COMPETITIVE DANCE

Competitive Dance at NLC Dance Company

NLC Dance Company's Competitive Dance Program is designed for dancers who are ready to take their training to the next level in a focused, supportive, and healthy environment. Dancers in this program commit to a higher level of training, performance, and dedication, while growing into strong, confident human beings.

While competition provides exciting opportunities to perform and be recognized, our focus holds strong: building well-rounded, strong dancers who take pride in their progress while supporting one another. At NLC, family comes first — we believe in the importance of team bonding, teamwork, collaboration, and a healthy studio environment. Our priority is creating a positive, safe space where every dancer feels valued, supported, and proud of their journey.

AWARDS, ACCOLADES, & COMPETITION RESULTS

Our dancers' commitment and passion are what truly matter, but we are always proud to recognize their accomplishments. Take a look at our competition results and celebrate their journey!

About Our Competitive Programs

NLC Dance Company is proud to offer 10 different Competitive Teams for Season 5! We offer Competitive Teams in Novice, Pre-Competitive, and Competitive divisions. Learn more below!

NLC DANCE COMPANY'S SEASON 5 COMPETITIVE TEAMS:

(*NEW!*) Micro Team

Ages 3-6 — Novice

Three hours of mandatory training/week
Required to take: ballet, jazz technique, and tap technique
Competes in one mandatory jazz routine
Attends four mandatory competitions (one optional competition)
Days in studio: Mondays + Fridays

Pre-Mini Team

Ages 3-6 — Level 1

Three hours of mandatory training/week
Required to take: ballet, jazz technique, and tap technique
Competes in one mandatory jazz routine
Attends four mandatory competitions (one optional competition)
Days in studio: Mondays + Wednesdays

Mini Team

Ages 5-8 — Level 2

5.25 hours of mandatory training/week
Required to take: ballet, jazz technique, tap technique, and acro
Competes in three mandatory routines: jazz, tap, and extended line
Attends five mandatory competitions
Days in studio: Monday + Saturday

(*NEW*) Pre-Junior Team

Ages 8-12 — Level 1

Five hours of mandatory training/week
Required to take: ballet, jazz technique, tap technique, conditioning, and acro
Competes in two mandatory routines: jazz and tap (extended line optional)
Attends four mandatory competitions (one optional competition)
Days in studio: Wednesday + Sunday

(*NEW*) Junior Team

Ages 7-10 — Level 2

6.5 hours of mandatory training/week
Required to take: ballet, jazz technique, tap technique, conditioning, and acro
Competes in three mandatory routines: jazz, tap, and extended line
Attends five mandatory competitions
Days in studio: Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday

(*NEW*) Pre-Teen Team

Ages 10-14 — Novice/Level 1

Five hours of mandatory training/week
Required to take: ballet, jazz technique, stretch & strengthen, jumps/turns, and acro
Competes in one mandatory jazz group (lyrical group and extended line optional)
Attends four mandatory competitions (one optional competition)
Days in studio: Wednesday + Sunday

Teen Team

Ages 12-16 — Level 1

5.75 hours of mandatory training/week
Required to take: ballet, jazz technique, stretch & strengthen, jumps/turns, and acro
Competes in two mandatory routines: jazz and lyrical (extended line optional)
Attends four mandatory competitions (one optional competition)
Days in studio: Monday + Wednesday

Intermediate Team

Ages 10-15 — Level 2

Nine hours of mandatory training/week
Required to take: ballet, jazz technique, tap technique, stretch & strengthen, jumps/turns, and acro
Competes in three mandatory routines (one being extended line)
Attends five mandatory competitions
Days in studio: Monday, Thursday, and Saturday

Senior Team

Ages 12+ — Level 2

Nine hours of mandatory training/week
Required to take: ballet, jazz technique, tap technique, stretch & strengthen, jumps/turns, and acro
Competes in three mandatory routines (one being extended line)
Attends five mandatory competitions
Days in studio: Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday

(*NEW*) Advanced Team

Ages 14+ — Level 2

9.5 hours of mandatory training/week
Required to take: ballet, jazz technique, tap technique, stretch & strengthen, jumps/turns, and acro
Competes in four mandatory routines (one being extended line)
Attends five mandatory competitions
Days in studio: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday

INTERESTED IN HEARING MORE ABOUT OUR COMPETITIVE TEAMS?

Email us at nlcdancecompany@gmail.com to hear more information and request an Information Package. Meetings/Individual Auditions can be scheduled upon request!