Dance competitions are an incredible opportunity for personal growth, helping children excel in something they love while fostering a sense of achievement. Being part of a competitive dance team offers benefits that extend far beyond improving dance skills—it builds confidence, discipline, and resilience, while encouraging creativity, teamwork, and lifelong friendships. Dancers develop valuable life skills like adaptability, accountability, and leadership, all while staying active, expressing themselves artistically, and creating unforgettable memories on stage.

Competitive dance spans multiple disciplines, including acro, ballet, jazz, hip-hop, lyrical, musical theatre, and tap. Dancers perform as groups, solos, duets, or trios before panels of judges at various out-of-town competitions. Our competitive dancers dedicate themselves to rigorous training throughout the season, refining their technique, enhancing their strength, and perfecting their performance skills to shine on every stage they step onto.

At RMAD, we are proud to provide the opportunity for a variety of ages to excel and grow in this higher level of dance education and competition.

The RMAD Competition Team is sponsored by an incredible list of local businesses and organizations which have also contributed to more students being able to join the Comp Team.

2026/27 Competition Team

We are excited to welcome both returning and new dancers to the 2026/27 Competition Team season!

All dancers interested in joining the team are asked to complete the Competition Team Interest Form (button below) by June 10, 2026.

Please note:

• Style selections are used for planning purposes only and do not guarantee placement or that a style will be offered

• Final groups and styles will be determined based on overall interest, scheduling, dancer age and experience, and team needs

• New dancers must be at least 4 years old by December 31, 2026

• If you have multiple dancers, please complete a separate form for each dancer

Thank you! This information helps Miss Alison begin organizing groups and planning for the upcoming season.

Team Information

For the 2026/27 season, Competition Team dancers will be organized into “companies” based on age and experience level:

• Mini (ages 3-4)

• Pre-Primary (Ages 5–6) & Primary (Ages 7–8)

• Junior (Ages 9–11) & Intermediate (Ages 12-13)

• Senior (14+)

Each company will have one weekly company rehearsal class (Senior dancers may have a different schedule based on choreography and availability).

Company rehearsals focus on choreography.

Required Competitive Styles

All dancers are expected to compete in the following core styles:

Mini through Junior:

1. Ballet

2. Tap

3. Jazz

Intermediate and Senior:

1. Ballet

2. Jazz

3. Contemporary

Optional Competitive Styles: Additional opportunities may be available depending on interest, scheduling, and instructor recommendation, including:

• Acro

• Hip Hop

• Musical Theatre

• Lyrical

Mandatory Technique Classes

In addition to their competition choreography and company rehearsal classes, competitive dancers competing in Ballet, Jazz, Tap, or Acro routines must also be enrolled in the corresponding technique class.

There are no additional technique class requirements for Contemporary, Lyrical, Hip Hop, Musical Theatre, or other competitive disciplines.

These classes are essential for developing proper technique and allow rehearsal time to focus on choreography and performance quality.

Commitment Expectations

Competition Team requires commitment from both dancers and families. By accepting a team placement, dancers are expected to:

• Attend all weekly classes and rehearsals

• Attend competitions, showcases, and required events

• Practice choreography outside of class when needed

• Arrive prepared and ready to participate positively

If a dancer has four or more unexplained absences, they may be removed from routines or dismissed from the team without refund of competition or costume fees already paid. Outstanding fees may still apply even if the dancer no longer participates.

Comp Team-specific policies.

• Once acceptance of the Competition Team invite is submitted, there will be no refunds on comp team costs. Full competition fees and any ordered costumes and apparel will be the responsibility of the families, as they are non-refundable by the competitions/suppliers.

• Travel costs and accommodations for each competition are the responsibility of the families.

• Volunteer Commitment fees are non-refundable if you withdraw your registration at any time.

For complete policies, expectations, attendance requirements, and more, please review the Competition Team Handbook and Competition Guidelines & Checklist.

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to email us at info@rhythmmotiondance.com.

Registration

Interested in joining the team or want to continue on the team, fill out the form below by June 10, 2026.

Spring / Summer Programming is highly encouraged for all competition team members to help them stay active, continue developing their skills, and build the technical foundation that supports every style of dance. Click here to learn more.