RISE Leadership Initiative: Reach, Inspire, Support, Elevate

The RISE Leadership Initiative, for dancers ages 14 and up, is designed for passionate teen dancers who want to continue their technical training, develop leadership skills, and balance their school drill team commitments with studio involvement. This program provides a customized and flexible approach to help teen dancers grow as both dancers and leaders, while also offering unique opportunities to earn income and gain real-world experience in dance-related roles.

Weekly technique class: Saturdays, 2:00-4:00 pm

Cost: $108/month

All other commitments are customized based on the dancers personal interests and availability.

March Instructors

March 1: Bethany Tomlin, Asst. Drill Team Director, Panther Creek High School

March 8: Suzy Simpson, Drill Team Choreographer and Judge

March 15: SPRING BREAK

March 22: Kristina Shelburne, Drill Team Director, Braswell High School

March 29: Nicole Nothe, Drill Team Director, Liberty High School

(We will send an interest and availability form to individual dancers to customize their experience.)

Potential to audition for Emerald Performing Company in June - this flexible performing company option is customized to allows teens to balance dance studio commitments with school and drill team commitments.
Opportunities to attend dance conventions with the 3-D Dance Performing Company, where dancers learn from industry professionals in an intensive setting.
Opportunities to learn and perform solos, where dancers receive customized choreography that supports their interests and grows their skills. Soloists may attend dance competitions with 3-D Dance Performing Company, or compete solos at drill team contests.

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Aubrey/Little Elm Location

26772 HW 380 East

Little Elm, TX

Celina Location

3260 S. Preston Rd

Celina, TX

Frequently Asked Questions

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