Mission of DaCo

The mission of Woodland Fine Arts Academy’s Dance Company (DaCo) is to provide a safe, God-honoring environment where young artists receive focused training and development while glorifying God through excellence and hard work.​

Purpose of DaCo

WFA Dance Company, founded in 2015, provides a progressive, advanced track for young dancers to train in multiple styles. Our goal is to create an environment where dancers can flourish in their gifting and passion, grow in technique and leadership, build a strong community, deepen their faith, and give back through ministry opportunities. Dancers also gain valuable performance opportunities, allowing them to showcase their growth and artistry in a variety of settings.

more about daco

DaCo is an audition-based dance company consisting of three groups, beginning in 4th grade, with placement determined by skill level, age, maturity, and social dynamics. Members commit to weekly dance technique classes, in addition to DaCo choreography rehearsals.

Dancers participate in Dance Revolution (DR), a Christian-based dance convention, where they train in multiple styles under DR’s professional staff and perform alongside local studios. DaCo also performs in WFA’s Spring Showcase, at local events, and in Woodland’s worship services as a form of ministry.

In addition to these performances, DaCo dancers present their own showcase, where they perform the solos, duets, and trios they take to Earthshakers Dance Competition, along with their group pieces.

Beyond dance, DaCo is dedicated to service and outreach, engaging in projects that allow dancers to give back to their community, broaden their perspectives, and be the hands and feet of Jesus.

summer 2025 with daco

4 week summer session

This summer, we are offering a 4 week Summer Session of classes during the month of June. 

We will offer classes specific to our Dance Company dancers, to continue their training. 

Classes will be listed on our website on March 15th and Registration opens March 25th! 

The classes will be offered throughout the week like our regular season classes. We're planning to offer the classes only on Tuesdays and Thursdays during the weeks of:
June 2nd-5th
June 16th-19th
June 23rd-27th
June 30th-July 3rd

Option to assist other recreational classes.​

Company members conclude the summer with DaCo’s Summer Intensive, a program designed to foster unity, refine technique in Ballet, Contemporary Modern, and Jazz, as well as strength, conditioning and flexibility. During this time, dancers begin learning company choreography and lay the foundation for the upcoming season. The Intensive also helps integrate new members with returning dancers while ensuring everyone gets a head start on regaining strength. Additionally, dancers are paired in a 'big/lil' mentorship with a fellow company member outside their group and age range, fostering camaraderie and support.

​july 21-25, 4-9PM

DANCE REVOLUTION
Dance Convention

dates for '25-'26 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 '25-'26 season: tbd

"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 '25-'26 season: june 18, 2025

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

'25-'26 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