Mission Dance & Performing Arts 2012 Competition Team Students

Our philosophy towards competition revolves around a simple concept: the thrill of performance. The goal is to instill in our dancers that through higher education

in the art of dance; it is also fun and the thrill of performing is more important than the award itself. 

We want them to dance, dance, dance.... work hard and and enjoy every minute of it.

Being on a competition team at MDPA requires dedication and sportsmanship.  Not only do the dancers train all week, they also build strong friendships that last far past their years at the studio. 
 
The dancers are required to take ballet technique, leaps & turns, tumbling, stretch & strength to support their form of competition class they are in.

Students learn and perfect routines and then begin their competition season in February or March.  In the summer, the dancers compete in a National competition which completes their dance season. Students are required to attend all regional competitions and Nationals,no exceptions.
 
The dance educators of MDPA watch with much pride as their dancers take the stage at each competition.  With each step, smile and movement they are achieving our goal:  the thrill of performing!

View our teams Photo Gallery and see some of the awards we've won!

We are committed to offering our students the highest degree of quality dance instruction, personal development, achievement, and enjoyment.

Students need to dance year round. Training starts during summer session, July 10th - August 18th.

Summer Intensive is AUGUST 12-15.

You must be enrolled, starting and maintaining all required classes as of September 4th 2012 through end of June/July 2013.

Class Requirements: Contemporary, Jazz, & Tap students are required to take 3 supplementary classes which are:

1. Ballet Technique 2. Leaps & Turns 3. Tumbling, Stretch & Strength at MDPA no exceptions.

Hip Hop students are required to take 2 supplementary classes which are: 1. Leaps & Turns 2. Tumbling, Stretch & Strength at MDPA no exceptions.

Expenses: (all are approximate) Competition entry fees: $40 per dance per competition. Costume deposit: $95 per dance, $50 team uniform, $35 makeup kit.

This does not include: tuition, shoes and dancewear.

Transportation to and from competitions is student/ parent responsibility.

Competitions normally take place in March, April and May during one weekend of each month.

Nationals are out of town for a week in July if determined that MDPA attends.