We have team options for age 6-19.

We recommend starting with ballet, jazz and tap as their core foundational classes.

Dancers are selected based on their skill level, commitment, and readiness to take on the challenge of being on a team. We also take into consideration their work ethic, attitude, and ability to work as part of a team.

Performing Company:

• Juniors (Ages 6-9) and Teens (Ages 10-14):
  Dancers will take 1 ballet, 1 jazz, and 1 tap class, along with rehearsals. Typically, these dancers will compete in 2-3 dances.

Rise Collective:

• Elite (Middle School):
  Dancers will take 2 ballet, 1 jazz, 1 leaps and turns/tech class, and 1 contemporary class. Tap and hip-hop are required if competing in these styles.

• Seniors (High School):
  Dancers will take 2 ballet, 1 jazz, 1 leaps and turns/tech, and 1 contemporary class. Tap and hip-hop are required if competing in these styles.

Most dancers at this level also take acro.

Connect Company:
Dancers will take 1 ballet, 1 jazz, 1 tech class, and participate in rehearsals.

We encourage dancers to complete one full year on a company team before considering a solo.

Dancers will be asked to mark their interest on the application, along with their desired choreographer and style of dance. Choreographers and styles will be assigned by the studio.

No, while we do participate in competitions, our studio offers a variety of performance opportunities beyond that. We host annual showcases, seasonal performances, and have had dancers perform at prestigious events such as NBA halftime shows, college basketball halftime performances, and Disney parades. These opportunities allow dancers to perform for family and friends in a non-competitive setting.

Our goal is to introduce dancers to a wide variety of performance venues, helping them build confidence and versatility. Whether competing or performing for enjoyment, our focus is on helping dancers grow in their technique, artistry, and self-assurance.

We view competition as an opportunity for dancers to measure their own growth and progress.It's not just about winning, but about the experience of performing on stage, setting personal goals, and challenging oneself in a supportive and constructive environment.

Competitions allow dancers to showcase their hard work, receive valuable feedback, and gain confidence while continuing to improve their technique and artistry.

Competition team members are required to attend all scheduled classes, which typically include 3 days of required training.

With optional classes taking place on off days for dancers looking for a higher commitment.

Yes! Dancers can compete in a variety of styles, but core team members are typically required to compete in 2 main styles (such as jazz and lyrical), with optional styles like hip-hop, tap, and contemporary.

While some dancers only compete in hip-hop or tap.

We have developed a special team called the "Connect Company" for dancers who are also on their high school dance team but want to stay involved at the studio. This team provides a flexible option for dancers to balance their school commitments with additional training and performance opportunities at our studio.

It depends on the team and can vary per season. For the 24-25 season our teams will attend the following regional events (taking place in Portland or Vancouver, WA)

• Performing Company: 3 competitions and 1 convention.

• Rise Collective: 3 conventions and 1 competition.

• Connect Company: 2 competitions and 1 convention.