KIO Competitive Dance

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KIO Competitive Dance General Information

2025-2026

If you are interested in taking your dancing to the next level, then we recommend that you evaluate for our KIO Dance Studio Competition team.  You will make new friends AND learn the value of teamwork.

missed our team evaluations?  Email us to schedule a private evaluation kickitoutdance@gmail.com 

Our instructors are all top-level performers and dancers and have a passion to help you achieve your dreams with dance.  Our team competes at various competitions regionally/nationally and attends dance conventions.

Dancers ages 5-18 that evaluate receive placements in the appropriate groups per your level of dancing.

The following fees will be collected at the time of evaluation check-in:

  • Team Season Registration Fee:
    • 1 student: $25
    • 2 students (same household): $45
    • 3 students (same household): $60
    • Each additional student beyond three (same household): +$10
    This fee covers administrative costs and one team gift per dancer.
  • Evaluation Fee:
    • $30 per dancer
    Covers administrative and instructor support costs during evaluations.
  • Media Fee
    • $50 per family (includes online recital streaming + one recital gift)
    • $10 per additional family member (extra gift)

AWhat’s New This Season: 

Updated Team Levels
We’re introducing three team levels this year: Level 1, Level 2, and Level 3—with Level 3 designed for our most technically advanced dancers.

Required Line Routines
All competitive dancers will take part in two large- “line” routines (20+ dancers) this season—promoting team unity and stage presence.

New Solo Opportunities for Seniors
Dancers entering their senior year of high school may now be eligible to compete up to two solos, with teacher recommendation.

Choreography Involvement for Older Dancers
Team Senior dancers (ages 15–19) may be invited to assist with choreography sessions. These are voluntary and will take place over the summer and after regular class hours.  Great opportunity for dancers interested in creative leadership.

“Super Senior” DANCER LEVEL OF COMMITMENT: Approximately 4 – 8+ hours week 

  • Monday, Wednesday or Thursday classes. Additional practice time if necessary.
      • Strength training and TLF class
      • 2 to 4 regional competitions per season, subject to change.  

      Adult Dancer Guidelines Coming Soon!

  • Working with, respecting teammates, director, and instructors are important for success.
  • Hard work and dedication are necessary for a well-rounded teammate.
  • Performing in front of an audience can be fun and help with building confidence.
  • Gracefully receiving feedback is necessary and using that feedback for all around improvement is important.
  • Appreciation for dance as an art and understanding the competition experience is about growing as a dancer through experience, skill, and maturity.
  • Practice makes progress; no two dancers will progress the same.
  • Displaying sportsmanlike conduct is important at all times.
  • Dance team experience translates into valuable life skills & helps to form relationships that will last a lifetime!

2025 Season Team Accolades 

REGIONAL GROUP, TRIO, DUO TOP 5 & SPECIAL AWARDS

ENCORE DCS

  • SPIRIT OF ENCORE STAR STUDIO AWARD
  • CRZY  LV1 SENIOR SMALL GROUP HIP HOP- Platinum 1st in category. 1st Overall
  • At KIO DANCE STUDIO LV1 TEEN OPEN OPEN TEEN PRODUCTION – Diamond 1st in category, 1st Overall
  • I LIVED LV2 SENIOR TRIO LYRICAL – Diamond, 1st in category, 1st Overall, Judges choice award
  • K. DOT LV2 SENIOR SMALL GROUP HIP HOP- Diamond, 1st in category, 1st Overall, Judges choice award
  • 100 YEARS  LV2 SENIOR SMALL GROUP LYRICAL- Diamond, 1st in category, 4th Overall

