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Staying Connected Is
Vital To Our Success!

Avant Garde stays connected with three important Apps. Please make sure you have all three connected, if you're a member!

Parent Portal, Facebook, and Groupme!

Competitive Teams

Our competitive program is a very intense program that focuses on:

  • Precise Technique
  • Eloquent Lines
  • Choreographic
  • Memorization
  • Emotion
  • Performance

Requirements:

  • Student must be an active student at Avant Garde.
  • All students are required to audition each year.
  • All students must follow all required policies and procedures.
  • All students must commit to making themselves available for all shows and competitions.

All competitive students are required to perform in the following:

  • Spring Show in May
  • Nutcracker in December
  • Regional Competition #1
  • Regional Competition #2
  • Regional Competition #3
  • Regional Competition #4

Optional Opportunities:
Students may decide to perform a Solo/Duo/Trio for competitions.

  • All Solos, Duos and Trios must be approved by the Artistic Director
  • All Solos, Duos and Trios will require private lessons, which will be scheduled with the Artistic Director and are scheduled based on the piece being entered.

Tiny Dancers

Ages 3 - 6

Training Information

    • Train & Compete in Ballet & Jazz
    • Train 2 days per week, 2 hours per day
    • Training Season is August through May

Competition Information

    • Compete at a Division 2 Level
    • Compete in 4 Regional Competitions
    • All Regional Competitions will be within 1 to 1.5 hours maximum from the studio.
    • Competition Season is January through May.
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AUDITION FOR
TINY DANCERS

Apprentices

Ages 7 - 12

Training Information

    • Train & Compete in Ballet, Jazz and Contemporary
    • Train 3 days per week, 2-3 hours per day
    • Training Season is August through May

Competition Information

    • Compete at a Division 2 Level
    • Compete in 4 Regional Competitions
    • All Regional Competitions will be within 1 to 1.5 hours maximum from the studio.
    • Competition Season is January through May.
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AUDITION FOR APPRENTICES

Scholars

Ages 13 - 18

Training Information

    • Train & Compete in Ballet, Jazz and Contemporary
    • Train 4 days per week, 2.5-3.5 hours per day
    • Training Season is August through May

Competition Information

    • Compete at a Division 3 Level
    • Compete in 4 Regional Competitions
    • All Regional Competitions will be within 1 to 1.5 hours maximum from the studio.
    • Competition Season is January through May.
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AUDITION FOR SCHOLARS

Register for Auditions

Every year we audition new talented dancers for our Competitive and Protégé Teams.

Please note: competitive and Protégé dancers must audition every year to remain on a team.

Please fill out the form below, if you would like to participate in our next upcoming auditions!

Ennis Registration Deadline is April 9th, 2025
Hubbard Registration Deadline is April 30th, 2025

Cost for Auditions is $25. Returning students will receive a $10 credit on their account after auditions.

click here to make a payment if you've already filled out the form!

Audition Form
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Facebook Reviews

I signed my 4 year old granddaughter up In June for a summer dance camp this past summer to see if she would enjoy it & if dance was for her. At first she was VERY skeptical & was nervous & scared, but the dance instructors & staff made her feel very welcome & comfortable. After that week we signed her up for ballet, jazz & acro dance classes & she loves every bit of it. Sarah & Chris have a great dance Studio & staff to accompany them. We love Avant Garde & look forward to many years of dance!!

Ennis is blessed to have such a wonderful Dance studio. The entire staff is always eager to answer any questions needed in a very quick manner. I greatly appreciate their punctuality with their classes as well as their communication with parents. My daughter has grown so much in her love for dance as well as blossomed in her dance skills. She is currently on the competition team dancing five days a week and is excited to be apart of a wonderful group of girls. Ms. Sarah is an amazing instructor/owner with so much knowledge and love for her students. Ms. Sarah and her husband, Chris bring so much encouragement to the students at Avant Garde. They have a passion and love for this school. If you are considering dance for your child, please consider Avant Garde. You will not be disappointed!

We are beyond blessed to have such an amazing Dance studio here in Ennis. There are many things and people that make this dance studio the best. The staff is what makes this studio so amazingly great. They are always there to answer any questions or concerns that you have. They communicate with all the parents and students to make sure we are all on the same page for classes and shows. They have helped my child grow in many ways…. They have taught her discipline and strength as well as learning the art of dance, patience and punctuality. My child has a love for dance and and the staff that is there. Sarah and Chris as well as all of the staff have helped her continue her dream of becoming a beautiful ballerina.. Mrs. Sarah is truly one of a kind. She has so much love and care for her students and wants nothing but the best for them and wants them to succeed in whatever they are learning/doing. They strive every day to encourage her students and show them that with patience hard work, determination and love that they can succeed at their dreams . Read More

My daughter signed up just barely over 1 year ago for dance, she quickly fell in love with not only dance but her teachers and her new “Dance Family” which is what you get when you join Avant Garde. She is now part of the Tiny Dancers Competition Team. We really love that they focus on each child and focus on technique. I love when things are taught the proper way and that is exactly what you get at this dance studio! Mrs. Sarah and Mr. Chris as well as the rest of the staff and instructors are very professional with the students and love each one like family! There are so many options for classes in all age groups as well! You will not be disappointed at this studio!

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