LAUNCH is a weekly competition-prep class designed to give dancers and their families a taste of the competition dance world. It is a low-stress, low-commitment program that will be oriented towards developing young dancers' technique, taking their skills to the next level and preparing them for the competition world. Dancers are not required to audition for the competition team following a year of LAUNCH if they decide it is not for them. If they do decide the would like to give the competition world a shot, they are required to audition.
LAUNCH is open to ages 5-7. Dancers will attend one weekly class. The majority of classes will focus on basic technical jazz/ballet skills, as well as a few opportunities to learn new styles (i.e. tap, hip-hop, musical theatre, acro/tricks).
Students will NOT perform at competitions. Instead, the LAUNCH troupe will perform one number all together at the Spring Recital, starting in 2026. Members are invited to all competitions Dancearts attends to cheer on our Competition Team dancers and get a sense of the competition world, but they are not required to attend. LAUNCH members who are old enough are also invited to participate in dance conventions (age requirements vary by convention). Finally, members are invited to all of Dancearts' competition events (dress rehearsals, team sleepover, holiday parties, bonding events, big/little reveal, and more).