WHAT IS — THE CORE

Where bold dancers are built.

The Core is the competitive company of 23 Dance Space — a space for driven dancers who want more than just classes. It’s where passion meets purpose, and every count is backed by work ethic, commitment, and heart.

Inside The Core, we don’t just compete. We EVOLVE.

What The Core Stands For:

At its heart, The Core is a training ground for dancers who want to grow — in movement, mindset, and life. We focus on discipline, artistry, resilience, and leadership. Our dancers are bold. Our expectations are high. Our standard is growth.

When you’re part of The Core, you don’t just dance —

you commit, you push, you rise.

Who It’s For:

The Core is open to dancers ages 5–18 who are ready to take their training seriously. Placement is determined by audition and dancers are grouped into five levels:

• Mini (ages 5–9)

• Junior (ages 7–12)

• Teen (ages 10–16)

• Senior (ages 14–19)

Each level is designed to meet dancers where they are and give them the tools, training, and support to level up — technically, artistically, and mentally.

Core Values:

• Be Bold – Take risks. Own the room. Be unapologetically you.

• Work Hard – Show up ready. Stay focused. Push past limits.

• Move with Purpose – Dance with intention, not just execution.

• Lead with Heart – Build others up. Respect the team. Rise together.

• Stay Hungry – Growth never stops. Neither do we.

What to Expect:

Core dancers train 2 days a week in various styles including jazz, tap, ballet, contemporary, lyrical, hip hop, etc. In addition to choreography and technique, we emphasize mental performance, musicality, and storytelling — because we don’t just dance moves, we move people.

Performances and competitions are opportunities, not the goal. Our true focus is progress, teamwork, and confidence that extends far beyond the studio. Core members will attend 2 mandatory conventions/competitions, 3-4 regional competitions and 1 national finals every year. The amount of competitions depends on what teams your dancer made.

Who Leads The Core:

Our competitive faculty are passionate, experienced, and fully invested in every dancer’s growth. From the studio to the stage, they guide dancers with precision, encouragement, and high expectations.

Why The Core:

Because you’re not looking for average.

You’re looking for bold.

You’re looking for your people.

And you’re ready to train like it means something.