The Bella Company

At Bella Via Dance Studio, our competitive teams are built on a foundation of passion, perseverance, and purpose. We don’t compete for the trophies—we compete for the life lessons that come with the journey.

We believe in progress over perfection and measure success by the growth of our dancers, both on and off the stage. Our program is designed to instill confidence, character, grit, resilience, and leadership skills, teaching our dancers the value of teamwork, time management, and personal responsibility.

What sets us apart is our commitment to developing well-rounded dancers and well-rounded individuals. We train at an elite level, yet we believe in allowing our dancers to be kids, explore other interests, and maintain balance in their lives. Our top-level dancers train a fraction of the time required by other studios, yet still achieve top scores—proving that excellence is not just about the hours spent in the studio, but about the quality of training, the dedication of our dancers, and the supportive culture we cultivate.

Above all, we ask our dancers to give 110% every week, so that no matter what happens on stage, they can stand with pride, knowing they gave their best effort. Because at Bella Via, success is not defined by trophies—it’s defined by the growth, joy, and lifelong lessons our dancers take with them.

Our award winning Bella Company is an outlet for gifted young artists who demonstrate an accelerated level of skill and commitment in dance. Competitive team members enjoy belonging to a team and building lasting friendships while accelerating their training and performance skills through working with guest artists and master teachers, faster paced classes with a heightened focus on training and additional performance opportunities at competitions and community events! Dancers will build character and gain life skills through teamwork, dedication, resilience, grace, and fun!

We offer a number of different groups and age levels for our Company Program. Each different group, from our Minis to our Seniors, has different class requirements. We want to create the building blocks and foundation for well rounded dancers and performers. Each level has their own unique class requirements, appropriate for their age and development. Beyond this, students and parents must be prepared for extra weekend rehearsals (if needed), and 3-5 weekends of competition in a given season. (Competitions and the dates they are held vary from year to year.)

The Audition 2026

Bella Company ages 10+: Auditions for dancers age 10 and older will be held on:

• AGES 10-12yrs: Tuesday, June 16th from 1-3PM  AND Wednesday, June 17th from 1-2:30PM
• AGES 13+yrs: Tuesday, June 16th from 3:15-5:15PM  AND Wednesday, June 17th from 3-4:30PM
• TAP: see below
• HIP HOP: see below

Dancers will audition a minimum of 2 days for the full Bella Company: the first day will be class and combos, the second day will be class and performance of the combos from day 1.

Hip Hop Company: Hip Hop is a separate audition 

• AGES 9 and under: Monday, June 15th from 1-1:45PM
• AGES 10-12yrs: Monday, June 15th from 2-3PM
• AGES 13+yrs: Monday, June 15th from 3:15-4:15PM

Tap Audition: Dancers 10+ will audition separately for tap (this style is not included in the main audition). Tap audition will be held the same weekend as the main Company auditions

• AGES 10+yrs: Tuesday, June 16th from 5:30-6:30PM

You can register for the audition by clicking HERE

Auditions are open to the general public for anyone above the age of 10! If your dancer is under the age of 10, they will need to have received a faculty recommendation to audition… if you are new to the studio, and your dancer is younger than 10, please email us to inquire about auditioning.

Interested dancers should register online to reserve their audition slot. A registration form and application will be emailed out to everyone to be completed and brought in for the audition.

What Is Expected

BELLA COMPANY SUMMER INTENSIVE: We kick off our season with the Bella Company’s Summer Intensive… a highly challenging, inspiring and nurturing three week dance intensive featuring guest faculty from across the globe! Each week dancers are challenged to grow through a wide variety of technique, choreography and specialty classes. Get ready for the time of your life! This 3 week intensive will run from August 3rd – 21st. We ask that Company hopefuls keep Monday thru Friday of these 3 weeks open and available for classes (both days and evenings).

FALL/SPRING: Bella Company members are expected to participate in a number of competitions throughout the spring (Jan.-May). Dancers must be enrolled in their required technique classes (although the faculty will decide what styles each dancer will perform). Dancers will have the option to audition to perform Hip Hop and Tap. Optional, but highly recommended, classes include Leaps & Turns, Hip Hop, and Pre-Pointe or Pointe. Dancers above the age of 10 will also take Ellove, a cross-training conditioning and injury prevention class!

