Mission of DaCo

The Mission of Woodland Fine Arts Academy’s Dance Company is to provide a safe, Godly environment of concentrated training and development for young artists while glorifying God in the process; with excellence and hard work.

Purpose of DaCo

WFA Dance Company (aka DaCo) was founded in 2015 to create a progressive, advanced track for young dancers to train in multiple styles.  Our goal is to create an opportunity for dancers to  flourish in their giftings and passion, grow in their technique, form a community, learn more about God and give back to their community through ministry opportunities.  

more about daco

DaCo is an audition based group, beginning in 4th grade, placed by skill level (with age and maturity being factored in), which is committed on a weekly basis to take specific dance technique classes, as well as DaCo choreography.  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, has opportunities to dance as a form of ministry in Woodland’s worship services, and competes with solos, duets and trios at Earthshakers Dance Competition.  DaCo will also be participating in Service and Outreach Projects, to serve those around them, broaden their perspectives and be the hands and feet of Jesus. ​

summer 2023 with daco

DaCo dancers will have the opportunity to perform in WFA's Performing Arts Camp. This season, all companies will train through MasterClasses by guest artists and will have leadership opportunity through assistant teaching.

Training and rehearsals will be during the first week of camp and optional assisting during the second. The performance is during the Arts Festival on June 30th.

dates: june 19-june 30

Company members then end the summer with DaCo's Summer Intensive, where they build company unity, train in Ballet, Modern and Jazz technique, take conditioning and flexibility classes, and begin their company choreography.  The DaCo Intensive is a time to build a foundation for our new season, to integrate the new dancers with the returning and to get a head start on getting their bodies back in shape as well as building new choreography.  The dancers are also paired as a big/lil with another company member outside of their group and age range. ​

dates: july 31-aug 4 

This season our intensive will be held in the afternoon-early evening.

​Dance Revolution
Dance Convention

dates for '23-'24 season tbd!

"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 than 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."   

Earthshakers 
Dance Competition

dates for '22-'23 season: April 14-16

"Where students are challenged to grow and inspired to be pushed while being awarded for their commitment and hard work. Earthshakers The Competition is answering a call from the world of competitions for integrity, honesty and world class excellence.  This is the competition you can trust. We are confident in what our mission is, which will in turn empower you and your students to get the most out of your Earthshakers The Competition experience."

auditions for '23-'24 season: may 25, 2023

To reserve your spot to audition and to receive up-to-date information on next season, please fill out the application below. 

'23-'24 daco audition application

How to start progressive training to prepare for daco 

Do you feel your child has potential, drive or desire to do more than recreational dance?
​We recommend starting with one technique class.  

Here is an easy progression:
Kindergarten: Take 1 technique class - ballet, contemporary modern or jazz
1st Grade: Take 2 technique classes - ballet and contemporary modern or jazz
2nd-3rd Grades: Take 3 technique classes - ballet, contemporary modern AND jazz