COMPETITION TEAM
We love developing and training young dancers as members of teams. It's one of the most important aspects of what we do. Not only is serving on a competition team the best way to prepare dancers for the high expectations required for high school drill team, but our competition team experience is also one of the very best ways to grow in vital life skills such as character, leadership, work ethic, integrity, and of course, teamwork.
Tryouts for 26-27 Competition Teams will take place on
Sat, March 28, 2026
FAQS
WHAT IS COMPETITION TEAM?
Our competition teams are made up of 5th-8th graders who practice rigorously throughout the school year and then compete at 3-5 drill team competitions across Texas each February and March. Each year we usually have around 4-6 different teams, but there is not a predetermined number of teams, nor is there a predetermined quota, or number of “spots” available on any given team. The qualified dancers who tryout are grouped and separated into different teams based on ability level.
WHO IS ELIGIBLE TO BE ON TEAM FOR 2026-2027?
Dancers who will be in 5th-8th grade for the 2026-2027 school year are eligible to tryout this spring.
WHAT IS THE TIME COMMITMENT?
During the school year, between all the practices and technique classes that are required, team members spend about 6-9 hours per week training at the studio (varies depending on how many routines the dancer is competing). This schedule is somewhat relaxed once competition season is over (early March).
WHAT DOES THE TIMELINE LOOK LIKE?
​March & April 2026
Tryouts; A 2-day process (one day to learn tryout dance, and another day to dance in front of judges); Team placement results are announced before school is out.
Summer 2026
All team members are required to attend at least 8 full days of Drill Camp over the summer.
Fall 2026
Required technique classes every week, mandatory weekly practices, team photos and one mandatory weekend practice per month
January-March 2027
Required technique classes every week, mandatory weekly practices, mandatory weekend practices, weekend competitions (one will be out of town).
March-May 2027
Off-season; Banquet, feet painting, recital, etc. Tryouts for 2027-2028 season.
I'M IN! WHAT ARE THE NEXT STEPS?
Read the entire information packet posted in 2026. Register online for tryouts once the links have gone live.
