Mid American Studio pom & dance green girly logo
ELITE DANCE COMPANY
About

Directed by Mrs. Abbie Baublitz, the Elite Dance Company is a year-long program for students with a strong understanding of technique and performance skills, as well as a passion for dance. Elite Dance Company members are required to participate all year in Ballet, Jazz, Acro and Tap Technique Classes, as well as weekly rehearsals for competitive dance routines. Company students will apply their knowledge of basic dance principles to more advanced choreography while exploring dance as an artistic expression through avenues such as regional and national dance competitions and community performances. The main styles of dance studied include Ballet, Jazz, Lyrical/Contemporary, Tap, Hip hop and Musical Theater- however our students are always encouraged to branch out and explore other genres as well.

Acceptance to the Elite Dance Company audition based. Team auditions cost $20.00 per dancer. Please read the EDC Team Guidelines for everything you need to know about becoming a member of our Competitive Company! 2026-2027 Team Auditions will be held June 24-25 & August 2026.

Call (248) 477-5248 for more details!

Elite Dance Company Mid American Studios logo
Requirements
  • Acceptance to the Mid American Studio Elite Dance Company is by audition only. Please contact us to be considered.
  • Company members must enroll in the required Ballet, Jazz, Acro and Tap Technique classes. Dancers are highly encouraged to study other styles as well to gain experience and ensure we are developing well-rounded performers. Dancers are also expected to participate in annual Summer Dance Classes, and should be prepared to train with an intent to make progress every week!
  • Company members are required to perform in both of our annual recital performances, regional and national dance competitions, and any additional community performances as opportunities arise, such as Parades, Summer Farmer’s Market, etc.
  • Required class attire is a leotard and tights (any color and style), hair pulled back into a pony tail or bun and appropriate shoes for every class. Dancers may also wear leggings, dance shorts, or other form-fitting cover-ups during the colder months.
Elite Dance Company – Mini Team

We have expanded our team to include dancers ages 6-8 on our MINI Team! EDC Mini Team dancers will take weekly classes in Ballet, Jazz & Acro, as well as optional classes for Tap & Hip Hop! Call for more information (248) 477-5248, or email [email protected]!

Accomplishments
  • During the 2025-26 Competitive Dance Season- The Elite Dance Company dancers received 6 National Champion 1st Place Overall Awards at Spotlight Dance Cup National Finals! Dances awarded included: ‘Jet Set’ Senior Small Group, ‘If I Were a Man’ Junior Large Group, ‘Start Your Engines’ Junior Small Group, ‘Real Gone’ Junior Duet, ‘Let It Be’ Senior Soloist, and ‘Castle on the Hill’ Petite Soloist.
  • Dancers also received numerous Overall Placements across all age groups and categories at Regional Competitions including Hall of Fame Dance, Applause Talent, Spotlight Dance Cup, and Legacy Dance Championships.
  • During the 2024-25 Competitive Dance Season- The Elite Dance Company dancers received 4 National Champion 1st Place Overall Awards at Spotlight Dance Cup National Finals! Dances awarded 1st Place Overall at Nationals Finals included: ‘Blank Pages’ Teen Large Contemporary, ‘Kaleidoscope Heart’ Junior Small Lyrical, ‘Red’ Junior Jazz Duet, and ‘Lollipop’ Mini Jazz Duet.
  • Elite Dance Company’s 2024-25 team roster included 39 dancers from ages 6.5-17 during the 6th competitive season. The team performed 45 routines per competition throughout the season, and always received numerous specialty and category awards.
  • During the 2020-21 Competitive Dance season, as a 2nd-year team, the EDC dancers attended 2 regional dance competitions and competed with 9 routines.
  • During the 2019-20 Competitive Dance season, as a 1st-year competitive studio, the dancers attended their first ever competition with Rainbow Dance, where performed 2 routines.
Downloads