Pre-Elite & Elite Team in Brighton, MI
Our Competition Team Tracks
Academy of Dance in Brighton offers three competition team tracks for dancers ages 4–18: Star Team (introductory, part-time commitment), Pre-Elite/Elite Team (intermediate to advanced, growing commitment), and Pre-Company/Company Team (advanced, full-time commitment). Classes for the 2025–2026 season start the week of September 8th, 2025. Virtual and private auditions are available throughout August and September for those who missed in-person auditions.
Pre-Elite & Elite Team
The Pre-Elite Team is recommended for our less experienced competitors, as well as those who just moved up from the Star Team. The Elite Team is recommended for our experienced competitors, as well as those who are ready to make a more full time commitment to dance.
Classes start Sept 8th, 2025.
We offer virtual and private auditions throughout the month of August and September.
Pre-Elite & Elite Team Requirements
Auditions are required every year
Minimum of one year dance experience
Dancers must be over the age of 7
Pre-Elite: Minimum of two classes required per week, one must be a technique class in the performance subject
Elite: Minimum of three classes required per week, one must be a technique class in the performance subject
Must attend one dance convention per year
Will attend four regional (local) competitions each year as well as a National competition on alternating years
Must attend a minimum of one summer dance camp, held at Academy of Dance in Brighton, and take a minimum of four hours of dance classes per summer (not per week)
In order to compete in a Solo you must compete in an AOD Staff approved Group Routine
Pre-Elite & Elite 2025-2026 Schedule (Partial)
Thursday:
- Elite Hip Hop – 5:30–6:15 PM
- Pre-Elite Musical Theater – 6:15–7:00 PM
- Elite Lyrical – 6:15–7:00 PM
Contact Us to Audition
Ready to find the right team for your dancer? Call or email Academy of Dance to schedule a virtual or private audition today.
(810) 588-4342 or (517) 294-2512 | academyofdancebrighton@gmail.com | 101 Brookside Lane, Suite E, Brighton, MI 48116