The Focus Is Not Simply on Competition

It is our goal to instill in our students a passion for performing rather than merely the desire to win awards. Toward that end, Competitive Dancers have performance opportunities other than competitions. We believe the lessons learned through community performances are as valuable as the competition experience.

Our solid reputation for quality reflects our attitude toward competition and our goal to develop in each student a genuine respect for dance as an art form. We consider students’ participation in competitions not merely part of their dance training; it’s also an important part of how we influence their growth as people. With the right focus, the experience gained in competition can be an excellent source of self-confidence. Hitting that stage and doing the best they can is what it’s all about; whether they win––or which award they win––is secondary.

All dancers registered for weekly classes are welcome to compete with the classes listed or dancers can  register for a separate solo, duet, trio or small group.

For more than 20 years, the staff at Amanda’s Academy of Dance has been leaders in dance education. We believe that our success comes as a result of providing solid training and quality service, along with an underlying belief in the strength of our studio. We have created this handbook to offer our students and their parents a clear understanding of their commitments and responsibility as a Competitive Dancer at AAD.