Performing Groups and Competitive Programs!

Kick offers performance opportunities for dancers of all ages!  We start with our Mini Teams  for our youngest dancers with opportunities all the way up through pre professional company.   We are proud to be home to  Premiere, Connections and Edge our nationally award winning competitive dance teams.  This collection of dancers, both girls and boys, is an invitation/audition only group of advanced individuals who are committed to a higher level of dance training.

Kick’s companies allows children with a passion for dance/performing opportunities to showcase their talents. We believe in teaching kids they are more than just great dancing. Dancers learn compassion, teamwork, commitment, and life skills. We teach dance to make great kids!

 Kick company dancers have performed at Walt Disney World, ABC TV, Madison Square Garden and much, much more.  Kick company has won numerous awards at both the regional and national levels including Most Entertaining, Best Choreography, Showmanship, High Score, Top Studio, Crowd Pleaser, and much more!

Kick Company Rehearsals

A Day in the Life of a Kick Company Dancer – Meet Capri

A Day in the Life of a Kick Company Dancer – Meet McKayla

A Day in the Life of a Kick Company Dancer – Meet Emma

 

Team Work

At Kick, we instill an appreciation for other dancers and their studios.  We are not out to beat anyone; we are out to motivate our dancers and faculty by exposing them to the highest caliber of talent available.  Only then are we going to produce the best dancers possible.

Classes are held weekly at our Fair Haven studios.

Why Company at Kick?

The benefits of company reach far beyond just learning to dance and winning trophies.  Dancers build lifelong friendships on the solid foundation of their many hours spent training, competing and socializing together. They learn the value of teamwork, to trust in each other, to depend on one another and be a reliable person themselves.   These important lessons will carry them on any path they choose to take in life.  Our program fosters leadership training, offering young dancers opportunities to develop leadership skills that will last a lifetime.

We can thank our wonderful staff for creating absolutely the best environments for these dancers to train in. Find out for yourself why these dancers are amazing…Our amazing Instructors

 

Mini Team, Ages 4-11

The perfect introduction to team!

With a focus on performance skills, fun, and friendship, Mini Team is the perfect opportunity for the early elementary school-age dancer to grow confidence and dance skills. 

The Directors are looking for a blend of personality, a love for dance and the potential for development as a dancer. Dancers may elect to participate in multiple
Mini Teams per season. Placement is by class observation and based on the dancer’s strengths and available space.

Audition
Teacher recommendation  or call to schedule an observation class (732) 383 5301
Eligibility
Ages 4-12
Summer Commitment

• Mini Team Camp -#dancecampREMIX  is encouraged, but not required   August 28-September 1st Join us for a super fun week of hip hop, jazz and musical theater styles. Monday to Friday 9a.m -12p.m.

School Year Commitment

•  2 Classes per week.  All of our Mini teams offer the opportunity for back to back classes.
•  Mini Teams perform at our annual preview show “Kick Company Live” (date subject to change), 2 competitions (Dates TBD) and our end of season showcase at Count Basie Theater
• Mini Team fees TBD for the season all inclusive including a costume and entry fees to our competitions.  A team jacket (additional fee) is also required.
• No additional rehearsals or classes are required for Mini Team

 

NEW!  Club Team!

New program!!

Club Team! Club Team is a lower commitment competition program for talented dancers ages 9-12. This program is specially designed for dancers who cannot commit to a full training program but want to still be part of a company and compete!

• • Club Team is for ages 9-12 only by invitation or audition. It is not a beginner level program. Club Team dancers should have at least 2 years of dance training.
  • Club team trains in Hip Hop and Jazz.
  • Club Team dancers learn one routine and attend 3 competitions in the spring
  • Club Team has no weekend commitments outside of the 3 competitions (dates provided in August)
  • With a lower commitment and a lot less training, club level dancers will not have the same progress or success that our full company dancers do.
  • Club dancers who are looking for a higher level of excellence should take additional classes.
  • Club team dancers are not eligible for solos, duets or trios
  • Club team does not participate in conventions, pep rally, gala, or other full company parties/team bonding events
  • The goals of Club Team is to provide a competition and training program for dancers who cannot participate in full company but want more than weekly classes. Club team is a great bridge in the middle school years when kids want to try a lot of activities.
  • Excellent attendance is expected for Club team dancers. Club Team meets on Mondays from 6:45-8:15PM. Please do not register for Club Team if your other activities conflict with this time on a regular basis.
  • The Club Team competition schedule will be released on 8/1. We will work around all spring breaks (including RCDS) as long as you enroll before the schedule is released! Club Team may attend a few alternate competitions to the ones full company attends.

