ALL INFORMATION ON THIS PAGE IS FOR CURRENT COMPETITION TEAM FAMILIES

We are always looking for passionate, dedicated dancers to join our award-winning team!
πŸ“§ Email us at competition@thedanceconservatoryofsouthernmaine.com for more information.


STUDIO CLOSURE DATES

August 28-September 6, 2026 - Back to School Break

October 31 - Halloween

November 25-29, 2026 - Fall Break

December 23, 2026-Jan 4th, 2027 - Winter Break

February 15-21, 2027 - February Break

April 19-25, 2027 - Spring Break

May 17-23, 2026 - May Break


PREP FOR COMPETITION

 

What’s coming up next?

Sep 1 - Sep 7– Studio closed (no regular classes)

Wednesday, Sep 2
β€’ 5:30–6:30pm – Nationals Meeting. We will have pricing information, hotel, days and more!
β€’ 7:00–8:00pm – STEPS Long Weekend info meeting (if your dancer is attending please be sure you and your dancer are present)

Sep 8 – Preseason begins! Schedule below, every dancer is participating in Preseason week so please read carefully!

Friday, Sep 11 – Pep Rally at the studio, 4:30–7:00pm (more info coming from captains)

Saturday, Sep 12 – Nothing scheduled, day off

Sunday, Sep 13 – Competition Team Photoshoot with Ryan at the beach!
β€’ Wear neutrals: browns, blacks, navy, white
β€’ Individual photoshoot slots available
β€’ More details coming soon about location, times and sign ups

Monday, Sep 14 – Regular classes START!


COMPETITION PAYMENT TIMELINE

July 24 - Acceleration Acro Convention

August 28 - STEPS Field Trip

September 4 - Exhale Convention

September 4 - NYCDA Princeton

September 18 - NYCDA Boston

October 23 - 24/7

November 20 - Press Play

December 18 - Starquest

January 8 - Elite Performance Challenge

January 22 - Showstoppers

February 12 - KAR

March 5 - JUMP NYC

Details regarding Nationals will be shared at a later date.

Introducing our 2026-2027 TEAMS