Programs for Competitive Dancers

Kick offers performance opportunities for dancers of all ages!  We start with our Mini Teams  for our youngest dancers with opportunities all the way up through pre professional company.   We are proud to be home to  Premiere, Connections and Edge our nationally award winning competitive dance teams.  This collection of dancers, both girls and boys, is an invitation/audition only group of advanced individuals who are committed to a higher level of dance training.

Kick’s companies allows children with a passion for dance/performing opportunities to showcase their talents. We believe in teaching kids they are more than just great dancing. Dancers learn compassion, teamwork, commitment, and life skills. We teach dance to make great kids!

 Kick company dancers have performed at Walt Disney World, ABC TV, Madison Square Garden and much, much more.  Kick company has won numerous awards at both the regional and national levels including Most Entertaining, Best Choreography, Showmanship, High Score, Top Studio, Crowd Pleaser, and much more!This past season Kick won over 40 1st place overall awards as well as a National Grand Championship award!

Team Work

At Kick, we instill an appreciation for other dancers and their studios.  We are not out to beat anyone; we are out to motivate our dancers and faculty by exposing them to the highest caliber of talent available.  Only then are we going to produce the best dancers possible.

Classes are held weekly in the Rumson and Fair Haven studios.

Why Company at Kick?

The benefits of company reach far beyond just learning to dance and winning trophies.  Dancers build lifelong friendships on the solid foundation of their many hours spent training, competing and socializing together. They learn the value of teamwork, to trust in each other, to depend on one another and be a reliable person themselves.   These important lessons will carry them on any path they choose to take in life.  Our program fosters leadership training, offering young dancers opportunities to develop leadership skills that will last a lifetime.

We can thank our wonderful staff for creating absolutely the best environments for these dancers to train in. Find out for yourself why these dancers are amazing…Our amazing Instructors

 

Mini Team, Ages 4-11

The perfect introduction to team!

With a focus on performance skills, fun, and friendship, Mini Team is the perfect opportunity for the early elementary school-age dancer to grow confidence and dance skills. 

The Directors are looking for a blend of personality, a love for dance and the potential for development as a dancer. Dancers may elect to participate in multiple
Mini Teams per season. Placement is by class observation and based on the dancer’s strengths and available space.

Audition
Teacher recommendation  or call to schedule an observation class (732) 383 5301
Eligibility
Ages 4-12
Summer Commitment

• Mini Team Camp -#dancecampREMIX  is encouraged, but not required   August 22-26 Join us for a super fun week of hip hop, jazz and musical theater styles. Monday to Friday 9a.m -12p.m.

School Year Commitment

•  2 Classes per week.  All of our Mini teams offer the opportunity for back to back classes.
•  Mini Teams perform at our annual preview show “Kick Company Live” (date subject to change), 2 competitions (Dates TBD) and our end of season showcase at Count Basie Theater
• Mini Team fees TBD for the season all inclusive including a costume and entry fees to our competitions.  A team jacket (additional fee) is also required if you don’t have one from last season.
• No additional rehearsals or classes are required for Mini Team

 

 

Premiere Company, Ages 6-12

Kick’s award winning Premiere Company is a special program designed for dancers who love to perform.

Team Kick is not just dance education; it’s a total education. We offer opportunities for master classes, charity work and team building.  The Directors are looking for showmanship, a love for dance and potential for development as a dancer.  Within our Junior Team we have multiple levels, allowing our dancers to make gradual steps up within the program.

Premiere Company is for ages 6-11 with a focus on strong foundations, clean technique, flexibility, strength and timing. Premiere dancers will participate in 3 competitions each season and will learn 2 competition dances, with possible opportunities for additional dances. Premiere company dancers will have some opportunities for solos, duos and trios by invitation only.

Summer requirements
▪ Choreography Week August 15-19

School year
▪ Minimum class requirements – One Ballet Class, One Jazz Class, One Tap OR Hip Hop class and Premiere Company class (2 days per week- 4 classes per week)  Premiere Elite has to take one additional technical class like Leaps and Turns or SST

▪ Attend 3 competitions (schedule will be released 8/1)
▪ Perform in The Charity Show and the May Showcase at Count Basie
▪ Conventions and master classes are optional
▪ Additional opportunities by invitation only include solo, duo and trio (second year and above only), Hip Hop Crew, MTV, Competitive Acro and Kick Tap Crew

Fees and costumes – Coming soon

 

Connections Company

 

Kick’s award winning Connections Company is a special program designed for dancers who love to perform and desire a more intense level of training. Connections Company is not just dance education; it’s a total education. Connections Company provides serious dancers a unique opportunity for development through accelerated classes, cutting edge choreography, community performances, competitions and exposure to the world of professional dance.

Members of the Performance Company will also have the chance to sign up for and/or audition for a specific number of specialty teams including Acro, Tap, Hip Hop Crew, and our MTV team (live vocals with dance). The Directors are looking for a showmanship, flexibility, passion, technical precision, turning ability and potential for development. Placement is by audition and based on the dancer’s strengths and the overall best interest of the group.