Questions? Email [email protected]. Ready to enroll? Registration for Club Team is open online – be sure to register for Club Team Technique and Club Team Performance.

 

Premiere Company, Ages 6-12

Kick’s award winning Premiere Company is a special program designed for dancers who love to perform.

Team Kick is not just dance education; it’s a total education. We offer opportunities for master classes, charity work and team building.  The Directors are looking for showmanship, a love for dance and potential for development as a dancer.  Within our Junior Team we have multiple levels, allowing our dancers to make gradual steps up within the program.

Premiere Company is for ages 6-11 with a focus on strong foundations, clean technique, flexibility, strength and timing. Premiere dancers will participate in 3 competitions each season and will learn 2 competition dances, with possible opportunities for additional dances. Premiere company dancers will have some opportunities for solos, duos and trios by invitation only.

Summer requirements
▪ Minimum of 20 hours of summer dance training at Kick
      Choreography Week August 21-25

School year
▪ Minimum class requirements – One Ballet Class, One Jazz Class, One Tap OR Hip Hop class and Premiere Company class (2 days per week- 4 classes per week)  Premiere 3has to take one additional technical class like Leaps and Turns or SST
▪ Attend 3 competitions  and extra rehearsals as scheduled
▪ Perform in The Charity Show and the May Showcase at Count Basie
▪ Attend ASH Convention (1)

▪ Additional opportunities by invitation only include solo, duo and trio (second year and above only), Hip Hop Crew, MTV, Competitive Acro and Kick Tap Crew

Fees and costumes – Coming soon

 

Connections Company

 

Kick’s award winning Connections Company is a special program designed for dancers who love to perform and desire a more intense level of training. Connections Company is not just dance education; it’s a total education. Connections Company provides serious dancers a unique opportunity for development through accelerated classes, cutting edge choreography, community performances, competitions and exposure to the world of professional dance.

Members of the Performance Company will also have the chance to sign up for and/or audition for a specific number of specialty teams including Acro, Tap, Hip Hop Crew, and our MTV team (live vocals with dance). The Directors are looking for a showmanship, flexibility, passion, technical precision, turning ability and potential for development. Placement is by audition and based on the dancer’s strengths and the overall best interest of the group.

• Audition
  Private audition only
• Summer requirements
  ▪ Minimum of 20 hours of summer dance training at Kick
  ▪ Choreography Week August 21-25
• School year
  ▪ Minimum class requirements – 2 Ballet Classes, One Jazz/Contemporary/Lyrical Class, One Tap OR Hip Hop class, one SST (Stretch, Strengthen and Technique), Connections technique and Connections class (3 days per week – 7 classes a week)
  ▪ Attend 3 competitions (schedule will be released 8/1)
  ▪ Perform in Kick Company Live!
  ▪ Conventions and master class opportunities (ASH Conventions (2)  required)
  ▪ Attend extra rehearsals as scheduled
  ▪ Additional opportunities by invitation only include solo, duo and trio, Hip Hop Crew, MTV, Defying Gravity Competitive Acro and Fabulous feet Competitive Tap

 

Edge Company Ages 11-18

Edge Company
Edge Company is for highly trained dancers ages 11 and up. Edge is our highest level performing company made up of distinguished dancers having outstanding technique, performance quality and style. Edge Company dancers receive small group goal oriented training with like minded dancers.  Edge Company dancers can look forward to a deep dive into technical training, plus opportunities for additional performances, NYC trips, master classes, and individualized programming.  Additional opportunities include volunteer opportunities, dance modeling, leadership training, photo shoots and more!

