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Team Expectations
Our dance teams are for dancers who want to train and perform at a competitive level. Teams include boys and girls of all ages and levels of experience. Being on a dance team is like playing a select sport: it takes real dedication. Teams are chosen by audition each year, and team is a year-long commitment.
- Mighty Mini
- Regional
- National
- Harrison
Ages 4–5 · White Oak studio
Mighty Mini Team
An introduction to the world of competitive dance for our youngest dancers, with time and cost kept to a minimum.
Weekly classes
Mighty Mini dancers take classes two days a week, including jazz and tap. They may also take ballet and/or acro classes, but aren’t required to. Each dancer performs in two group routines for the season.
Competitions & performances
Mighty Mini competes at four regional competitions, typically in Cincinnati, Dayton, Columbus or Indianapolis, and performs in our annual Spring Showcase. Dancers may also join the Harvest Home Parade and other optional events.
Financial commitment
The Mighty Mini team introduces dancers to competition while keeping costs to a minimum. Costs vary by dancer and include tuition, entry fees, costumes and shoes. Contact our office for details.
At a glance
| Ages | 4–5 |
| Studio | White Oak |
| At the studio | 2 days a week |
| Routines | 2 group routines |
| Competitions | 4 regional competitions |
Ages 6–9 · White Oak studio
Regional Team
For dancers ready to join the competitive circuit at a lighter time, travel and cost commitment than the National Team.
Weekly classes
Regional dancers are at the studio at least two days a week, with more class and routine opportunities if they want them. Dancers focus on jazz, tap and hip hop routines, and are required to take ballet and technique classes. Each dancer performs in 2–4 group routines.
Competitions & performances
The Regional team competes at four regional competitions, typically in Cincinnati, Dayton, Columbus or Indianapolis. Dancers perform in our annual Spring Showcase and may join the Harvest Home Parade. We also look for other performance opportunities throughout the season.
Financial commitment
Our goal with the Regional team is a quality program with costs kept to a minimum. Costs vary by dancer and include tuition, entry fees, costumes and shoes. Contact our office for details.
At a glance
| Ages | 6–9 |
| Studio | White Oak |
| At the studio | 2+ days a week |
| Routines | 2–4 group routines |
| Competitions | 4 regional competitions |
Ages 5 and up · White Oak studio
National Team
Our most dedicated dancers. A highly competitive program built to develop each dancer into the best dancer they can be.
The Emerge National Team is one of the most respected teams in the area. It’s a very dedicated, competitive team that always challenges dancers to perform their best. Joining the National Team is more than dancing; it’s becoming part of our Emerge family.
Weekly classes
National dancers are at the studio at least three days a week, with more class and routine opportunities available. Ballet and technique classes are required. Each dancer performs in 2–8 group routines.
Competitions & performances
The National team competes at four regional competitions and one national competition. This season, nationals are in Panama City, Florida. National dancers also perform in The SAM Project showcase and our annual Spring Showcase, and are required to take part in the Harvest Home Parade. Select routines also compete at a local gym-floor competition and other optional competitions.
Financial commitment
The commitment varies by dancer. You and your dancer decide how much to take on, and much of the cost depends on the number of routines and technique classes. Costs include tuition, entry fees, costumes and shoes. Contact our office for details.
At a glance
| Ages | 5 and up |
| Studio | White Oak |
| At the studio | 3+ days a week |
| Routines | 2–8 group routines |
| Competitions | 4 regionals + 1 national competition |
Ages 4 and up · Harrison studio
Harrison Team
Competitive dance close to home at our Harrison studio, with a manageable time, travel and cost commitment.
Weekly classes
Harrison dancers are at the studio at least two days a week, with more class and routine opportunities if they want them. Ballet/technique classes are required. Each dancer performs in 2–3 group routines.
Competitions & performances
The Harrison team competes at four regional competitions, typically in Cincinnati, Dayton, Columbus or Indianapolis. Dancers perform in our annual Spring Showcase and may join the Harvest Home Parade, plus other performance opportunities throughout the season.
Financial commitment
Costs vary by dancer and include tuition, entry fees, costumes and shoes. Contact our office for details.
At a glance
| Ages | 4 and up |
| Studio | Harrison |
| At the studio | 2+ days a week |
| Routines | 2–3 group routines |
| Competitions | 4 regional competitions |
Questions about team?
Call (513) 923-2356 or email danceteam@emerge-dance.com.