Performance Crew 2024 Season

What is Performance Crew?
Performance Crew is a non-competitive, audition-based dance Crew that was established by Dance & Company in 2012. Dancers range in age from 9-17 years old and are trained across many styles here at Dance & Company. Dancers meet once a week for rehearsal and perform (in non-COVID times) at events all around San Diego such as sporting events, community events, and local high school events. We wanted to create a safe place for dancers to have more performing opportunities in a non-competitive environment. Interested in auditioning? Email Katie@danceandcompany.net.

In the meantime, get to know the crew by reading their bios below.

Katie Collins

Owner & Artistic Director

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Alia B.

My favorite thing about Dance & Company is the bond we have for each other.

My favorite thing about Dance & Company is the bond we have for each other. Everyone is close and we are like family. We cheer for each other, we have fun and it’s so special.

When I’m not dancing, I love to go shopping, hang out with friends and make art.

In three words, describe how dancing makes you feel. Dancing makes me feel free, happy and focused.

Favorite food item: Cheeseburgers are my favorite!

Least favorite food item: Peanuts, all nuts, I’m allergic.

What is your best dance memory and/or performance?My favorite dance memory was when I watched the big girls dance. It makes me work harder to be and dance like them.

Harper C.

I love that Dance & Company feels like a big family every time I walk in.

My favorite thing about Dance & Company, is I love that it feels like a big family every time I walk in.

When I’m not dancing, I love to play with my sisters and cousin and hang out with my friends.

In three words, describe how dancing makes you feel. Dancing makes me feel myself, joyful and free.

My favorite food: Any kind of soup noodle.

My least favorite foods: Any raw vegetable.

What is your best dance memory and/or performance? My best dance memory is getting the chance to do the finale for the first time!

Addy C.

My favorite thing about Dance & Company is the friends that I’ve met.

When I’m not dancing, I love to read, go shopping, and hang out with my friends.

In three words, describe how dancing makes you feel. I feel passionate.

My favorite foods: Sushi and pizza.

My least favorite food: Anything spicy.

What is your best dance memory and/or performance? My favorite performance was the End of an Era finale dance.

Scarlerose C.

Everyone feels like one big family at Dance & Company.

What I love most about Dance & Company is the family feeling.

When I’m not dancing, I love to dance!

In three words, describe how dancing makes you feel. Happy, special pretty.

Favorite food: Snacks

Least favorite food: Seafood

What is your best dance memory and/or performance? Auditioning for performance crew!

Danica D.

My favorite thing about Dance & Company is the people.

My favorite thing about Dance & Company is the people. My teachers have created such a welcoming and judge free environment. My friends provide me with support and make me even more passionate about dance.

When I’m not dancing, I love to, I love to go to the beach, hangout with friends and go shopping.

In three words, describe how dancing makes you feel. Energized. Free. Supported.

Favorite: Pasta

Least Favorite: Cherry tomatoes

What is your best dance memory and/or performance? My best dance memory is my first finale, End of an Era. It was also my first Production so finale helped me meet other dancers at Dance & Company. The feeling of working hard together and then seeing our hard work pay off as the curtains dropped was truly the best.

Kelly E.

My favorite thing about Dance & Company is the welcoming and inclusive environment.

My favorite thing about Dance & Company is the welcoming and inclusive environment.

When I’m not dancing, I love to draw or play video games.

In three words, describe how dancing makes you feel. Free, energized, and confident. It’s like nothing else in the world matters when I’m dancing.

Favorite food: Teriyaki chicken and rice

Least favorite food: Onions

What is your best dance memory and/or performance? My favorite dance memory is my first ever time performing on stage in the 14th production. When I went out there under the bright lights and the music, I remember I wasn’t nervous at all and I was so happy and excited to show everyone what I can do.

Mikayla G.

My favorite thing about Dance & Company is the community.

My favorite thing about Dance & Company is the community we have. Whenever you step into the studio it feels so welcoming and accepting. All the staff and all the friends I have made over the years make it feel like a family.

