Overview
Turning Pointe Academy's Dance Team program is for dedicated dancers seeking to enhance their skills through competitions, community outreach, and leadership development. This audition-only team focuses on competitive routines in styles such as Pom, Lyrical, Jazz, Musical Theatre, Hip Hop, and Contemporary, with placements based on skill level. Our goal is to build self-confidence while improving technique and artistry. Dancers should be fit, self-motivated, and maintain a positive attitude and respect for the Academy and their teammates. The curriculum incorporates the 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens/People.
Commitment
Dance team members embark on an exciting journey from May to May. Together, we’ll engage in weekly classes and participate in two mandatory regional competitions, with an option for an additional one, Nationals, an end-of-session showcase, and our spring recital.
The competition schedule will be announced in June. Each dancer will take part in at least two regional competitions, with an optional convention/competition in the fall or early winter. We aim to select competitions that offer valuable experiences at reasonable costs.
The competition schedule will be announced in June. Each dancer will take part in at least two regional competitions, with an optional convention/competition in the fall or early winter. We aim to select competitions that offer valuable experiences at reasonable costs.
Why competitive dance?
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Competitive dance is an incredible journey that transforms students, offering benefits that reach far beyond the dance floor. Through structured practice, students refine their technical skills and build unwavering confidence. Engaging with choreography sharpens memory, coordination, and spatial awareness, leading to enhanced academic performance. The commitment required for competitions nurtures a strong work ethic and empowers students to set and achieve remarkable goals. Group routines highlight the power of collaboration and effective communication, forging friendships that last a lifetime. Participating in competitions fosters confidence and hones social skills by interacting with peers. Regular performances help manage nerves, cultivate stage presence, and provide invaluable lessons from both triumph and challenge. Achievements in competitive dance can unlock scholarship opportunities for higher education. This journey builds resilience and deepens the connection with one’s body and emotions. Dance serves as a healthy outlet for emotional expression, providing essential relief from stress.
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National Honor Society for Dance Arts (NHSDA)
The National Honor Society for Dance Arts™ (NHSDA) is a program of the National Dance Education Organization, created to recognize outstanding artistic merit, leadership, and academic achievement in students studying dance in public and private schools in K-12 education, dance studios, cultural/community centers, performing arts organizations, and post-secondary education. The NHSDA offers three levels of induction: The Junior Program for grades 6-8, The Secondary Program for grades 9-12, and The Collegiate Program for students in college or university dance programs. At Turning Pointe Academy for the Performing Arts we offer two chapters, a Junior Program as well as a Secondary Program.
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