PRE-PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMS

For the Serious Dancer

Audition-based training for disciplined dancers pursuing stronger technique, substantial performance experience, competition, college preparation, or a future in the dance industry.

High Expectations & Growth

A Deeper Level of Training

Pre-professional training asks more of a dancer than a recreational schedule. It requires consistent class attendance, attention to technical detail, conditioning, artistry, teamwork, rehearsal, feedback, and performance responsibility.

LSCD offers three distinct pathways so dancers can focus on the environment that best matches their goals while continuing to build versatility across styles.

WHAT COMPANY DANCERS CAN EXPECT

Required Training and Rehearsal

Dedicated weekly class hours and rehearsals designed for steady technical acceleration and stamina.

Technical Development

Uncompromising focus on alignment, body mechanics, flexibility, strength conditioning, and clean execution.

Performance Opportunities

Substantial stage time through annual showcases, regional competitions, guest showcases, and community concerts.

Mentorship

Individualized artistic development, college and career preparation, professional exposure and networking, performance and audition mentorship.

Conventions and Competitions

Direct exposure to master instructors, industry benchmarks, scholarship opportunities, and regional platforms.

Leadership and personal growth

High standards of respect, work ethic, punctuality, and peer support that prepare dancers for college and beyond.

Choose Your Pathway

Ballet Track | Jazz & Contemporary Track

Performing Company

LSCD’s Pre-Professional Performing Company provides advanced, multi-style training for dedicated dancers ages 8–18, combining technique, choreography, performance, and competition to prepare students for college dance programs, summer intensives, and professional opportunities. Dancers build confidence, artistry, versatility, and discipline while training in a supportive, performance-focused environment.

 

Company under the direction of Jessica Zamarripa.

Ballet
Pointe
Modern
Contemporary
Lyrical
Jazz
Hip Hop
Turns & Leaps

Commercial & Street Dance Track

Hip Hop Crews

Award-winning crew training for dancers who want to grow in hip hop, commercial dance, performance, versatility, and teamwork.

 

Lil Blaze Crew, Grüv 956 Crew, and NFS CRÜ are LSCD’s audition-based hip hop companies under the direction of Jessica Zamarripa and Juan Mendez.

Hip Hop
Jazz Funk
Grooves
Commercial choreography
Performance
Dance For The Camera

Drill Team & All-Star Track

LSCD Drill Company

LSCD Drill Company is an audition-based all-star program for dancers ages 11–18 who are passionate about drill, pom, jazz, and hip hop. Dancers build precision, strength, confidence, and team performance skills while preparing to compete and perform at an elite level.

Jazz
Pom
Hip Hop
Turns & Leaps
Conditioning
Team Performance

Audition Process

01

Check For Audition Dates & Requirements

Stay tuned for audition dates and requirements for all of our programs.

02

Attend Audition

Attend the in-person audition date.

03

Notification Sent

Receive pathway recommendation based on current technique and artistic level.

04

Company Orientation Meeting

Complete parent agreement, review season competition dates, create class schedule, and begin training.

Ready to Take the Next Step?