Competition Team

Marco Island Dance Academy Competition Team

TEAM MIDA

Our Goal

Our goal with the Marco Island Dance Academy competition team is to help create well rounded dancers and young people. The experience of competition is not about winning. It is about growing and maturing young dancers with accountability in respect, hard work and positive attitudes. We are only competing against ourselves and striving to gain confidence and work ethic; winning and awards are secondary.

TEAM MIDA Groups:

Team 1:  MINIS- Ages 5-6

Team 2:  PETITES- Ages 7-8

Team 3: JUNIORS- Ages 9-14

Team 5: SENIORS- Ages 15-17

Dress Code

Participating on a competition team requires more professionalism than the regular Dance classes. Dancers are encouraged to wear clothes that make them feel comfortable, however, dance shoes will be required for rehearsals. Hair must also be worn away from the face. It can be quite distracting to be swiping hair away while dancing.

Also please note, competitions will require makeup to be worn on stage with clean hair and proper costume pieces. We will have instructions on what makeup should be worn and how hair should be styled for each dance. Hairspray will be a must!

Solos, Duets, and Trios

Please note that some dancers will be offered the opportunity to perform solos, duets and trios. Dancers who do not participate in these small groups are just as much part of the team and will be treated as such. All dancers develop at many different rates and it is not a critique on any personal level if your dancer is not selected.

**Choreography Fees are paid up front and include 4 privates to learn the routine. Refresher hours are billed accordingly.  Choreography routines are the sole property of Marco Island Dance Academy and can only be performed with the studio and their entered competitions only.

Travel and Accommodations

Some competitions will be out of town and require travel and lodging. All dancers will be responsible for their own travel and accommodations. Chaperones will also be needed for away competitions. This can be organized between parents if they wish to share the duties, however please notify MIDA of the arrangements.

Competition Schedule

Below is the competition and convention schedule for the 2023-2024 season. We will do 5 competitions Total with 1 Nationals in June.  The competitions average 1 per month and are all mainly local in Ft Myers/ Naples area.  Exact dates to be determined.   MIDA members are expected to participate in 100% of the competitions and conventions but accomodations can be made. Please note some competitions or conventions may take place over the course of a weekend. Details regarding exact locations will be sent out via email.

**Monthly class tuition of $225 for the Comp team covers 2 Group choreography classes per week on Wed & Fridays and 2 hours per week normal class times practices. Any additional fees would be for 1 or 2 costume fees for the season, competition entry fees & instruction at competitions (split amongst all dancers).  Dance & costume bags & MIDA team shirts & jackets will be available to purchase separately.

PRICING: This year we have created a special Flat Membership rate for our competition team members:  Competition Team members will be billed a Flat $225 per month per dancer participating on the competition Team.  This will include 2 (1 hour classes per week for Group comp routines) and two additional classes of their choice. The two additional classes are optional but are highly recommended to help encourage growth and development of each dancers’ skills and included in the tuition.  One class Should be Ballet in their appropriate age group and the other class is open choice but should be in the Genre of the routine that they will learn for their group or solo, duets…etc.

Name                              Date                   Location                       Price

Magic City Dance Convention         Naples, FL                      Sept 23, 2023

Starpower Battle of the Seas           Cape Canaveral Cruise     January 12-15, 2024

Shake the Ground                         Ft Myers                          tbd

Magic City Regionals                    Naples, FL                        February 24-25, 2024

Starpower Talent                     March             Ft Myers, FL                 

Showstoppers  or Turn it Around                    April             Lakeland FL/Ft Myers         

Shake The ground Nationals      June             Orlando, FL                     tbd

Additional Routines for dancers seeking additional routine entries:

Choreography Fees  (One Time Fee)                                                        Private Lessons

Solo  $250  (Includes 4 privates)                                      1 hr-  $75

Duet  $200 each (Includes 4 privates)                              1 hr-  $40 each

Trio $150 each     ( Includes 4 privates)                           1 hr- $30 each

Dance Jacket $95

Mida Leotard $65

Leggings $70