Competition Team

Looking for an Extra Challenge?

The Esteem Competition Team is designed for the dedicated dancer. We look for dancers who are enthusiastic in advancing their skills, bonding with teammates, learning sportsmanship and building excellent athleticism in a positive and supportive environment! We also have a fantastic group of parents, we are not the studio for you if you like dance drama:) We leave the drama to our musical theater performances!

We take it upon ourselves to nurture the talent that walks through our doors, and are dedicated to each of our dancers on a personal level. We regulate our class and team sizes to allow for student-centered learning, which in turn accelerates their skills.

Our competition dancers attend 1-2 conventions during the season and attend 3-4 regional competitions January-May. We attend nationals annually every June in Wisconsin Dells.

***Competition clinics for the 2026/2027 season begin July 6th. Dancers will attend a four night Intensive week July 6th-9th and then Company Clinics,where they will learn the audition dance and work technique, will take place July 13th-24th. Final auditions take place on July 27th. Team celebration held on July 28th!

CLINIC AND AUDITION INFORMATION 2026

Company Intensive, Clinics and Auditons July 6th-July 28th

Company Intensive Week July 6th-9th

Dancers will attend 4 evenings straight with a different Instructor each night!! Get EXCITED!!! We can’t wait to share all the fun things for next season! Dancers planning to audition for Competition are required to attend Intensives.

Company Clinics July 13th-24th

Company clinics will be for dancers to learn the audition dance choreography, work technique/conditioning and tumbling. We know summer is a time for travel and we love that, please do your best to be at as many classes as you can. We request that you let us know if you plan to be absent. Dancers auditioning are required to attend clinics.

FINAL Competition Audition Night: July 27th

Audition times will be in the evening and stated in your StudioPro registration. If we need more time we will notify you immediately. All female dancers should wear black leotards and black shorts. Male dancers should wear black t-shirts and black shorts. Hair should be pulled into a tight ponytail so that it is not distracting. We want dancers to come in feeling they're best and confident. Dancers will be notified via email on team placements.

Please save the date for our Company Team Celebration Party on July 28th.

*Unable to make the final auditions please email dance@esteemstudios.com to review your audition options.

MANDATORY CHOREOGRAPHY WEEKS August 3rd-21st

Team & Productions Choreography: August 3rd-August 14th

Solo/Duet/Trio Choreography: August 17th-21st

Choreography team times will be both day and evening. These times will be slotted by once registration is closed. **Please keep these weeks open for choreography. It is very important that your dancer is here to learn their routines. This sets everyone up for a successful season. This schedule will be emailed out with your team placement.

Auditioning for the comp team does not lock you in or guarantee a spot with the Esteem Competition Team.

Please let us know if you have any questions: dance@esteemstudios.com

ALL MALE COMPETITION HIP HOP TEAM AUDITION

ALL BOYS 7-10 yrs

AUDITION CLINICS: July 14 & 21 TUES 4:30-5:15 pm

ALL BOYS 4-6 yrs

AUDITION CLINICS: July 14 & 21 TUES 5:15-5:45 pm

ALL BOYS 11-18 yrs

AUDITION CLINICS: July 14 & 21 TUES 6-7 pm

July 27th Final Audition for all 6:00-7:00 pm

**This audition is for male dancers who only want to compete with Hip Hop. Male dancers who want to compete in other techniques must attend the July 6th-27th Audition Clinics.

DANCE TEAM MEMBER AUDITIONS

INTENSIVE WEEK: July 6th-9th M/T/W/Th 7-9 pm

AUDITION CLINICS: July 14th & 21st: TUES 7-9 pm

FINAL AUDITION: July 27th: MON 7-9 pm

WHAT THE SEASON LOOKS LIKE:

Dual Team Training Program

(High School Dance Team + Dance Esteem Company)

This program is designed specifically for dedicated dancers who are committed to representing their high school dance team while also continuing their growth as a member of a Dance Esteem Company team.

We understand the demands of high school dance team season — and we have intentionally structured this program to support dancers who want to do both at a high level.

September and October (Pre–Dance Team Season)

Teams will meet once per week to begin training, conditioning, and choreography preparation.

October 26th – February 20th (High School Dance Team Season)

Once the official dance team season begins, practices will shift to a reduced schedule of 1–2 Sundays per month. This structure allows dancers to stay connected, continue progressing, and maintain technique without overwhelming their in-season commitments.

Post–February 20th (After Dance Team Season Concludes)

Once high school season wraps, teams will return to their weekly scheduled practices as we fully transition back into company training and performance focus.

This is for driven dancers who are ready to manage their time, stay disciplined, and continue elevating their training year-round. Being part of both programs requires commitment, maturity, and strong work ethic — and this structure is built to help dancers thrive in both arenas.

If you are serious about staying sharp, staying connected, and continuing to grow while representing your school, this program is for you.

2026-2027 Competition/Convention Dates/Company Rehearsal

***Mark on your calendars! TBD

Convention

Comp 1 - Solos/Duets/Trios TBD

Comp 2 - TBD

Comp 3 -TBD

Comp 4 - TBD

June Nationals 17th-21st TBD but in this typical timeframe each year

*All dates will be updated once Competitions post their new season dates.

Learn More

The Competition Team is open to students both boys and girls 5 years and older. We offer boys only teams too!

Auditions are required.

Our team competes at many different age groups and levels in both regional and national competitions. We compete in a variety of styles of dance including:

Jazz
Lyrical
Contemporary
Tap
Hip Hop
Musical Theater
Breakdancing
...and more!

Q and A to some of the most common questions

How does the audition process work?

Dancers will learn a routine and a short skill combo over our four week clinics to audition in small groups or alone the week of auditions. We like to get to know our dancers over this time to help place them on the team that will fit them best.

When do we find out what team we made?

You will receive an email the weekend following auditions. Then after auditions you will receive info on what the entire year looks like. You will receive options for what teams you can be a part of and the schedule. You will then decide if it seems like a fit for your family.

Should I register for Recreational classes too?

Prior to auditions there is no need to register for recreational classes unless you plan to take extra classes to supplement your training. We have many dancers/tumblers that do both our recreational and competition programs. If you do not make a team we will make sure you have a spot in our recreation program even if the class is listed as full in our online portal. We do our best to find a perfect fit to set all of our students up for success.

What it the time commitment during the school year?

Typically the comp teams practice 2 times a week for roughly 1.5-2 hours a time. This number can be more used on how many styles your dancer will compete with. We compete in the spring 3-4 times and attend Nationals in June.

Do you offer levels for your competition teams?

We have comp teams at all levels. Competition teams are based on ability and ages that range together appropriately. We try to find a team for everyone. Very rarely would a dancer not make any team, unless we feel our program is not a good fit at the time for them. We try to set all dancers and tumblers up for success.

How many competitions do you attend a year?

We attend 3-4 regional competitions Mid February thru May and nationals in June at the Kalahari in WI Dells.

Is there a fee to compete at Competitions?

Yes, each competition company charges an entrance fee for each dancer per dance. These range depending on if you’re doing a solo to a group dance.

Is there a costume fee?

Yes, costumes are required for each style of dance competed.

Is Competition a good fit for my dancer?

We are looking for dancers who like to work as a team, perform, want to grow as a person as well as a dancer and of course like to have fun! Our competition program at Esteem focuses on making students great people and the best dancer they can be. We take pride in how we represent ourselves both in and outside the studio in our community. We love seeing our dancers make life long friends. Dance friendships are unmeasurable, your teammates are like minded people just like you all with the same goals to improve and have fun weekly. Our teams range from ages 4-18 years old.