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Groove Performing Arts Company
With Groove Performing Arts Company (GPAC), we are taking the next step in the evolution of our dancers. We have built a pre professional dance program starting with a child-centric foundation. We have taken what we know from years of success teaching the basics to literally thousands of young dancers and added and incorporated the technique, training and the professional expertise of our incredible staff of teachers. Combining these ingredients has created a unique and exciting creative learning environment in which young dancers can thrive. They are pushed to succeed in a way that is age appropriate and based in developmentally sound philosophies. We encourage and nurture their new found passion while teaching them to work hard and strive to achieve excellence in their dance.
Our Team Philosophy
Our philosophy is a little different from most studios. While we are committed to developing wonderful dancers, our primary goal is to foster kind, hardworking, responsible, and respectful young people who love to perform. We believe that the creative process is just as important as the final product.
Being on our team is like being on any sports team—every player is important and integral to the group’s success. We rely on dancers and parents to be accountable to their teammates and ensure the experience is a positive one for everyone.
Above all, this should be a fun and exciting journey filled with friendship, learning, and a love for dance.
Team Levels
We offer five levels of team participation, primarily based on age. With each level, we gradually increase class hours, choreography, competition opportunities, and commitment.
PRE PAC dancers (ages 6–7)
Minimum of 2 classes per week, plus a Tuesday evening choreography class.
Will compete in 2 routines at 2–3 competitions.
MINI dancers (ages 8–9)
Minimum of 3 classes per week, plus Tuesday and Thursday evening choreography time.
Will compete in 3 routines at 5 competitions.
JR dancers (ages 10–12)
Minimum of 4 classes per week, plus Thursday evening choreography time.
Will compete in 5 routines at 5 competitions.
TEEN dancers (ages 13–15)
Minimum of 4 classes per week, plus Thursday evening choreography time.
Will compete in 5 routines and up to 3 additional duos trios and possibly a solo at 5 competitions.
SENIOR dancers (ages 16 and up)
Minimum of 4 classes per week, plus Thursday evening choreography time.
Will compete in 5 routines and up to 3 additional duos trios and possibly a solo at 5 competitions.
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