DANCE TEAMS
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DANCE TEAMS!
Dance Team Interest Meeting for 2025-2026: Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 7:15pm
Joining a dance team is an incredible opportunity for your child to grow, learn, and thrive both as a dancer and as a person. From developing teamwork and communication skills to setting and achieving goals, your child will experience the power of hard work, dedication, and collaboration. They’ll make lifelong friendships, create lasting memories, and build confidence in a fun, supportive environment. It’s more than just dancing—it’s about becoming part of a team, pushing limits, and having a blast every step of the way. Don’t let your child miss out on this unforgettable experience!
Dance Team is a great fit for the mature-minded dancer who desires to grow and enjoys challenges!
Dance Team members are committed to regular class attendance, practicing at home, and attending all required performances and competitions.
Dancers are placed on teams according to age AND ability, therefore, some fluctuation may occur.
STARLIGHT: Ages 6-8
Parade performances
Team performs and competes in three genres
Practices are 45 - 90 min
Dancers attend practice 2 days a week and train in Dance Technique, Acrobatics & Tumbling, Jazz, Pom, Hip Hop, and Contemporary
2025- 2026 Starlight practices are:
1) Monday 4:00 - 5:30 PM
2) Wednesday 4:15 - 6:00PM
**Optional: Progressions Step 1: Tuesday 4:45 - 5:30PM and/or Progressions Step 1: Thursday 4:00 - 4:45 PM
SPARKLE: Ages 7 - 10
Parade performances
Team performs and competes in three genres
Practices are 45 - 90 min
Dancers attend practice 2 days a week and train in Dance Technique, Acrobatics & Tumbling, Jazz, Pom, Hip Hop, and Contemporary
2025- 2026 Sparkle practices are:
1) Monday 4:45 - 6:15 PM
2) Wednesday 5:00 - 6:45 PM
**Optional: Progressions Step 1: Tuesday 4:45 - 5:30PM and/or Progressions Step 1: Thursday 4:00 - 4:45 PM
SENSATION: Ages 9 - 14
Parade performances
Team performs and competes in three genres
Practices are 60 - 120 min
Dancers attend practice 3 days a week and train in Dance Technique, Ballet, Acrobatics & Tumbling, Jazz, Pom, Hip Hop, and Contemporary
2025- 2026 Sensation practices are:
1) Monday 5:00 - 7:00 PM
2) Wednesday 5:00 - 7:00 PM
3) Select either: Progressions Step 2: Tuesday 5:00 - 6:00 PM and/or Progressions Step 2: Thursday 4:30 - 5:30 PM
SOIGNÉ: Ages 9 - 15 *Dancers with more experience/ability
Parade performances
Team performs and competes in three genres
Practices are 60 - 120 min
Dancers attend practice 3 days a week and train in Dance Technique, Ballet, Acrobatics & Tumbling, Jazz, Pom, Hip Hop, and Contemporary
2025- 2026 Soigné practices are:
1) Tuesday 5:00 - 7:00 PM
2) Thursday 5:30 - 7:45 PM
3) Select either: Progressions Step 3: Tuesday 7:00 - 8:00 PM and/or Progressions Step 3: Wednesday 6:00 - 7:00 PM
SYNERGY: Ages 13 - 18
Parade performances
Team performs and competes in three genres
Practices are 60 - 120 min
Dancers attend practice 3 days a week and train in Dance Technique, Ballet, Acrobatics & Tumbling, Jazz, Pom, Hip Hop, and Contemporary
** See NOTE below
SENIOR: Ages 14 - 18 *Dancers with more experience/ability
Parade performances
Team performs and competes in three genres
Practices are 60 - 120 min
Dancers attend practice 3 days a week and train in Dance Technique, Ballet, Acrobatics & Tumbling, Jazz, Pom, Hip Hop, and Contemporary
2025- 2026 Senior practices are:
1) Tuesday 5:00 - 7:00 PM
2) Thursday 5:30 - 7:45 PM
3) Select either: Progressions Step 3: Tuesday 7:00 - 8:00 PM and/or Progressions Step 3: Wednesday 6:00 - 7:00 PM and/or Progressions Step 4: Tuesday 4:00 - 5:00 PM
NOTE: At this time - we anticipate offering only "Synergy" as our senior dance team for the 2025- 2026 season.
SUMMER
July 18 - 19 - 20, 2025 Next Step Dance Studio - Dance Team Camp, at the studio ($225) (with ticket and performance @ the Lane County Fair) - Mandatory Camp
July 10 - 11 - 12 - 13, 2025 Thunderbird Dance Camp, Portland OR ($350 includes 3 nights, room, and board) - Optional Camp
TRYOUTS
August 18 - 22, 2025
Dancers will be evaluated on the following:
Flexibility
Technical skill (kicks, leaps, turns, and combo skills)
Acro skills (basic tumbling and floor skills)
Dance ability in Jazz, Pom, Hip Hop, and Contemporary
FEES
Tuition (click here to see Tuition)
The sibling discount does not apply to dance team tuition.
Costumes
Competitions and Conventions
COSTUMES
Costumes will be purchased according to each teams competition routines.
TEAM GEAR
Team Sponosr Shirt (required for all dancers) $30
Team Jacket (optional $65)
Team Nike Backpack (optional $75)
Black Leggings (purchase on your own)
Team Shoes (white sneakers in 2024/2025) TBD for 2025/2026 (Can purchase on your own. Will hope to get a team discount option)
TEAM BONDINGS
We typically hold several team bondings throughout the season.
These are optional, fun times for the dancers to get together and hang out to build relationships.
Information will be provided at the beginning of the season.
Team bondings are typically held on Sunday afternoons/early evening.
PERFORMANCES**
Beam Bright Eugene Parade (Sept/Oct)
Fall in Love with Dance Showcase (Oct)
Springfield Christmas Parade (Dec)
Merry & Bright Holiday Bazaar (Nov/Dec)
Winter Production (Dec)
Step into Spring Dance Showcase (Mar)
Cheery & Bright Spring Faire (May)
End-of-season Production (the weekend school gets out in June)
Performances are mandatory
** Performances are subject to change year to year
COMPETITIONS
Attend 4 - 6 competitions from January - May
Competitions are mandatory
Dancers may optionally select to do a solo, duo, trio, or small group with th studio and compete that as well.
CONVENTIONS
March 6 - 7 - 8, 2026 Jump Dance Convention, Portland, OR ($400)
May 15 - 16 - 17, 2026 Radix Dance Convention, Portland, OR ($400)
We desire all dancers to attend one of these conventions
FUNDRAISING
Fundraising available through DANCE UNITES Inc.
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