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Why Do Both?

The benefits of doing both All Star Dance Team and Dance Company

When dancers train in both All Star and Company, they develop both their athletic edge and artistic soul.
It’s not just about hitting the moves—it’s about feeling them, too. With the power, precision, and performance from All Star combined with the depth, technique, and creativity from Company, dancers don’t just perform routines—they bring them to life. That’s the kind of training that transforms good dancers into unforgettable ones.
 
Doing both all star dance team and dance company training can be a powerhouse combo for a dancer! While it’s definitely a commitment, the benefits can be huge—especially for dancers looking to become well-rounded, competitive, and technically strong performers.
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Here’s what you gain by doing both:

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💪 1. Technical Strength + Performance Power

  • Company training sharpens foundational technique (ballet, contemporary, etc.).

  • All star training builds stamina, execution under pressure, and performance charisma.

  • Together, they help dancers look clean and technical while also owning the stage with energy and confidence.

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🎭 2. Versatility Across Styles

  • Company dancers often train in ballet, modern, contemporary, and jazz.

  • All star dancers get strong in pom, hip hop, and sharp jazz styles.

  • Dancers who do both become super versatile—comfortable in both precision-based and expressive movement.

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🔥 3. Confidence in High-Pressure Situations

  • All star competitions teach dancers how to handle nerves, perform for judges, and give 110% in a 2-minute routine.

  • Dance company builds confidence in artistry and encourages risk-taking in choreography and performance.

  • Combining both gives dancers mental toughness + stage presence.

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📸 4. More Performance Opportunities

  • Company = recitals, showcases, conventions, sometimes local events.

  • All Star = regional/national competitions, maybe even televised events.

  • The more you perform, the more comfortable and polished you become.

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🎓 5. Better Prepared for College or Professional Auditions

  • College dance programs and professional auditions look for well-rounded dancers.

  • Doing both shows you’re dedicated, adaptable, competitive, and technically trained.

  • It helps with scholarships, placement in dance programs, or even making college dance teams.

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🫶 6. Different Communities, Same Passion

  • Company dancers often form deep bonds through hours of class together.

  • All star teammates develop strong camaraderie through intense practices and travel.

  • Doing both gives dancers two communities of support and inspiration.

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🚀 Final Thought:

Doing both is like training both your "artist self" and your "athlete self". You become not just a dancer who can execute, but a dancer who can express—and that’s where the magic happens.

🏆 All Star Dance Teams

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These teams are competition-focused and usually compete in regional, national, and international competitions (like Varsity, UDA, Summit or All Star Worlds).

Key Characteristics:

  • Performance Style: High-energy, polished routines often including jazz, hip hop, pom, and  lyrical/contemporary.

  • Team-Based: Dancers compete as a team and are usually placed into age/skill divisions.

  • Training Focus: Clean execution, precision, synchronization, tricks (turns, leaps, aerials), and showmanship.

  • Schedule: Heavy on rehearsals for specific routines. Includes weekend practices and travel for competitions.

  • Environment: Fast-paced, competitive, goal-oriented.

  • Goal: Competitive accolades and potentially College Dance Teams

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Think of it like: a sport—driven by performance results and rankings.

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🎭 Dance Company Training

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This leans more toward concert dance or pre-professional training.

Key Characteristics:

  • Artistic Focus: More emphasis on dance as an art form. Includes ballet, modern, contemporary, jazz, and improvisation.

  • Individual Growth: Focused on technique, versatility, and expression. Dancers can perform solos and in smaller ensembles.

  • Training Depth: Consistent class structure in multiple genres. Heavy ballet and technique-based classes.

  • Dance convention opportunities to take class from master instructors

  • Professional audition prep at a young age through convention scholarship auditions

  • Goal: Preparing dancers for college/conservatory programs or professional dance careers.

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Think of it like: a studio dance conservatory—focused on personal development and artistry. 

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