VSS Company Dance

Dance competitions are about more than winning and losing. It’s about learning valuable lessons that students can use to improve as a dancer and as a person. 

Some advantages you can expect as a competitive dancer are:

  • teamwork development

  • learn to accept and apply feedback

  • build resilience

  • form connections and friendships

Winston Churchill once said, “Success in not final. Failure is not fatal. It is the courage to continue that counts.”

If you have the courage to compete, you are sure to be a success in whatever you choose to do.

For students who have decided to take their dance education to the pre-professional level or the younger student who has more than average ability and interest, VSS Dance offers the option to become a competitive dancer.

If you are considering joining us for competition this season:

  • Please choose the competition class option when you register for the 24/25 season.

  • Attend the placement audition and parent/teacher meeting

Competition Placement Audition 24/25 Season

Placement Auditions will be on Tuesday, May 21st 2024

The placement audition does not obligate you to compete but is required to compete.  

Click here for a sample contract

Requirements

  • Must be in kindergarten and up for the 2023-24 school year.

  •      Have had at least one season of dance classes and one recital experience

  •      Be enrolled in all available summer and school year classes, along with    your competition class at VSS Dance. AcroDance is not mandatory.

  •      Must perform in all available recital routines

  •      May not compete if you are enrolled in or competing with another studio.

  •         Must attend a dress rehearsal at  the studio prior to the first competition.

  •       Typically attend 3 competitions in the spring. Murfreesboro, Memphis,  West Memphis AR and South Haven MS are locations we have chosen in the past.

  •     Must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all competitions.

Attendance

  •     No unexcused absences from Labor Day through Thanksgiving break. An unexcused absence is defined as anytime a student misses class for something other than illness or family emergency

  •      No unexcused absences allowed starting 4 weeks prior to the first competition and through the completion of the last competition of the season

  •      Depending on the competition schedule, competition class schedule may change following the final competition of the season.

  •      Attend extra rehearsals as needed

  •     Attend mandatory studio dress rehearsal prior to the first competition. Students must be accompanied by an adult.

Costumes, Workshops, & Fees

Competition Class Fees

Classes may be paid in full by August 1, 2024 or in 10 payments due the 1st of each month, August.-May. Payments will be debited along with your monthly tuition.

25% discount for siblings

Solo                         $99 month/10 months

Duet/Trio                $59 month/10 months

Small Group (4-9)         $39 month/10 months

Large Group (10&up)    $29 month/10 months

Competition Entry Fees

The entry fees shown are from last season.  There is a possibility of an increase.  You will be notified before 1/15/25 if this amount will be different.

Entry fees will be debited on January 15, 2024.

Solo                             $140 X 3= $420        

Duet                               $69  X 3 = $207                                

Trio                                 $69 X 3 = $207           

Small Group (4-9)              $62 X 3 = $186        

  Large Group (9-?)               $62 X 3 = $186

Costume Fees

Because costuming is part of the student’s score, more elaborate costumes are often required resulting in a price increase.  You will be notified if there is a cost overage before the costume is ordered.

Kindergarten-3rd grade                $60

4th -7th grade                                   $70

8th grade and up                              $80

Costume payments will be debited along with the payments for recital costumes.
50% due September 15 and 50% due October 15