Center Street Dance Company
Parent Q&A
The competition dance world can involve a lot! Please read this comprehensive Q&A, which provides context and education about competition dance as well as details on our studio’s approach.
2026/27 Auditions
Auditions for the 2026/27 competitive season will be held on July 11 and 12, 2026.
Saturday, July 11: 12-3:30PM
Sunday, July 12: 1-4PM (Estimated end time)
Dancers will take a technical class before learning audition choreography on Saturday, July 11. On Sunday, July they will have the opportunity to perform choreography, as well as improvisation, for the judging panel.
Ages 7-18 are welcome to audition. Dancers may note their preferred genres for competition, and how many dances they would ideally like to compete in. They will be considered according to these preferences, and those that make the team, will be placed in dances by the judging panel.
Solo dances are by invitation only, however dancers may note on their audition sheet if they would like to be considered for a solo.
Cost
Company Pricing Estimates are as follows:
Competition Fees: Fees are estimated at approximately $95 per dance, per competition. Most CSDA Company dancers participate in 3-4 regional competitions annually.
Costumes: Costumes are estimated at $100 per dance.
Team Swag: Approximately $150 per dancer. (Team jacket is a required purchase of approximately $100; team track pants are not.)
Tuition: Competitive dancers are required at minimum to take a technique class, whatever genre they compete in. They will additionally pay tuition for hours in studio training.
Fundraisers: CSDA will organize two studio-led fundraiser for the competition team. Additional fundraisers must be parent-led, with studio approval. We encourage parent participation and will support these efforts.
Attendance Policies
Company rehearsals are mandatory. Students may access one excused absence. Additional absences must be approved by both the Competition Team Coordinator (Haven Littleton) and the Studio Manager (Sara Davis).
Company members must register for and maintain attendance in a minimum of one technique class which meets weekly. Any dancer in 2 or more competitive dancers must take 1 weekly technique class and 1 weekly technique & conditioning class.
Center Street Dance Company Leadership
Center Street Dance Company is led by:
Haven Littleton (Company Coordinator + Coach): Conducts team practices, choreographs and cleans dances, selects music, costumes, hair & makeup, and collaborates with studio administration to strategically plan the competition season.
Sara Davis (Studio Manager): Manages logistics of the competition team experience, ensures that the Company practices & culture align with studio expectations, parent & studio communications.