The Competition Plus program at BLDC is designed for dancers who are fully dedicated to pursuing excellence in dance and maximizing their dance experience. This comprehensive program offers additional technique classes, more convention experiences, and increased performance opportunities, catering to dancers for whom "dance is their thing." Here's an overview of the program's goals, requirements, and commitments.
Program Goals:
The Competition Plus program aims to provide students with the education and experience necessary to pursue dance at the collegiate and professional levels. Past participants have successfully transitioned into college dance programs, joined college dance teams, and pursued professional dance careers.
Technique Class Requirements:
The program places a strong emphasis on providing a well-rounded dance education. Dancers enrolled in Competition Plus participate in more required weekly technique classes than those in the standard program. These classes focus on skill-building, strength, flexibility, and technical proficiency.
Team Requirements:
Accepted dancers are placed in a minimum 7 required group dances, a combination of Standard Competition team dances and Competition Plus dances, covering various styles including tap, jazz, ballet, lyrical/contemporary, and hip-hop. Solo, duo, and trio opportunities, if offered, are in addition to the required group dances.
Competition Plus Dances:
Competition Plus dances are exclusively performed by dancers committed to the program. These dances are showcased not only at standard competitions but also at additional required Competition Plus events. Typically, Competition Plus dances are performed more frequently than standard dances, providing enhanced performance experience.
Guest Choreography Opportunities:
Dancers have the opportunity to work with guest choreographers on competition pieces, offering valuable exposure to diverse choreographic styles. However, participation in guest-choreographed pieces requires an additional financial commitment and is not guaranteed.
Commitment:
The Competition Plus program requires a high level of commitment, focus, and eagerness to learn. Dancers must prioritize technique classes, rehearsals, and performances over other extracurricular activities to fully benefit from the program's offerings.
Tuition & Financial Responsibilities:
Yearly tuition for Competition Plus is approximately $425 for unlimited classes, with additional financial responsibilities including competition fees, convention fees, costume fees, team fees, and travel expenses.
Join the Competition Plus Program
If your dancer is dedicated to excellence and eager to take their dance journey to the next level, the Competition Plus program at BLDC offers unparalleled opportunities for growth, learning, and performance. Contact us or complete an audition form to begin your journey towards dance excellence today!
Program Goals:
The Competition Plus program aims to provide students with the education and experience necessary to pursue dance at the collegiate and professional levels. Past participants have successfully transitioned into college dance programs, joined college dance teams, and pursued professional dance careers.
Technique Class Requirements:
The program places a strong emphasis on providing a well-rounded dance education. Dancers enrolled in Competition Plus participate in more required weekly technique classes than those in the standard program. These classes focus on skill-building, strength, flexibility, and technical proficiency.
Team Requirements:
Accepted dancers are placed in a minimum 7 required group dances, a combination of Standard Competition team dances and Competition Plus dances, covering various styles including tap, jazz, ballet, lyrical/contemporary, and hip-hop. Solo, duo, and trio opportunities, if offered, are in addition to the required group dances.
Competition Plus Dances:
Competition Plus dances are exclusively performed by dancers committed to the program. These dances are showcased not only at standard competitions but also at additional required Competition Plus events. Typically, Competition Plus dances are performed more frequently than standard dances, providing enhanced performance experience.
Guest Choreography Opportunities:
Dancers have the opportunity to work with guest choreographers on competition pieces, offering valuable exposure to diverse choreographic styles. However, participation in guest-choreographed pieces requires an additional financial commitment and is not guaranteed.
Commitment:
The Competition Plus program requires a high level of commitment, focus, and eagerness to learn. Dancers must prioritize technique classes, rehearsals, and performances over other extracurricular activities to fully benefit from the program's offerings.
Tuition & Financial Responsibilities:
Yearly tuition for Competition Plus is approximately $425 for unlimited classes, with additional financial responsibilities including competition fees, convention fees, costume fees, team fees, and travel expenses.
Join the Competition Plus Program
If your dancer is dedicated to excellence and eager to take their dance journey to the next level, the Competition Plus program at BLDC offers unparalleled opportunities for growth, learning, and performance. Contact us or complete an audition form to begin your journey towards dance excellence today!
