"To watch me dance, is to hear my heart sing."

For more information, call 617-614-5438 or email erica@siagel.com
Competitive dance is for the dancer who is passionate and dedicated to achieving a high level of skill in the art form.  They are leaders in our studio, ambassadors in the community, and role models for our younger dancers. 

To set up an audition for one of our 2017-18 Dance Companies, email us at erica@siagel.com or call 617-614-5438

Our Dance Companies are comprised of dancers ages 7-18 and train many hours per week in Ballet, Modern, Contemporary, Jazz, Lyrical, Tap, Acrobatics, and Hip Hop. Company membership is a wonderful opportunity to develop dance skills and build self esteem, poise and confidence. Our teams compete in 3 regional competitions each Spring.

TDA offers one of the finest dance programs for the competitive dancer in New England.  Our competitive curriculum is for the motivated dancer age 7-18 who is looking for top notch training as well as more performance experiences. Many of our former dancers have gone on to study dance at the college level and have enjoyed professional opportunities in dance. 
  • Class Requirements
  • Dancer Expectations
  • Key Dates
  • Parent Guidance
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Mini
Petite
Intermed.
Junior
Senior B
Senior A
Elite
Hip-Hop
​Crew​
Intermed.
​Acro Team
Adv.
​Acro Team
Ballet
1 hr
1.5 hrs
1 hr
1.5 hrs
2 hrs
2 hrs
 
 
 
 
Lyrical
 
1 hr
1 hr
1 hr
1 hr
1 hr
 
 
 
 
Jazz
1 hr
1 hr
1 hr
1 hr
1 hr
1 hr
 
 
 
 
Hip-Hop
1 hr
1 hr
1 hr
1 hr
1 hr
1 hr
1 hr
 
 
 
Tap
1 hr
1 hr​
1 hr
1 hr​
1 hr​
​1 hr
 
 
 
 
Technique
 
​1 hr
1 hr​
1 hr
1 hr​
1 hr
 
 
 
 
Modern
 
 
 
1 hr​
1 hr​
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Acro
 
1 hr
 
 
 
 
 
 
1.25 hrs
1 hr
Production
 
1.5 hrs​
1.5 hrs​​
1.5 hrs​
1.5 hrs​​
1.5 hours​
 
 
 
 
Additional
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
1 hr
1 hr
 

TDA competitive dancers participate in 3 competitions each Spring, our annual Dance For A Cause fundraiser in March, all dress rehearsals and end of year recital. 

For more information on attendance policy, code of conduct, prices, and leadership: 

View the official Competitive dancer handbook

Competition Dates:
March 8-10 Headliners- Woonsocket, RI
April 5-6 Turn It Up- Lowell, MA
May 9-12 ADA, Providence, RI
Dance For A Cause:
March 24th (Sunday)

In addition to their classes, competitive dancers are required to attend: 
- Production rehearsals twice a month 
- Dance for a Cause performance in March 
- 3 weekend competitions between March and May
-Dress rehearsals for recital in June
​-Recital in June
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Why we compete
Dance is an art. Winning is an added bonus to the real value of participating in competitions. The experience exposes our dancers to higher levels, motivates them to push themselves to reach their potential, builds teamwork skills, and enhances performance skills. 
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BENEFITS: 
Performance practice
Professional feedback
Exposure to other levels of talent
Building camaraderie
Develop pride for team and studio
Experience higher commitment to dance  

What to expect at competitions
This is a day you rally for your dancer. Keep an open mind, be flexible, and remember why you’re there. 

Parents' role at competitions
Calm nerves/jitters Make your child as prepared as possible- pack that bag one week in advance!
Physically prepare your child with healthy meals and sleep
Show your child that YOU CARE about their passion and are as dedicated as they are
Teach your child how to see a commitment through, practice sportsmanship, and be a great team member by staying for awards.  

Policies
Competing is a privilege for dedicated dancers. Coming prepared, seeing the commitment through, and displaying good sportsmanship are requirements. 
Show up on time
Show up prepared
Everyone stays for awards together
Display good sportsmanship  
If a dancer forgets a costume piece of any kind, he/she will not be performing
If a dancer participates in any form of unsportsmanlike conduct towards other dancers, he/she will not be performing
Dancer’s behavior at competitions will be factored into the decision to have them on the team or company next year  

Setting your child up for success
Organize, prepare, organize, prepare!
Block off the weekend
Prepare at least 1 week in advance
Openly discuss and give pep talks!
Eat healthy the night before AND day-of
Get a good night’s sleep
Arrive on time and prepared
Be there to cheer them on during performance AND awards  

TDA Spirit!!
Dancers should come wearing TDA warm-ups
Parents should wear their T-Shirts!
If posting to social media, use #tdalife so we can track all the great pictures from the day