Auditions
Auditions are for current and new students who want to join a Competition (Rise) or Convention (Reign) team. Optional in-studio audition prep classes are offered, and tumbling is assessed right at auditions, so every dancer is placed where they'll grow most.
The season at a glance
Tryouts for our competition and convention teams happen each spring. Here's how the season unfolds, step by step.
March 27
Audition sign-ups open
May 16
Audition videos mailed so dancers can learn the material
May 27–30
Tryouts for company & specialty teams
June 9
Three weeks of summer intensives begin
End of July
Team placements finalized & families notified
August 17, 2026
Competition semester & tumbling begin
Every team is placed by audition
If your dancer wants a spot on a competition or convention team, auditions are the way in. That's true for returning members and brand-new dancers alike.
All students must attend auditions to participate on a competition team for the 2026–2027 season.
Teams you can audition for
Everything you need before the studio doors open
A little preparation goes a long way. Square these away ahead of time and audition day stays calm and fun.
Before you audition
- Create or log in to your online account
- Pre-register for auditions in your account
- Pay your audition fee online
- Attend an optional audition prep class
- Know what to bring to auditions
Your audition fee is paid online when you pre-register through your account.
What to bring
- A 4x6 headshot for each audition (a real photo that looks like them, not professional)
- Your audition form, filled out in advance
- Dance clothes, hair up and out of the face
- A water bottle
- The material learned from the audition videos
- A positive attitude!
Forms & handbooks
Grab the forms and parent handbooks you'll need for the season, all available online through your account.
Ready to take the floor?
Create your account, pre-register, and we'll see you at auditions for the 2026–2027 season.