Competitive & Pre-Competitive Program

Competitive — Commitment 6 – 7+ Hours/Week

Our Competitive Program is for the more serious dancer wanting to take their training to the next level. They must be self-motivating, hardworking and have a desire to grow as a dancer, teammate, and an individual. Competitive students will be enrolled in twice weekly ballet classes, one jazz class, one technique & progressions class, and are required to participate in a large competitive group number. Students will take part in dance examinations, experience the excitement of performance at 1-2 local festivals/competitions and 2-3 out of town festivals/competitions and will share in the thrill of our Winter Showcase and the Year End Recital. To enroll in the Competitive Program you must have had at least one year of both Ballet and Jazz training.

Competitive Program Perks!

As a part of the Ark Dance Academy Competitive Program, you will receive the following benefits:

  • Monthly Mental Skill Training with Lauren Ritchie! (12 and up).
  • Bi-Monthly Mental Skill Training with Lauren Ritchie! (8 – 11).
  • Information/Assessment sessions with Kinesis Physical Therapy!
  • Information sessions with a sports dietician!
  • Information and in studio training sessions with a personal trainer!
  • Team bonding events!

Pre-Competitive — Commitment 4 – 5+ Hours/Week

Our Pre-Competitive Program is designed for students who wish to explore competitive dance opportunities without the additional time commitment required for the full competitive program. Pre-Competitive students must be enrolled in twice weekly ballet and one jazz class. Students will have the opportunity to participate in dance examinations, will attend 1-2 local festivals/competitions and 1 out of town festival/competition and will share in the thrill of our Winter Showcase and the Year End Recital.

Pre-Competitive Program Perks

As a part of the Ark Dance Academy Competitive Program, you will receive the following benefits:

  • Bi-Monthly Mental Skill Training with Lauren Ritchie!
  • Team bonding events!