2026-2027 Competition Team Try outs
2026-2027 Competition Team Tryouts
Tryouts for the 2026-2027 Competition Teams will be held on Wednesday, May 6 at the dance studio from 5:30-7:30 pm. Tryouts are required for these teams. Competition teams are open to dancers age 5 through Jr Company level. If you have a dancer interested in trying out for the Competition Teams, please sign them up for tryouts online, through your dance account. Being on this team does require dancers to take at least one other dance class on our 2026-2027 dance schedule. This teams will attend 3-4 competitions as a team in the Superior/Duluth area and possibly one competition in the Minneapolis area. The teams will attend one competition in October/November with the rest of the competitions held in the spring (February - April). These teams will also perform at our local performances. Being on a competition team does involve additional time, commitment and costs which include but aren't limited to - cost of two additional costumes, travel costs & the fees associated with registering for a competition. The approximate fees for a team to compete is $70-$90 per dance per competition. Registration costs vary with each competition as each competition sets their own registration fees. These fees would be in addition to your regular monthly class fees. This team may have extra practices scheduled prior to competition weekends. If you have a dancer interested in signing up to try out for the competition team, please log in to your dance account to sign up for try outs. Competition team dancers will have opportunities to participate in extra fundraiser opportunities too.
Tryouts for the 2026-2027 Competition Teams will be held on Wednesday, May 6 at the dance studio from 5:30-7:30 pm. Tryouts are required for these teams. Competition teams are open to dancers age 5 through Jr Company level. If you have a dancer interested in trying out for the Competition Teams, please sign them up for tryouts online, through your dance account. Being on this team does require dancers to take at least one other dance class on our 2026-2027 dance schedule. This teams will attend 3-4 competitions as a team in the Superior/Duluth area and possibly one competition in the Minneapolis area. The teams will attend one competition in October/November with the rest of the competitions held in the spring (February - April). These teams will also perform at our local performances. Being on a competition team does involve additional time, commitment and costs which include but aren't limited to - cost of two additional costumes, travel costs & the fees associated with registering for a competition. The approximate fees for a team to compete is $70-$90 per dance per competition. Registration costs vary with each competition as each competition sets their own registration fees. These fees would be in addition to your regular monthly class fees. This team may have extra practices scheduled prior to competition weekends. If you have a dancer interested in signing up to try out for the competition team, please log in to your dance account to sign up for try outs. Competition team dancers will have opportunities to participate in extra fundraiser opportunities too.
Wednesday
5:30 PM to 7:30 PM
5:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Ashland School of Dance
2026 Summer Session
Hip Hop (Ages 4-6)
Hip Hop is full of energy and fun music to dance to. This is a beginning hip hop class for our younger dancers. They will work on basic dance technique and group activities. Dancers will perform one dance in our Summer Dance Performance the beginning of August. Total class cost is $72; $36 due at time of registration and $36 due by 6/22. Additional costs include jazz shoes and a tshirt for the performance.
Hip Hop is full of energy and fun music to dance to. This is a beginning hip hop class for our younger dancers. They will work on basic dance technique and group activities. Dancers will perform one dance in our Summer Dance Performance the beginning of August. Total class cost is $72; $36 due at time of registration and $36 due by 6/22. Additional costs include jazz shoes and a tshirt for the performance.
Monday
4:30 PM to 5:00 PM
4:30 PM to 5:00 PM
Ashland School of Dance
Poms (Ages 5-7)
Poms is a high-intensity class using pom poms. This poms class is a beginner class for our younger dancers. Choreography for this class is rooted in jazz and hip hop. Dancers in Poms will learn fundamentals of pom positions as well as performance skills while dancing to high energy music. Dancers will perform one dance in our Summer Dance Performance the beginning of August. Total class cost is $88; $44 due at time of registration and $44 due by 6/22. Additional costs include jazz shoes and a tshirt for the performance.
Poms is a high-intensity class using pom poms. This poms class is a beginner class for our younger dancers. Choreography for this class is rooted in jazz and hip hop. Dancers in Poms will learn fundamentals of pom positions as well as performance skills while dancing to high energy music. Dancers will perform one dance in our Summer Dance Performance the beginning of August. Total class cost is $88; $44 due at time of registration and $44 due by 6/22. Additional costs include jazz shoes and a tshirt for the performance.
