Competition Team
"She looks forward to every lesson and is always practising her routines, even on the walk to school! [...] 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. Email info@brooksdanceacademy.com to enquire.
We take part in dance festivals, dance competitions and conventions, youth platforms, international events such as Dance World Cup and our bi-annual show.
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Mandatory Classes
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All competition dancers must take a certain number of technique 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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Advised – ballet, jazz, contemporary, acro (must take at least two styles)
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Must take weekly class in the same style of routine to be considered (tap/street etc.)
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Elite dancers should be taking ballet, jazz, acro, contemporary and street, and may also do two jazz or ballet classes a week.
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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!
Troupe
Troupe is for dancers at Brooks who wish to perform regularly. They will learn about the importance of team work, performance quality and theatre professionalism.
Dancers attend weekly classes every Saturday to learn group choreography. They may be selected for one, or a variety of groups in all different modern-styles including jazz, tap, lyrical, contemporary or musical theatre. Dancers must take modern/jazz to be part of the troupe.
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Some dancers may be invited to have a solo, duet or trio after they have gained enough confidence performing as part of a group.
Elite Small Groups
Exceptional soloists and committed dancers who show the most passion for dance may be invited to learn a small group.
Dancers should be training 10+ hours a week to be selected for small group pieces.
Classical Groups
Our principal Miss Jackie selects students who show ballet promise to be part of our classical groups for Festivals & Competitions. Dancers may rehearse during the week, or on Saturday mornings.
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Dancers who excel in ballet will also be offered a classical solo. Often this means purchasing a beautiful hand-made tutu to be worn for the solo performances.
BDC Juniors
and BDC Youth
BDC Junior and BDC Youth are our contemporary youth companies for dancers aged 15+.
Dancers focus on contemporary dance technique and improvisation and create choreography for local performances/ youth platforms.
Brooks Dance Company
Our dance company is for dancers who have graduated from our Saturday troupes. Advanced dancers in Year 11 and above may now be invited to be part of group routines across all different styles which will be learned ad-hoc across the year on Sundays.
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The timetable is no longer regular and leaves space for revision breaks or days off for this age group. Rehearsals may also be long leading up to events or elite competitions.
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Styles we may compete in include: Jazz, Ballet, Commercial, Lyrical, Open, Musical Theatre or Tap