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!
π§ 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
Whatβs coming up next?
Sep 1 - Sep 7β Studio closed (no regular classes)
Wednesday, Sep 2
β’ 5:30β6:30pm β Nationals Meeting. We will have pricing information, hotel, days and more!
β’ 7:00β8:00pm β STEPS Long Weekend info meeting (if your dancer is attending please be sure you and your dancer are present)
Sep 8 β Preseason begins! Schedule below, every dancer is participating in Preseason week so please read carefully!
Friday, Sep 11 β Pep Rally at the studio, 4:30β7:00pm (more info coming from captains)
Saturday, Sep 12 β Nothing scheduled, day off
Sunday, Sep 13 β 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 β 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