MAFA Competition Team Requirements/Expectations

Requirements:

  • A minimum of 3 consecutive years of Ballet

  • A minimum of 3 consecutive years of Jazz

  • Participation in MAFA’s summer dance classes and Summer Workshops are MANDATORY

  • Must attend all team rehearsals held during the week (dates are TBD), and Saturday 8:30-10:30am

  • Must be available if additional rehearsals are called (additional rehearsals are MANDATORY for continued participation in the specific piece)

  • Weekly classes: 2 to 3 hours minimum Ballet, 1 1/2 hours Jazz, 1 hour Contemporary, 1 hour Lyrical, and choice of (Hip-Hop, Acro, Pointe, Tap, and/or additional Ballet, Jazz, or Contemporary class)

  • A student must be able to learn quickly and take corrections

  • Dancer’s must make competing and dancing a “FIRST PRIORITY ACTIVITY”. Competitive dancing is a commitment that will involve having to make difficult choices and sacrifices. This commitment includes rehearsals, competition days, and nationals.

If your child meet’s the criteria above and would like more information about joining the competition team, please contact the studio via telephone or email.