Dance Pom
A fusion of contemporary dance choreography and pom technique for expressive team performances.
About Dance Pom
Dance Pom blends contemporary and commercial dance choreography with the precision and visual impact of pom technique. Routines emphasise dance skill, musicality, and creative storytelling alongside sharp pom placements and formation work.
History & Background
Dance Pom emerged as dancers with dance-studio backgrounds began bringing higher-level technique into traditional pom routines. It has become a fast-growing discipline in the UK as teams seek a format that rewards both strong dance foundations and pom sharpness.
Key Techniques
- Contemporary and commercial dance technique
- Clean, sharp pom placements integrated with choreography
- Turns, leaps, and extensions with pom-poms
- Musical interpretation and storytelling
- Dynamic formation transitions
- Balanced emphasis between dance and pom elements
Equipment Needed
- Competition-grade pom-poms
- Dance-style team uniform or costume
- Jazz shoes or appropriate dance footwear
- Hair accessories to match uniform
Age Recommendations
Suitable for all ages. Particularly well-suited to dancers with prior dance-studio training who want to bring that technique into a team pom format.
Competition Format
Team competition within age groups and divisions. Routines are typically 2-3 minutes with music.
What Judges Look For
Understanding the scoring criteria helps dancers focus their training
Other Baton Twirling Disciplines
Solo Baton
Individual baton twirling showcasing technical mastery, artistry, and showmanship.
Read GuideDuo Baton
Two performers working in perfect harmony, combining synchronised twirling with creative partnering.
Read GuideDance Team
Team dance routines showcasing technique, choreography and performance without props.
Read GuideWant to Compete in Dance Pom?
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