Competition Team

"She looks forward to every lesson and is always practising her routines, even on the walk to school!
She has made some great friends at Brooks and we are very grateful that the older girls have looked out for her and welcomed her into the troupe."
Parent

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"Thank you again for guiding me through and being such an integral part of my life.
I don't know what I would do without the gift you give which is dance!"
Student​

 

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Our award-winning competition team is entry by invite/audition only. The team takes part in dance festivals, dance competitions, youth platforms, international events and shows, across many genres and disciplines of dance. 

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Mandatory Classes

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All competition dancers must take a certain number of technical classes per week to be part of our team, and regular training in ballet and jazz is recommended as a minimum requirement. Dancers will only be invited if they show special enthusiasm, dedication and regular attendance of all their classes.

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• Mandatory – ballet and jazz

• Must take weekly class in the same style of routine to be considered (tap, commercial) 

• Teen/Senior/Elite dancers should be taking a full range of styles, including ballet, jazz, acro, contemporary, commercial, and may also do two jazz or two ballet classes a week.

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Juniors (6–10)

Junior competition team classes take place every Saturday morning during term time, and may include styles such as jazz, ballet, character, musical theatre or lyrical. Occasionally extra rehearsals may be called on Saturday afternoons. Dancers are also able to learn solos, duets and trios with our freelance teaching team. 

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Teens (10–15) 

Competition team classes take place every Saturday morning and early afternoon during term time, and may include styles such as jazz, ballet, character, musical theatre, contemporary, lyrical or commercial. Dancers are also able to join our junior contemporary dance company and elite ballet groups who rehearse during the week, and some elite dancers may also be invited to join Brooks Dance Company, our senior performance team who rehearse on Sundays. Dancers are also able to learn solos, duets and trios with our freelance teaching team. 

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Seniors (15+) 

Brooks Dance Company rehearsals take place on Sundays and the timetable is ad-hoc throughout the year. Often dancers may learn pieces across a wide range of styles. Seniors also may be part of our contemporary company BDC Youth who rehearse during the week, as well as our elite ballet groups. Dancers are also able to learn solos, duets and trios with our freelance teaching team. Seniors have Saturdays off so that they have one weekend day free for study, work experience, or so that they can take part in associate programmes to prepare them for vocational training. 

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Other Hobbies

Our comp team are not permitted to also train at another dance school, or be part of another local dance team. This is part of dance school etiquette – you should not train at one school and compete for another. Dancers who also compete in different but complementary hobbies such as gymnastics or musical theatre clubs are supported where possible to enjoy both hobbies.

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Pre-Vocational Programmes

 

We support pre-vocational dance programmes. Our dancers are encouraged to enjoy beneficial pre-vocational training from CAT schemes or pre-vocational programmes at weekends, but they may have to reduce their participation in our events due to clashes.
We encourage dancers to talk to us if you'd like advice on which programmes to apply for!

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Apply now 

Email: info@brooksdanceacademy.com

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We are always on the look out for dancers with potential, not just those with transferable training or skills. We are here to help dancers reach their full potential. We will always be keen to hear from those who have a huge passion for dance, but need help with their technique or confidence from our experienced teachers.