated, dedicated and love to dance! Students must attend each class so that they know the new choreography and can go on stage with confidence.

What happens if the team wins a trophy or cash prize?

In many of these competitions, students may receive trophies. Students who win in a solo get to keep the trophies! With a duet or trio, the trophy will be shared for the year between the students and given back to the studio later on or kept at the studio the entire time. This is up to the students, parents, teacher, and director. In the case that a group wins a trophy it will be displayed at the studio. When students receive cash prizes the money will stay with the studio and be shared between the students who won and put towards next year’s fees of fundraising for the group to attend other competitions, workshops, etc. We feel that this is the best way to distribute the money since the competitions give money as scholarships for dance.

What is the goal of a competitive team?

The goal of the competition is to win but to enjoy the experience of being on stage and performing! It’s a great experience for kids! We have all levels! From novice to advance.

When is competition?

The competition season starts after January and is generally on the weekends and evenings! However, some of the festivals and competitions do run during the week. Students may have to miss school. We try our best to have the children compete on the weekends. We will be sending a list of competition dates and times A.S.A.P!

Team Tracksuits?

When you register for the Competitive Program team, you will be given a Dancin’ Stars Tracksuit! You are expected to wear it at all competitions; festivals, recital and any other event the team may be involved in! The competitive tracksuit is a part of our identity and all dancers are required to wear their tracksuit at all and any competitions, performance etc.

How do I register for the team?

To register for our Competitive Program, please book an appointment with Sonica in the office to fill out a registration form, go over the different options and answer any other questions or concerns you may have! Please note that this is a commitment and each child that signs up will be expected to compete in every competition, festival or event! If you would like any more information we can be reached at the office at 604-524-3516 or by e-mail at dancinstarsbc@gmail.com.

What are the fees?

We have tried to keep fees as low as possible to ensure that each and every child has the opportunity to compete. The two mandatory classes will be the regular school fees.

We offer the competitive program for all ages and levels.  Here are the available options.  The minimum requirement for any competitive student is two technique classes.  Please note that these prices (only include the cost of dance class) do not include exams, costumes, and competition fees.

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