Competition Information
Evolve Dance Studio is a family-friendly studio that focuses on nurturing a love for dance in a fun, positive, and supportive environment.
Dance Studio in Rockford, Michigan
Evolve Dance Studio Competition Team
Competitive dancing team in Rockford, Michigan
Our Evolve Competition Team is built on a foundation of growth, teamwork, and a genuine love for dance. We believe that competitive dance can be both challenging and fun, and we strive to create a positive, encouraging atmosphere where every dancer feels supported and motivated to reach their full potential.
Our team members develop strong technical skills, build confidence, and form lasting friendships—all while learning the value of commitment, sportsmanship, and hard work. We celebrate progress just as much as performance and focus on helping each dancer grow both on and off the stage.
At Evolve, we take pride in creating a competitive experience that balances excellence with joy, ensuring our dancers stay inspired, confident, and excited to return to the studio every day.
If you have a dancer interested in joining our competitive dance team, please note that we prefer dancers with a background in all styles of dance, but is not required. Competitive dancers are welcome to choose the styles they prefer to perform, but ballet and technique classes are required all season long for all team members, regardless of which styles they compete in.
If you have any questions or would like more information, please reach out to us at [email protected]. We’re happy to help!
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Competition Team 2025/2026 Schedule
- July 28-30: Team Master Classes
- July and August: Choreography Dates – MANDATORY
- August (Date TBD): Studio Grand Opening
- September 7: Team Photos 1:00pm @ Evolve Dance (Time Change)
- September 8: Classes Begin
- December 5: Team Christmas Party
- February 8: Team Dress Rehearsal (at studio) and Competition Season Kick Off Meeting
- Parents and Dancers attend
2026 Competitions
Precision Arts Challenge – Feb 27-March 1 (Godwin Heights)
ID Dance Competition – March 20-22 (Devos Place)
Leap! – March 13-15 (TBA)
**Optional Grand Rapids Competitions for Solo/Duos ONLY**
Moxie Arts Challenge (Coopersville HS) – April 17-19
Headliners (Godwin Heights) – April 24-26
Energy National Dance Challenge (TBA) – May 1-3
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Competitive Dance
What age can my dancer begin competitive dance?
Our competitive dance team begins at the sparkle dance level.
When our competition team auditions?
We post our competition audition dates the beginning of May each year. This auditions are open to anyone interested in dancing competitively the following season.
Does my dancer need experience to audition for competitive dance?
We do ask that dancers have 1-2 years of recreational dance experience either at our studio or another studio before auditioning.
a letter to parents…
Dear Parents,
We would like to thank you for considering Evolve Dance for your dancer’s competitive dance. We at Evolve take extreme pride in the family feel of our studio and team. When we create our competitive team, we do not separate our dancers by level. We create ONE TEAM. We feel all of our dancers bring different strengths to our team and we use those strengths to create a wide variety of amazing performances and dancers.
As a mother I have spent many years watching my children compete in many different areas of athletics from community leagues, school sports, to travel leagues. I was a single mother of 4 for many years making many financial sacrifices so I could make these dreams happen for my children. But at times financially there just was no way we could make that happen. Not only was there the financial stress on our family through the years, but there was the extreme stress of time. I know we all want to allow our children to try as much as they can. I strongly believe “kids should be kids”. The instructors and I want to allow dancers to participate in other activities as well as dance. We will never have strong dancers if they are stretched too thin. We want these children to love dance all through their life and not be a burned-out dancer at 15.
So, with that being said we will discuss your dancers’ level of commitment at the beginning of the season and what they feel comfortable committing to fully. Your dancer will have the option to choose the style(s) they want to compete in each season. We offer many options from solos, duos, to group dances in all areas.
Finally, I would like to let everyone know these monthly class costs are an estimate. Once our competitive teams are created the amount of time needed for choreo and technique may change depending on dances and class size. The cost will not increase unless you choose to add more dances than our instructors offer to your dancer. For example if we offer your dancer to participate in 2 group dances and a duo your monthly class fee will include their technique and choreo time. If you would like your dancer to do an extra solo or duo that cost will be added for choreo time. All competition and costume costs will be charged separately from monthly fees.
I want to thank you for giving us the opportunity to work with your dancer. We promise to use this opportunity to spend the next year not only developing your dancer as a dancer but also as an all around amazing young person.
Megan Ellison
Evolve Dance Studio Director
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