COMPETITION INFORMATION

COMPETITION 1

Royal Dance Competition
Date: Feb 27 - Mar 1, 2026
Venue: MJN Convention Center, Poughkeepsie, NY
Hotel: https://www.hilton.com/en/attend-my-event/poughdt-rdg-7e72382a-ad27-4f21-95fd-aed17cf7367d/

COMPETITION 2 | ELITE DANCERS ONLY

Royal Dance Competition

Date: Mar 6 - 8, 2026

Venue: Hyatt Regency Long Island, Hauppauge, NY

Hotel link: https://www.hyatt.com/events/en-US/group-booking/HAUPP/G-RYCA

COMPETITION 3

Turn It Up

Date: Mar 13 - 15, 2026

Venue: Palace Performing Arts Center, Albany, NY

Hotel link: https://www.marriott.com/event-reservations/reservation-link.mi?id=1760113950021&key=GRP&dtt=true&app=resvlink

COMPETITION 4

Sheer Elite

Date: Mar 20 - 22, 2026

Venue: Stamford Marriott Hotel & Spa, Stamford, CT

Hotel: N/A


🎬 2025/26 COMPETITION TEAM AUDITIONS

📅 Date: Friday, May 30, 2025
⏰ Time: 4:00 PM - 7:30 PM
📍 Location: The Dance Pointe

Audition Info

  • Who Can Audition:
    Dancers must have at least one year of experience in the style(s) they are auditioning for, either in the current or immediately prior season.

  • Format:
    Auditions will be held in a class-style format—no need to prepare choreography in advance.

  • What to Wear:

    • Tight-fitting athletic wear (e.g., sports bra and leggings)

    • For Hip Hop, layering is allowed

    • Bring appropriate shoes for each style you’re auditioning for

  • Results:
    Will be sent via email prior to fall registration

  • Before Auditioning:
    Please review the Team Tier Descriptions & Requirements below.


🥇 TIER I – Introductory Team

Ages: 7–12
Requirements:

  • Minimum 2 TDP classes per week

  • 1–3 group dances

  • No solos, duets, or trios

  • No pre-season required

  • Fridays & Saturdays (Sept–Dec)

  • 1 weekday rehearsal (Sept–Apr, TBD)

  • Attend 2 competitions (Jan & March)

  • Full commitment to all rehearsals and choreography sessions


🥈 TIER II – Intermediate Team

Minimum Age: 7
Requirements:

  • Minimum 3 TDP classes/week

  • 2–4 group dances

  • Optional: 1 solo and/or 1 duet/trio

  • Pre-season required:

    • Sept TBD (Afternoons)

    • Sept TBD (Afternoons)

  • Fridays & Saturdays (Sept–Dec)

  • 1 weekday rehearsal (Sept–Apr, TBD)

  • Attend 2 competitions (Jan & March) + 1 convention

  • Full commitment to all rehearsals and choreography sessions


🥉 TIER III – Advanced/Elite Team

Requirements:

  • By invitation only

  • 3+ group dances

  • Optional: 1 solo and/or 1 duet/trio

  • Pre-season required:

    • Aug TBD (Daytime)

    • Sept TBD (Afternoons)

    • Sept TBD (Afternoons)

  • Fridays & Saturdays (Sept–Dec)

  • 1 weekday rehearsal (Sept–Apr, TBD)

  • Attend 2 competitions (Jan & March) + 1 convention

  • Full commitment to all rehearsals and choreography sessions