Welcome to our Competition Team
The nationally recognized Turning Pointe Competition Team offers opportunities for serious dancers to develop their technique, artistry, musicality, and performance quality while working together as a team.
Auditions
for the 2026/2027 Season
Tuesday, June 9th
5-5:45pm | Ages 6-8
6-6:45pm | Ages 9-12
7-8pm | Ages 13+
Register at front desk or online
$20 audition fee
Auditioning students must wear dance apparel (tights not required), bring ballet shoes, and wear hair in a bun or neatly away from the face. Dancers are expected to arrive prepared to dance. A warm up will not be given but space is provided in a studio to warm up. Technical and artistic assets will be assessed. Dancers can expect a combination demonstrating control, flexibility and balance for the adjudicating faculty.
Recent Accolades
2026 NYCDA Nationals
Versatility Award
Senior Group Lyrical & Contemporary 1st Place Champions
Top Ten Senior Soloists- Emily Kim & Ava Buckhalt
Senior Duet National 1st Runner Up- Mya Fernandez & Ava Buckhalt
1st Place Overall Ballet Solo- Yasna Filatova
Junior Duet National top 5- Julienne Cabrera & Maeryn Meyenburg
Junior Group Lyrical 1st Place Champions
Teen Group Contemporary 1st Place Champions
Top Ten Teen Soloists- Mya Fernandez & Satya Aronova-Kim
Top 15 Mini Soloist- Harper Dobmeier
2026 NYCDA Regionals
Critics Choice Winners
Outstanding Studio & Studio Versatility Regional Winner
Teen & Junior Group Overall High Score Champion
Teen Solo Overall High Score Champion- Mya Fernandez, TPDA Team
Junior Solo Overall High Score Champion- Julienne Cabrera, TPDA Team
Senior Solo Overall High Score Champion- Ava Buckhalt, TPDA Team
2025 NYCDA Nationals
Class Act Studio Award
Mini Critics Choice Nominee
Teen Best In Category, 1st Runner Up
2023 Industry Award Nominee
for best in Lyrical/Modern/Contemporary Performance
Requirements & Expectations
We establish rigorous class, rehearsal and competition expectations to create an equal opportunity for all dancers, to promote and build a community atmosphere and to foster personal growth and an understanding of commitment to one’s self and to others. We look for attentive, diligent, responsible and focused dancers who consistently demonstrate a respectful energy with not only TPDA faculty and staff but with peers, guest faculty, and parents. We believe these characteristics are essential for success as a dancer and as a person.