Rehearsals for large group/team dances will be held during the week. Optional small group dances will be rehearsed on the weekends. 

As members of the Company, dancers are held in the highest regard at the studio, and are expected to set an example of how to behave and dress as outlined in the Student/Parent Handbook. RESPECT for faculty, staff, parents, friends and the facility is not an option… it is mandatory and an important part of their training and education at Bella Via.

This is a full year commitment. Training begins in our Summer Intensive, and continues through the Recital Season.

As this is a team activity, dancers and parents will also be required to sign a Company contract at the beginning of the season. This contract lays out expectations of the faculty and Artistic Director with regards to behavior, attendance, and participation throughout the performance season.

A $125 Company Team fee will be due once the dancer is accepted onto the team.

Dancers are required to participate in EVERY competition… no exceptions.

Costumes for each dance vary in price, but can range from $80 – $150.

Dancers are required to purchase a personalized Company warm-up jacket (roughly $65).

Families are responsible for all competition entrance fees, along with food, travel, and lodging for each competition. We will not compete over Spring Break weekends. But we ask that you keep all other weekends in the Spring open and available for competition. 

Hip Hop and Tap Company

Is Hip Hop or Tap your dance specialty? Now you can audition for just Hip Hop Company, or Tap Company! All the benefits and life lessons that are such a huge part of being on a team, but with less time commitment than the full Bella Company.

Hip Hop Requirements/Expectations:

• dancers must be enrolled in the Company hip hop class they are assigned to if they make the team, as well as one Academy Hip Hop class
• participation begins with the Summer Intensive in August (dancers are welcome to take the full experience)
• must attend all required competitions
• must be 7+ years or older to audition

Tap Requirements/Expectations:

• dancers must be enrolled in the Company tap class they are assigned to if they make the team, as well as an Academy ballet, jazz and tap class
• participation begins with the Summer Intensive in August (dancers are welcome to take the full experience)
• must attend all required competitions
• must be 10+ years or older to audition

Ensemble Team: THE EXPERIENCE

Ensemble is for the dancer who is ready to take their training and skills to the next level! These dancers will learn the value of teamwork, sportsmanship, time management, discipline and friendship. Dancers must be age 10 or older to be considered, and will attend 2 local competitions during the dance season (along with performing at local events with our Troupe Team). Dancers will be required to purchase 2 performance costumes.

Our Ensemble Team Mission

At Bella Via Dance Studio, our competitive teams are built on a foundation of passion, perseverance, and purpose. We don’t compete for the trophies—we compete for the life lessons that come with the journey.

We believe in progress over perfection and measure success by the growth of our dancers, both on and off the stage. Our program is designed to instill confidence, character, grit, resilience, and leadership skills, teaching our dancers the value of teamwork, time management, and personal responsibility.

What sets us apart is our commitment to developing well-rounded dancers and well-rounded individuals. We train at an elite level, yet we believe in allowing our dancers to be kids, explore other interests, and maintain balance in their lives. Our top-level dancers train a fraction of the time required by other studios, yet still achieve top scores—proving that excellence is not just about the hours spent in the studio, but about the quality of training, the dedication of our dancers, and the supportive culture we cultivate.

Above all, we ask our dancers to give 110% every week, so that no matter what happens on stage, they can stand with pride, knowing they gave their best effort. Because at Bella Via, success is not defined by trophies—it’s defined by the growth, joy, and lifelong lessons our dancers take with them.

Ensemble Team Requirements and Policies for the 2026/2027 Performance Season

To join our Ensemble team, dancers will need to register for the Troupe/Ensemble/Company auditions online, and sign up for a ballet, jazz and tap class this summer (as well as for the fall session).

• Ensemble Auditions are cut auditions, meaning not everyone will make the team *Note: dancers ages 10+ will audition with Company auditions… dancers will have the opportunity on their registration form to select if they only want to be considered for Troupe, for Ensemble, for Company, and/or for any team.
• Ensemble teams begin training during our July Mini-Session
• Ensemble dancers MUST BE ENROLLED in ballet, jazz, tap and contemporary starting with our July Mini-Session (the staff will place them in their correct rehearsals)… Dancers will be required to take Ballet, Jazz, Tap and Contemporary in the summer and through the following performance season. They will also be required to attend rehearsal once-twice a week… the rehearsal times vary from 45min. – 1hr.
• An Ensemble commitment/team fee of $125 is due at the time of registration

The Audition 2026

Bella Company ages 10+: Auditions for dancers age 10 and older will be held on:

• AGES 10-12yrs: Tuesday, June 16th from 1-3PM  AND Wednesday, June 17th from 1-2:30PM
• AGES 13+yrs: Tuesday, June 16th from 3:15-5:15PM  AND Wednesday, June 17th from 3-4:30PM

Dancers will audition a minimum of 2 days for the full Bella Ensemble: the first day will be class and combos, the second day will be class and performance of the combos from day 1.

