Competitive Program
What is the Competitive Program?
Seymour Dance offers a Competitive Program where dancers are supported to reach their full potential while learning the value of teamwork, defining their artistry, and training at an elite level. These classes focus on technique, artistry, teamwork and learning choreography at an accelerated rate. We offer competitive teams in Jazz, Lyrical, Contemporary, Ballet, Pointe, Hip Hop, Acro, Breakdancing and Samba.
Placement in these classes is by audition only during our Competitive Program Audition Day and our Summer School Programs. There are additional fees that include costume purchase and competition entry in this program. Students participate in 3-4 competitions each spring as well as a rigorous performance schedule throughout the year.
This program is geared towards students looking to push themselves to develop technique, to perform regularly with a team and who want to dance on a daily basis.
PERFORMANCES:
Our competitive dancers have the opportunity to perform regularly throughout the year including our two-large scale annual productions of the Nutcracker and our Spring Ballet/June Showcase. Our Competitive Dance Showcase in January gives them a chance to rehearse their competitive numbers prior to competition season. They will also perform at a wide variety of community events including local festivals and holiday occasions.
Festival Program Pre-Requisites
All dancers in the Competitive Program are required to take certain classes based on their team level.
BALLET
Competitive Ballet 1: 2 Ballet classes (2 graded)
Competitive Ballet 2: 3 Ballet classes (2 graded + 1 open)
Competitive Ballet 3: 3 Ballet classes (2 graded + 1 open)
Competitive Ballet 4: 3 Ballet classes ( graded or vocational classes), Pointe Senior, students must have passed their Intermediate Exam
JAZZ, LYRICAL & CONTEMPORARY
Competitive Jazz 1: 2 Ballet classes, Stretch, Acro or Acro/Tricks is strongly suggested.
Competitive Jazz and Lyrical 2: 2 Ballet classes, 1 Jazz Tech, 1 Stretch or MOMM class, an Acro class.
Competitive Jazz and Lyrical 3: 2 Ballet classes, Jazz Tech , 1 Stretch or MOMM class, an Acro class.
Competitive Jazz, Lyrical, Contemporary 4: 2 Ballet classes, 1 Jazz Tech, 1 Stretch or MOMM class, an Acro class. Contemporary Tech strongly suggested.
Competitive Jazz, Lyrical and Contemporary 5: 2 Ballet classes, Jazz Tech 5, 1 Stretch or MOMM class, an Acro class. Contemporary Tech strongly suggested.
Competitive Jazz, Lyrical and Contemporary 6: 2 Ballet classes, Jazz Tech 6, 1 Stretch or MOMM class, an Acro class. Contemporary Tech strongly suggested.
Competitive Jazz, Lyrical and Contemporary 7: 2 Ballet classes, Jazz Tech 7, 1 Stretch or MOMM class, an Acro class, Improv, Contemporary Tech strongly suggested.
Competitive Jazz, Lyrical and Contemporary 8: 2 Ballet classes, Jazz Tech 7, 1 Stretch or MOMM class, an Acro class, Improv, Contemporary Tech strongly suggested.
Hip Hop & Breakdancing
Competitive Hip Hop 1: 1 other hip hop class, 1 class of choice
Competitive Hip Hop 2: Hip Hop Tech
Competitive Hip Hop 3: Hip Hop Tech
Competitive Bboy Crew: Previous experience of Breakdance
STAGE
Competitive Stage 1: 1 Jazz class, 1 class of choice (suggested stretch or Lyrical)
Competitive Stage 2: 1 Jazz class, 1 class of choice (suggested stretch or Lyrical)
Competitive Stage 3: 1 Jazz class, 1 class of choice (suggested stretch or Lyrical)
Competitive Stage 4: 1 Jazz class, 1 class of choice (suggested stretch or Lyrical)
ACRO
Competitive Acro 1: 1 Stretch class and EITHER Acro Class, Tricks/Acro
Competitive Acro 2: 1 Stretch class and either Acro Class, Tricks/Acro