Audition
Private audition only

Summer requirements
▪ Minimum of 15 hours of summer dance training at Kick
▪ Choreography Week August 22-26

School year
▪ Minimum class requirements – 2 Ballet Classes, One Jazz Class, One Tap OR Hip Hop class, one SST (Stretch, Strengthen and Technique), and Connections class (3 days per week – 6 classes a week)
▪ Attend 3 competitions (schedule will be released 7/1)
▪ Perform in Kick Company Live!
▪ Conventions and master class opportunities (1 convention required)
▪ Attend 1 Saturday rehearsal per month
▪ Additional opportunities by invitation only include solo, duo and trio, Hip Hop Crew, MTV, Defying Gravity Competitive Acro and Fabulous feet Competitive Tap

 

Edge Company Ages 11-18

Edge Company
Edge Company is for highly trained dancers ages 11 and up. Edge is our highest level performing company made up of distinguished dancers having outstanding technique, performance quality and style. Edge Company dancers receive small group goal oriented training with like minded dancers.  Edge Company dancers can look forward to a deep dive into technical training, plus opportunities for additional performances, NYC trips, master classes, and individualized programming.  Additional opportunities include volunteer opportunities, dance modeling, leadership training, photo shoots and more!

Edge Protege is for dancers looking to expand their training in new and exciting ways including attending conventions, participating in additional dances, and going the extra mile to crush their goals. Edge Pro is for dancers who are currently auditioning for professional work and need an specialized schedule to accommodate their needs.

Summer requirements
▪ Minimum of 20 hours of summer dance training at Kick
▪ Choreography Week August 22-26

School year
▪ Minimum class requirements – 2 Ballet Classes, One Jazz Class, 2 SST Classes (Strength, Stretch, Technique) one Tap OR Hip Hop class and Edge class (3 days per week 7+ classes per week)
▪ Attend 3 competitions (schedule will be released 7/1)
▪ Attend 1 Saturday rehearsal per month
▪ Perform in The Charity Show and the May Showcase at Count Basie
▪ Conventions and master classes are optional
▪ Additional opportunities by invitation only include solo, duo and trio, Hip Hop Crew, MTV, Defying Gravity competitive Acro and Fabulous Feet competitive Tap
▪ Edge Pro may elect out of group dances if professional opportunities prohibit participation. This is on an individual basis

School year
▪ Minimum class requirements – 2 Ballet Classes, One Jazz Class, 2 SST Classes (Strength, Stretch, Technique) one Tap OR Hip Hop class and Edge class (3 days per week 6+ classes per week)
▪ Attend 3 competitions (schedule will be released 7/1)
▪ Attend 1 Saturday rehearsal per month
▪ Perform in Kick Company Live and the May Showcase at Count Basie
▪ Attend 1 full studio convention
▪ Additional opportunities by invitation only include solo, duo and trio, Hip Hop Crew, MTV, Defying Gravity competitive Acro and Fabulous Feet competitive Tap
▪ Edge Pro may elect out of group dances if professional opportunities prohibit participation

 

 

Hip Hop Crew

 

If Hip Hop is your passion, this is the group you want to be with! All Hip Hop! All Day!  CREW is the most elite hip hop dancers at Kick! Members will not only learn choreography, but will learn the art of freestyle. The group competes at the same competitions as the rest of the team as well as the end of season performance at Count Basie and the “Kick for a Cause” charity show.

The Directors are looking for showmanship, teamwork, a love for dance and the potential for development. Placement is by in class audition and based on the dancer’s strengths and available space.

Audition
TBD (Call for more information)
Eligibility
Premiere, Connections and Edge Crews
Summer Commitment
1. Hip Hop Classes (optional)
School Year Commitment
2 classes per week (1 crew, one technique or breakdancing)

Crew teams perform at Kick Company Live , 3 competitions (Dates TBD) and our end of season showcase at Count Basie Theater

MTV Team

Live for Broadway?  Love to SING and Dance?  Then our Musical Theater Vocal program is for YOU!  Members will not only learn choreography, but will learn vocal techniques and skills. The group competes at the same competitions as the rest of the team as well as the end of season performance at Count Basie and the “Kick for a Cause” charity show.

The Directors are looking for a love for both singing and dancing, teamwork, performance and the potential for development. Placement is by in class audition and based on the performer’s strengths and available space.

Audition
TBD
Eligibility
ages 6 and up – 2 Levels

School Year Commitment
1 MTV class plus 1 technical dance class of your choice (If you are on company, your company classes fill technical dance requirement and you only need to add 1 MTV class.)

MTV teams perform at Kick Company Live, 3 competitions (Dates TBD) and our end of season showcase at Count Basie Theater

 

Tap Crew

Our Fabulous Feet Competition Tap Team is designed as an add on to our other team programs to allow our dancers with higher level tap skills the opportunity to compete.  Fabulous Feet groups compete at the same competitions as the rest of the team as well as the end of season performance at Count Basie and Kick Company Live

The Directors are looking for rhythm, timing, a high skill level and performance. Placement is by in class audition and based on the performer’s strengths and available space.

Audition
TBD (Call for more information)
Eligibility
ages 9 and up 2 levels
Summer Commitment (highly recommended but not required)   The Tap Experience June 27-July 1
School Year Commitment
Tap Technique class and Tap Crew Class

Tap teams perform at our annual charity show “Kick for a Cause” , 3 competitions (Dates TBD) and our end of season showcase at Count Basie Theater

 

 Acro Team

If you love to tumble and flip, Kick’s Defying Gravity Acro team is for YOU!  Our team trains with certified coaches to learn tumbling in a safe and effective environment.  Defying Gravity groups compete at the same competitions as the rest of the team as well as the end of season performance at Count Basie and Kick Company Live

The Directors are looking for both current skill and potential for development.   Placement is by in class audition and based on the performer’s strengths and available space.

Audition
TBD (Call for more information)
Eligibility
Defying Gravity 1 ages 6-10, Defying Gravity 2 ages 11 and up
Summer Commitment (highly recommended but not required)

The Defying Gravity Acro Experience August 1-5

School Year Commitment

1 Acro team class, 1 acro technique class (can be done back to back) and one technical (Ballet, Jazz, Leaps and turns) dance class (if you are on Company your dance requirement is filled)