COMP TEAM
Our Competition Team is already BURSTING with excitement as we watch these routines come to life. The focus, energy, and teamwork our dancers have brought into the studio so far has been next level — and trust us when we say… these pieces will be something truly special on stage.
Comp Team is a fantastic way to build confidence and further your child’s dance education within a supportive, high-energy team environment. We are incredibly proud of the commitment our dancers are already showing.
To best support our busy dance families, we are sharing our key 2026 competition dates nice and early so you can plan ahead with confidence. Please lock these into your calendars:
Light Up the Stage Competition
📅 Sunday 6 July (Exact times TBC)
📍 Suncoast Events Centre
Corner Kiel Mountain & Schubert Road, Woombye QLD
Noosa Spring Dance Festival
📅 September 19th & 20th (Exact times TBC)
📍 St Teresa’s Catholic College
45 Sea Eagle Drive, Noosaville QLD
TEAM CULTURE & EXPECTATIONS
As we build these routines to their full potential, consistency in the studio is everything.
Comp Team dancers are expected to:
• Attend all scheduled rehearsals
• Arrive each week in full studio uniform
• Senior students may wear all black (neat, fitted dancewear)
• Model the positive values and culture of our studio at all times
Showing up prepared, focused, and presentation-ready allows our coaches to clean, refine, and elevate every routine to the highest standard — and gives our dancers the very best chance to shine on stage.
STRUCTURE PER TERM (Excluding GST)
Junior — $160
Intermediate — $160
Senior — $160
Open Comp Team Acrobatics — $80
Open Comp Team Hip Hop Crew — $80
Competitor Passes:
Comp Team students will be charged individually for competitor passes depending on which competitions are entered. We generally attend two competitions per year. Soloists are welcome to enter additional competitions if they wish.
CLASS REQUIREMENTS
Junior members must attend KICKS JUMPS TURNS
Intermediate members must attend KICKS JUMPS TURNS
Senior members must attend JAZZ
Open Comp Team Acrobatics must attend ACROBATICS
Open Comp Team Hip Hop Crew must attend HIP HOP
SOLOS / DUOS / TRIOS
In 2026 all soloists — whether new or returning — must book lessons through Encore.
Please email Miss Kate at misskate@encorearts.com.au with:
• Your intention to continue a current solo, or
• Your expression of interest to begin a new solo journey
• Any teacher requests
As a large studio, it is vital we know who is representing Encore in the wider community so we can best support your child’s solo journey. Please do not assume we are aware — reach out via email.
All soloists must also be Competition Team members.
COMPETITIONS
The Comp Team will attend two competitions in 2026, pending the readiness of each group. Updates and additional information will be emailed and posted on the Comp Team page throughout the year.
RECOMMENDATION
Did you know many of the advanced dancers your children look up to build their success on strong ballet training? Ballet develops strength, control, and grace across every dance style.
While not compulsory, we highly encourage all Comp Team members to take ballet classes. It is a valuable opportunity to accelerate technical growth, build confidence, and support well-rounded development as a dancer.