Monday
5:05 PM to 5:50 PM
5:05 PM to 5:50 PM
Ashland School of Dance
Hip Hop (Ages 7-9)
This is a beginner hip hop class. Hip Hop is full of energy and fun music to dance to. Students will see a combinations of jazz and hip hop movements. These movements include flexibility, tricks, isolation, popping, and having a low center. Dancers will perform one dance in our Summer Dance Performance the beginning of August. Total class cost is $88; $44 due at time of registration and $44 due by 6/22. Additional costs include jazz shoes and a tshirt for the performance.
This is a beginner hip hop class. Hip Hop is full of energy and fun music to dance to. Students will see a combinations of jazz and hip hop movements. These movements include flexibility, tricks, isolation, popping, and having a low center. Dancers will perform one dance in our Summer Dance Performance the beginning of August. Total class cost is $88; $44 due at time of registration and $44 due by 6/22. Additional costs include jazz shoes and a tshirt for the performance.
Monday
5:55 PM to 6:40 PM
5:55 PM to 6:40 PM
Ashland School of Dance
Jazz (Ages 10 & up)
A beginner/intermediate jazz class that will build on jazz technique already learned. We will focus on developing jazz technique, vocabulary, terminology, and stretching/strength training through floor exercises. Dancers will perform one dance in our Summer Dance Performance the beginning of August. Total class cost is $88; $44 due at time of registration and $44 due by 6/22. Additional costs include jazz shoes and a costume for the performance.
A beginner/intermediate jazz class that will build on jazz technique already learned. We will focus on developing jazz technique, vocabulary, terminology, and stretching/strength training through floor exercises. Dancers will perform one dance in our Summer Dance Performance the beginning of August. Total class cost is $88; $44 due at time of registration and $44 due by 6/22. Additional costs include jazz shoes and a costume for the performance.
Monday
6:45 PM to 7:30 PM
6:45 PM to 7:30 PM
Ashland School of Dance
Hip Hop (Ages 10 & up)
This is an advanced hip hop class. Hip Hop is full of energy and fun music to dance to. Students will see advanced combinations of jazz and hip hop movements. These movements include flexibility, tricks, isolation, popping, and having a low center. Dancers will perform one dance in our Summer Dance Performance the beginning of August. Total class cost is $88; $44 due at time of registration and $44 due by 6/22. Additional costs include a tshirt for the performance.
This is an advanced hip hop class. Hip Hop is full of energy and fun music to dance to. Students will see advanced combinations of jazz and hip hop movements. These movements include flexibility, tricks, isolation, popping, and having a low center. Dancers will perform one dance in our Summer Dance Performance the beginning of August. Total class cost is $88; $44 due at time of registration and $44 due by 6/22. Additional costs include a tshirt for the performance.
Monday
7:35 PM to 8:20 PM
7:35 PM to 8:20 PM
Ashland School of Dance
Ballet/Jazz (Ages 3-4)
A beginner ballet class for our younger dancers. Dancers will learn basic ballet and jazz techniques and group activities. Dancers will perform one dance in our Summer Dance Performance the beginning of August. Total class cost is $72; $36 due at time of registration and $36 due by 6/22. Additional costs include ballet shoes and a tshirt for the performance.
A beginner ballet class for our younger dancers. Dancers will learn basic ballet and jazz techniques and group activities. Dancers will perform one dance in our Summer Dance Performance the beginning of August. Total class cost is $72; $36 due at time of registration and $36 due by 6/22. Additional costs include ballet shoes and a tshirt for the performance.
Tuesday
4:00 PM to 4:30 PM
4:00 PM to 4:30 PM
Ashland School of Dance
Hip Hop (Ages 10-12)
An intermediate hip hop class that will build on hip hop movements already learned. Hip Hop is full of energy and fun music to dance to. They will work on movements that include flexibility and tricks. We will focus on developing technique, vocabulary, terminology, and stretching/strength training through floor exercises. Dancers will perform one dance in our Summer Dance Performance the beginning of August. Total class cost is $88; $44 due at time of registration and $44 due by 6/22. Additional costs include jazz shoes and a tshirt for the performance.
An intermediate hip hop class that will build on hip hop movements already learned. Hip Hop is full of energy and fun music to dance to. They will work on movements that include flexibility and tricks. We will focus on developing technique, vocabulary, terminology, and stretching/strength training through floor exercises. Dancers will perform one dance in our Summer Dance Performance the beginning of August. Total class cost is $88; $44 due at time of registration and $44 due by 6/22. Additional costs include jazz shoes and a tshirt for the performance.
