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Competition Programs

DPAC Competition Company

Pre Company and Full Company — award-winning training, choreography, and performance opportunities for dedicated dancers.

Our highly successful DPAC Competition Company has earned top awards throughout the region and across the nation, building a reputation for excellence year after year.

At DPAC, we believe success begins with exceptional training. Our dancers learn from highly qualified instructors and talented guest choreographers, receive innovative and award-winning choreography, train in outstanding facilities, and are surrounded by a team that values technique, dedication, teamwork, confidence, and excellence.

We believe in developing the whole dancer—not only preparing them to compete, but helping them become stronger, more confident performers who are prepared to take their talent wherever their dreams lead them.

With clear communication, strong family support, individualized attention, and a genuine commitment to every dancer, DPAC has created a competition experience that is truly about more than trophies— it’s about becoming the best version of yourself.

TRAIN. PERFORM. COMPETE. EXCEL.

This is DPAC

Auditions

DPAC Intensive Workshop & Team Auditions ✨

Auditions are held the first week of August every summer to determine team placement for the upcoming season.

Dancers will experience four full days of intensive training, dancing, learning, and FUN, with guest judges and industry professionals brought in from across North Carolina.

Come prepared to dance, learn challenging combinations, work hard, and showcase your performance quality, dedication, and coachability.

Through years of passion, dedication, and hard work, DPAC has become one of the area’s most award-winning dance studios. Our Intensive Workshop is designed to challenge dancers, inspire growth, and help each dancer reach their fullest potential.

COME READY TO WORK. COME READY TO GROW. COME READY TO SHINE.

This is where the next season begins.

DPAC Competition Teams

Full Company

Ages 6–19

Our Full Company consists of six levels, designed to challenge and develop dancers as they grow. Dancers receive focused training, performance opportunities, choreography, and the experience of being part of a dedicated competition team.

Pre-Company

Ages 5–9

Our Pre-Company is the perfect introduction to competitive dance for dancers who want to experience what competition is all about but may not quite be ready for Full Company.

We offer two Pre-Company divisions:

🩷 Pee Wee Pre-Team

Ages 5–7

A fun, supportive introduction to team dance, competition, performance, and teamwork.

Mini Pre-Team

Ages 7–9

Designed for young dancers ready to take the next step, build confidence, strengthen their technique, and experience the excitement of competition.

Whether they are taking their first steps onto the competition stage or working toward the next level, there is a place for every dancer at DPAC.

START HERE. GROW HERE. SHINE HERE.

Mark Your Calendar

Team Debut — March 2027

Moments from the competition stage

Our dancers in action

DPAC competition company group photo on stage
DPAC senior competition dancers in pink tops
DPAC competition group routine in pink dresses
DPAC dancer performing a competition solo in maroon
DPAC dancer performing a lyrical solo in white
Young DPAC dancer making a heart shape on stage
DPAC dancers performing a character routine
DPAC dancer backstage in her team jacket
DPAC competition dancers backstage in gold costumes

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