At SM Dance we utilize competition as an opportunity to extend our dancers' experience. Competition is an inspiring and humbling opportunity to see what is happening artistically outside of the walls of our studio.

This outlet gives our most dedicated students a challenging but achievable goal to develop themselves through their training at SM Dance. We participate in competitions to celebrate our studios' most dynamic work.

Select classes from our weekly dance program are invited to participate in competition. We utilize this opportunity to build comradery and incentivize hard work. Classes will be selected and notified by email at the beginning of Session II.

Participating classes are determined by SM Dance owners, Kelly Riter and Yvonne Frederick

Classes Must Exhibit the Following:

• Students take multiple classes 
• Consistent class attendance
• Interest in competing
• Good technical ability in their selected genre

Any dancer registered in our 2024-25 dance season in the following levels are invited to audition. 

• Mini’s II
• Teens
• Juniors
• Seniors

The intention of this group is to provide additional opportunities to students who master their weekly class curriculum and require additional opportunities to stay engaged and challenged. This group gives our most naturally talented and technically sound students a chance to do more. This opportunity is offered to a variety of class levels and gives exceptional dancers a chance to work with peers outside of their weekly classes. Students are invited to audition for a variety of genres and choreographers. Some students may be selected for one or more pieces depending on the panel's decision. Results will be emailed within one week of the audition date.