On last month’s blog, we featured the members of our Elite Company and the month before we introduced you to our Minis. Now, it’s time to meet the rest of the DUPC! Our Dance Unlimited Performance Company is made up of students ages 6-18.
Our DUPC dancers attend multiple competitions and conventions throughout the year. They train in Jazz, Tap, Hip Hop, Modern, Acro, and Ballet and those of age and ability also train in Pointe. The DUPC is for dancers who want more time on stage and are ready to take their dance training to the next level in a team environment.
In addition to getting extra performance opportunities throughout the dance year, our DUPC dancers participate in community events, volunteer, and fundraise. They are role models within our studio community!
So who’s ready to meet the dancers? We asked them a few questions to help us get to know them a little better. Check out their responses below!
Josephine T.
How long have you been dancing at DU? 10 Years
Favorite style of dance? That’s a tough question…but it’s a tie between Jazz and Contemporary
Favorite food? Chicken tenders and fries
Who is your favorite celebrity and why? Taylor Swift. I love her music and I can relate to some of her songs.
Favorite TV show or movie? Coraline
What would you do with a billion dollars? I would share it with my mom and I would give some to the food bank for people in need.
Besides dance, what are you really good at? Drawing
What is one of your goals for the future? To become a professional dancer and make my family proud.
Erica S.
How long have you been dancing at DU? 14 Years
Favorite style of dance? Jazz
Favorite food? Eggo Chocolatey Chip Waffles
Who is your favorite celebrity and why? Mr Beast, he helps people and his chocolate candy bars are good
Favorite TV show or movie? Grandma’s Boy
What would you do with a billion dollars? Upgrade our house, put some into a SP500, some into a savings account, shopping
Besides dance, what are you really good at? Binge watching TV
What is one of your goals for the future? Not to be poor
Lucia S.
How long have you been dancing at DU? 7 Years
Favorite style of dance? Hip hop
Favorite food? Potstickers
Favorite TV show or movie? Knives Out
What would you do with a billion dollars? Take a trip to Japan
Besides dance, what are you really good at? Softball
What is one of your goals for the future? I want to be in the DU Splits Club this year!
Ruby A.
How long have you been dancing at DU? 3 years
Favorite style of dance? Tap and Modern
Favorite food? 5 cheese tortellini
Who is your favorite celebrity and why? Taylor Swift, I love her music.
Favorite TV show or movie? Once Upon a Time
What would you do with a billion dollars? No idea! That’s a lot of money.
Besides dance, what are you really good at? Art and playing the flute
What is one of your goals for the future? To get all three of my splits and level up my acro skills.
Nora K.
How long have you been dancing at DU? 8 years
Favorite style of dance? Acro
Favorite food? Chicken Pot Pie
Who is your favorite celebrity and why? Taylor Swift – she is very talented at what she does.
Favorite TV show or movie? Girls Just Want to Have Fun
What would you do with a billion dollars? Donate it to a homeless shelter
Besides dance, what are you really good at? Drawing
What is one of your goals for the future? To do an ariel.
Kennedy G.
How long have you been dancing at DU? 11 years
Favorite style of dance? Tap
Favorite food? Bread
Who is your favorite celebrity and why? Billie Eilish. Her Music
Favorite TV show or movie? The Rookie
What would you do with a billion dollars? Save for the future, give to family, and donate to charity
Besides dance, what are you really good at? Crafting
What is one of your goals for the future? Go to LADM for fashion design.
Gabby T.
How long have you been dancing at DU? 13 years
Favorite style of dance? Hip Hop and Jazz
Favorite food? Pasta salad
Who is your favorite celebrity and why? Briar Nolet. She is a really strong all around dancer.
Favorite TV show or movie? Dance Moms
What would you do with a billion dollars? College education, dream car, and donate some to help others
What is one of your goals for the future? To go to college and get my dream job after.
Ellie R.
How long have you been dancing at DU? 2 years
Favorite style of dance? Hip Hop
Favorite food? Cinnamon Rolls
Who is your favorite celebrity and why? Lizzo, I like her music.
Favorite TV show or movie? Barbie Movie
What would you do with a billion dollars? Donate it to people in need.
Besides dance, what are you really good at? Basketball
What is one of your goals for the future? Become a hairdresser.
Kaitlyn O.
How long have you been dancing at DU? 7 years
Favorite style of dance? Hip Hop
Favorite food? Mac and Cheese
Favorite TV show or movie? Any movie that’s funny!
What would you do with a billion dollars? College, car.
Besides dance, what are you really good at? Art
What is one of your goals for the future? Become a dance teacher.
Brylee M.
How long have you been dancing at DU? 8 years
Favorite style of dance? Modern
Favorite food? Mac and cheese
Who is your favorite celebrity and why? Taylor Swift. Because she’s a great singer (I love all her songs! ) and she’s a good person.
Favorite TV show or movie? Descendants
What would you do with a billion dollars? Give some to a charity, help my parents pay off their bills, give some to Dance U to help Miss Laura for all her hard work, and save some.
Besides dance, what are you really good at? Drawing
What is one of your goals for the future? To be a good person and have a good job.
Thank you, dancers, for sharing a little bit more about your life both in and out of the dance studio!
Our DUPC dancers recently competed at Turn it up Dance Challenge in Portland. Check out our Facebook page to see the awards and accolades these dancers received.
We are SO proud of their dancing, work ethic, and sportsmanship!
If your child is interested in joining the DUPC, please save the date for our upcoming auditions on June 2, 2024. We’re always looking for hardworking, passionate dancers to join us. Visit our website to learn more and RSVP.