PERFORMANCE TEAMS

Requirements

Our Performance Team members, ages 5-15, are chosen through a 3-day audition process each July.  During the school year, our Performance Team dancers take at least 2 classes each week, including one performance team routine jazz class and one base class; Either a recreational class or a Birchwood Ballet technique class. Also available are optional Performance Team tap, hip hop, acro and jazz technique classes.

The 2024-2025 Performance Team Audition Workshop will take place on July 29-August 1, with auditions on Friday, August 2.  Exact audition times will be determined on July 28th.

Performance Opportunities

Our teams perform 4-6 times each year, including the opportunities outlined below.

  • Edina Dance Team Invitational (January)
  • Minnesota Timberwolves and/or Lynx Halftime Show (December-May)
  • Various Senior Centers & Community Performances (December-March)
  • One Recreational Dance Competition (April)
  • Alex’s Lemonade Stand (June)
  • Our Annual Recital (June)


Extra Performance Opportunities

  • Suggestions Welcome!
 Time Commitment
  • One 60-Minute Team Jazz Class
  • One Base Class: Either a VP recreational class or a Birchwood Ballet Technique Class
  • Optional: Performance Team Tap, Hip hop, jazz technique classes.
Costs
  • Tuition: Rates vary by your choice of base and optional classes selected. 10% multiple class discount applies.
  • Age-appropriate Performance Team costumes rented from VDP-Approximately $45-$50. Additional costume fees vary by base and optional classes selected.
  • Shoes/Tights/Make-up/Jewelry
  • Competition Fee- approximately $55

To register for our 2024-2025 Performance Team Audition Workshop, click here