What do our competition teams do?
Our teams work hard and play hard!
Miss Kelley’s has multiple levels of award winning jazz and hip hop competition teams. Our jazz teams practice twice a week for 1-1.5 hours a week (depending on what team), in addition to their regular combo and ballet class. Hip hop teams practice once a week for 1 hour. It is not a requirement to take a hip hop class in addition to team, though many do! All teams also have a couple extra weekend practices a year and attendance requirements throughout the entire year. While competition team is a commitment, we are always so proud of how much each and every student grows as a dancer. Not to mention the memories and friendships they form during this time.
How many competitions do we go to? Do we travel?
Each competition season, we visit 3-5 local as well as one away competition to locations such as Atlanta, Chattanooga, Memphis, Nashville, etc. Every other year, our teams take an extra special trip! These trips are a great opportunity for the girls to learn and see other aspects of the dance world! Recently, we have enjoyed a cruise as well as trips to New York and Branson with our girls. Our teams were able to take classes from Carnival dancers as well as perform aboard the ship. In New York, they took classes from Broadway dancers, learning the very choreography from the show they would later attend. They were also able to take classes and attend a mock try out under the Radio City Music Hall Rockettes. In Branson, they learned from local choreographers and dancers, and served as the opening act for their show! (During these years, we only attend 2 local competitions. The special trip is not mandatory, and the teams organize fundraisers to help off set this cost).
Where else do we perform?
Miss Kelley’s competition teams may also perform at community events such as the Dancers Against Cancer Gala in Trussville, Trussville’s Dog Daze, and Christmas events. (Due to the limited sizes of these stages, it is not guaranteed that every team will perform).
Interested in trying out?
We would love to have you tryout! Our teams are growing! For the most recent tryout information, including dates, requirements, policies, etc. - please click here!