Studio 17 Dance Company
Competitive Program
The competitive program runs September-June and is available to students aged 7 or older. Each level has required classes that every dancer must participate in, as well as additional optional classes. Students in the competitive program will have the opportunity to participate in competitions, exams, auditions, community performances and recitals.
Competitive Program Levels
MINI
Ages 7-8
Required classes include two ballet classes, a jazz class, and a stretch/conditioning class.
(3.75 hours/week)
Acro, tap, hip hop, and musical theatre are optional.
(Up to an additional 3.25 hours/week).
JUNIOR
Ages 9-10
Required classes include two ballet classes, jazz,
stretch/conditioning, and acro.
(4.75 hours/week)
Lyrical/contemporary, tap, hip hop, and musical theatre are optional.
(Up to an additional 3.25 hours/week).
INTER
Ages 11-13
Required classes include two ballet classes, pre-pointe, two jazz classes, and stretch/conditioning.
(5.75 hours/week)
Acro, lyrical/contemporary, tap, hip hop, musical theatre, and weekly workshop are optional.
(Up to an additional 5.75 hours/week).
TEEN/SENIOR
Ages 14+
Required classes include two ballet classes, pointe, two jazz classes, and stretch/conditioning.
(7 hours/week)
Acro, lyrical/contemporary, tap, hip hop, musical theatre, and weekly workshop are optional.
(Up to an additional 5 hours/week).
Competitive Program Classes
Ballet
Our ballet classes follow the RAD syllabus. Ballet exams will be offered at our discretion to competitive students.
Acro
Our acro classes utilize both Acrobatic Arts and ADTA syllabi. Acro exams may be offered to competitive students.
Jazz
Our jazz classes incorporate both the ADAPT syllabus and Method syllabus. ADAPT jazz exams may be offered to competitive students.
Hip Hop
Hip hop teaches groove, musicality, and style. Students will learn different styles of hip hop, such as breaking, house and commercial dance.
Tap
Our tap classes also incorporate the ADAPT syllabus, as well rhythmic tap technique.
Lyrical
In our lyrical classes students will learn to convey stories and emotion while incorporating ballet and jazz movements.
Contemporary
Contemporary dance is similar to lyrical, but uses more contraction and release, abstract movement, and floor work.
Stretch/Conditioning
Musical Theatre
Musical theatre explores dance, singing, and acting. Students will learn to portray characters and work on vocal techniques.
Weekly Workshop
Ballet Technique
Our ballet technique classes follow the Progressing Ballet Technique syllabus, which uses pilates balls and thera-bands to improve alignment and control.
Private Lessons
Stretch & Conditioning classes will utilize the Alixa Flexibility syllabus to safely increase our dancers' strength and flexibility.
Students will regularly work with guest teachers in our Weekly Workshops, with different learning outcomes each week; such as anatomy, mental health, and exploring new styles of dance.
Private lessons are available, if desired, for all competitive program dancers to work on technique, flexibility, syllabus work, and more.