Performance Crew | 2022 – 2023 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 thin about Dance & Company is that it’s welcoming.

My favorite thing about Dance & Company is that they will be by your side and that they are welcoming.

When I’m not dancing, I love to do arts and crafts.

What is your favorite thing about dancing/being a dancer? My favorite thing about dancing is that I can learn and create choreography.

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

Favorite food item: Cheeseburgers.

Least favorite food item: Broccoli.

What is your best dance memory and/or performance? My best dance memory is my first finale, Lucky Number 13! It made me feel like I’m grown up, and that I can really dance.

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Juliana K.

My favorite thing about Dance & Company is the people.

My favorite thing about Dance & Company would probably be the people. The people make it 10× better because getting to talk to them and do something we all love and want to do for a long time.

When I’m not dancing, I love to When I am not dancing I love just hanging out with friends and go swimming. I love the people of Dance & Company, love hanging out with them inside and outside of dance.

What is your favorite thing about dancing/being a dancer? My favorite part about being a dancer would probably be the part where we make friends so we can talk and hang out as we get older. We will never leave them but if we do we will stay in touch.

Describe how dancing makes you feel. Dancing makes me feel relaxed, dancing is like therapy. We all have that moment either at school or at home, dancing is getting rid of the bad things at the door and we just get to the dance floor and we have fun. Even though it is tiring it is a fun get away.

Favorite food item: My favorite food would be steak. It is amazing and you can have it with everything.

Least favorite food item: I eat almost everything but don’t eat much sweet potato.

What is your best dance memory and/or performance? My best dance memory is the first performance crew performance on stage because we got to see everyone dance together and I just loved the performance. It was also the first performance on stage after Covid-19. It was so fun getting to see everyone’s faces in a long time. We all had a fun time.

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Madison M.

My favorite thing about Dance & Company is the community.

My favorite thing about Dance & Company is the community, I love how it’s a positive environment. Dancers at Dance & Company are able to express themselves without feeling judged or embarrassed.

When I’m not dancing, I love to: Hike

What is your favorite thing about dancing/being a dancer? My favorite thing about being a dancer is performing & being able to express myself with movement.

In three words, describe how dancing makes you feel. Confident, lively, and desired

Favorite food item: Spicy drunken noodles.

Least favorite food item: Fish

What is your best dance memory and/or performance? My best dance memory is when I was in combo classes and we played with magic wands and played princess freeze dance.

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Mizuki O.

My favorite thing about Dance & Company is the community.

My favorite thing about Dance & Company is the community. I love all the people at this studio and the teachers are amazing.

When I’m not dancing, I love to I like to draw, listen to music, sleep, and play games.

What is your favorite thing about dancing/being a dancer? My favorite thing about dancing is the feeling of freedom and accomplishment. Dancing makes me feel free because I don’t have to worry about anything else. I love learning new dances and feeling accomplished by them.

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

Favorite food item: Fermented soy beans (natto).

Least favorite food item: Anything that has raw tomatoes.

What is your best dance memory and/or performance? My favorite dance memory is filming the music video for the Roaring 20’s finale. It was hot, exhausting, and tiring, but it was the most I’ve bonded with my friends since Covid hit.

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Gianni P.


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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.

My favorite thing about Dance & Company is the support.

My favorite part about Dance & Company is the people. The support we get as each individual dancer pushed to try our best and continue to do what we love. Dancing.

When I’m not dancing, I love to I love to cozy up in my bed with a good book, and when I’m not reading, I love to make a good batch of cookies or a beautiful cake.

What is your favorite thing about dancing/being a dancer? I love expressing myself through the movement of the dance and the feelings it brings me.

In three words, describe how dancing makes you feel. My happy place.

Favorite food item: Whatever I feel like at the moment really.

Least favorite food item: Defiantly cooked spinach.

What is your best dance memory and/or performance? My favorite dance memory was getting accepted to crew, and the support I got as the youngest dancer there.

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Addison S.

My favorite thing about Dance & Company is are my friends.

When I’m not dancing, I love to I love to go to the beach.

What is your favorite thing about dancing/being a dancer?My favorite thing about dancing is performing and having lots of fun on stage.

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

Favorite food item: Sushi.

Least favorite food item: Cucumbers.

What is your best dance memory and/or performance? My best dance memory is coming to Dance & Co. last year after a temporary break.

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Olivia T.

My favorite thing about Dance & Company is making friends.

My favorite thing about Dance & Company is making friends and all of the talented teachers!

When I’m not dancing, I love to…Go shopping, hang out with friends, and watch TV.

What is your favorite thing about dancing/being a dancer? Trying new styles of dance and learning more!

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

Favorite food item: Homemade ramen.

Least favorite food item: Celery.

What is your best dance memory and/or performance? My best memory is the 2021 finale and performing on stage for the first time in a year and being so happy about it, it was the best feeling.

Photography by
Lauren Tran – @ltkd.shoots