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What is Team?

Center Stage Studio Competition Dance and Musical Theater Teams

Here at CSS we pride ourselves on the community we have created, often winning win best sportsmanship at competitions. We teach our students to be kind and supportive of each other, other studios and themselves. Self esteem and friendships are very important to the studio. At the beginning of the season everyone is assigned a buddy for the season, our older students mentoring our littles. We want our kids to leave the studio as someone to look up to. 

 

CSS team members are offered professional level training from our in house staff as well as the many master classes that are offered throughout the season. 

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Press HERE to read more about our incredible staff. 

What is Team?

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We have two types of teams at CSS. Dance and Musical Theater. During our 24/25 season we had 6 musical theater teams and over 20 dance teams. Our dance teams cover a wide range of styles including jazz, hip hop, lyrical, contemporary, tap, and musical theater dance. The Center Stage Studio also has an elite dance program called the BEAT.  

 

What is a Musical Theater team?

Each team learns a three to ten minute routine. These routines include live singing and dancing. At the competition performers will be in full costume and make-up! Last season one of our youngest teams learned a song from The Little Mermaid, they each had solos and got to dress up like Ariel’s sisters! Our older advanced teams learn longer review style numbers to compete at MTCA and other advanced competitions. 

 

Is every kid right for team?

Nope.  Our team members are the kids who love being in the studio and just can’t get enough! Kids who beg to go to every camp and do every show. We have every level of team members, from very beginner to our most advanced dancers in our BEAT program. You do not need any prior team or dance experience. 

 

What is the weekly time commitment?

Each team member is required to take a jazz, tap, ballet, acting and vocal class. These classes are in addition to their weekly team practice.  That is the basic requirement however, all other classes are included in your tuition.  

 

Examples-

Glinda is on musical theater team.

 

Monday  -

Musical theater team - 3:30-5:30

Vocal class 5:30-6:30

Ballet 6:30-7:30

 

Wednesday -

Acting for camera - 3:30-4:30

Tap - 4:30-5:30

Jazz Class - 5:30-6:30

                      

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Annie is on a Jazz, Hip-hop, Tap, and Musical Theater team. She also is taking non required classes and is planning on having a vocal solo and monologue at the competitions. 

 

Monday 

Musical theater team - 3:30-5:30

Vocal class 5:30-6:30

 Ballet 6:30-7:30

 

Tuesday

Jazz Team - 4:30-5:30

Hip Hop - 5:30-6:30

Lyrical/Contemporary 6:30-7:30

 

Wednesday

Acting for Camera - 3:30-4:30

Tap - 4:30-5:30

Jazz Class - 5:30-6:30

Private monologue prep -  7:30-8:30

 

Friday 

Acro 4:30-5:30

Private Vocal Solo Prep - 5:30-6:30

Tap - 6:30-7:30

 

Some kids are at CSS three days a week, some are here six depending on what teams they are on and what additional classes they want to take. 

 

***Our Mini Teams are required to come to a one hour team practice and one combo dance class. Mini Teams also have a discounted monthly rate.***

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What is the Season commitment?

Classes start September 2nd. You will receive the schedule for competitions in September.  

Each Performer is required to be at every competition. Depending on what teams they are on determines how many competitions they will attend. Our musical theater teams went to 4 competitions and our elite dance teams went to 6+ conventions. 

During our 24/25 season our first competition was in Las Vegas the last weekend in January and our last was the last weekend of April. Some of our Elite teams will be going to Nationals in July! 

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What does a competition weekend look like?

Depends! We will receive the competition schedule up to 7 days in advance. Each performer's schedule will vary. If your child is on one team they will need to be at competition only one day, arriving two hours before their team is scheduled to perform. If your child is on six teams and is doing five solos you will be there all day every day.  For the 25/26 season we anticipate competitions being in Las Vegas, San Diego , Long Beach and Anaheim. 

 

Examples 

Glinda’s MT team is scheduled to perform on Saturday at 3pm. She will need to be there at 1pm to get ready and warm up with her team. Then after her performance you are welcome to go get some food but come back for awards that range between 8 and 10 at night. 

 

Annie is on two musical theater teams, hip hop, jazz, lyrical, dance solo, two vocal solos and a monologue. She can plan on being at the venue Friday night to Sunday afternoon. 

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How to join team?

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If you think your child would love to join our CSS Team family they will need to audition. Auditions are held throughout the summer depending on skill level. Every child will need to prepare a short song to sing and monologue. When you sign up to audition you will be sent an audition packet to fully prepare your child. We try to make it a fun and relaxed environment. The audition is low stress and used to get to know your child and their potential. We know teams can be overwhelming the first year! If you would like more information or have any questions please email the Director of teams Michelle at CSSdirectorMichelle@gmail.com or text her at 949-619-5657. ​​​

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What is Teams?
If you’d like a refresher on what our teams are all about, click here to visit our “What is Teams” page.

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Auditions

We aim to make the audition process as welcoming and stress-free as possible for all new performers. 

​Auditions for our 2025/2026 Season will be held on July 26th. (This does not include the BEAT or new team members who have already auditioned and do not want to be considered for a dance team) 

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REQUIRED: All students must complete this form: Audition Google Form

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You have two audition options:

 Group Audition – SAT July 26 

9 and under,  9:30am-11:00am 

10-12, 11:00am-1:00pm

13 and over, 1:30pm - 2:30pm

  • Who: All new and returning members

  • What: Sing, act, and dance (grouped by age)

    • VOCAL - Every child will be asked to sing around 1 minute of a song. Any song. No backing track or sheet music is required.

    • ACTING - Every child will be asked to perform a 1 minuet monologue. There are suggestions in this Google Drive.

    • Dance: A choreography video will be sent out about a week before the audition. The Dances in the google drive are NOT the ones used for the group auditions! ​

  • Time: Auditions last 1–2 hours.

  • Team Decisions: Teams will be announced around August 1, but you’ll be notified within 24 hours if your child is not quite ready for teams this season.

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 Private Audition - New Members Only 

  • Length: 10–15 minutes

  • What to Prepare: Singing, acting, and dancing 

    • VOCAL - Every child will be asked to sing around 1 minute of a song. Any song. No backing track or sheet music is required.

    • ACTING - Every child will be asked to perform a 1 minuet monologue. There will be suggestions sent out a week prior.

  • Dance Options:

    • Beginner Dance (recommended for most new performers) Access the audition dances via this Google Drive

    • Intermediate Dance (for those with multiple years of dance training)
      Access the audition dances via Google Drive

    • Bonus: We’ll also sit down to answer any questions and determine whether a callback for Jazz or Hip Hop is appropriate.

  • Team Decisions: You'll find out immediately whether your child has made a team.

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Audition Fee

  • $25 via Venmo or cash at the door​​


Mandatory Team Boot Camp — August 11–15

📍 Click here for more info on Summer Intensives

We can’t wait to see your child shine at auditions! Please feel free to reach out with any questions.

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