When I’m not dancing, I love to hang out with friends, go shopping, listen to music (especially Taylor Swift), eat, and sleep.

In three words, describe how dancing makes you feel. Empowered, calm, enchanted.

Favorite Food: Chicken nuggets/strips

Least Favorite Food: Lasagna

What is your best dance memory and/or performance? My best dance memories are from all of the production seasons i’ve been a part of. I love getting to see all of the dances come together. All of the in studio run throughs and tech/dress rehearsals bring me soo much joy and excitement. It is always so fun to bond with everyone backstage and in between run throughs.

Kiana J.

My favorite thing about Dance & Company are all the friends I’ve made.

My favorite thing about Dance & Company are all the friends I’ve made and how welcoming everyone is.

When I’m not dancing, I love to hangout with my friends.

In three words, describe how dancing makes you feel. Joyful, energetic, excited.

Favorite food: Watermelon

Least favorite food: Avocado or PB and J.

What is your best dance memory and/or performance? Learning how to do a double stag into a roll.

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Juliana K.

I love all my teachers and friend at Dance & Company!

I love all my teachers and friends at Dance & Company.

When I’m not dancing, I love to cook, bake, eat, and play the flute.

In three words, describe how dancing makes you feel. Energetic, joyful, and relaxed.

My favorite food A5 Wagyu steak.

Least favorite food: I don’t have a least favorite food.

What is your best dance memory and/or performance? My best dance memory is my first Performance Crew performance on stage after COVID.

Rozalyn L.

I love the community at Dance & Company.

I love the community at Dance & Company, and how close each of us are to each other.

When I’m not dancing, I love to hang out with friends and family.

In three words, describe how dancing makes you feel. Confident, Talented, & Happy.

Favorite foods: Noodles, & chicken tenders.

Least favorite foods: Lasagna.

What is your best dance memory and/or performance? My best dance memory was my very first production here at Dance & Company because I was so excited to finally show the piece I was practicing for days and months on stage.

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Madison M.

My favorite thing about Dance & Company is the positive community!

My favorite thing about Dance & Company is the positive community! It is a safe place for dancers of all ages. Dance & Company is my second home and family.

When I’m not dancing, I love to I love to hang out with my friends and experiment with different makeup looks.

In three words, describe how dancing makes you feel Confident, unstoppable, joyful.

Favorite food: Spicy drunken noodles.

Least favorite food: Fish.

What is your best dance memory and/or performance? My best dance memory is last year’s tech rehearsal. Performance Crew members decided to do a potluck for the team. There were so many yummy snacks.

Chloe M. 

I love how welcoming everybody is at Dance & Company.

How welcoming everybody is at Dance & Company.

When I’m not dancing, I love to hang out with friends and family and go shopping.

In three words, describe how dancing makes you feel. Happy, graceful, strong.

Favorite: Carne asada fries, boba.

Least favorite: Cheese.

What is your best dance memory and/or performance? My first production back at Dance and Company.

Jorie N. 

I love my friends at Dance & Company, and how everyone is so kind!

I love my friends at Dance & Company, and how everyone is so kind!

When I’m not dancing, I love to read fantasy books! I also love to chillax and give my body a much deserved break!

In three words, describe how dancing makes you feel. Joyful, Free, Amazing.

Favorite: Pizza!

Least Favorite: Sushi

What is your best dance memory and/or performance? One of my best dance memories was right before production, we all were sitting in a circle on stage with all our different costumes on and encouraging each other! It was like a little energy circle before production!

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Mizuki O. 

My favorite thing about Dance & Company is the close relationships I have.

My favorite thing about Dance & Co is the close relationship that I have made with my classmates and teachers.

When I’m not dancing, I love to sleep, read, crochet, draw, and listen to music.

In three words, describe how dancing makes you feel. Dancing makes me feel confident, calm, and joyful.

