SWDC Company

Become part of a larger growing national community of competitive dance right here in Fort Collins at Studio West Dance Center. It is an exciting time for competitive dance in this country. SWDC has been actively competing with our ensemble/competition team regionally and nationally since 2008.

We offer a Parent Meeting for all new and returning company members on Friday May 1st, 2026

Ages 5-7 5:30pm Ages 8+ 6:30pm

Auditions for SWDC Company will be held on Saturday May 30, 2026

Age 5-7 10am – 11:30am

Age 8-12 12:00pm – 2:00pm

Age 13+ 2:30pm – 5:00pm

Please fill out the form below to get started. Or call 970-225-1611 or contact us for more information about our award winning performance team.

Competitive Dance in Fort Collins

Studio West Dance Center’s Company is committed to developing the “all-’round” dancer. Let our national award winning team and faculty take the more serious dancer who is looking to push their talents forward as well as grow their performance artistry to the next level.

Our program will navigate the artist from the ages of 4-18 through the competition/convention dance world and bridge them to the best college dance programs, to film and television, cruise ships, contemporary companies, music videos and world tours. Your dancer will train anywhere from 5-15+ hours per week in an all inclusive program of Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Hip Hop, Contemporary and more. SWDC’s in house training, in conjunction with conventions, master classes, travel, and intensives is the ultimate all-’round dance experience.

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Ensemble Team Application

SWDC 2025-2026 Ensemble Company Application

The SWDC Ensemble Company auditions will take place on Saturday, May 31st, 2025.
● Ages 5-7 10am-11:30am
● Ages 8-12 12pm-2pm
● Ages 13+ 2:30pm-5pm

Parent's First Name

Parent's Last Name

Main Phone

Parent's Email

Address

Address Line 1

Address Line 2

City

State

Zip Code

There is a $35 application fee payable to SWDC

How would you like to pay for your application

Dancer Information

Dancer First Name

Dancer Last Name

Dancer's Birthdate

Age Group

Grade in Fall 2024

Years of Dance Competition

Years of Dance Instruction

Ensemble Information

Your dancer will audition with the age group they are ON AUDITION DAY!
SWDC will place dancers in pieces according to overall scores during auditions as well as past performance (for current members of the SWDC Ensemble Company)
SWDC reserves the right to place dancers to teams/age levels as they see fit.
Placement is at the discretion of the SWDC Ensemble Company Faculty.

Solo Requirements:

Age 5-7 2 groups
Age 8-9 4 groups
Age 10+ 8 groups or more

Duo/trio Requirements:

Age 5-7 2 groups
Age 8+ 5 groups

Petites solo/duo/trio:

No minimum number of groups required.

Interest in solo/duo/trio does not guarantee placement.
Partner requests for solos/duos/trios WILL NOT be considered.
Placement is at the discretion of the Ensemble Director and Coaches.

Please indicate your interest here:

Solo

Duo

Trio

Why do you want to be a part of the SWDC Ensemble Company?

Focus Options (For Dancers 8+)

Young Dancer and Professional Company Focus:

Ensemble option for all dancers. Preparing dancers for the convention, post-secondary and professional world. Maximum weekly class requirements.

Multi-Disciplinary Focus:

Ensemble option for advanced dancers in Middle School or High School who are pre-approved by the Director.
One night of Ballet plus Tap, Hip Hop, Jazz/Leaps/Turns, Contemporary/Artistic Comp,
and Team Class/Jr+Sr Rehearsals. All training and conventions/competitions are
required.
● Up to 6 group pieces.

Choose Your Dance Focus:

Young Dancer and Professional Company Focus

Multi-Disciplinary Focus

I would like to be considered for the following number of group pieces:

I would like to be considered for a:

Solo

Duo or Trio

As a parent, I give my consent for my child to audition for the Ensemble Team.

*Please Note: This application is your acceptance of pieces. There will be no declining of pieces once application is submitted and approved. Solo/Duo/Trio’s will not be considered after auditions, as we are subject to a certain maximum allowed at competitions.

Attire

Black cami, tank or sports bra and black dance shorts or pants are required. Appropriate footwear for each style is also required.

Discount Dance Supply

Teacher code TP42298 for discount!

Below are some of the Conventions the SWDC Ensemble Team has attended, both locally and nationally:

Groove Dance Competition
Monsters of Hip Hop
KAOS Dance Convention
Celebrity Dance Competition
Celebrity Dance Convention
New York City Dance Alliance (NYCDA)- Regionals & Nationals
NUVO
Bravo Competition
Heat Dance Competition
Reinforce Dance Experience

Our Core Values

We are committed to cultivating the next generation of artists and HUMANS.
We believe dance skills are life skills.
We expect our dancers to win humbly and lose gracefully.
We believe we are the sum of all our experiences so let’s make this the best.
We will nurture our dancers to exhibit self discipline, personal accountability, teamwork, and the skills and confidence that will help them succeed wherever they go with love and kindness.

For more information please email Jennifer@swdcfc.com.

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Tuition & Fees

We offer a substantial discount in the form of a flat monthly tuition rate for multiple & unlimited classes.

Monthly Fees

1 Class (30 Min)

$48

1 Class (45 Min)

$68

1 Class (60 Min)

$78

1 Class (90 Min)

$98

1 Class (120 Min)

$128

Multi-Class Discounts

(This tuition will be figured by family rate or per class tuition, whichever rate is less)

1 Dancer

5-7 Hours: $40 each

(standard $78 rate applies to first 4 hours)

1 Dancer

8+ Classes

$395 flat rate

Family Plan (2+ Dancer)

5+ Classes (each dancer)

$665 flat rate