A creative dance team needs one or a few individuals with the passion to form it. Those organizing the dance team need expertise in the field of creative dance. If the intention for the group is to encompass a variety of dance styles, having a leader that specializes in each included style is advisable. The leaders need to outline a concrete set of goals of the team as well as the team's overall function. For example, a dance team can be formed for fun with the primary purpose of celebrating dance or it can be a competitive team that aims to entertain and compete. Determining leaders for the team and having the chosen leaders formulate the team's intentions are critical to successful development.
To form a successful creative dance team, interested dancers must be informed and recruited. An effective way to do this is through advertising. Depending on the scale of the dance team, this could mean simply posting fliers around the school or making announcements via a college radio station about try-outs. The advertisements should relay the goals and functions of the team, as determined by the founding leaders. They should also communicate what the leaders expect from the members. For a serious, competitive or entertaining team, the advertisements should outline what the leaders expect from the prospective dancers in terms of dance experience. A certain number of years in the relative styles, for example, need to be conveyed. For a team that simply celebrates dance, the advertisements can be much more lighthearted and encourage those with dance passion to join.
Once a dance team is formed, a venue for the team to practice and rehearse is a necessity. The venue space requirements may vary depending on the degree of the dancing involved. For example, for an elite creative dance team with a focus on contemporary dance, high ceilings and large rooms are a must to accommodate the elaborate turns and leaps the dancers perform. For a group that focuses on hip-hop, freestyling and b-boying, not as much space is required. Regardless of the specific styles of dance, all dance rooms should have safe, smooth, clean and even floors, mirrors and a way to play music.
Once the space and the members for the creative dance team have been determined, building the various schedules for the team becomes necessary. The creative dance team may need to be broken into several smaller groups based on skill levels or the different styles of dance being performed. Drafting a set schedule for each class and assigning a leader or a choreographer to each class helps keep the team organized and the practices effective. Keeping to the schedule makes it easier for members to plan their schedules around the meetings, helping to promote more effective rehearsal time in which all members are present.