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CDA Competition Team 2023-2024 - Bootcamp & Auditions - August 11 & 12
Charlotte Dance Alliance has been a leader in dance education for over 32 years. Our highly successful competition teams win top awards throughout the region and across the nation! By starting with the best dance instructors available, offering leading edge choreography, developing clear communication processes for the team families, and encouraging the team members to be their best, Charlotte Dance Alliance has created an environment unmatched in our region. Charlotte Dance Alliance is developing leaders.
Our Elite Competition Team begins with our Mini Elite Team at age 4 years and up. Pre-Elite Teams through Senior Elite Teams will compete in all areas of ballet, tap, jazz, lyrical, contemporary, acro and hip hop. Elite teams will compete at four regional competitions and one national competition; in addition, students will attend one or two conventions throughout the year to enhance their technique. Throughout the year Elite team members will be asked to perform at local charity events and participate in area performances as a way of giving back to those in need.
The CDA CREW is a competitive program of hip hop dancers that perform at local charity events, four regional competitions, recital performances and more. The CDA CREW offers students the commitment of a great learning and team building experience that demonstrates an unwavering service to society and builds leaders.
Click the Register link to register for a class online.
If you have questions about our Competition Dance Program, please call the CDA office at 704-847-7138.
Placement within the competition team is based upon auditions at the bootcamp and technique throughout classes. We encourage all dancers auditioning to take summer technique classes during the month of July & August at CDA to prepare for the competition bootcamp.
Register online today for Competition Bootcamps!
Mini Competition Team Bootcamp
Sat, Aug 12th from 10-2:15 pm - Technique classes & in class audition
Dancers interested in first time solo, duet / trio Will audition today with a 60-second performance with their preferred dance style with their own music on Sat after class.
What to bring to class:
Bring ballet, jazz, tap & tennis
shoes & a water bottle & healthy
snacks. Regular dance attire.
Bootcamp includes prep class,
technique classes & audition for
only $89 for the bootcamp.
The CDA Mini Competition Team is a great introduction to competition dance. Dancers will compete in a minimum of two competition dances for the season at 4 regional competitions, one national competition & recital. Technique classes must be taken at CDA. The Mini Team is a great gateway into competition, so dancers can decide if competition is something they enjoy, while also allowing time for other activities. The Mini Competition Team will have their regular scheduled technique classes on select days of the week. On Saturdays the Mini Team will rehearse & learn choreography for their competition dances.
Pre-Junior & Junior Competition Team Company Team (younger) Bootcamp
Fri, Aug 11 from 3-8:30 pm - Warm up & technique classes
Sat, Aug 12th from 10-4:30 pm - Technique classes & in class audition
Dancers interested in first time solo, duet / trio Will audition today with a 60-second performance of their preference of dance style with your own music on Saturday 9:30 am.
What to bring to class:
*Bring ballet shoes, jazz shoes, tap
shoes & tennis shoes & a water
bottle & healthy snacks. Bootcamp
includes prep class, technique
classes & auditions on Saturday for
only $189 for the 2-days.
Teen Elite, Senior Elite & Company Team (older) Bootcamp
Fri, Aug 11 from 3-8:30 pm - Warm up & technique classes
Sat, Aug 12th from 10-5:45 pm - Technique classes & in class audition
Dancers interested in first time solo, duet / trio Will audition today with a 60-second performance of their preference of dance style with your own music on Sat 9:30 am.
What to bring to class: *Bring ballet shoes, jazz shoes, tap shoes & tennis shoes & a water bottle & healthy snacks. Bootcamp includes prep class, technique classes & auditions on Saturday for only $219 for the 2-days.
The CDA Company Team is a great introduction to competition or being on a team with a less busy schedule. Dancers compete with a minimum of two dances at 4 regional competitions, one national competition and recital. The CDA Company Team can take technique classes on Mon & Wed with the Elite classes or take company technique classes on Tuesday or Thursday based on technique placement by the Competition Director.
The Pre-Junior, Junior Elite, Teen Elite & Senior Elite Team was founded as a competitive dance team designed for the serious dancer. The dancers will participate at four regional competitions, one national competition, a recital and local charity event performances. These dancers are highly motivated to grow in their skill and performance ability. Those selected for the team will possess the following: Strong desire to grow and develop as a dancer, Self-motivated and able to self-evaluate & self-correct. A positive attitude, outstanding character & displays respect for the studio, instructors and other dancers at all times the Elite dancers will have technique training on Mon, Wed & Saturdays, along with choreography sessions as needed. Most choreography & rehearsals will take place on Saturdays. To enhance skill levels dancers can select up to 3 additional company level classes at $29 per class.