Tuesday
4:35 PM to 5:20 PM
4:35 PM to 5:20 PM
Ashland School of Dance
Contemporary (Ages 9-12)
Contemporary is a combination of modern, ballet and jazz dance; this is an intermediate class that will build on technique already learned. We will focus on developing ballet and jazz technique, vocabulary, terminology, and stretching/strength training through floor exercises. Dancers will perform one dance in our Summer Dance Performance the beginning of August. Total class cost is $88; $44 due at time of registration and $44 due by 6/22. Additional costs include lyrical shoes and a tshirt for the performance.
Contemporary is a combination of modern, ballet and jazz dance; this is an intermediate class that will build on technique already learned. We will focus on developing ballet and jazz technique, vocabulary, terminology, and stretching/strength training through floor exercises. Dancers will perform one dance in our Summer Dance Performance the beginning of August. Total class cost is $88; $44 due at time of registration and $44 due by 6/22. Additional costs include lyrical shoes and a tshirt for the performance.
Tuesday
5:25 PM to 6:10 PM
5:25 PM to 6:10 PM
Ashland School of Dance
Tap (Ages 9 & up)
A beginning/intermediate class that will build to develop stronger technique, rhythms and sounds. They will focus on developing tap technique, vocabulary, terminology, and stretching/strength training through floor exercises. Dancers will perform one dance in our Summer Dance Performance the beginning of August . Total class cost is $88; $44 due at time of registration and $44 due by 6/22. Additional costs include tap shoes and a costume for the performance.
A beginning/intermediate class that will build to develop stronger technique, rhythms and sounds. They will focus on developing tap technique, vocabulary, terminology, and stretching/strength training through floor exercises. Dancers will perform one dance in our Summer Dance Performance the beginning of August . Total class cost is $88; $44 due at time of registration and $44 due by 6/22. Additional costs include tap shoes and a costume for the performance.
Tuesday
6:15 PM to 7:00 PM
6:15 PM to 7:00 PM
Ashland School of Dance
Lyrical (Ages 7-9)
Lyrical is a combination of ballet and jazz dance; this is a beginners class that will build on ballet and jazz technique already learned. We will focus on developing ballet and jazz technique, vocabulary, terminology, and stretching/strength training through floor exercises. Dancers will perform one dance in our Summer Dance Performance the beginning of August Total class cost is $72; $36 due at time of registration and $36 due by 6/22. Additional costs include lyrical shoes and a tshirt for the performance. This class begins June 3.
Lyrical is a combination of ballet and jazz dance; this is a beginners class that will build on ballet and jazz technique already learned. We will focus on developing ballet and jazz technique, vocabulary, terminology, and stretching/strength training through floor exercises. Dancers will perform one dance in our Summer Dance Performance the beginning of August Total class cost is $72; $36 due at time of registration and $36 due by 6/22. Additional costs include lyrical shoes and a tshirt for the performance. This class begins June 3.
Wednesday
4:00 PM to 4:45 PM
4:00 PM to 4:45 PM
Ashland School of Dance
Ballet (Ages 5-6)
A beginner dance class for our youngest dancers. Dancers will learn basic dance techniques and group activities. Dancers will perform one dance in our Summer Dance Performance the beginning of August. Total class cost is $72; $36 due at time of registration and $36 due by 6/22. Additional costs include ballet shoes and a tshirt for the performance. This class will begin on June 3.
A beginner dance class for our youngest dancers. Dancers will learn basic dance techniques and group activities. Dancers will perform one dance in our Summer Dance Performance the beginning of August. Total class cost is $72; $36 due at time of registration and $36 due by 6/22. Additional costs include ballet shoes and a tshirt for the performance. This class will begin on June 3.
Wednesday
4:50 PM to 5:35 PM
4:50 PM to 5:35 PM
Ashland School of Dance
Technique Class
This class will not perform in the Summer Showcase. They will focus on developing proper dance technique. Total class cost is $80; $40 due at time of registration and $40 due by 6/22. This class will begin on June 3.
This class will not perform in the Summer Showcase. They will focus on developing proper dance technique. Total class cost is $80; $40 due at time of registration and $40 due by 6/22. This class will begin on June 3.
Wednesday
5:40 PM to 6:40 PM
5:40 PM to 6:40 PM
Ashland School of Dance
Strength & Flex
This class will not perform in the Summer Showcase. They will focus on developing technique with stretch/strength training through floor exercises. Total class cost is $72; $36 due at time of registration and $36 due by 6/22. This class will begin on June 10.
This class will not perform in the Summer Showcase. They will focus on developing technique with stretch/strength training through floor exercises. Total class cost is $72; $36 due at time of registration and $36 due by 6/22. This class will begin on June 10.
