Competitive
Dance
The Dance Inclusion
Performance Company
We are a prestigious, award-winning, competitive performance company, setting the highest standard of performance quality and challenging the stigma of competitive dance.
At Dance Inclusion, it's not just dance. We are focused on dancer wellbeing, both physically and mentally. Our Dance Inclusion Performance Company program infuses the highest quality of dance instruction with personal development. We offer professional mentorship and guidance to help every dancer be the best they can be on and off the stage.
2025 - 2026 Competition Company Auditions
(ages 6 and up)
Auditions for 2026 DIPC
Option 1 | Early Admission Auditions (highly encouraged): No Audition Fee!
June 2nd | Parent Information meeting 4:00 to 5:00 PM before auditions (required)
June 2nd | Audition Choreography 5:00 to 7:30 PM (required)
June 4th | Auditions start at 5:00 PM (required)
Option 2 | DIPC Final Auditions/Call Backs: $40.00 Non-Refundable Audition Fee
July 7th | Parent Information meeting 7:30 PM after audition choreography (required)
July 7th | Audition Choreography 5:00 to 7:30 PM (required)
July 9th| Auditions start at 5:00 PM (required)
More about DIPC and how to join
We are on a mission to create elite level dancers that not only perform with excellence and advanced level skills, but are mentally strong and supportive of others. Being a member of The DIPC is a privilege and dancers must earn their spot on the team by exhibiting not only fundamental dance skills, but dedication, resilience, respect, kindness while upholding and representing Dance Inclusion’s values and mission.
A DIPC dancer can overcome challenges and setbacks and continues to strive for excellence. That is why we designed our programs to provide additional guidance, training, and support to help each dancer develop and grow into the dancer we know they can be. We don't believe in avoiding challenges by taking shortcuts, and we don't enter dancers in lower levels or easy competitions just to win. A trophy does not define you as a dancer and no professional dancer has ever been asked which competition did they win first place before booking a job. We believe in helping dancers face their fears and build resilience. We ensure dancers are proud of their accomplishments and aren't afraid of competition. We prepare our dancers for the real world and refuse to let our dancers develop a false sense of accomplishment that wasn't earned. When our competition is better than us, we are inspired and motivated. We continue to improve and perform better than we did before. That is The DIPC.
The decisions you make now will shape your future. Secure your spot this summer, commit to your growth, and take advantage of every opportunity to rise to the top! Be part of something extraordinary, be a DIPC dancer!
Getting Started - 2026 DIPC
We are leveling up for the 2025 - 2026 season!
Option 1 | June 2025 Auditions
Early Admission Auditions
Ages 6 and up
Early auditions are your chance to secure your place and stand out as a top performer. This is a critical time to take control of your dance development for advanced level placement, featured opportunities, and access to exclusive training. While others are taking a break this summer, you’ll be leveling up and—using the summer to refine your skills, build strength, and advance your dance training, giving you the competitive edge.
All potential DIPC dancers ages 6 and up are required to attend summer classes. See summer class options below.
Option 2 | July 2025 Auditions
Final Auditions
Ages 6 and up
If you aren’t accepted into early admission, don’t worry, you could receive a call back. If you receive a call back, you are still eligible to receive exclusive company training over the summer and a chance to audition in the final audition at no extra cost. Our dedicated teachers are here for YOU and will provide feedback from your audition. We will mentor you and develop an individualized plan to help set you up for success for your best chance to be selected for the 2026 DIPC!
*Dancers opting to only audition for Final Audition, must still attend the minimum required classes in June and July and enroll in one of the summer class options below.
June 16th to July 31st 2025
(Closed June 30th to July 6th)
2025 Summer Classes Required
Ages 6 and up
During the summer you will receive exclusive DIPC training. Summer classes are the perfect time to refine your technique and level up. All DIPC dancers ages 7 and up are required to complete at least 6 classes of technique and conditioning during the summer session and must enroll in an exclusive DIPC summer program. As part of the program, dancers will receive exclusive access to all styles of dance and can take unlimited number of classes during the month of June and July. This option is only available to dancers that are register to audition or have been selected during the early admission audition.
Exclusive Summer DIPC Program: Must be enrolled in one of the summer options below, registered to audition in either June or July, and take the minimum classes required between June and July to be on the 2026 DIPC Company. See details below.
This allows dancers to flex their summer schedule. There will be a minimum of 2 technique and conditioning classes offered a week. This means, for ages 7 and up, within the 6 weeks of summer, you could take a minimum of 1 technique and conditioning class per week, or take a week off and make up a class by going twice in one week. Note, Dance Inclusion will be shut down from June 30th to July 6th, to allow for families to enjoy 4th of July celebrations.
Ages 7 and Up Required Summer Audition and Classes
Required Summer Option 1: Early Admission Auditions and Unlimited Summer Classes from June 16th to July 31st, 2025 | No audition fee! $125 non-refundable tuition per month for June and July. Must be at least 7 years old by July 31st.
