The SDA Competition Kids Program is an invite-only opportunity for dedicated dancers who are ready to take their training to the next level. This program is designed to help students challenge themselves, grow as performers, and shine on stage at premier Tri-State competitions.

What families can expect:

  • Focused Competition Training: Dancers strengthen technique, precision, and performance quality through intensive rehearsals.

  • Performance Confidence: Students learn how to command the stage, connect with the audience, and truly enjoy performing.

  • Creative, Theme-Based Routines: Competitions feature dynamic choreography that tells a story and showcases each dancer’s unique artistry.

  • Acting & Expression Coaching: Beyond steps, students develop the emotional depth and stage presence needed to bring routines to life.

  • Teamwork & Discipline: Dancers train alongside motivated peers, building responsibility, resilience, and lifelong friendships.

  • A Track Record of Growth & Achievement: Our dancers continually challenge themselves, gaining valuable experience and recognition in top competitions.

At SDA, we believe competition is more than trophies — it’s about developing confident, expressive, and well-rounded dancers. Through this program, your child will not only grow as a performer but also as a creative thinker and team player.

SDA Competition Team - Minors & Juniors

To better support our dancers and families, we are offering two location-based Competition Team classes in 2025 — one in Livingston and one in Jersey City. This will make it easier for students to attend rehearsals and balance their schedules. While practices will happen separately in 2025, both groups will come together in 2026 to form one unified SDA Competition Team.

Competition Team - Livingston

Competition Team - Jersey City

We know the competition team calendar has a lot of moving parts this season, so please review the dates carefully to make sure you have everything noted — thank you for your patience and support!