About The WOD Squad

World of Dance is excited to prepare for our 2026-2027 team program. There will be 3 Squad teams offered: Mini Squad (ages 6-9), Junior Squad (ages 12-15) and Senior Squad (ages 13-18). Upon trying out, dancers will be placed based on technique and skill, with consideration to the required USASF age grid.

This season, World of Dance had 3 Hip-Hop Teams: Youth Squad – 11 dancers, Junior Squad – 9 dancers, and Senior Hip-Hop Squad – 13 dancers. Our Hip-Hop Squad program boasts 4 WORLDS BIDS, 9-Time US Finals Champions, Nationally ranked titles and Grand Champion Awards.

Squad Auditions

Tryouts for the 2026–2027 season are complete! We were pleased to welcome so many new faces alongside our returning dancers for this year’s travel team tryouts. We look forward to a successful season ahead!

Fall Schedule

September through May

Mondays:

Mini Squad 4pm-5pm

Youth Squad 5:30-7:30pm

Senior Squad 5:30-7:30pm

Tuition

1.5 Hour ~ $95.00

2 Hour Team Rate ~ $130.00

2 Team Discount ~ 1.5 Hour – $170 / 2 Hour – $230

Mini & Junior Squad dancers will be required to take a Combo class on Thursday nights

The Senior Squad will be required to take Hip-Hop III or a Combo class on Wednesday or Thursday night

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Competition & Event Dates

2026

October 2026 (TBA) Broadway Dance Center | Bus Trip & Lunch @ Carmines | Mandatory for Jr & Sr Team Athletes, optional for Youth Team
Sunday, November 15th Friends & Family Event @ Diamond Mills | All Teams
Sunday, December 6th Holiday in the Village | Saugerties, NY | All Teams

2027

January 8th-10th Adrenaline Dance | New Brunswick, New Jersey | All Teams; Solos, Duos & Trios
January 24th Dance Team Union Competition | New Jersey | All Teams
February 20-21st Battle at the Capitol | Washington, DC | Senior Squad & Senior Company
February 26-28th Industry Dance Challenge | Albany, NY | Mini, Youth, Solo, Duo & Trio
March 4-7th Dance Team Union Nationals | Orlando, Florida | Senior Squad & Senior Company
March 12-14th Royal Dance Challenge | Rivers Casino, Albany NY | Mini, Youth, Solo, Duo & Trio
April 9-11th Groove | The Egg, Albany NY | All Teams; Solos, Duos & Trios
May 7-9th Empire Dance Challenge | Albany NY | Teams Only

Spring Showcase – Saturday, May 15th @ UPAC

No dates will fall on 3-day/holiday weekends OR Spring Break 3/19/2027 – 3/28/2027

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