Academy of Dance
Ages 5–18 · Just ask

The AOD Company.

Every dancer in the studio gets to perform. The AOD Company is for dancers who want a little more: their own dances, extra training, a convention with top teachers from across the country, and competitions right here in Palestine.

AOD Company dancers in checkerboard tops and hot pink pants
EXTRA TRAINING
More classes, more growth, all season
CONVENTION
Top teachers from across the country, usually in Dallas
COMPETE AT HOME
Competitions right here in Palestine
THEIR OWN DANCES
Company numbers at every studio show
Weekly training

What company dancers take

Depending on age, company dancers take at least:

  • One ballet class
  • One jazz class
  • One turns & leaps class
  • One stretch & tone class

Many also add lyrical, contemporary, hip hop, tumbling, pointe and musical theater.

The company season

Where we perform

  • With the whole studio: the Hot Pepper Festival, Dogwood Trails, the Christmas Parade, our Holiday Show and the Spring Recital, where company dancers also get their own dances
  • Convention: a weekend of classes with top teachers from all over the country, usually held in Dallas
  • Competitions: right here in Palestine, so families don’t have to travel far
No audition needed

How to join

  1. 01

    Let us know

    Tell Kati or your dancer’s teacher that they’re interested in the AOD Company.

  2. 02

    We’ll check in

    Our teachers will let you know if your dancer is ready to join.

  3. 03

    Welcome to the company

    We place every dancer in the group that fits their age and ability, then get to work.

Questions about
the company?

Ask Kati