SDA Competition Teams
Handbook & Agreement
OVERVIEW
Purpose. The Sisters Dance Academy Competitive program is designed to help you grow both in and out of the studio. The purpose is to provide dancers with an opportunity to develop advanced skills, responsibility, leadership, sportsmanship, and self-discipline.
Eligibility
AGE. 4th-12th grade during the 2026=2027 school year
TRAINING. A base minimum of two years of dance classes. For performance ensembles, at least one year of jazz or contemporary plus at least one year of ballet. For hip hop, at least two years of hip hop classes.
TECHNIQUE.. A demonstrated mastery of age-applicable foundations and fundamentals.
RELIABILITY & MATURITY. To be successful, dancers must possess a disciplined work ethic and emotional intelligence in and out of the studio.
AUDITIONS. A studio-wide email in May/June will provide details about auditions, which are held each year in late May or June. Results are announced within two weeks after auditions.
For the School Year 2026-2027
Apply HERE — Applications are due by Friday, May 22 at 11:00 p.m.
Audition Details HERE
4th-6th Ensemble -- Tue. 6/2, 4:30-5:30 pm
4th-6th Hip Hop -- Wed. 6/3, 3:30-4:30 pm
7th-8th Ensemble -- Sat. 5/30, 10:00-11:30 am
7th-8th Hip Hop -- Wed. 6/3, 4:30-5:30 pm
9th-12th Ensemble -- Sat. 5/30, 11:30 am -1:00
9th-12th Hip Hop -- Wed. 6/3, 6:15-7:00 pm
HANDBOOK & AGREEMENT
Team members are held to a higher standard and help set the tone for the entire studio. Younger dancers carefully watch your example. You are expected to always be respectful, supportive, and encouraging to others. While at the studio, in class, backstage, at school, or in the community, you are expected to:
Support and respect others, including coach(es), teammates, and other dancers
Show determination, focus, and dedication
Use clean, respectful language
Be kind and uplifting