Competition Training

A supportive first step into competitive dance

A path for passionate,
committed dancers

Lyrical Competition Teams blend the expressive heart of lyrical dance with a structured training pathway geared toward performance and competitions. This programme is designed for dancers ready to deepen technique, teamwork and artistic maturity in a supportive, positive environment.

What is our Competition Team?

Our Competition Team is not another weekly class — it’s a progressive performance pathway for dancers who enjoy lyrical dance and want to explore it more seriously through rehearsals and competitive events.

Like our regular lyrical classes, it emphasises clean technique, musicality and emotional expression. In the competition context, we add goal-oriented training, choreography creation and performance preparation, all delivered with Stardust’s caring, inclusive approach.

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Benefits

We focus on building strong foundations while gradually developing performance skills.

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Technical & artistic growth

Sustained work on posture, alignment and control with choreography that challenges dancers in age-appropriate ways.

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Musicality & expression

Deeper connection to music, dynamics and storytelling in performance.

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Teamwork & confidence

Working together toward shared goals builds resilience, communication and performance confidence.

What training looks like

Each competition rehearsal follows a clear, familiar structure so dancers feel confident, focused and ready to work together.

Sessions are longer and more focused than recreational classes, but always supportive and age-appropriate — building technique, artistry and performance skills step by step.

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Warm-up & conditioning
Targeted warm-ups build strength, control and mobility, with a focus on alignment, core stability and injury prevention.
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Technique & lyrical foundations
Dancers work on lyrical technique, turns, balances and transitions, with clear corrections and guidance to support steady improvement.
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Choreography & performance
Competition routines are developed over time, focusing on musicality, storytelling and teamwork — not rushing or pressure.
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Cool-down & reflection
Sessions finish with stretching and a calm recap, helping dancers leave feeling positive, proud and clear on what they’re working towards.

Dancers leave each rehearsal knowing what they’re improving and feeling supported as part of a team - progress you can see and feel over time.

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What Happens Next?

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Register your interest

Let us know your dancer’s age, experience and current classes. We’ll guide you through whether the competition team is the right next step.

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Friendly assessment or invitation

Some dancers will be invited directly by their teacher; others may attend a relaxed assessment class so we can make sure the fit feels right for everyone.

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Train, perform, grow together

Commit to weekly rehearsals, build a routine as a team and work towards selected competitions — with support at every stage.

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Why Families Choose Stardust

Supportive teaching, clear expectations and a competition pathway that puts children first.

Clear, kind coaching

Technique and performance skills are taught positively and clearly, with encouragement, correction and care — never pressure.

Inclusive by design

We value effort, attitude and teamwork. Adjustments and support are built in — every dancer is treated as an individual.

Progress you can see

Improved technique, stronger performance skills and growing confidence on and off stage — celebrated at every step.

Ready for the next step?

Lyrical Competition Teams are for dancers who love performing and are ready to train with greater focus — in a supportive, confidence-building environment that puts children first.

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Northstowe Secondary College · Ages 12+ · Invitation / Assessment based

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