Performance Teams at SDD

At Stage Door Dance Productions, we recognize that many students may wish to heighten their dance education experience in a variety of ways.

We believe in creating meaningful experiences that offer a strong return on investment.

For over a decade, we’ve been doing this without expensive, unregulated pay to play dance competitions.

Our approach helps students in whatever path they wish to pursue, on stage or off.

Ranging from performance opportunities to leadership activation and engagement to philanthropic initiatives to travel experiences, there’s a way to cater our one of a kind offerings to your dancer’s individual needs and goals.

The program includes the following Performance Teams at SDD: Brier Creek:

  • the Be More Performance Ensembles

  • the Be More Ballet Companies

  • the Be More Tap Companies

  • the Be More Travel Troupes

  • Specialty Routines

The program includes the following Leadership Enhancements at SDD: Brier Creek:

  • the SDD Chapters of the National Honor Society for Dance Arts

  • Junior Leadership Club

  • the Work Study Educational Leadership Program

The program includes the following Performance Teams at SDD: Lake Boone:

  • the Petite Performance Troupe

  • the Mini Performance Troupe

  • the Junior Performance Troupe

  • the Teen Performance Troupe

Because we believe in promoting healthy over harmful dance education, we do not participate in the competitive dance industry.

You can read more about this choice in the book Trash the Trophies: How to Win Without Losing Your Soul.

  • If you are a current student, pathway recommendations/packets will be released the week of April 20th, 2026.

  • If you are new to SDD and interested in more pathway information, please email events@stagedoordance.com

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Why join an Elevated Pathway?

  • Enhanced Feel of Community & Belonging

  • Executive Functioning Skills

  • Adaptability & Flexibility

  • Workshops and Events

  • Leadership Opportunities as Studio Ambassador 

  • Deeper Sense of Artistic and Social Impact

  • Unique, Resume Building Travel and Performance Experiences

  Eligibility/Expectations:

Stage Door Dance students performing in Rome, Italy.

  • Open to Dancers Ages 4+ (opportunities are tiered based on age)

  • Meet Enrollment Requirements (Dependent on the Selected Pathway) for the 2026 Summer Session as well as the 2026-2027 Dance Season

  • Enroll in the Designated Pathway for the 2026-2027 Dance Season and Pay Full Monthly Fee August 2026 through May 2027

  • Actively Participate in Philanthropic Components and Studio Events (Fundraising, Community Performances, Leadership Lab, etc)

  • Understand Minimum Requirements and Expectations Set for Each Group

Be More at Stage Door

Since 2017, our Elevate Pathways dancers have raised over $270,000 for community non-profits, all while traveling the world and performing on legendary stages like Carnegie Hall in NYC.

Join us and level UP!

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New York, Nashville, Rome and Beyond!

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