Required Summer Option 2: Final Audition and Unlimited Summer Classes from June 16th to July 31st, 2025 | $40.00 non-refundable audition fee and $140 non-refundable tuition per month for June and July (must be registered for Final Audition or private audition* before June 16th, 2025). Must be at least 7 years old by July 31st.
Required Summer Option 3: Final Audition or private audition* and Unlimited Summer Classes in July | $40.00 non-refundable audition fee for Final Audition and $280 non-refundable tuition fee for July. Must be at least 7 years old by July 31st.
Age 6 Required Summer Audition and Classes
Required Summer Option 1: Attend Early Admission Auditions and take unlimited summer classes for $105.00 per month (non-refundable tuition fee) for dancers that are 6 yrs old by July 31st. The unlimited class pass allows dancers to attend any summer class for their age group. Ballet highly encouraged. Must attend at least 6 classes over the summer between June 16th and July 31st. No audition fee!
Required Summer Option 2: Attend Final Audition and take unlimited summer classes in June and July for $125.00 per month (non-refundable tuition fee). Must be 6 years old by July 31st and registered for final auditions or private audition* by June 16th. The unlimited class pass allows dancers to attend any summer class for their age group. Ballet highly encouraged. Must attend at least 6 classes over the summer between June 16th and July 31st. Final Audition fee is $40.00 to audition.
Required Summer Option 3: Attend Final Audition and take unlimited summer classes in July for $175.00 (non-refundable tuition fee). Must be 6 years old by July 31st AND registered for final auditions or private audition*. The unlimited class pass allows dancers to attend any summer class for their age group. Ballet highly encouraged. Must attend at least 6 classes during July. Final Audition fee is $40.00 to audition.
*For dancers unable to attend either audition or needing private lessons, please email ashley@danceinclusion.com. We understand the challenges of moving studios or other commitments and offer private auditions and classes to select students for your convenience. Please note, even with a private audition, to be eligible to be on the DIPC 2025 - 2026 Company, dancers are required to attend summer classes or equivalent private lessons and must attend at least 6 classes between June 16th and July 31st. Private auditions are available upon request for a fee of $75.00. Private lessons are available upon request for additional fees and are not included in the unlimited class tuition.
Unlimited class tuition excludes private lessons, speciality classes, and workshops.
Important billing information:
Once enrolled in DIPC audition, unlimited summer 2025 class passes will be billed to dancer account. Parent MUST be enrolled in autopay with active card on file. June tuition will be auto drafted June 1st or if registered after June 1st, due before first class. July tuition will be auto drafted on July 1st or if registered after July 1st, due before first class.
Mini DIPC
The Mini DIPC is our youngest competition team for ages 3 to 6* years old!
*please note, 6 year olds are required to audition in June or July, please see information above.
**NEW**
- Mini DIPC dancers are required to be enrolled in a 45 min ballet class in the Fall (highly encouraged to participate in summer classes).
- DIPC Directors will hand select dancers and offer an invitation to be on our Mini DIPC team.
- Selection for the Mini DIPC will happen in the Fall of 2025.
- Parents will be invited to attend a parent meeting for more information.
- Let us know you are interested by completing the below form!
Our Philosophy | Dance Competitions
Belonging Begins With Us
Competition is scary! Getting on stage and being judged is uncomfortable! And what if they fail?? What if all their hard work doesn't get them the trophy they've worked so hard for?
Why do we put our dancers through this??!
Because it’s more than just dance...It’s preparing our kids for real life, because life isn’t easy.
It’s learning to embrace the wins and cope with the losses or disappointments. It’s working hard at something to be better than you were before, even if you don't meet your goals or win that trophy. It’s never giving up. It’s finding who you are and what you’re good at and challenging yourself to do something you never thought you could. It’s being proud of yourself and your teammates. It’s listening to others to continue to improve yourself. It’s taking criticism to make a positive change and giving constructive criticism to help others succeed. It's being part of a team and using individual strengths to make the team successful. It's not letting your disappointment get in the way of some else's achievements.
We know competition is a part of life, whether it's getting into a good school or landing that dream job...competition is everywhere! So, let's help them manage their emotions and build emotional intelligence now, so that they are set up for success and happiness in life. Let's help them with lessons learned to improve their quality of life and avoid hardship. Let's build emotional resilience and help them to remain humble.
It’s more than just bragging about 1st place or bringing home a trophy. It's not about being the best or being better than someone else. What we are really doing at Dance Inclusion is elevating our dancers to be the best version of themselves and creating leaders. We use our passion for dance to help our youth find a level of confidence and work ethic that will make them successful in life, wherever life takes them.
Interested in joining
The DIPC?
Please complete the form if interested in the DIPC or Mini DIPC Team.
"A true competitor believes they can win, but still supports the winner when they don't."
- Anonymous
"It's OK to be disappointed. Disappointment means you cared and you believed in yourself, but it's not OK to be resentful."
- Anonymous
"When you win, be proud of yourself ! When you don't, be kind to yourself."