competition
At EDC, all dancers will receive outstanding technical training in a positive atmosphere that focuses on respect, teamwork and experiencing the love of dance.
The new and improved, EDC Competition program consists of three levels of commitment:
Novice
This level is for the recreational dancer who prefers a light weekly commitment. Novice dancers are not required to take any technique or ballet classes but they are offered the opportunity to compete at one of our regional competitions.
TEAM
Team dancers are enrolled in a minimum of four total classes per week, which is a mid level of weekly commitment. They are required to take one technique class and one non-performing ballet class each week. Team dancers compete in two or three regional competitions.
Company
Company dancers make the biggest weekly commitment. They are enrolled in multiple non-performing ballet classes, at least two technique classes and are required to take a minimum of eight classes per week, although most take more. Company dancers compete at four regional competitions, one convention and one national competition.
The 2023-24 Schedule
ID Dance, Columbus OH
February 2nd-4th
Company
Starquest, Buffalo
March 8th-10th
Team & Company
Revel, Rochester
April 19-21st
Company
Legacy, Niagara Falls
April 26th-28th
Novice & Team
Cathy Wendel Show
Sunday April 28th (Company only)
Starpower, Niagara Falls
May 3rd-5th
Team & Company
Starpower Nationals, Ocean City
July 10th-14th
Company
it's all about goals, not
winning
One of our favorite things about going to competition is the boost of self-confidence it gives our dancers - which has nothing to do with winning! Getting on stage and performing in front of judges, peers, and complete strangers is very difficult. Also, going into each competition we set specific goals completely unrelated to winning. Each time we can accomplish one of those goals, it builds confidence. It teaches our dancers that when they work hard at something, they can achieve it!