Competitive Dance

What to Expect:

Joining our competitive dance team is like joining a family, and there are certain expectations that come along with this wonderful opportunity. ALL competitive dancers are expected to be in class regularly, arrive on time and prepared, practice at home, attend additional rehearsals as needed, and maintain a positive attitude while at the studio or studio events.

Attendance for competitive dancers is imperative. Unlike other team sports, there is no one to take a dancer’s spot, so the entire team depends on each and every dancer.

Competitions:

Shine Dance Competition - April 3rd-6th (The Empire Theatre - Belleville, ON)

This Is It Dance Competition - April 25th-27th (Algonquin Commons Theatre - Ottawa, ON) *Intermediate and Seniors Only

*More specific schedules including performance times and call times will be available a few weeks prior to competition. All dancers MUST be available for the entire duration of the competition weekend as we have no control over the scheduling.

Fees and Other Expenses:

Competitive dance is naturally more of a financial commitment, but we’re committed to keeping costs as low as possible. Aside from the dance class fees, dancers are responsible for the following:

  • Costume (budget roughly $180 + HST per class) - stay tuned for more fundraisers this year!

  • Competition fees (budget $200 + HST per class, which will cover two group competitions).

    • Junior competitive dancers should budget $100 + HST, as they will only be attending one competition.

  • Competition jacket (dancers MUST have a competition jacket to wear at competitions - budget roughly $130 plus HST).

  • This year, we’ll be attending one comp in Ottawa and another in Belleville. It is not required to stay overnight, but some may wish to do so, especially for the Belleville comp. Please budget accordingly if this is the case.

  • Dance class fees (and all other expenses listed above) for solos, duets, and trios vary from the approximate amounts above. Please contact the studio at info@omnesartscircle.ca if you’re interested in any competitive opportunity that is not listed below.

Classes

Senior Competitive Jazz

  • Competitive dancers participate in two competitions (see above) as well as the year-end dance show.

  • Competitive dancers must participate in the Perth Santa Claus Parade and any other opportunities to represent the studio that may arise.

  • Additional rehearsals may be needed from time to time. 

  • Dancers taking this competitive class MUST also take either Ballet, Modern, or Contemporary, to ensure proper technique and healthy movement.

Senior Competitive Contemporary

  • Competitive dancers participate in two competitions (see above) as well as the year-end dance show.

  • Competitive dancers must participate in the Perth Santa Claus Parade and any other opportunities to represent the studio that may arise.

  • Additional rehearsals may be needed from time to time. 

  • Dancers taking this competitive class MUST also take either Ballet or Jazz, to ensure proper technique and healthy movement.

Senior Competitive Hip Hop

  • Competitive dancers participate in two competitions (see above) as well as the year-end dance show.

  • Competitive dancers must participate in the Perth Santa Claus Parade and any other opportunities to represent the studio that may arise.

  • Additional rehearsals may be needed from time to time.

Intermediate Competitive Hip Hop

  • Competitive dancers participate in two competitions (see above) as well as the year-end dance show.

  • Competitive dancers must participate in the Perth Santa Claus Parade and any other opportunities to represent the studio that may arise.

  • Additional rehearsals may be needed from time to time. 

Intermediate Competitive Contemporary

  • Competitive dancers participate in two competitions (see above) as well as the year-end dance show.

  • Competitive dancers must participate in the Perth Santa Claus Parade and any other opportunities to represent the studio that may arise.

  • Additional rehearsals may be needed from time to time.

  • Dancers taking this competitive class MUST also take either Ballet or Jazz, to ensure proper technique and healthy movement.

Competitive Acro *Invitation only*

  • Competitive dancers participate in two competitions (see above) as well as the year-end dance show.

  • Competitive dancers must participate in the Perth Santa Claus Parade and any other opportunities to represent the studio that may arise.

  • Additional rehearsals may be needed from time to time.

  • Dancers taking this competitive class MUST also take Advanced Acro (*invitation only) to ensure proper technique and healthy movement.

Junior Competitive

  • Junior Competitive style will likely be jazz and/or hip hop - to be determined in September after classes begin.

  • Competitive dancers will participate in ONE competition (see above) as well as the year-end dance show.

  • Competitive dancers must participate in the Perth Santa Claus Parade and any other opportunities to represent the studio that may arise.

  • Additional rehearsals may be needed from time to time.

  • Dancers taking this competitive class MUST also take one other recreational class to ensure proper technique and healthy movement.