Performance Team

Designed for our dancers who want extra performance opportunities throughout the year.

We separate our team into 6 smaller teams, determined by style, age, maturity, experience, and skill.  These teams include:

Pink: Jazz

Teal:  Jazz

Lavender:  Jazz

Purple: Jazz

Gold:  Irish Step

Silver:  Irish Step

Performances are approximately once a month and all benefit our community charitably, most at assisted living homes to provide entertainment to seniors.

Expected Performances

October - Halloween Show

November - Thanksgiving Show

December - Holiday Show

January -  “Dance for a Cause” Charity Showcase

February - Valentine’s Day Show

March - St. Patrick’s Day Show

March - “Irish Spectacular” Showcase (Irish Step Only)

April - Spring Show

May - Recital Opening Number

*Specific dates are given in September*

Class Requirements

Jazz Teams:  Must take either Jazz, Ballet, Hip Hop, or Musical Theatre

Irish Step Teams:  Must take Irish Step

Extra Fees

NEW *Team Jersey (Jazz Teams Only):  $55

Skirt and Sash (Irish Teams Only):  $50

Team Jacket:  $100

*ALL Jazz Teams must purchase the new Team Jersey 2025-2026 season!   This new uniform will be the same for ALL Jazz Teams and can be passed down throughout the years!  

Expectations

• Consistent attendance to Friday rehearsals

• Present and on-time to scheduled performances

• Participation in the January Showcase

• Responsible communication regarding absences, injuries, or other concerns

•  Appropriate dress code: 

  • Leggings, tanks, leotards, shorts with tights, are all appropriate of any solid color. 

  • Irish Teams must wear Socks and Ghillies

  • Jazz Team must wear Tan Jazz Shoes

  • Hair held back in ponytail or bun. 

  • Fitted attire is necessary for the coach to properly spot and assess technique.

Challengers Program

Designed for our dancers who want to be CHALLENGED!

We are proud to provide another opportunity to students who want to dedicate more of their time to the art and sport of dance.  Through more dedicated weekly rehearsals, team members will learn and compete 2 routines!  One Jazz based, one Contemporary based.

Competitive Teams

These teams for the dancers devoted to dance as their primary commitment.

Labeled as the Diamond, Emerald, and Ruby teams.

We compete in the “Intermediate Category” at 3 competitions in the spring!

For Ages 10+

Dancers MUST audition to make these teams.  Auditions are by invitation only.

Invitations are emailed after the recital.

Save the date!  Competitive Auditions:  Saturday August 23rd, 2025

Location and More info to come!

Class Requirements:

• Performance Team

• Leaps and Turns (For Diamond and Emerald Only)

• Ballet

• Jazz or Contemporary

*Attendance to all classes and rehearsals is strictly enforced!

Dress Code:

• Fitted clothing of any solid color (no patterns)

• May include leotard, leggings, shorts with tights, fitted tank, fitted jacket or sleeved shirt.

• Clean hair pulled back in either ponytail or bun.

• Proper footwear for routines.

NEW! Recreational Team

This team is for dancers who love to perform and would like the competition experience but cannot devote as much time and commitment to dance.

This team is also suitable as a stepping stone for dancers who would like to reach the competitive teams but have not yet achieved the required skillsets.

Labeled as the Sapphire team.

We compete in the “Novice category” in 2 competitions in the spring!

For ages 12+

No audition is required.  Registration is by invitation only!

Invitations will be emailed after the recital.

Requirements:

• Performance Team

• Jazz or Ballet

Dress Code:

• Fitted clothing of any solid color (no patterns)

• May include leotard, leggings, shorts with tights, fitted tank, fitted jacket or sleeved shirt.

• Clean hair pulled back in either ponytail or bun.

• Proper footwear for routines.

Upon invitation, if the dancer would still like to audition for the Competitive Teams, they are welcome, but their spot is not guaranteed. 

Introductory Team

This team is for our younger dancers who are looking to try the competitive experience!

