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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:
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