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DANJ Competition Teams

Company Team (Age 7-18)

Company Choreographers

Results!

DANJ dancers have consistently demonstrated high performance levels at conventions and competitions.

6 Critics Choice Awards
All Age Divisions in Overalls
Conservatory Scholarships

Top Studio Award
60+ High Score Overalls
3 Choreography Awards

Top Studio Award
45+ High Score Overalls
Ten Scholarship Winners

3 Critics Choice Awards
40+ High Score Awards
Studio Versatility Award

Fighting Childhood Cancer
Two Company Performances
Collaborated with 10+ Studios

What is Company Team?

The 'Company Team' is a group of dancers ages 7-18 who train, rehearse, and perform in a supportive, inspiring, and fun environment. They are advanced to semi-professional and train 3 to 5 days per week. DANJ Company dancers focus on being the best version of themselves in class, choreography, and on stage. They work hard, growing their skills in a safe, steady manner! View Team Achievements.

Technique Training

Company dancers train 5-15+ hours per week. In addition to ballet (required for team members), dancers can choose their curriculum from the following: jazz/musical theater, contemporary, modern, tap, lyrical, hip hop, stretch, leap & turn, and more! These school year "advanced classes" are described on the Advanced Classes Page. Company dancers also attend Summer Intensives and Ballet Bootcamp.

Choreography & Rehearsals

Company dancers select the styles of dance they are interested in competing in as well as the number of groups, solos, and duo/trios. Choreography and rehearsals are conducted as separate sessions (not in classes), generally on weekends.

Competitions & Conventions

Competitions provide dancers a fun and inspiring way to perform on stage for family and friends, and to receive professional feedback. Conventions enable dancers to train with their peers outside the studio with top industry professionals. The Company attends four local competitions, a national competition, and performs in the DANJ annual recital and benefit concerts. Company dancers may attend additional optional competitions and conventions.

How To Join

Dancers are invited to join the team based on faculty observations in class, and/or auditions. Anyone interested in joining the DANJ team should contact the studio office to set up a meeting. Younger dancers are welcome to join the Mini Team.

Mini Team (Age 5-7)

"For Christmas"

"Fabulous"

Results!

Mini Team dancers have the unique opportunity to have these experiences at a very young age. Their confidence and skills are growing at a rapid rate. Just watch the dancers below in The Name Game and Risky Business. They were minis only a few years ago!

What is Mini Team?

The 'Mini Team' is a group of young dancers ages 5-7 who train, rehearse, and perform in an inspiring and fun environment. Mini Team dancers train between 2.5 & 3 hours per week. View Team Achievements.

Technique Training

School Year Classes - Mini Team dancers are required to train in ballet, tap, and jazz and, if interested, acro. The 2024 classes are Mondays (4:30-5:15 Tap & 5:15-6:00 Jazz); and Thursdays (5:15-6:15 Ballet & 6:30-7:00 Acro).

Summer Classes - Mini Team dancers attend DANJ's Summer Tech and Ballet Bootcamp programs.

Choreography & Rehearsals

Mini Team dancers learn two dances - tap and jazz. The choreography and rehearsals for these pieces are held on Saturdays from 11:00-12:45.

Competitions & Conventions

The Mini Team attends three regional competitions. Mini Team members can attend additional 'optional' conventions and competitions.

How To Join

Dancers are invited to join the Mini Team based on faculty observations in class and/or auditions. Anyone interested in joining the DANJ Mini Team should contact the studio. Once you have finalized your decision and choices, click on the register links below or use the Portal to enroll in the following classes for Mini Team dancers:

Tap Dancers Only (Age 7-18)

What is Tap Dancers Only?

Tap Dancers Only is a program for dancers ages 7-18 who are interested in competing in just tap.

Technique Training

Tap classes are listed at => Class Page. Tap dancers may train in other styles. Class placements are skill-based.

Choreography

DANJ choreographers create original tap works. Choreography and rehearsals are on weekends.

Competitions & Conventions

The competition team attends four regional and one national competition. Dancers may attend additional conventions and competitions.

How To Join

Anyone interested in joining the competition team should contact the studio office to set up a meeting with the director.

Hip Hop Crew (Age 7-13)

What is Hip Hop Crew?

Hip Hop Crew is for children ages 7-13 interested in training in Hip Hop and performing at local competitions.

Training & Choreography

Hip Hop Crew members attend a weekly class on Tuesdays from 7:00-8:15pm to learn hip hop technique and tricks. The class also includes choreography and rehearsals for the performance piece.

Competitions & Conventions

Competitions provide a fun and inspiring way for the Crew to perform on stage for family, friends and for professional feedback. The Hip Hop Crew attends two local competitions and performs in the DANJ annual recital. Interested crew members may attend hip hop conventions.

How To Join

Anyone interested in joining the Hip Hop Crew should contact the studio for more information.

"It is clear that DANJ Company dancers are well prepared for the professional dance world. Their technique is beyond their years."

Terk Lewis, Complexions Contemporary Ballet Artist In Residence and Western Michigan University Asst. Professor

It is clear that DANJ Company dancers are well prepared for the professional dance world. Their technique is beyond their years and they appreciate the artistry of their amazing choreographers."

Terk Lewis, Complexions Contemporary Ballet Artist In Residence