Team Twirl

Team Twirl is a non-audition, non-competitive performance group that gives dancers a chance to shine at community events, theme parks, and other cool venues.

WHY TEAM TWIRL?

Team Twirl creates lifelong memories through a variety of performance opportunities for dancers age 6-18, while offering valuable experience for students who are interested in a professional career in the entertainment/commercial dance industry.

  • Team Twirl teaches dancers to bring their best to the stage and work together as a team without the pressure of judgement and comparison that’s common in competition dance.
  • This community performance team produces gracious and giving dancers who offer their talents freely to audiences, as opposed to competition dance, where dancers are trained to perform to receive awards and trophies.
  • Professionalism is emphasized in both rehearsals and performances, setting students up for success when they transition to experiences beyond Twirl.
  • Performing in different venues and different environments helps dancers become adaptable and sharpens their ability to think on their feet in different situations.
  • Limited rehearsal time for both the Christmas and spring performances means that students acquire the skill of picking up choreography quickly, which is crucial to successful professional and college dance auditions.
  • Increased training means that dancers can expect more rapid progress in technique and dance skills.
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TRAIN

The Team Twirl performance group is designed for students who want to get a little more serious about their dance training. It is open to any students who meet the minimum class requirements plus a Team Twirl class. Team Twirl classes will focus on dance technique plus serve as rehearsal time for upcoming performances. Note that Team Twirl students must attend 70% of their required Team Twirl classes. This attendance requirement will be calculated/assessed during the following two time periods: September 10-December 13 and December 14- June 7.

The weekly class requirements** are as follows:

Team Twirl I (ages 6+)

  • At least one Ballet/Jazz class OR Tap/Jazz class OR Musical Theatre Dance class
  • PLUS Team Twirl I class*

 

Team Twirl II, III, IV, and V (ages 8+)

  • At least one Ballet class
  • PLUS at least one Musical Theatre Dance class OR Contemporary class OR Jazz class OR Lyrical class
  • PLUS Team Twirl II, III, IV or V class* (Team Twirl level placement is determined by Twirl teaching artists)

 

*Team Twirl classes will focus on dance technique and will also serve as rehearsal time for performances.

**Note that Tap, Hip Hop, and Acrobatics do not count towards Team Twirl class requirements.

For information about leveling and age ranges for Team Twirl see our class descriptions page click here. To see Twirl’s full schedule of classes click here.

PERFORM

In addition to Twirl’s year-end show, Team Twirl will participate in 3-6 performances a year . These include community events, nursing homes, and sporting events. Also, the team performs at Walt Disney World on even numbered years. Already planning on a Team Twirl Disney performance in June 2028!

SERVE

At Twirl, we believe that dance is a gift to be used to serve others. Whether dancing at a nursing home or in a Broadway show, the dancer’s main obligation is to share their talents as a gift to the audience. This is at the heart of Team Twirl. Serving others by bringing joy through the art of dance is what it’s all about. No competitions. No trophies. No awards. Just a simple focus on giving to the community.

WHAT DOES TEAM TWIRL COST?

  • $75 performance fee to cover production costs and administrative work to create shows and organize performances. This fee also covers pre-registration for all classes (except for acrobatics) for the following season available to Team Twirl dancers who want to continue with the performance team.
  • The Team Twirl class will be considered a regular class when it comes to paying tuition.
  • There will be a $75-100 costume fee for holiday community performances plus a recital costume ($75-110) for the Team Twirl class, which will also be the same costume for spring community performances.
  • Families will have to purchase tickets for Team Twirl performances at venues that charge an admission fee. These may include theme parks and sporting events.