Labeled the Glitter team.

We compete in the “Novice category” in 2 competitions in the spring!

For ages 7-11

Dancers may stay in this team for 1-3 years.

No audition is required.  Registration is by invitation only!

Invitations will be emailed after the recital.

Requirements:

• Performance Team

• Jazz or Ballet

Dress Code:

• Fitted clothing of any solid color (no patterns)

• May include leotard, leggings, shorts with tights, fitted tank, fitted jacket or sleeved shirt.

• Clean hair pulled back in either ponytail or bun.

• Proper footwear for routines.

Hip Hop Team

This team is for dancers in Hip Hop level 3 and 4 who want to compete a more advanced group routine!

Ages 12+

We compete 1 routine in the “Intermediate category” in 3 competitions.

Dancers MUST audition.  Auditions:  September 16th, 2025

Requirements:

• Performance Team

• Challengers Team (Competitive or Recreational)

• Hip Hop 3 or 4

Dress Code:

• Black clothing, clean hair pulled back in either ponytail or bun.

• May include leotard, leggings, shorts with tights, sweatpants, loose Tshirts/tanks.

• Converse high-top sneakers (does not have to be brand name)

Production

Productions are 6-7 minute long routines that tell a story.  Usually derived from a known story line from musicals, movies, books, etc.  

This routine is rehearsed on Saturdays and moves quickly.  Their are main characters and ensemble parts.  

Character assessments are decided after the first month of classes.

Ages 10+

We compete in 3 competitions in the spring.

Dancers MUST audition.  Auditions are by invitation only.  It is the SAME audition as the competitive teams.

Invitations will be emailed after the recital.

Save the date!  Competitive Auditions:  Saturday August 23rd, 2025

Location and More info to come!

Requirements:

• Performance Team

• Challengers Team (Competitive or Recreational)

• Attendence to rehearsals is strictly enforced.

Solo/Duo/Trio Routines

We offer our dancers the opportunity to learn and compete a personalized routine that showcases their own artistry and skillset. 

Our approach is to collaborate with the dancers so that each routine is a fusion between the dancer and choreographer. 

This is an incredible opportunity for students to build confidence, explore their individuality, grow their skillsets, and get personal feedback from professional judges.    

Requirements

• Must be on the Performance Team!

• You are NOT required to be on a Challengers Team.

Application

If you are interested in entering a solo, duo, or trio into competition, please fill out the following application: 

http://forms.gle/NF9QVs9vkK2xMQKz8
 

This is a Google Form.  Please contact Miss Alyssa if you are having any difficulty navigating the application at alyssa@showcasedanceproductions.com

There is a $10 fee to apply.  You are NOT guaranteed a routine.

Applications are due by May 31st.  Results will be emailed June 7th.

Music, genre, and choreographer are ultimately determined by the studio.  We do our best to fulfill the dancers requests on the application.

Rehearsals & Fees:

Solos - $290

Duos - $230 per dancer

Trios - $190 per dancer

This includes 4 separate 1-hour rehearsals in the summer.  These rehearsals are scheduled individually with your choreographer through Band.

Any further rehearsals will be scheduled as a “Private Lesson” (See Tuition&Fees page for payment info)

Extra Costs

Studio Competition Fee:  $100

Competition Entry Fees:  varies by competition, TBD

Costume: Determined by student AND choreographer.  Must be approved.  Options include:

1)    Re-wearing an old costume

2)    Order/create a costume on your own

3)    Studio order from a dance catalog (regular costume fee applies)

Open Solo Practice Class:  extra $50.00

This gives student access to the studio during the designated slots on the schedule, labeled “Open Solo Practice”, throughout the entire season!

This time slot allows students to run their routines on a consistent basis with a teacher present to give feedback. 

This is NOT a private lesson.  Each day is viewed as a drop-in class. 

Whoever is present will take turns watching each other and giving student feedback and support to their peers.