Wednesday
6:50 PM to 7:35 PM
6:50 PM to 7:35 PM
Ashland School of Dance
Acro (Ages 10 & up)
Learn how to properly execute tumbling & acrobatic tricks that can be used in dance routines. Dancers will perform one dance in our Summer Dance Performance the beginning of August. Total class cost is $80; $40 due at time of registration and $40 due by 6/22. Additional costs include dance shoes and a tshirt for the performance. This class will begin on June 10.
Learn how to properly execute tumbling & acrobatic tricks that can be used in dance routines. Dancers will perform one dance in our Summer Dance Performance the beginning of August. Total class cost is $80; $40 due at time of registration and $40 due by 6/22. Additional costs include dance shoes and a tshirt for the performance. This class will begin on June 10.
Wednesday
7:40 PM to 8:40 PM
7:40 PM to 8:40 PM
Ashland School of Dance
Acro (Ages 7 -10)
Learn how to properly execute tumbling & acrobatic tricks that can be used in dance routines. Dancers will perform one dance in our Summer Dance Performance the beginning of August. Total class cost is $88; $44 due at time of registration and $44 due by 6/22. Additional costs include a tshirt for the performance.
Learn how to properly execute tumbling & acrobatic tricks that can be used in dance routines. Dancers will perform one dance in our Summer Dance Performance the beginning of August. Total class cost is $88; $44 due at time of registration and $44 due by 6/22. Additional costs include a tshirt for the performance.
Thursday
4:00 PM to 4:45 PM
4:00 PM to 4:45 PM
Ashland School of Dance
Ballet (Ages 3-5)
A beginner dance class for our youngest dancers. Dancers will learn basic dance techniques and group activities. Dancers will perform one dance in our Summer Dance Performance the beginning of August. Total class cost is $72; $36 due at time of registration and $36 due by 6/22. Additional costs include ballet shoes and a tshirt for the performance.
A beginner dance class for our youngest dancers. Dancers will learn basic dance techniques and group activities. Dancers will perform one dance in our Summer Dance Performance the beginning of August. Total class cost is $72; $36 due at time of registration and $36 due by 6/22. Additional costs include ballet shoes and a tshirt for the performance.
Thursday
4:50 PM to 5:20 PM
4:50 PM to 5:20 PM
Ashland School of Dance
Lyrical (Ages 9 & up)
Lyrical is a combination of ballet and jazz dance; this is an intermediate class that will build on ballet and jazz technique already learned. We will focus on developing ballet and jazz technique, vocabulary, terminology, and stretching/strength training through floor exercises. Dancers will perform one dance in our Summer Dance Performance the beginning of August. Total class cost is $88; $44 due at time of registration and $44 due by 6/22. Additional costs include lyrical shoes and a tshirt for the performance.
Lyrical is a combination of ballet and jazz dance; this is an intermediate class that will build on ballet and jazz technique already learned. We will focus on developing ballet and jazz technique, vocabulary, terminology, and stretching/strength training through floor exercises. Dancers will perform one dance in our Summer Dance Performance the beginning of August. Total class cost is $88; $44 due at time of registration and $44 due by 6/22. Additional costs include lyrical shoes and a tshirt for the performance.
Thursday
5:25 PM to 6:10 PM
5:25 PM to 6:10 PM
Ashland School of Dance
Adult Lyrical
Learn the foundations of ballet, lyrical & jazz styles this class. This class is open to adults of all levels. This group has the option to perform one dance in our Summer Dance Performance the beginning of August Total class cost is $72; $36 due at time of registration and $36 due by 6/22. Additional costs include a tshirt for the performance.
Learn the foundations of ballet, lyrical & jazz styles this class. This class is open to adults of all levels. This group has the option to perform one dance in our Summer Dance Performance the beginning of August Total class cost is $72; $36 due at time of registration and $36 due by 6/22. Additional costs include a tshirt for the performance.
Thursday
6:15 PM to 7:00 PM
6:15 PM to 7:00 PM
Ashland School of Dance
2026 Summer Solo/Duet Dances
Solo or Duet w/Ally
Dancers signed up for the Summer Dance Session have the opportunity to do ONE extra dance (solo or duet) in the Summer Dance Performance. Dancers need to decide on the type of dance they want to do (lyrical, hip hop, tap, poms, etc) and then decide what instructor they want to help them choreography the dance.
Participating in a solo and or duet dance is a great and very rewarding experience! But it does involve extra costs and commitment from both the dancers and their parents. The $35 due at the time of sign up is for the music fee and administrative costs. Dancers meet with their instructor for 2-3 private lessons to learn and clean a dance; private lessons with instructors is $35/hr. Private lesson fees are due at the end of each lesson with your instructor.
