Dance Team Information
BDS Competition Dance Team in Braintree, MA
We are excited to announce our upcoming dance tryouts for the BDS competition dance team in Braintree, MA. Whether you are a new dancer or a returning member, we invite all dancers aged 4 and up to join us for this thrilling opportunity.
Dance Team Tryouts
Tryouts for the 2027 - 2028 season will be Sunday, June 13th 2027
Schedule
Minis (Ages 4–6): 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Petites (Ages 7–9): 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Juniors/Pre-Teens (Ages 10–12): 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. (Middle School)
Teens/Sr. Teens (Ages 13+): 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. (8th Grade - High School)
Tryouts are open to all dancers aged 4 and older, and non-BDS dancers are more than welcome to participate. Current dance team members must also attend. We are eager to expand our team with dedicated dancers who aspire to grow and excel with our award-winning dance team.
What to Bring
All dancers should arrive during their scheduled age time frame. Please wear black dance attire, keep hair neat and off the face, and bring jazz shoes, turners, and tap shoes. Dancers will have the opportunity to learn age-appropriate combos, demonstrate some leaps, jumps, turns, as well as any acro skills, and engage in an improv section. Some dancers on the age cusp may be asked to remain for the next age bracket as well.
Please note there is a $15 tryout fee. You can register on our events page or send a Venmo payment to @Bridget-Keddy with your dancer's name and age in the notes.
Advanced Teen/Sr. Teen Bootcamp
Dates: July 26–August 30
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Cost: $400
The Boot Camp is mandatory for all dancers who make the team. This intensive will focus on choreography and technique. We will also extend the Teen/Sr. Teen Bootcamp through the weekend to collaborate with selected groups on their competition routines. The schedule and casting for these routines will be released in advance for your convenience.
Junior, Pre-Teen, Intermediate Teen Dance Team Bootcamp
Dates: August 2–August 6
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 03:00 p.m.
Cost: $400
Participation in this Bootcamp is also mandatory for all dancers who make the team. This session will concentrate on competition choreography and technique development.
What Is the Competition Dance Team?
Our competition dance team is organized by age and skill levels. Each member is assigned routines that are appropriate for their age, skill set, and commitment level. We only accept qualified candidates at age-appropriate levels for our competition dance team. Dancers will compete for three weekends during the season and, if they qualify for Nationals, they are required to attend a weekend away at the director's discretion.
Requirements for Petite, Junior, Teen, Sr. Teen Dance Team Members (2026 - 2027)
One-Hour Ballet Class per Week
One-Hour Leaps, Jumps, and Turns Class per Week
One-Hour Acro Class per Week
Routines and fall schedules will be assigned after Boot Camp. Each choreography rehearsal typically lasts 45 minutes.
One Week at Summer Boot Camp (See Details Above)