The debut dance company commitment is from November 2026 thru March 2027 Dancers will compete at one of the event slisted below. This is your chance to experience the dance company, attend an event and decide if you wish to be part of the full company going forward.
The Debut Company WILL compete at this event:
DreamMaker Dance Regional, Providence, RI, March 19-21, 2027
After these events, you can decide wether or not you wish to continue on with the FULL COMPANY for the rest of the season. The full schedule of our competitions is listed below along with info for the Debut Dance Company including costs, tution and related.
NOTE: Current FULL COMPANY tuition is $250 per month and the annual FULL COMPANY team fee is $250. Debut Company tution is reduced to $200 per month and the team fee is reduced to $150. Tuition adjustments, if needed, would begin in Novemeber and carry on thru Februaury/March.
NOTE: The Starpower/Dreamamker Regional is part of the SDA/Dance One competitive circuit. They charge a single media fee of $125 that all dancers that compete have to purchase. This entitles you to all pics and videos of your routines for the full season. So, if you decide to compete with the full company, any rotuine that your dancer is cast in going forward through each event, regioanls, nationals and potentially Worlds, would be covered with this one fee.
Competitions currently on our full schedule going forward are as follows and are subject to change based on event availability, dancer attendance, routine progression, etc.
All of the below regional events are pre registered for currently:
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Starpower Dance Regional, Andover, MA. February 12-14 2027
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Starpower Dance Regional, Providence, RI. April 16-18 2027
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Starpower Dance Regional, Springfield, MA. April 30-May 2 2027
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Revolution Dance Regional, Springfield, MA. May 14-16 2027
Optional/Alternate Regional Events:
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Imagine Dance Regional, Providence, RI. February 26-28 2027
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Starpower Dance Regional, Lowell, MA. March 12-14, 2027
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DreamMaker Dance Regional, Providence, RI, March 19-21, 2027
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Imagine Dance Regional, Lowell, MA. April 23-25, 2027
National/World Events:
- Revolution Nationals, Poconos, PA. June 28th-July 2nd, 2027
- World Championships, Secaucus, New Jersey. July 22-28, 2027
(NOTE: It is possible that not all dancers will compete at every event listed)
In order to remain on the team and in good standing, members must contribute/participate in all things DTRI including the annual Holiday Show (Dec 12-13 2026) as well as annual showcase and/or Artistic Revue (June 6, 2027). Balances must be paid up to date in order to purchase tickets for events, receive costumes and be cast in additional routines.
Birth Certificate: A copy of the dancer’s birth certificate is required for proof of age. We are auditing our birth certificates this season and will inform clients directly if they need a new copy.
The annual debut team membership fee is $150 per dancer. This will be sent via email in October (if you accecpt) and is due prior to our audtiion event. The team fee is payable direct from the invoice, check to DTRI or via our Venmo @DTRI-ONLY. These fees are not debited via auto draft if you have a card on file unless you request it.
Team Gear: All competitive dancers may be required to purchase DTRI Official Gear, team t-shirts, earrings and makeup. Team members must have a team jacket.
Tuition: The tuition rate for the debut team is $200 per month per student. A $50.00 late fee will be charged if not paid by the 7th of the month.
Additional Rehearsals: Dancers are required to attend additional rehearsals, especially leading up to the competition at no additional charge. Dancers are required to adhere to the dress code for classes.
Comp Weeks: The week immedaitely preceeding a non optional regional event, a national event and/or a worlds event are considered COMP WEEK. Rehearsals for this week are mandatory for those attending the event as we prepare for competition.
Entry Fees: All entry fees MUST be paid by the due date. There will be a $50 late fee if your fees are not paid by the due date. Entry fees are payable direct form the invoice, check to DTRI or via our Venmo @DTRI-ONLY. These fees are not debited via auto draft if you have a card on file unless you request it.
All tuition, competition fees and costume fees must be kept up to date in order to remain a member of the DTRI Dance Company. Costume Fee for new season: $95 All Costume Fees are payable in CASH Only.
DTRI may attend additional regional/national competitions throughout the year that are optional to the team and its members.
Travel Hotel blocks are set up for the team when needed. Please utilize them and realize the time and effort that is taken in order to reserve these blocks/pricing so that we can travel and stay together. Also understand that if you cancel a room/rooms, it adversely affects the studio/team as we have to guarantee a certain amount of rooms in order to get the rates/block. We understand that circumstances change, however please note that with the comfort of having a room at a group rate comes the risk of not needing it.
Hotel Guidelines: In the event there is an issue with the group block, hotel or otherwise, said issue needs to be brought to DTRI and it's staff to address. We have group contacts that can provide immediate solutions. No one is to make demands of the weekend staff or front desk as this will jeopardize our future group stays.
Expectations at Events: A reminder that as a member of the dance studio, specifically the dance company, you represent the studio at all events inside or outside of our facility. In the event of an issue or concern, the members of the studio agree to present said issue to the dance studio owners and allow them to address the appropriate parties required. At no time should a dancer, parent or guardian address the event staff, registration staff or otherwise in the event of an issue or concern.
Out of studio practice: A reminder that all dancers are encouraged to practice at home, however, dancers are only to practice skills that they have completed in the dance room with proper spotting and direction. Dancers should never be attempting skills they have not achieved in the studio at home to avoid injuries. It is also important to perform partner tricks in the studio under the supervision of staff and not outside of the confines of the facility in order to prevent potential injuries. As always, there are to be no tricks performed in the lobby. In the event that dancers attend establishments to enhance their skills, please inform the staff so we may work towards the goals as a team. For Example, there is a signifcant difference learning skills on a sprung floor or mat versus having to control your landing on a hard floor.
Dance Company members that attend and compete in a regional event understand that the routine(s) that qualify for Nationals and/or Worlds will be attending those events. Dancers are expected to attend the National and World competitions.
Attendance: We will be utilizing our self check in system and manual attendance sheets to monitor attendance throughout the year. Attendance is crucial to keep up to date with choreo, technique and routine progression. DTRI has always worked with families with conflicts and will continue to do so, however some things are out of our control.