Westbrook Dance Academy’s award-winning competition teams give dedicated dancers the opportunity to advance their training through competitive dance and performances beyond the studio. With additional classes, focused instruction, and more opportunities to perform, team members strengthen their technique, develop stage presence, and build confidence while learning the value of teamwork and commitment.
WDA dancers have earned national championships for the past 13 years, and our teams have qualified for or received invitations to the World Dance Championship since 2014. Along the way, Westbrook Dance Academy and its students have received numerous choreography and performance awards, individual titles, overall honors, and Studio of Excellence awards.
Our World Dance Championship achievements include:
2015: The Senior Competition Team advanced to the final five and earned Third Place, while the Junior Competition Team finished Eighth.
2017: The Senior Competition Team advanced to the final five, earned Fourth Place, and received the Outstanding Performance Award.
2018: The Senior Competition Team received the Outstanding Performance Award.
2019: The Senior Competition Team advanced to the final five, earned Fifth Place, and received the Excellence in Theatrical Entertainment Award.
2024: The Mini Team received the Excellence in Character Development Award.
2026: The Production Team finished Eighth.
These accomplishments reflect the dedication of our dancers, the guidance of our instructors, and the support of our dance families. We take pride in every team member’s growth and in the discipline, friendships, and lasting memories they gain through the competition experience.
Being part of Westbrook Dance Academy’s award-winning competition teams is a privilege and a shared commitment. The team experience helps dancers develop responsibility, dependability, accountability, and perseverance. Members learn to work together, strive for excellence, celebrate achievements, and handle disappointment with maturity and good sportsmanship.
Summer Intensive: Dancers must complete at least one week of Summer Intensive to be considered for team placement.
Required Classes: Team members must attend their weekly technique and choreography classes, including ballet, tap, and jazz training and instruction for all routines. Additional classes may be scheduled at any time.
Competition Participation: Team members must compete in all routines assigned to their group. Solo, duo, and trio opportunities are also available to Futures, Mini, Junior, Teen, and Senior team members.
Dress Code: Dancers must follow the required dress code for classes, competitions, and performances.
Attendance: Consistent attendance is essential, and participation in all scheduled team events is mandatory. Excessive absences may result in removal from the team.
Team Jacket: Every team member must have a Westbrook Dance Academy jacket and wear it at competitions, awards ceremonies, performances, and conventions.
Respect and Leadership: Team members must treat instructors and fellow students with courtesy and respect, both inside and outside the studio, and set a positive example in class.
Professional Conduct: Dancers are expected to behave appropriately and conduct themselves professionally at all times.
Good Sportsmanship: Dancers and parents must demonstrate kindness, respect, and good sportsmanship toward staff, faculty, and one another.
Team Agreement: Dancers and parents must review and sign the team agreement distributed before the start of the season.
Interested in joining a competition team? Please speak with Julie about team opportunities and requirements.
