Company Requirements
Classes
All Spotlight Company members are required to take conditioning, turns and leaps, and ballet classes. In addition to these technique classes, our competitive dancers will be cast in various competitive routines. Each dance routine the dancer is cast in would be another competitive-level class that is added to their schedule. The girls may be cast in some or all of the following dances: jazz, lyrical, contemporary, hip hop, and/or production. Class time will consist of warm ups, conditioning, technique development, and choreography; however, it is important to note that a great deal of time is dedicated to perfecting choreography in team classes. Students may also take additional technique classes to continue to grow their skills. In addition to their required classes, (which, depending on the dancer, could range between 3-8 hours a week) there are several of optional classes that they can also take. Any of our wonderful staff can help guide you in making those choices.
Dress Code
HAIR: must be pulled back and secured away from the face.
JEWELRY: Please limit any embellishments that can be cause for distraction and frequent adjustment. (Bracelets, dangling jewelry, claw clips)
SHOES: all shoes are linked directly on our website/portal and available for a discounted rate
CLASSES (other than Ballet) Fitted dance attire of dancer’s choice/color. Tights are optional. BALLET- Tights (any color) Leotard (any color) skirt (optional) to be worn above the knee.
WARMUPS for Competition Dancers consist of: Jacket, Shorts, and Crop Top
Attendance
After two missed lessons in any dance session, competition students will be assigned to make up missed classes in a similar level class to be assigned by the instructor. If a similar level class or genre is not available, the student may be required to make up the class in a private lesson to ensure that the class make-up can be completed within 30 days of the missed class. Private lessons scheduled as a result of 3+ absences will be assessed and charged to the dancer’s account at the current hourly/instructor rate. Missing more than 2 classes MAY lead to the removal from a section of a routine and if it becomes excessive and the dancer does not seem prepared, it is under the discretion of the dance instructor and director if the dancer will be pulled from a routine in its entirety.
Competitions
Each competition season runs from January - May.
Dancers may be REQUIRED to attend:
- Up to 2 Local Competitions
- Up to 2 Competitions/Conventions that require travel within Florida and weekend hotel stays
- Additional OPTIONAL conventions and competition opportunities
- Summer National Competition REQUIRES travel (beginning 2025 -2026 Season)
Is my dancer ready to compete?
Does your dancer want to be a SPOTLIGHT?
In order to audition, at least 1 year of ballet and jazz are prerequisites of joining the competition team.
Some signs that your dancer may be ready to compete are as follows
Your dancer:
- can get through at least 2 hours of consecutive dance, twice a week with a positive attitude
- can take corrections and apply them.
- Willingly runs routines and practices skills at home.
- is EXCITED to go to dance.
- knows that they do not have to be the best but they have to give THEIR best
- can tolerate extremely early call times with late nights (During competition weekends)
- is a team player and shows up to support their dance family
If you’d like more information about our Company, get in touch today.