STARPOWER TALENT

  • CANDYMAN  MINI LV1 TRIO TAP – 5 Star premier, 1st in category, 1st Overall
  • SHELL SHOCKED LV1 MINI SMALL GROUP HIP HOP- 5 Star premier, 1st in category, 5th Overall, Golden Ticket, 11 & under entertainment excellence award, Wild One Scholarship
  • LOVE NO MORE LV1 JUNIOR SMALL GROUP TAP-5 Star premier, 1st in category, 1st Overall, Golden Ticket, Judges choice award, 9-11 SDA Champion
  • KING OF NEW YORK  LV2 TEEN LG GROUP MUSICAL THEATER-5 Star premier, 1st in Category, 4th Overall, 12+ Entertainment Excellence, Golden Ticket
  • At KIO DANCE STUDIO LV2 TEEN LINE- 5 Star premier, 1st in category, 5th Overall
  • CRZY- LV1 TEEN SMALL GROUP HIP HOP- 5 Stars, 1st in category, 4th Overall, Golden Ticket
  • EVERYBODY TALKS LV2 SENIOR SMALL GROUP TAP- 5 Star premier, 1st in category, Golden Ticket
  • POP MUZIK LV3 SENIOR SMALL GROUP JAZZ- 5 Star premier, 1st in category, 5th Overall, 12+ Choreography Excellence
  • K. DOT LV3 SENIOR SMALL GROUP HIP HOP-5 Star elite, 3rd Overall, Golden Ticket
  • I LIVED LV3 SENIOR TRIO LYRICAL – 5 Star premier, 1st in category, 4th Overall
  • Headshot Champions – 11 and under- Sabine B & 12+ headshot Champion- Jordan T

IMAGINE DANCE CHALLENGE

  • SHELL SHOCKED LV1 MINI SMALL GROUP HIP HOP- 5 Stars, 1st in category, 3rd Overall
  • LOVE NO MORE LV1 JUNIOR SMALL GROUP TAP- 5 Stars, 1st in category, 2nd Overall, 11 & Under Choreography Excellence
  • I CAME HERE FOR LOVE LV1 JUNIOR SMALL GROUP JAZZ- 5 Stars, 4th Overall, Golden Ticket
  • SOMEWHERE ONLY WE KNOW LV1 TEEN SMALL GROUP CONTEMPORARY- 5 Stars, 1st in category, 1st Overall, 12-14 SDA Champion, Golden Ticket
  • TWO OF US 20 & OVER DUO LYRICAL – 5 Stars, 1st in Category, 1st Overall
  • CRZY LV1 SENIOR SMALL GROUP HIP HOP- 4 3/4 Stars, 1st in Category, 1st Overall, 15-19 SDA Champion, Golden Ticket
  • EVERYBODY TALKS LV2 SENIOR SMALL GROUP TAP- 5 Stars, 1st in category, 1st Overall, Golden Ticket, Battle on the sea’s scholarship
  • At KIO DANCE STUDIO LV2 TEEN LINE- 4 3/4 Stars, 1st in category, 5th Overall
  • KING OF NEW YORK LV2 TEEN LG GROUP- 5 Stars, 1st in category, 3rd Overall
  • POP MUZIK LV3 SENIOR SMALL GROUP- 5 Stars, 12+ Entertainment Excellence

NEXSTAR TALENT

  • STAR STUDIO AWARD
  • SHELL SHOCKED LV1 MINI SMALL GROUP HIP HOP- Platinum plus, 5th Overall, 11& Under Entertainment Excellence
  • I CAME HERE FOR LOVE LV1 JUNIOR SMALL GROUP JAZZ- Platinum, 3rd Overall
  • LOVE NO MORE LV1 JUNIOR SMALL GROUP TAP-Platinum plus, 1st in category, 1st overall, Golden Ticket, 9-11 SDA Champion
  • WORKIN ME LV2 SENIOR DUO HIP HOP- Platinum plus, 1st in category, 1st Overall
  • TWO OF US  20 & OVER DUO LYRICAL – Platinum plus, 1st in category, 1st Overall
  • EVERYBODY TALKS LV2 SENIOR SMALL GROUP TAP- Platinum, 1st in category, 2nd Overall, Golden Ticket
  • LET’S GET PHYSICAL LV2 TEEN SMALL GROUP JAZZ- Platinum, 1st in category, Judges Choice Award
  • K. DOT LV3 SENIOR SMALL GROUP HIP HOP- Platinum, Battle on the sea’s scholarship
  • 100 YEARS LV3 SENIOR SMALL GROUP LYRICAL- Platinum, Judges Choice Award