Rise Academy of Dance

Celebrating our Graduating Class of 2026: Nora! Hiii I’m Nora! I will be attending San Diego State University in the fall! I joined Rise three years ago and fell in love with the community, teachers, and have made the best memories being on this team. I am going to miss weekend comp practices, Monday night contemporary with Arlin, and all the moments in between with all the amazing dancers and sisters I’ve met here. Rise has shaped me into who I am today and I am going to miss it every day!

Celebrating our Graduating Class of 2026: Chloe! Hi! My name is Chloe and I’ve danced with Rise for 11 years! I’m incredibly grateful for all the memories I have made and lessons I’ve learned growing up with this amazing community. I’m so lucky that I’ve gotten the opportunity to be a part of this team and some of my favorite memories are Nicole’s jazz class, dress up days when we were little, and competitions with my girls. In the fall I plan to attend Texas Christian University to major in business marketing and minor in theater arts! I’m so excited for this next chapter and I’m going to miss my Rise family more than words can describe. 🩵💙 .persell

Celebrating our Graduating Class of 2026: Lisa! Hi guys, I’m Lisa! I’ll be attending San Diego State University in the fall and majoring in Business Marketing. I joined Rise two years ago and could never have imagined how much of an impact it would have on my life. I’ve made so many memories here, with some of my favorites being the 9 a.m. studio rehearsals, winning two crystals at Showstopper, and all the moments I’ve shared with my teammates. I’m going to miss all the weekend rehearsals and Monday night contemporary with Arlin. I can’t believe this journey is coming to an end, but I want to thank Rise from the bottom of my heart for always having my back! I’m so grateful for these past two years and for all the memories I’ll be taking with me.

Celebrating our Graduating Class of 2026: Hayden! Hi! I’m Hayden and I will be attending UCLA in the fall studying business economics! I’ve been dancing at rise for 7 years now and will cherish every moment I’ve spent at this studio and all the amazing people I’ve gotten to dance alongside with. It’s rare to find somewhere as welcoming, supportive, and caring as Rise and I couldn’t be more lucky to have been apart of something so special. This team is like my second family and leaving them is gonna be one of the hardest things ever. .pennino

Celebrating our Graduating Class of 2026: Jordan! Hi! I’m Jordan and next year I’ll be going to Northeastern University studying Political Science and Philosophy. I have so many amazing memories from Rise, but one of my favorites was performing our contemporary large group at Showstoppers last year. We ended up winning a crystal for that dance but the best part was all of us being so in tune with each other while dancing. I think it perfectly encapsulates all the love we have for this team and each other. I’ve grown up at Rise and is truly one of the best parts of my childhood. I’ll miss this team so much! RAD4L 🩵🤍 .malone111

Celebrating our Graduating Class of 2026: Jordan! Hi! I’m Jordan and next year I’ll be going to Northeastern University studying Political Science and Philosophy. I have so many amazing memories from Rise, but one of my favorites was performing our contemporary large group at Showstoppers last year. We ended up winning a crystal for that dance but the best part was all of us being so in tune with each other while dancing. I think it perfectly encapsulates all the love we have for this team and each other. I’ve grown up at Rise and is truly one of the best parts of my childhood. I’ll miss this team so much! RAD4L 🩵🤍

Celebrating our Graduating Class of 2026: Lucy! Hi, my name is Lucy. I’ve been dancing at Rise for about 5 1/2 years now. This studio has given me everything, and it’s truly been an integral part of my development as a young adult. I could not be more grateful for everything that Miss Nicole and this organization have given me. In the fall, I’ll be attending the University of Washington, hopefully pursuing a degree in aeronautical and astronautical engineering. I will also be a midshipman in the Navy ROTC program, pursuing a career in naval aviation. Dance has been such an important part of my life for as long as I can remember. I don’t know what I would do without this sport or this organization; it truly has set me up for the rest of my life. And as much as stepping away from this part of my life is difficult, trust me, I’ll be back!

Celebrating our Graduating Class of 2026: Aiko! Hi! I’m Aiko and next year I’ll be attending UNLV with the honors college majoring in applied health sciences. I’ve been dancing with Rise for about 7 years now, and I’m proud to call it my second home. Some of my favorite memories have been winning 3 crystals at showstoppers, long comp days with friends, and Monday night contemp with Arlin. It’s going to be hard not walking into the studio every week but i’m so grateful for all the memories friendships, and family that Rise has given me.

Celebrating our Graduating Class of 2026! Annelise! Hi! I’m Annelise and I will be attending the University of Connecticut in the fall and will be majoring in Psychology & Human Development. While I’ve only been a part of Rise for the past two years, this studio truly changed my life for the better, and I couldn’t imagine a better place to end my dance journey. Dance has always been a big part of my life, beginning at the age of three and now still with me as I finish high school. Some of my favorite memories at Rise were winning two crystals at Showstoppers and all the Monday night Arlin contemporary classes. I am forever grateful for all dance has given me all these years, and I will definitely miss my Rise family next year expect many visits!! .win11

Recital week is officially here! Kicking it off with dress rehearsals tomorrow and Wednesday! 🙌