hi billman,
i would advice you to look at the cost of this competition thing
see if it fits your goals or what you want to do.
if yes than go for it or else be wise.
this could just be another oppurtunity for the studio to milk their students of money.
if you want to do competitions, find a partner, and practise hard.
concentrate on things what you can do and slowly progress.

i think 9 dances in 3 months is a way to much.
all thes studio MAY wants is that u set your mond in competing and sogn up fo as many classes to achive those 9 damnces

be aware of all the "+" and "-" amd make a wise decision
let me know what you decide.