The Dance Experience Competition Team

The TDE Competition Team is built on passion, dedication, and a genuine love for dance. Our dancers train in a positive environment where they are challenged to grow while encouraging and supporting one another. From rehearsals and competitions to team events and unforgettable memories, our dancers become part of a team that feels like family. Join the TDE Competition Team and experience what it means to grow together both on and off the stage.

Being part of the TDE competition team means more than just competing — it means joining a community that is larger than life. Our dancers enjoy numerous dance performance opportunities as they take the stage in three regional competitions, with the chance to participate in optional competitions each season. At the end of each season, our team attends nationals, where they showcase their growth, artistry, and teamwork at a high level. Beyond the competition stage, our team performs in a variety of memorable community and studio events, including Bristol's annual Mum Parade, Bristol's Christmas Show, our end-of-the-year recital, a crowd-pleasing performance at the Hartford Yard Goats, and a heartwarming visit to a local nursing home. Each performance offers our dancers a chance to connect with their community and share their love of dance in meaningful ways.

At TDE, we’re proud to create dance performance opportunities in a supportive and family-like environment through our Big-Little Program. Each younger dancer on our TDE competition team is thoughtfully paired with an older dancer who serves as a mentor, role model, and friend throughout the season. From words of encouragement before taking the stage to small surprises and check-ins along the way, this special bond helps our younger dancers feel confident, connected, and inspired. For our older dancers, it’s a meaningful leadership opportunity that encourages responsibility, kindness, and studio pride as they help guide their peers who wish to join the dance team.

At TDE, being part of our competition team means more than just dancing—it means belonging to a true dance family. We believe that teamwork, support, and strong relationships are just as important as technique and performance. From our youngest dancers to our seasoned competitors, every team member is valued, encouraged, and uplifted. We offer valuable dance performance opportunities that help our dancers grow. We celebrate each other’s wins, lift each other through challenges, and grow together both on and off the stage. By inviting dancers to join our dance team, we foster shared experiences, mentorship, and genuine friendships, helping our dancers build bonds that last far beyond the season. This strong sense of unity is what sets us apart—and it’s what makes TDE a place our dancers are proud to call home.