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FDS ELITE COMPETITIVE PROGRAM
FDS ELITE is a pre-professional competitive program for dancers.
Through participation, dancers will intensify their training to achieve a higher level of technique, performance, and artistry, providing the education and experience needed to continue dance in higher education or a professional career.
Philosophy and Expectations
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The FDS ELITE Competition Team requires hard work, dedication, teamwork, and much more to build a successful group.
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This program is designed for our most experienced and advanced dancers, ages 6+.​
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Placement by audition only.
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It is a specific program based on ballet, contemporary, jazz, and hip-hop technique.
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This is the most prestigious placement with its own prerequisites, requirements, and opportunities.
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FDS ELITE teams are divided this year into four levels and three styles, each receiving instruction in contemporary, jazz, and hip hop.
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Level I: Ages 7-8
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Level II: Ages 9-11
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Level III: Ages 12-14
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Level IV: Ages 15 and up
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Each level requires a minimum of 6 to 8 dancers to create an FDS ELITE Competition Team.
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