Our competition dance team is comprised of four levels; Mini, Junior Middle School/High School and Senior teams. Competition Team is by invite only for our Mini teams. If your are new to iD and are interested in being considered for Mini teams, please let us know and we will be happy to set up an evaluation. We have auditions in the summer for our senior and junior teams. Middle School/High School Team iD does not require auditions. Our competition dance program is set up to allow dancers the opportunity to train and compete at a higher level of dedication to the art of dance.
Our Mini Team has a 90 minute jazz/tap combo class one night of the week, with a 30 minute ballet class. Mini Team competes in the categories of tap and jazz, and performs ballet in the recital. They may also be selected for lyrical and hip-hop classes for dance competition. Mini Team includes dancers ages 5-7. They compete at three dance competitions, all in the Des Moines area.
Dance for me is the most fun, yet challenging thing you could ever do. There is always more to learn and room for improvement, and the feeling you get when you perform or give a class your all is indescribable.- Dancer on Team iD
Our Junior Team attends classes two-three nights of the week. They are required to take ballet, tap and jazz.They may also be selected for lyrical and hip-hop classes for dance competition. Junior Team includes dancers ages 8-10. This group competes at four competitions (3 in town and 1 out of town that includes convention classes).
These classes are for dancers in middle and high school. Dancers will have the option of participating in our MS/HS competition team or can choose to participate recreationally. Dancers choosing to compete will attend three in town competitions.
Our Senior Team iD dancers are required to take two ballet classes, one technique, and one combo class per week. If they compete in other styles such as tap, tumbling, they are required to take classes in those disciplines as well. We have a variety of groups and levels within our senior team, including dancers ages 11-18. These groups compete at four to five dance competitions (3 in town and 1 or 2 out of town that includes convention classes).