For dancers with strong passion for dance and a desire to challenge themselves, we offer several levels of competition teams. All teams provide additional performance opportunities, accelerated learning pace and higher standards of perfection, practice in continual improvement, and a family atmosphere within their team. Whether you are a seasoned dancer or you are relatively new to dance, there is a team for you at POD!
Performance Teams
PERFORMANCE TEAMS are the best fit for those who are relatively new to dance and for those who want to continue participating in other activities. These teams meet once a week in addition to ballet. Teams learn one or two routines in the styles of pom, jazz or hip hop. These teams perform at our charity showcase and a public event as well as two to three local competitions, plus the year-end recital.
Stellar & Eclipse Teams
These teams practice twice a week in addition to ballet and learn two or three routines Possible styles of dance are pom, jazz, hop hop, and contemporary/lyrical, with kick team as an additional option. These teams perform at our charity showcase, at least four competitions, and the year-end recital.
STELLAR TEAMS offer the opportunity to compete more often without a huge travel commitment. These teams attend four to six competitions, most of them being local.
ECLIPSE TEAMS are designed for dedicated and seasoned dancers, and requires an additional technique class. These teams compete at four to seven local and overnight competitions, and may travel longer distances to compete.
Additional Opportunities
Private and semi-private lessons will be available for dancers who would like to strengthen their technique, learn a solo/duet/trio for performance or competition, or participate in a small group routine. Lessons are offered in the summer and fall/spring terms and are open to all, although priority is given to dancers enrolled in other classes at POD. Full details of offerings and tuition are available in the information doc linked below.
A limited number of summer technique lessons (private and semi-private) will be available during our July session. These will be offered through the Parent Portal on a first-come first-served basis, with signup beginning in late June. Students must be enrolled in July classes in order to enroll in July private lessons.