2025-2026 Strive Dance Company

Strive Dance Company is our award-winning competitive team!

From January to May members of our dance company are given the opportunity to compete at various local dance competitions, attend several dance conventions & receive professional feedback from judges.

Our teams are under the guidance of our fearless Competition & Studio Director Caroline Haugen

Our Dance Company is for students who want: 

• To grow as a dancer and individual
• To gain experience working in a team environment
• To participate in judged and competitive performance opportunities
• To build lasting friendships
  

TDP's Strive Dance  Co. FAQ's

• Starting at age 5
• Everyone makes our Competition Team!
• Must have been a studio member for at least one season
• Must be enrolled in (1) Ballet Class
• Must be enrolled in (1) Technique/Conditioning Class
• Must be enrolled in (1) class that is the same style of your dancer's small group
• The Large Group is the only required group -- it gives our company an opportunity to dance, bond and work with dancers from every level.
• Solos, Duets & Trios are optional 

Competition Groups:

• Aspire
• Ascend
• Aim
• Strive

Choreographers for the 2025-2026 Season:

• Donelle Beeman
• Riley Bernauer
• Katia Clymer
• Caroline Haugen
• Aryana Snook
• Dorothy Turner