Over the years, competitive dance has evolved and created some of the most iconic dances of all time. It has inspired dancers to train to their fullest potential and produced some of the most iconic dancers, many of whom we now see performing on a different level. Let’s look back and elevate your inspiration with some throwback dances.
“Lost Love,” Briar Nolet, Myles Erlick, Devon Brown
This iconic trio features some of the amazing cast members from The Next Step. If you didn’t already think they were iconic dancers, then you haven’t seen this amazing trio. Choreographed by Natasha Louis, this dance is the epitome of what competition dance was like in 2015. With stunning partner work and an emotional storyline, this is a dance that you cannot miss.
“Dope,” Mather Dance Company
If you know competition dance, then you know Mather Dance Company. This is one of those dances that catches your eye the moment you watch it. From grungy movements to beautiful technique, the story of this dance captivates you in a way like no other. It was also very trend-focused for the time when it was made in 2014.
“Times Up,” Murrieta Dance Project
This is an incredible dance with a unique use of props. The spins and dimensions that the prop moves through throughout the dance elevate the performance to a completely different level. This is one of those dances that captivates you with the different techniques that go into it.
“Sign of the Times,” -The Dance Collective
An emotional dance that takes you into another world of emotional technique. Choreographed by Arminda Snyder, this dance does a great job of captivating the audience while truly telling a story. This newer dance captures the trends of competition dance and shows how they have developed from the other dances on this list.
Competition dance has evolved over time, creating some of the best dances and best dancers we’ve seen over time. As time goes on, there is hope that the dance scene will continue to grow with these dances.
