Elevate Dance Academy

Congratulations to our wonderful seniors. You did it! 🎓 First up for her is Addison Holliday!

**What are your plans after graduation?**
“I plan on attending the University of Oregon and majoring in elementary education.”

**What is your best Elevate memory?**
“My favorite memory is when we went to Disneyland for our showstopper competition in 2022 as a team.”

**What advice do you have for younger dancers?**
“My advice to younger dancers is: don’t let the opinions of those who don’t know you, define your worth. You are more than their limited perceptions. Also continue to spread kindness and positivity to everyone!”

♥️ We will miss you so much, Addie! Thank you for spending your senior year dancing with us. We wish you the best in the next chapter of your life!

✨ Looking to train Contemporary with the best? Alexa Anderson is leading our Contemporary Intensive on Friday, August 1st. You may know Alexa from Hollywood Vibe faculty, and we can’t wait to host her for a fantastic day of dance!

Two sessions:
🕙 Ages 8-11 | 10:00am – 12:00pm
🕧 Ages 12+ | 12:30pm – 2:30pm

Alexa brings cutting-edge Contemporary style — fluid, expressive, technically sharp. Your dancers will work with her on dynamic phrasing, smooth transitions, and challenging choreography.

Spaces are limited. Summer registration is open — grab your spot!

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🔥 Level Up Intensives are BACK — and they’re running two days this year!

Elevate every aspect of your dancing in these comprehensive intensives with guest artists Patrick Pulkrabek and Brittany Davison . Master your technical skill with Brittany, and enter into a creative flow with Patrick. Two amazing teachers, two fun and challenging sessions, geared toward intermediate to advanced dancers. Level up your skills before next season begins!

Patrick Pulkrabek – Saturday, July 25th
🎯 Ages 8-12 | 12–2pm
🎯 Ages 13+ | 2:30–4:30pm

Brittany Davison – Sunday, July 26th
🎯 Ages 8-12 | 12–2pm
🎯 Ages 13+ | 2:30–4:30pm

Registration is open, and spots are limited – come dance with us this summer!

Pop-Up Class Alert! will be joining us next Wednesday! You won’t want to miss this one 💫 Sign up on the parent portal or feel free drop in. See you there!

📢 Season IX Company Auditions are just around the corner!We welcome dancers ages 6-18 to audition for our performing Company here at Elevate. Come join the magic and be part of a very special dance family! ✨

📍New Parent Virtual Interest Meeting
🗓️Thursday, July 9th
⏰ 6:30

📍Company Audition Prep Week
🗓️July 13th through 16th
⏰ 10AM-12PM, 12:30-2:30PM

📍Company Auditions
🗓️July 18th and 19th
(exact times can be found on our Company Auditions page)

Be sure to enroll in your audition styles on the parent portal, as well as fill out your Company Audition Commitment Form on our website (eda.dance/company-ix). Please email the [email protected] if you have any questions. Bring it on Season IX!

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🥳 Join us at Elevate for three exciting Summer Dance Camps this July! Slay the day as a K-POP Diva, sparkle and shine at the Mermaid Academy, and become the star of the show at your very own Pop-Star Party.

📍 K-POP Diva Dance Camp
📅 July 6-9 (Mon/Wed/Thurs), 10:30-1:30pm
👯Ages 6-10

📍 Mermaid Academy Dance Camp
📅 July 20-23 (Mon/Wed/Thurs), 10:30-1:30pm
👯 Ages 3-6

📍 Pop-Star Party Dance Camp
📅 July 27-30 (Mon/Wed/Thurs), 10:30-1:30pm
👯 Ages 6-10

All camps are $180 for all three days! Come craft, sing, dance, and meet new friends. You can register on the EDA parent portal, or send us an email at [email protected] for any help. See you there, campers! ✨

Ever wondered what it really takes to be an NFL cheerleader?

Come find out at Elevate! This summer, Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader Taylor Altieri is bringing the Game Day experience directly to the studio, and we’d love to have you join us.

📍 Game Day Dance Intensive
📅 Friday, July 24
👯 Ages 8-11: 4-6pm / Ages 12+: 6-8pm

Taylor will take you through authentic, professional Game Day techniques:
✨ High-energy pom
✨ Precision across the floor
✨ The kind of performance presence that lands you on a team

Spots are limited, and you can register now on the EDA Parent Portal. Come move, shine, and learn from the best! See you there.

💥 THREE teachers. ONE room. ALL the summer dance energy.

Join us for our special Technique Tune-Up summer intensive on July 11th, with instructors Meghan Newman , Savannah Quinn , and Sarah Fuhrman .

From 10:00am – 2:00pm, dancers ages 8–12 and 13+ will rotate through all three instructors in small groups, so every dancer gets time with every teacher. Geared toward intermediate and advanced dancers.

✨ Jazz precision with Meghan
✨ Strength & flexibility with Savannah
✨ Ballet articulation with Sarah

Three unique styles. One transformative day. Come ready to move, grow, and shine.

📍 July 11 | 10–2pm
🎟️ Ages 8–12 & 13+
🔗 Reserve your spot now – summer registration is open!

What a memorable weekend it was ! We loved soaking up every moment with our team and some of our last moments dancing with our incredible seniors! You all danced your heart out ended our competition season with such a bang! Way to go EDA! Now onto End of Year Show 😍

*SHOUTOUTS*
PETITE GROUPS
COMPETITIVE
“Born to Lead” Crystal Award, 1st in Category, 1st Overall
ADVANCED
“Supermodel” Double Platinum, 1st in Category, 1st Overall

PETITE SOLOS
COMPETITIVE
Mia “Word Up” Double Platinum, 1st in Category, 1st Overall, Accelerated Acro Convention Scholarship, Showstopper All-Star
ADVANCED
Emry “My New Philosophy” 1st in Category, 4th Overall

JUNIOR GROUPS
COMPETITIVE
LARGE
“BOOP” Crystal Award, 1st in Category, 1st Overall
“Andy Warhol” Crystal Award, 1st in Category, 2nd Overall
“Bounce” Crystal Award, 1st in Category, 4th Overall
SMALL
“District 12” Crystal Award, 1st in Category, 1st Overall
“Be a Performer” Crystal Award, 1st in Category, 4th Overall
“Situation” Crystal Award, 1st in Category, 5th Overall

JUNIOR DUOS
ADVANCED
Sophie and Noelle “Stepsister’s Lament” Double Platinum, 1st in Category, 4th Overall

*SHOUTOUTS CONTINUED IN COMMENTS*

We are so excited to have Taylor Tsvyetkov join us on May 28th for a pop-up class! The class will run 7-8:30pm and will be $50 per dancer. Spots are limited, so make sure you sign up on the EDA Parent Portal! 🪩