Fees & Expenses

Competitive Dance is an Investment

Competitive dance is a rewarding experience that provides dancers with incredible opportunities for growth, performance, teamwork, and training—but it also requires a significant financial commitment for families.

For a dancer competing in 3 group routines, families should expect to spend approximately $2,000 for the season.

This estimate is based on our 2026 competition season and includes:

⭐ Competition entry fees
⭐ Convention and workshop fees (when applicable)
⭐ Competition costume fees for all group routines

This estimate does not include:

•  Standard monthly tuition

• Solo, duo, or trio choreography and entry fees

• Additional routines beyond the standard 3 group dances

• Travel expenses (hotel, gas, flights, meals, etc.)

•  Private lessons or extra rehearsal sessions

• Team jackets, merchandise, or optional studio purchases

Competitive dance should be viewed similarly to any other competitive travel sport—it requires both time and financial investment throughout the season.

While Divine Dance Center offers fundraising opportunities when possible, families should plan ahead and carefully consider their dancer’s level of commitment when auditioning for multiple styles or additional competitive opportunities.

Our goal is always to provide a high-quality, professional, and rewarding competitive experience while helping families understand the full scope of the commitment involved.

Please carefully consider how many styles your dancer should audition for based on your family’s budget.

Required Events for the Season

Company dancers are expected to attend:

⭐2 Required Conventions

⭐3–4 Required Regional Competitions

⭐1 National Finals Event

In addition, Company dancers may perform at:

• Community events

• Studio events
  
  

Special appearances throughout the season 

Competition & Travel Schedule

Our finalized competition schedule will be released in August.

Confirmed Event:

November 6-8th
Showstopper Convention
Myrtle Beach

Additional events will be announced as contracts are finalized.

Company Deposit

A $500 Company Deposit is due by July 24th

This deposit:

• Holds your dancer’s company placement

• Applies toward costumes

• May also be applied toward solo/duo/trio choreography fees

Company Production Fee – $195

Our Company Production is one of the most exciting and featured performances of the season. This large-group performance gives dancers the opportunity to be part of a high-energy, professionally staged production routine that highlights teamwork, performance quality, and unforgettable stage presence.

Production rehearsals are held on select Saturdays throughout the season and require an additional choreography fee due to the extensive rehearsal time, choreography creation, and overall production planning involved.

This fee covers:
✨ Custom choreography
✨ Saturday rehearsals throughout the season
✨ Music editing and production planning
✨ Performance preparation for competition and nationals

Production is often one of the most memorable experiences of the season and a special opportunity for dancers to perform in a standout featured routine.

Select Routine Fee – TBD

Select Routines are specialized performance pieces that are curated each season based on the creative vision of the choreographer. These routines vary from year to year and may feature any age group or dance style, depending on the needs and inspiration of the program. Each piece is uniquely designed to highlight specific dancers, styles, and artistic concepts. 

This fee covers:
✨ Custom choreography
✨ Initial choreography rehearsals with the choreographer
✨ Professional music editing
✨ Costume design
✨ Performance preparation for competition and nationals
✨ Additional rehearsal support from core DDC Faculty

Rehearsals for Select Routines are held on Fridays, Saturdays, and/or Sundays, depending on scheduling needs throughout the choreography and cleaning process.