They found their love of dance…
now watch it grow!
At FTLODS, we’ve created a program for dancers to train, perform and experience dance in a variety of ways. It’s more than just a competition team, it’s an experience
FTLODS COMPANY
The FTLODS Company is a commitment based program (no audition) for dancers who are ready to go beyond the classroom and fully immerse themselves in their training. Through additional classes, workshops, performance opportunities and unique dance experiences, company dancers are challenged to grow as versatile, well-rounded dancers.
More than just a competition team, our company dancers serve as ambassadors of our studio, helping to create a positive and inclusive environment to all. At FTLODS, being a part of the Company means leading with passion, lifting others up and sharing a love of dance both inside our studio and beyond.
MAKE YOUR DEBUT
Our DEBUT company program is an introduction to the world of competitive dance - without the full-time commitment. Designed for first time competitors, this program allows dancers to experience what it means to be part of our company in a supportive, low-pressure way. Open to dancers of all ages 7 & up, dance alongside our full company members and..
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Debut dancers are required to take a minimum of 2 hours of weekly classes at their level (first steps, next steps) as well as 1.5 hours of company classes per week.
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Debut dancers perform in one group number at one competition
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Debut dancers are eligible for all company activities including workshops with guest teachers, company events and more!
SEASON ONE
Take a look at what it’s like to be a Company dancer!
July 2025: Dancers who complete the Summer Intensive are invited to join the Company program
August 2025: Company dancers get a special photoshoot to kick off the season! They also start choreography this month
Sept 2025: Back to class! Company dancers take classes at our Bravo level as well as company only choreography classes
Oct 2025: Company dancers perform with our studio dancers in holiday parades & celebrate the season with studio wide events
Nov 2025: Dancers continue to train in and out the studio at workshops (here with Alex Isenberg)
Dec 2025: Company dancers wrap up the year building community in our studio helping host several studio-wide holiday events
Jan 2026: Company kicks off 2026 with a New Years Bash! This year featured a commercial jazz master class with Aydin Boone-Long, a pizza party and our Littles get to unwrap their Big for the season
Feb 2026: Company performs at Pittsburgh Penguins home game - taking over the Jumbotron! Each season we will feature a special "experience" - where will we go next!?
Feb 2026: 1st Annual Sweet Celebration where dancers perform for our studio families and hit the dance floor with them!
March 2026: Competition season starts! Our dancers compete at several competitions in the area.
April-May 2026: Competition season continues & picture week!
June 2026: performing in Chapter ONE Recital!