• Summer requirements
  ▪ Minimum of 20 hours of summer dance training at Kick
  ▪ Choreography Week August 21-25
• School year
  ▪ Minimum class requirements – 2 Ballet Classes, One Jazz Class, One Contemporary Class, 2 SST/Technique Classes (Strength, Stretch, Technique) one Tap OR Hip Hop class and Edge class (3 days per week 7+ classes per week)
  ▪ Attend 3 competitions , extra competition, and ASH Conventions (2)
  ▪ Attend extra rehearsals as scheduled
  ▪ Perform in The Charity Show and the May Showcase at Count Basie
  ▪ Conventions and master classes are optional
  ▪ Additional opportunities by invitation only include solo, duo and trio, Hip Hop Crew, MTV, Defying Gravity competitive Acro and Fabulous Feet competitive Tap

 

 

Hip Hop Crew

 

If Hip Hop is your passion, this is the group you want to be with! All Hip Hop! All Day!  CREW is the most elite hip hop dancers at Kick! Members will not only learn choreography, but will learn the art of freestyle. The group competes at the same competitions as the rest of the team as well as the end of season performance at Count Basie and Kick Company Live.

The Directors are looking for showmanship, teamwork, a love for dance and the potential for development. Placement is by in class audition and based on the dancer’s strengths and available space. 5 levels of Crew – A, B, C , D and E

• Audition
  TBD (Call for more information)
  Eligibility
  Premiere, Connections and Edge Crews
  Summer Commitment
  The Hip Hop Experience August 7-11
  School Year Commitment
  2 classes per week (1 crew, one technique or breakdancing)
• Crew teams perform at Kick Company Live , 3 competitions (Dates TBD schedule releases 8/1) and our end of season showcase at Count Basie Theater

MTV Team

Live for Broadway?  Love to SING and Dance?  Then our Musical Theater Vocal program is for YOU!  Members will not only learn choreography, but will learn vocal techniques and skills. The group competes at the same competitions as the rest of the team as well as the end of season performance at Count Basie and Kick Company Live

• The Directors are looking for a love for both singing and dancing, teamwork, performance and the potential for development. Placement is by in class audition and based on the performer’s strengths and available space.
• Audition
  TBD
  Eligibility
  ages 6 and up – 2 Levels
• School Year Commitment
  1 MTV class plus 1 technical dance class of your choice (If you are on company, your company classes fill technical dance requirement and you only need to add 1 MTV class.)
• MTV teams perform at Kick Company Live, 3 competitions (Dates TBD – schedule releases 8/1) and our end of season showcase at Count Basie Theater

 

Tap Crew

Kick Tap Crew is designed as an add on to our other team programs to allow our dancers with higher level tap skills the opportunity to compete.  Tap crew competes at the same competitions as the rest of the team as well as the end of season performance at Count Basie, ASH convention, and Kick Company Live

The Directors are looking for rhythm, timing, a high skill level and performance. Placement is by in class audition and based on the performer’s strengths and available space. 3 levels of Tap Crew A, B and C

• Audition
  TBD (Call for more information)
  Eligibility
  ages 9 and up 2 levels
  Summer Commitment (highly recommended but not required)   The Tap Experience June 19-23
  School Year Commitment
  Tap Technique class and Tap Crew Class
• Tap teams perform at our annual charity show “Kick for a Cause” , 3 competitions (Dates TBD – schedule releases on 8/1), ASH convention and our end of season showcase at Count Basie Theater

 

 Acro Crew

If you love to tumble and flip, Kick’s Defying Gravity Acro team is for YOU!  Our team trains with certified coaches to learn tumbling in a safe and effective environment.  Defying Gravity groups compete at the same competitions as the rest of the team as well as the end of season performance at Count Basie and Kick Company Live

The Directors are looking for both current skill and potential for development.   Placement is by in class audition and based on the performer’s strengths and available space.

• Audition
  TBD (Call for more information)
  Eligibility
  Defying Gravity 1 ages 6-10, Defying Gravity 2 ages 11 and up
  Summer Commitment (highly recommended but not required)
• The Defying Gravity Acro ExperiencJuly 29-August 2
  
• School Year Commitment
• 1 Acro team class, 1 acro technique class (can be done back to back) and one technical (Ballet, Jazz, Leaps and turns) dance class (if you are on Company your dance requirement is filled)