SWDC

Auditions are July 26, 2025 for Season 6!

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What does it take to be a Studio W Dance Company dancer? Passion, drive and strength – both mental & physical! SWDC is our competitive dance team that competes in all styles of dance offered at Studio W! These dancers work HARD. They’re required to take ballet, jazz, turns & leaps, and strength & stretch in addition to two rehearsal sessions each week. Most dancers choose to take supplemental classes as well, because we love what we do! We attend a few local events throughout the year, then compete at three competitions in the spring and finish it off with the Studio W showcase in July.

We realize that the ability to dance competitively requires a lot of privilege and want to make this incredible experience accessible to as many dancers as possible. We set up multiple fundraisers throughout the season to help offset the costs of competition fees, and in some cases we may even be able to provide a scholarship.

Why compete? Because it opens avenues for continuing dance into adulthood and helps us refine our skills and artistry. Dance is first and foremost an artform so judging it can be tricky, but taking our art to competition allows us to get feedback from the most qualified artists and coaches in the industry. We get to hear an outside perspective and then work hard to apply critiques and improve our skills and technique to ensure a long and safe dance career. The Studio W philosophy on competing is that we never go just to win. We’re there to learn, meet other dancers and professionals, and dance till we drop – if we win or place in the process, that’s the cherry on top!

Dancing as part of a team is a blast. You’ll learn to be accountable, responsible and kind. You’ll make lifelong friendships and grow so much as a dancer.

Current company dancers, you can download the SWDC Glow packet here.