Our Elite Competitive Program is built for dancers who are driven to achieve excellence and thrive in a high-performance environment. At Dancers Burlington, we cultivate a team of committed individuals who push their limits while supporting one another every step of the way.
Dancers in this program receive exceptional technical training and are held to the highest standards in artistry, discipline and teamwork. Through focused instruction and a supportive environment, dancers develop not only their skills but also their confidence, resilience and leadership.
We expect our team members to embody:
What sets this program apart is the deep sense of purpose our dancers share—they are not just training for personal success, but contributing to something greater than themselves. As part of this elite team, dancers learn the value of collaboration, shared goals and the strength found in community.
This is more than a dance program—it’s a collective pursuit of excellence, fueled by a powerful connection to one another. Participation requires full commitment from both dancers and families, making it ideal for those ready to rise to the challenge.
Dancers have the opportunity to train in the below disciplines with a highly personalized schedule that ensures each dancer can reach their full potential.
Ballet
Ballet is a classical dance form known for its precision, control and graceful movements. It emphasizes balance, posture and technique, helping dancers develop strength, musicality and body awareness. Through disciplined training, ballet fosters confidence, enhances physical coordination and deepens appreciation for both classical music and movement.
Contemporary
Contemporary dance fuses elements of ballet, modern and jazz to create expressive, fluid movements. It emphasizes creativity, emotional depth and often includes improvisation and storytelling through non-traditional techniques.
Hip Hop
Hip Hop is a rhythm-driven dance style rooted in street culture, emphasizing freestyle movement, grounded technique and personal expression. It includes foundational styles such as breaking, popping and locking, all danced to contemporary music. Hip Hop builds coordination, musicality and confidence, while encouraging creativity and individuality. Today, it continues to influence stages worldwide, from commercial performances to live tours and beyond.
Jazz
Jazz is a dynamic dance style that blends sharp movements, controlled turns and powerful jumps with rhythmic music. It develops strength, flexibility, coordination and stage presence, while fostering creativity and confidence. Jazz dance remains a cornerstone of live performance, featured in national tours and on Broadway stages.
Lyrical
Lyrical dance is an expressive style that blends elements of ballet and jazz, emphasizing fluidity, emotion and technical precision. It focuses on balance, grace and strength while allowing dancers to convey deep emotions through movement. Lyrical dance fosters creativity, musicality and personal expression.
Pointe
Pointe is a highly specialized ballet technique where dancers perform en pointe, supported by specialized footwear, requiring exceptional strength, control and balance. It builds upon classical ballet technique, emphasizing precision, alignment and fluidity. Pointe work enhances a dancer’s posture, musicality and overall technical skill, allowing for greater expression and performance potential.
Stretch & Strengthen
Stretch and Strengthen is designed to enhance flexibility, core strength and overall body conditioning for competitive dancers. Classes focus on improving range of motion, stability and muscular endurance, helping dancers execute movements with greater control, precision and power. This training supports injury prevention, technical advancement and optimal performance on stage.
Tap
Tap is a rhythmic and percussive dance style that focuses on creating intricate foot patterns and musical rhythms. It emphasizes timing, coordination and musicality, helping dancers develop precision, concentration and a strong sense of listening. Tap challenges dancers to become both musicians and performers, blending movement with sound in a unique and engaging way.
Tumbling
Tumbling is designed to build acrobatic strength, control and body awareness for competitive dancers. Classes focus on improving technique, alignment and athleticism, helping dancers safely integrate acrobatic skills into their performance. This training enhances power, precision and confidence on stage, supporting overall technical growth and versatility.
