Competition Teams

Competition Teams

Inspire. Elite. Prestige.

Which team is right for you?

DWR strives to provide our dancers with the most well rounded dance education available and continues that philosophy in our competition dance teams. We know each dancer will seek their own path with thoughtful consideration for training, goals, time and financial commitment levels. DWR has a competitive dance solution for all. Interested in learning more? Contact us about competitive teams!

It all starts with INSPIRE!

Inspire team members participate in one or two group routines. Members looking for that first experience in competition dance, can begin as young as age 4. Inspire members will experience team building and grow in technique and confidence. Each dancer will be invited to participate in at least one routine.

The ELITE team!

Elite team members participate in as little as one routine and as many as seven. They range from beginning competitors all the way through those with years of experience, from as young as 4 years old.. Elite team members develop a strong technical foundation, build strength and flexibility and advance their skills. Each dancer will be invited to participate in at least one routine.

The PRESTIGE team!

Prestige team members are experienced competitors looking to take it to the next level. They have a strong technical foundation. They are proficient in turns, jumps and leaps. They have likely spent several years mastering performance skills in competitions. They are willing to spend hours in practice to perfect a routine. The Prestige Team is by invitation only.

  • Expect to practice in studio for 30 minutes one night per week for each routine.
  • A prerequisite combo class (ballet/tap/jazz) is required. These classes are included in the monthly fees.
  • The Inspire team travels to 2 competitions per season in the state of Iowa.
  • Expect to practice in studio for 30 minutes one night per week for each routine.
  • Commit to practicing at home to maximize what is learned in studio.
  • A prerequisite core combo class (ballet/tap/jazz) as well as a ballet tech class. These classes are included in the monthly fees.
  • The Elite teams travel to 3-4 competitions per season in the state of Iowa. Every other season, the team will compete at a national competition in the midwest.
  • Expect to practice in studio for 30 minutes one night per week for each routine.
  • The Prestige team often spends additional practice time on the weekends (approximately 20-30 hours per season).
  • A prerequisite core combo class (ballet/tap/jazz), a ballet tech class and three additional technique courses.
  • The Prestige Team attends all Elite Team competitions, plus travels nationally to compete at NDA All Stars and potentially at Worlds. Prestige members should budget for national travel 1-2 times per season.