Auditions for our Competition Team will be held in the June 2025

Introducing Our Empire Competitive Team!

For those who’ve found their dance groove and crave more, our Empire Competitive Team is the ultimate stage! Elevate your passion, take your skills to new heights, and unlock a world of exhilarating performance opportunities. Let’s dazzle the dance floor together!

Our Empire Team is split into 2 divisions.

Premiere Teams –

Attend 2 regional competitions and compete 1 routine, 2 required classes held on one night a week for 1.5 hours. Required classes are Jazz routine and ballet technique class.

Premiere team is split into two different age groups for 2024 – 2025 season.

• Hot Shots (Minis ages 3 – 7 years old)
• All Stars (Petites ages 8 – 12 years old)

Luminary Teams –

Attend 4 regional competitions and compete 2 routines and eligible to be selected for more. Required Classes: Ballet, Leaps/Turns, Jazz Group, Lyrical Group. Minimum 2 nights per week.

Additional styles eligible to compete with: Hip Hop, Tap, Acro, Musical Theater, and Production Routine. We also offer a strength/flexibility class and acro fundamentals class for our Luminary Teams.
Students who are a part of our Luminary Teams can participate in solos, duets, and trios.

Luminary team is split into two different age groups for 2024 – 2025 season.

• Masters (Juniors ages 12 & under)
• Legends (Teens ages 13+)

We do allow students from other studios to take classes with our Luminary and Premiere teams if they are looking for supplemental training for their dancer. Please contact Ms. Sierra for more information to discuss the opportunities that we have to offer. SierraCrowe.ASA@gmail.com

We also offer a convention team.

Our convention team is open to all students regardless of whether they are on our empire competition teams or not. Students must be a registered student of A Step Above but are not required to be enrolled in a weekly class; however, they are strongly encouraged to do so.

Our convention team is for dancers who are looking to expand their dance education build connections in the dance industry. They travel to weekend dance conventions throughout the season. At these conventions, dancers receive the opportunity to take classes from various industry professionals. If your dancer has interest in pursuing dance after high school, we encourage them to join our convention team.

If your child is enrolled in classes at another dance studio, but you would like to join our convention team, we do allow them to do so with clearance from their home studio.

If you have any interest in joining our competition teams or our convention team – we encourage you to contact our studio director, Ms. Sierra. Information becomes available in the spring. To contact Ms. Sierra, please email SierraCrowe.ASA@gmail.com

Earning Your Spot on the Empire Competitive Team!

Ready to take the stage with our Empire Competitive Team? Here’s how to get in the spotlight:

Step 1: Join our vibrant Dynasty Recreational Team and dance your heart out for one amazing year.

Step 2: Impress your instructors at A Step Above! They’ll be on the lookout for exceptional focus, class participation, stellar attendance, and a genuine passion for dance.

Step 3: In special cases, our studio director may make exceptions, especially for dancers with previous experience or undeniable natural talent.

Get ready to shine with us! Your journey to the Empire Team starts here!

Discover the A Step Above Difference!

More than just victories, our focus lies in personal growth, teamwork, and cherishing the dance journey. We’re all about nurturing positive, empowered dancers from the inside out.

Beyond competitions in cities like Dayton, Columbus, Indianapolis, Detroit, and Cincinnati, our dancers get the chance to learn from the best. Master Class guest instructors grace our studio, enriching our dancers’ experience.

Ready to be a part of our Nationally Recognized Empire Team? Reach out to our Business Manager at 419-222-7223 to schedule an appointment with our Director. Get ready for an exciting dance journey!

“My daughter’s studio competed with you at Creations on Sunday. As a mother, I was extremely impressed with your students. They are the most gracious group of young people. As each top winner was announced, they stood and applauded them on stage – for every studio not just yours. It’s obvious that you and your staff are a positive influence on these students. Keep up the good work.”

— Renee Clement,
mother of a student who competed with us at a dance competition