Dancers are expected to practice their solo/duet dance each week. If a dancer hasn't been practicing, ASOD has the option to cut any solo/duet dancer from the performance.
Dancers signed up for the Summer Dance Session have the opportunity to do ONE extra dance (solo or duet) in the Summer Dance Performance. Dancers need to decide on the type of dance they want to do (lyrical, hip hop, tap, poms, etc) and then decide what instructor they want to help them choreography the dance.
Participating in a solo and or duet dance is a great and very rewarding experience! But it does involve extra costs and commitment from both the dancers and their parents. The $35 due at the time of sign up is for the music fee and administrative costs. Dancers meet with their instructor for 2-3 private lessons to learn and clean a dance; private lessons with instructors is $35/hr. Private lesson fees are due at the end of each lesson with your instructor.
Dancers are expected to practice their solo/duet dance each week. If a dancer hasn't been practicing, ASOD has the option to cut any solo/duet dancer from the performance.
12:00 PM to 12:00 PM
Ashland School of Dance
Solo or Duet w/Anessa
Dancers signed up for the Summer Dance Session have the opportunity to do ONE extra dance (solo or duet) in the Summer Dance Performance. Dancers need to decide on the type of dance they want to do (lyrical, hip hop, tap, poms, etc) and then decide what instructor they want to help them choreography the dance.
Participating in a solo and or duet dance is a great and very rewarding experience! But it does involve extra costs and commitment from both the dancers and their parents. The $35 due at the time of sign up is for the music fee and administrative costs. Dancers meet with their instructor for 2-3 private lessons to learn and clean a dance; private lessons with instructors is $35/hr. Private lesson fees are due at the end of each lesson with your instructor.
Dancers are expected to practice their solo/duet dance each week. If a dancer hasn't been practicing, ASOD has the option to cut any solo/duet dancer from the performance.
Dancers signed up for the Summer Dance Session have the opportunity to do ONE extra dance (solo or duet) in the Summer Dance Performance. Dancers need to decide on the type of dance they want to do (lyrical, hip hop, tap, poms, etc) and then decide what instructor they want to help them choreography the dance.
Participating in a solo and or duet dance is a great and very rewarding experience! But it does involve extra costs and commitment from both the dancers and their parents. The $35 due at the time of sign up is for the music fee and administrative costs. Dancers meet with their instructor for 2-3 private lessons to learn and clean a dance; private lessons with instructors is $35/hr. Private lesson fees are due at the end of each lesson with your instructor.
Dancers are expected to practice their solo/duet dance each week. If a dancer hasn't been practicing, ASOD has the option to cut any solo/duet dancer from the performance.
12:00 PM to 12:00 PM
Ashland School of Dance
Solo or Duet w/Lily
Dancers signed up for the Summer Dance Session have the opportunity to do ONE extra dance (solo or duet) in the Summer Dance Performance. Dancers need to decide on the type of dance they want to do (lyrical, hip hop, tap, poms, etc) and then decide what instructor they want to help them choreography the dance.
Participating in a solo and or duet dance is a great and very rewarding experience! But it does involve extra costs and commitment from both the dancers and their parents. The $35 due at the time of sign up is for the music fee and administrative costs. Dancers meet with their instructor for 2-3 private lessons to learn and clean a dance; private lessons with instructors is $30/hr. Private lesson fees are due at the end of each lesson with your instructor.
Dancers are expected to practice their solo/duet dance each week. If a dancer hasn't been practicing, ASOD has the option to cut any solo/duet dancer from the performance.
Dancers signed up for the Summer Dance Session have the opportunity to do ONE extra dance (solo or duet) in the Summer Dance Performance. Dancers need to decide on the type of dance they want to do (lyrical, hip hop, tap, poms, etc) and then decide what instructor they want to help them choreography the dance.
Participating in a solo and or duet dance is a great and very rewarding experience! But it does involve extra costs and commitment from both the dancers and their parents. The $35 due at the time of sign up is for the music fee and administrative costs. Dancers meet with their instructor for 2-3 private lessons to learn and clean a dance; private lessons with instructors is $30/hr. Private lesson fees are due at the end of each lesson with your instructor.
Dancers are expected to practice their solo/duet dance each week. If a dancer hasn't been practicing, ASOD has the option to cut any solo/duet dancer from the performance.
12:00 PM to 12:00 PM
Ashland School of Dance