Want To Be On Team?

Here is what it means to be part of our team…
It means working hard in the studio during technique classes and rehearsals…
It means training outside the studio as well…
Conventions are where we learn from top dancers and choreographers from around the world…
It means performing with confidence and passion…It means performing and participating in community events…
It means family involvement and support…
It means reaping the rewards of all our hard work and dedication…
It means lifelong bonds, friendships, and mentorships…
It means having a loving and peaceful environment to grow and learn, gaining more experience in the art form we love, and reaching your goals!

Want to be on our competition team for 2024/2025?

Register for our Recreational Classes or our Drop-in Pass! If we feel you’re a good fit for our team, we’ll reach out to you!

What does competition team look like at Esprit?
To give you a general overview of expectations at each level, we’ve provided the information below.

Your level placement will be determined by your desire and your abilitiy level. While you may choose a higher level, you may be placed in a lower level by the instructors. You are still welcomed and encouraged to attend any optional conventions even if not part of your requirement. If you are selected for a higher level than you would like to commit to, you may always decline the higher level.
*click to see details of each level*

  • Required class and mandatory rehearsal one day a week and 1 mandatory weekend rehearsal a month
  • One group routine for competition
  • Will have several other recreational recital routines
  • Three local required regional competitions (in Lakeland)
  • Will perform competition routine and recreational routines in studio recitals
  • No Nationals
  • No summer requirements after recital (unless wanting to proceed to competition team)
  • Lowest financial and time commitment

  • Required Class and Mandatory Rehearsals two days a week and 2 weekend rehearsals a month leading up to competition season
  • Up to three group competition routines – possibility of more depending on a variety of factors (# of routines affects price/time commitment)
  • Three local required regional competitions (in Lakeland/Orlando)
  • One local required convention
  • Required community performances
  • Will have some recital only routines in addition competition routines
  • Will perform in studio recitals
  • Nationals requirement for certain routines, every other year, with mandatory summer rehearsals – 24/25 is an “off” year, no nationals requirement.
  • Required to enroll in summer pass and take summer class when you can make it.
  • Solos may be offered to some dedicated dancers

  • More serious dancers will be able to have more opportunties for elite level group dances, solos, extra events, duet/trios, traveling, conventions, special performance training, etc. Elite team will still be part of the main competition team for general purposes.

This is NOT an inclusive list of team expectations/info, and is just meant to provide an overview of the different levels of team we offer.