New to the Conservatory Competition Team?

We’re so glad you’re here.

Joining the Conservatory Competition Team means becoming part of a program that goes beyond weekly classes. Our goal is to provide dancers with high-quality training, meaningful performance opportunities, and a structured environment that encourages growth, discipline, confidence, and teamwork.

For families, this is also a commitment—one that comes with clear expectations, communication, and a shared investment in your dancer’s development. This page is designed to help you understand what to expect and how our program is structured.

Looking to make the switch, email us today at competition@thedanceconservatoryofsouthernmaine.com

What Parents Should Know

Competition team dancers participate in a more structured and involved program than recreational classes. Families should be prepared for:

• Weekly technique classes and rehearsals

• Required attendance and consistent participation

• Competition weekends (regional and/or national events)

• Financial commitments including tuition, costumes, and competition-related fees

• Additional time commitments for rehearsals and performances throughout the season

We value clear communication and will provide schedules, expectations, and updates to help families stay organized and informed.

Why choose us?

Our Competition team has the most elite training in Southern Maine, we believe in":

• Continuing education for our teachers minimum yearly

• Our choreographers are award winning

• Technique classes should be trained in MORE than choreography classes

• We have individualized programs for each dancers needs

• We invest in Masterclasses for our dancers monthly

• We’ve partnered with BodyBreaker Techniques to give our students technique classes outside of the classroom

• We offer a Pre Professional course run by Nikki who was a professional dancer for many years

We are building not just amazing dancers, we are help shaping the next amazing LEADERS of the Dance World!