2025–2026 Season
Our next competition season is expected to begin in fall 2025. This year’s company selection process will include both an invitation only track and audition opportunities.
Invitations will be extended to returning dancers who have already demonstrated the qualities and commitment we look for in company members. These dancers will not need to audition again and will be offered direct placement into the company program.
Golden ticket recipients will still be required to complete the interest form to indicate their preferred genres and the number of routines they wish to participate in.
Auditions will be held in September for dancers who are either new to D2HI or have not yet fully met the criteria for an invitation. This gives every dancer the opportunity to be evaluated and considered for company placement, even if they are still in the process of developing the required skills or consistency.
Dancers must be at least 6 years old to be eligible to audition for competition team.
Introducing: Company Lab (Invite-Only)
We’re proud to announce our brand new Company Lab, an exclusive, invitation-only workshop-style training program for dancers who are part of — or aspiring to be part of — the Destination Dance Hawaii Competition Team.
Created by our Competition Team Director, Company Lab is designed to build consistency, technical precision, and versatility in a collaborative, supportive environment.
Each weekly dance session includes:
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Technique Progressions:
- Minis/Juniors: 60 minutes
- Teens/Seniors: 75 minutes -
Rotating Genre Training:
- Minis/Juniors: 30 minutes
- Teens/Seniors: 45 minutes
🎤 Vocal Company Lab details coming soon!
📬 Invitations to Company Lab will be sent via U.S. Mail in July to select families. These invitations will automatically grant students a spot on the 2025–2026 Competition Team — no audition required!
Note: Students who receive a golden ticket invitation will still need to complete the interest form to indicate which genres and how many routines they are interested in.
While we will still host inclusive auditions for all interested students, all dancers must meet specific eligibility criteria.
Competition Team Requirements
All company dancers will be expected to meet the following commitments:
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Stay active and responsive on the Band app for all company communication
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Maintain at least 80% attendance in required classes and rehearsals
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Participate in all required regional and national competitions
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Take part in the annual recital
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Be enrolled in Company Lab classes
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Take all assigned technique and choreography classes based on group routine placement
More details will be shared soon. This page will be updated regularly with important information, changes, or additions as they arise.
Season at a Glance
August 31, 2025
September 15, 2025
September 21, 2025
September 28, 2025
September 30, 2025
October 2, 2025
November 1, 2025
Competition interest forms will be released.
Completed forms due.
Audition Day!
Team placement offers and contracts are sent.
MANDATORY Competition Team Information Meeting
Signed contracts and placement confirmations are due.
Rehearsals begin!
Note: All dates are subject to change. This page will be updated regularly with any adjustments or additional information.