Favorite Food: Chicken nuggets/strips.

Least Favorite: Lasagna.

What is your best dance memory and/or performance? My favorite dance memory is learning and preforming “Carrying the Banner” from Newsies in our production last year. The choreography was so fun and seeing younger dancers trying to imitate us brought me so much joy. Hearing that this dance was what inspired some kids to start learning musical theater gives me so much happiness and motivation to keep dancing.

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Gianni Pasag

My favorite thing about Dance & Company is the support everyone has for each other.

My favorite thing about Dance & Company s the support everyone has for each other and I love all the teachers. I love how this studio is like a safe space for me.

When I’m not dancing, I love to hang out with friends and family, read, and building Legos.

In three words, describe how dancing makes you feel. Calm, comfortable, free.

Favorite food: French fries.

Least favorite food: My least favorite food is peas.

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Alana Q.

My favorite thing at Dance & Company are my friends.

My favorite thing about Dance & Company are I love all my friends, the staff, and all of the new people I meet.

When I’m not dancing, I love to Go to the beach, go shopping, and hang out with friends.

What is your favorite thing about dancing/being a dancer? I love being able to perform and express myself through dance.

In three words, describe how dancing makes you feel. Happy. Excited. Free.

Favorite food item: Sushi.

Least favorite food item: The smell of anything raw, and anything grape flavored.

What is your best dance memory and/or performance? My favorite memory is EVERYTHING I am very grateful for all of the opportunities while dancing and being able to dance and one of the most memorable performances will be this year’s.

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Sunny R.

Everyone feels like one big family here at Dance & Company!

I love Dance & Company because everyone feels like one big family here.

When I’m not dancing, I love to read, draw, and bake.

In three words, describe how dancing makes you feel. I feel free

Favorite food: Corn dogs

Least favorite food: Leafy greens

What is your best dance memory and/or performance? Production 2023

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Addison S.

I love Dance & Company because everyone feels like family.

I love Dance & Company because everyone is so nice and it feels like family.

When I’m not dancing, I love to read, Hang out with friends, swim.

In three words, describe how dancing makes you feel. Happy, energetic, graceful.

Favorite food: Anything sweet, pasta, mashed potatoes.

Least favorite food: Spicy foods, broccoli, papaya

What is your best dance memory and/or performance? When I got on stage for the first time ever and I felt pure joy.

Peyton T.

My favorite thing about Dance & Company is the environment. It’s welcoming and fun.

My favorite thing about Dance and Company is the environment. It’s welcoming and fun at the same time.

When I’m not dancing, I love to read, play with my siblings.

In three words, describe how dancing makes you feel. Excited, Happy, Free.

Favorite food: Honey Mangos

Least favorite food: Cereal

What is your best dance memory and/or performance? My favorite dance memory is my first finale. I loved everything about it even all the rehearsing it took. It made me really feel like I really had a lot of skill and that I could really dance.

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Olivia T.

My favorite thing about Dance & Company is how everyone is in a family.

My favorite thing about Dance & Company is how everyone is in a family and you can trust everyone.

When I’m not dancing, I love to go shopping and hang out with my friends.

In three words, describe how dancing makes you feel. I’m escaping reality.

Favorite food: Cold is pizza

Least favorite food: Mashed potatoes

What is your best dance memory and/or performance? My best dance memory is from before the production ‘23 show began performance crew came backstage and sang the hokey pokey.

Keira W.

I love how professional the teachers are are Dance & Company.

I love how professional the teachers are and how welcoming and friendly everybody is!

When I’m not dancing, I love to play with dogs, read, and go shopping.

In three words, describe how dancing makes you feel. Happy, strong, and energized.

Favorite food: I love taquitos or crunchy taco

Least favorite food: Steamed/cooked veggies.

What is your best dance memory and/or performance? When we finished finale for the last show, after the curtain dropped, then we all just cheered as loud as possible.

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Lauren Tran – @ltkd.shoots