ELITE PERFORMANCE TEAM
Unleash your inner superstar!
The ultimate team of superstars! The Maples Academy of Dance Performance Team is a family of superstars training and performing at an elite level. The team program aims to develop dancers as a whole, with a focus on performance, strong technique, self-confidence and respect, healthy lifestyles, and positivity, along with enhanced competitive performance opportunities.
Dancers on the Performance Team put in countless extra hours to prepare for their performances and to represent themselves and the M.A.D. team to the best of their ability, both on and off stage. Placement on the team provides dancers who are dancing at an elite level with training, performance, and competitive opportunities beyond the normal scope of a recreational dance program.
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The 2026 Performance Team will be attending the following dance competitions: On The Floor, Phoenix Dance Competition, Canadian National Dance Championships, and View Dance Challenge.
ELITE TEAM TRYOUTS
Thursday June 18, 2026
We are thrilled to announce our group tryouts for the upcoming season. Dancers will participate in style-specific sessions as a group designed to showcase their technique, rhythm, work ethic, and performance quality.
Date: Thursday June 18, 2026
Time: Age 7-11 5:15pm-7:00pm | Age 12+ 7:00pm-8:45pm
Audition Preparation
Attire: Please wear appropriate dancewear for the style you are auditioning for (e.g., bodysuits and tights for technical styles; comfortable, movable gear for Hip Hop).
Footwear: Bring the correct shoes for each discipline (ballet shoes, jazz shoes, clean indoor sneakers, or tap shoes).
Mindset: We look for growth and potential as much as current skill. Bring your energy, enthusiasm, and your best smile.
Note: Dancers are encouraged to audition for all styles they are interested in pursuing within the Elite program. Multi-disciplinary versatility is a key component of our performance team.
SELECTION CRITERIA
The Performance Team is an invitational team, with selections based on a number of criteria including in class and pre-season evaluations, strong work ethic, excellent attendance and preparation for class, and a positive, team driven attitude.
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Dancers are selected for additional Solo, Duet, Trio and extra group dances during our Elite Auditions in June.