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Mini Team
"A Bushel And A Peck"
"Kung Fu Fighting"
"Fabulous"
Results!
Mini Team dancers have the unique opportunity to have these experiences at a very young age. Their confidence and skills are growing at a rapid rate. Just watch the dancers below in The Name Game and Risky Business. They were minis only a few years ago!
What is Mini Team?
The 'Mini Team' is a group of young dancers ages 5-7 who train, rehearse, and perform in an inspiring and fun environment. Mini Team dancers train between 2.5 & 3 hours per week and perform in three local competitions during the school year. View Team Achievements.
Technique Training
School Year Classes - Mini Team dancers are required to train in ballet, tap, and jazz and, if interested, acro. The 2025-26 school year classes are Tuesdays (4:45-5:30 Tap & 5:45-6:30 Jazz); and Wednesdays (4:30-5:30 Ballet & 5:30-6:15 Acro).
Summer Classes - Mini Team dancers can attend DANJ's Summer Tech and Ballet Bootcamp programs as well as weekly ballet, acro, and special programs.
Choreography & Rehearsals
Mini Team dancers learn two group dance routines- tap and jazz - for presentation at competitions and at the recital. The choreography and rehearsals for these pieces are held on Saturdays from 11:00-12:45.
Competitions & Conventions
The Mini Team attends three regional, local competitions where they perform their tap and jazz routines. Mini Team members can attend additional 'optional' conventions and competitions.
How To Join
Dancers are invited to join the Mini Team based on faculty observations in class and/or auditions. Anyone interested in joining the DANJ Mini Team should contact the studio. Once you have finalized your decision and choices, click on the register links below or use the Portal to enroll in the following classes for Mini Team dancers:
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