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​WFA Dance Company (aka DaCo) is going into its 4th season.  DaCo was founded in 2016 through the vision of our Dance Director,  Mary Allison, to create a progressive, advanced track for young dancers to train in multiple styles with a desire to see growth in body, heart and spirit.  This is an audition based group that is split by skill level (with age being factored in) that is committed on a weekly basis to take specific dance technique classes, as well as company choreography classes.  Dancers attend Dance Revolution, a Christian based dance convention, where they perform alongside local studios and take multiple styles of dance from DR’s professional dance staff. In addition to performing in WFA’s Spring Showcase, DaCo also performs locally and has opportunities to dance together  as a form of ministry in Woodland’s worship services. Last season, the upper level DaCo groups attended their first Christian dance competition in Orlando, Earth Shakers, which is held by Dance Revolution in Orlando. 

Progression of Levels

Pearl - New Introductory, pre-company program with class recommendations. Piloting incoming 1st-3rd graders.  Will be grandfathered into the upcoming years, as we will be working toward the age minimum going to 3rd grade, and will be invitational only, not audition based. 
Sapphire - Intro Level (3 hours of training per week). Required to take Ballet, Modern and Company Choreography.
Ruby - Middle Level (4 hours of training per week). Required to take Ballet, Modern, Jazz and Company Choreography.
Emerald - Highest Level (5 hours of training per week).  Required to take Ballet (twice a week), Modern, Jazz and Company Choreography.  Half an hour Pre-pointe is recommended, but not required. 
Age minimum for auditioning for DaCo, beginning in the 2020-2021 Season, will be upcoming 4th graders.  We hope to see our program develop from 4th-12th grade, as our dancers pursue their gifts and passions, through dance. 

Summer with DaCo!

DaCo Dancers kick off the season at MOTION Dance Intensive, where they take class in all WFA's style offerings and perform in a showcase, amongst all other recreational dancers, or any dancers in the area who attend.

 They then end the summer with DaCo's Summer Intensive, where they build company unity, train in Ballet, Modern and Jazz technique, conditioning and begin their company choreography.  This is a great way to build a foundation for new season, to integrate the new dancers with the returning, and to get a head start on getting their bodies back in shape and creating their dances.  

Dance Revolution, 
Dance Convention

DaCo travels to Orlando in the Fall for Dance Revolution's Annual Dance Convention!  It is an incredible experience that we look forward to every year!

Here's what they have to say... "If you are looking for an experience that leaves you inspired, motivated and ready to take on new challenges in your dance . . . then you have come to the right place. We believe that we have the "answer" the dance world has been looking for. We provide excellence in the journey while seeking to help dancers see purpose within themselves. It will be 2 and a half days that will shift your gift! Dance Revolution Dance Conventions offer more classes and events then any other convention of its kind.
Dance Revolution has been traveling the country since 2001 transforming performing artists from city to city and changing the face of dance! How do we accomplish this? The core mission of who we represent is God and God alone.
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There is a need for a "difference" and Dance Revolution dance conventions meets that call. Join us for our 2019-20 tour and see all the exciting things that we have to offer. This year's tour is entitiled "The Unveiling Tour". Find out the reveal to who you are becoming on the 2019-20 journey."
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Last year, our Academy received the Studio Spirit award, which showed we were standing out in our attitude and supportiveness of the classroom environment and overall moral of the weekend!  We were so very proud of our dancers! 

Earthshakers - Dance Competition

DaCo also brings pieces to Earthshakers dance competition in the Spring.  This provides opportunity to do solos, duets and trios, and further develop their company pieces.  DaCo also works on a production dance that is performed at the competition, as well as the Spring Showcase.  To learn more about Earthshakers, and what sets them apart from other competitions, visit their website. http://www.earthshakerstalent.com
Here's a Facebook post last year from our Managing Director the day after our Earthshakers experience!

"So proud of our Dance Company (DaCo) for representing Jesus and WFA so well at Earthshakers— The Competition in Orlando yesterday! It's a beautiful thing when a platform can be used to boldly glorify the name of the Lord, unashamed! Ruby Dancers placed 3rd Overall in their division for a piece called "Everything" while Emerald Dancers placed 2nd Overall in their division for a piece called "Infinitude". Many of our dancers also bravely participated in solos, duets, and improv categories with our "You Say" duet piece placing 2nd in its division. We received the acknowledgement of Excellence in Artistry for the choreography work of Ms. Mary Allison and the execution and performance of the Emerald dancers’ piece, “Infinitude”.
It took faith, courage, teamwork, and dedication to rise to this new challenge and our DaCo dancers humbly contributed with poise, confidence and grace! 
We're grateful for the favor and blessings that come from the Lord. Also grateful for Earthshakers- The Competition for #shakingthingsup with a #competitionyoucantrust. Such a wonderful day celebrating the art of dance and one another in a positive, uplifting environment! 
Thank you Ms. Mary for your leadership, vision, and continued development of our dance company. Ms. Melissa, for your contributions of choreography and Ms. Julianna for the administrative coordination. DaCo Parents, your loyalty, support and trust is cherished and appreciated! What a valuable and memorable experience!! 
Look for all of these pieces along with many more to be on display at our Attributes of God Dance Showcases on Sunday, April 28th. Sky is the limit as we keep looking up! He is the source of every good thing! #itsnotmeitsHe #woodlandfineartsacademy #wfadaco"

Some Highlights!

Hear what our dancers have to say...

How do I get involved in DaCo?

We are set for the year with our company members, but we will re-audition again in the Spring of 2020!  You can set your date for May 16th, time TBA!!  For more information, email mary@gowoodland.com.

Keep us on your radar!