Performance

Flexible competitive dance training for ages 6–16, designed for dancers ready to perform, compete, and take their training to the next level.

Dance Discovery’s Performance Team offers competitive dance training for dancers ages 6–16 who are ready for an additional challenge while maintaining greater flexibility in their weekly schedule.

Performance dancers train between 1–7 hours per week, depending on their age, level, and selected disciplines. The program combines technical training, choreography, performance experience, and competition while allowing families to choose a commitment that works for their dancer.

Performance is offered at four levels: Beginner (ages 6–8), Novice (ages 9–10), Junior (ages 11–12), and Teen (ages 13–16). Dancers initially register according to age, with final placement determined by Dance Discovery based on each dancer’s experience and ability.

Each Performance Team prepares choreography to perform at two local competitions in April and May, followed by Dance Discovery’s Year End Recital in June.

Registration for the 2026/2027 season is now closed for our Performance Team.

COMPETITIVE DANCE WITH A FLEXIBLE COMMITMENT

Competitive dance can be an exciting next step for dancers who enjoy performing, want additional challenges, and are ready to commit more time to their training.

Dance Discovery’s Performance Team provides that experience without requiring the same level of commitment as our more intensive Company Program. Depending on their level and disciplines, Performance dancers can train from 1–7 hours per week while experiencing the preparation, teamwork, choreography, and stage experience that come with competitive dance.

This makes Performance a valuable option for dancers who are ready to move beyond recreational training but whose family is looking for a more flexible competitive pathway.

Recreational vs. Competitive Dance: What’s the Difference? 

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

Performance Team dancers must have a minimum of one year of completed training in the dance discipline they register for.

Competitive training also extends beyond regular class time. Performance dancers are expected to practise at home each week to reinforce choreography and prepare for a positive stage and competition experience.

Families receive access to a private classroom app with weekly instructor updates, helping parents stay informed about choreography, practice expectations, upcoming events, and their dancer’s training.

Some Performance classes have additional prerequisites or require concurrent training in another discipline. Please review the current schedule and requirements below when selecting classes.

IS PERFORMANCE TEAM RIGHT FOR MY DANCER?

Performance Team may be a good fit for a dancer who enjoys being on stage, wants to improve their technique, and is excited by the challenge of competition.

Readiness for competitive dance involves more than wanting to compete. Dancers benefit from consistent attendance, the ability to listen and apply corrections, a willingness to practise outside class, growing independence, teamwork, and a positive approach to challenges and feedback.

Families should also consider the additional time involved in training, home practice, performances, and competition weekends.

A dancer does not need to be advanced to begin exploring competitive dance, but Performance Team does require previous training. Dance Discovery determines final placement based on the dancer’s experience and ability to help ensure they are training at an appropriate level.

PROGRAM COST
Pricing is dependent on how many hours a week a dancer is training. Once you have selected the classes you are interested in taking (based on our schedule below), please contact us for accurate pricing

REGISTRATION
Registration for the 2026/2027 season is now closed for our Performance Team.

PERFORMANCE TEAM FAQS

Performance Team is a competitive dance program for dancers ages 6–16 who want the experience of competition with a more flexible weekly training commitment than Company. Dancers train, prepare choreography, compete locally, and perform in Dance Discovery’s Year End Recital.

Yes. Dancers need a minimum of one year of completed training in the discipline they register for. Final placement is determined by Dance Discovery based on the dancer’s experience and ability.

Performance dancers train approximately 1–7 hours per week, depending on their level and selected disciplines. Dancers are also expected to practise at home and participate in scheduled competitions and performances.

Performance Team dancers participate in two local competitions during April and May. Their competition choreography is also performed at Dance Discovery’s Year End Recital in June.

Performance Team is designed to provide greater flexibility than Dance Discovery’s Company Program, which can make it possible for dancers to balance dance with other interests. Families should still consider class attendance, home practice, competitions, and performance commitments when planning other activities.

Competition provides dancers with opportunities to work toward goals, perform under pressure, receive adjudicator feedback, and grow as both dancers and teammates. Awards are part of the competitive experience, but they are not the only measure of a dancer’s progress or success.

Performance Team gives dancers valuable competitive experience while developing technique, performance skills, teamwork, and the training habits required in a competitive environment. Company placement is separate and is based on Dance Discovery’s assessment of a dancer’s readiness.