You can register for the audition by clicking HERE

Auditions are open to the general public for anyone above the age of 10! If your dancer is under the age of 10, they will need to have received a faculty recommendation to audition… if you are new to the studio, and your dancer is younger than 10, please email us to inquire about auditioning.

Interested dancers should register online to reserve their audition slot. A registration form and application will be emailed out to everyone to be completed and brought in for the audition.

Via Performance Troupe: THE EXPERIENCE

At Bella Via Dance Studio, our Via Performance Troupe is the heart and face of Bella Via in the community. Troupe is a fun and exciting opportunity for dancers who simply love to dance and love to perform!

Troupe dancers build confidence, technique, and teamwork skills as they learn a variety of challenging routines performed throughout the season. Our Troupe is about creating lasting friendships, unforgettable memories, and a genuine love for sharing dance with others.

This team focuses on community connection and performance joy—not competition pressure. Through appearances at local events, Troupe dancers spread the spirit of Bella Via far and wide, bringing energy, positivity, and FUN wherever they go. Each dancer participates in a placement audition, meaning everyone earns a spot on the team, creating an inclusive and welcoming environment for dancers of all experience levels.

While competition is not the primary focus, Troupe members attend one competition each year to experience the excitement of performing on a professional stage and to offer families a glimpse into the competitive dance world. Troupe dancers also have the special honor of opening our annual recital with a dynamic production number.

At Bella Via, we believe dance should be joyful, inspiring, and accessible, and our Troupe team embodies that spirit—one performance, one dancer, and one smile at a time.

Troupe Team Requirements and Policies for the 2026/2027 Performance Season

To join our Troupe team, dancers will need to register for Troupe auditions online, and sign up for a ballet, jazz and tap class this summer (as well as for the fall session). 

• Troupe Auditions are placement auditions, meaning everyone will make the team but will need to audition for the placement into groups (Bitty, Mini, Junior or Teen Troupe) *Note: dancers ages 10+ will audition with Company auditions… dancers will have the opportunity on their registration form to select if they only want to be considered for Troupe, for Ensemble, for Company, and/or for any team.
• Troupe teams begin training during our July Mini-Session
• Troupe dancers MUST BE ENROLLED in ballet, jazz and tap starting with our July Mini-Session (the staff will place them in their correct rehearsals)… Dancers will be required to take Ballet, Jazz and Tap in the summer and through the following performance season. They will also be required to attend rehearsal once a week… the rehearsal times vary from 45min. – 1hr.
• CHOREOGRAPHY WEEK!!! (August) During this mandatory rehearsal week, team dancers will learn their choreography for the 2025/2026 season.
• A Troupe commitment/team fee of $125 is due at the time of registration, and every team member will receive a Team Shirt to wear at their first performance together and throughout the season! (We will reach out to you for your dancer’s shirt size after registering)

Auditions 2025

• AGES 7-9 years: Wednesday, June 10th from 4:30-5:15pm
• AGES 10-12yrs: Tuesday, June 16th from 1-3PM  AND Wednesday, June 17th from 1-2:30PM
• AGES 13+yrs: Tuesday, June 16th from 3:15-5:15PM  AND Wednesday, June 17th from 3-4:30PM

Via Troupe Policies

• Dancers must be enrolled in Ballet, Jazz, and Tap throughout the Summer Session and the following Recital Season.
• Dancers must be 7 years of age or older.
• There is a $125 commitment fee due at the beginning of each performance season, that includes a team shirt for every dancer!
• Mandatory Troupe Choreography Week ($35-60) in August
• Troupe uses one costume for the entire season. It is the dancer’s responsibility to care for their costume, as it needs to take them through to the end of June.
• As a team member of the Performance Troupe, the dancers will represent Bella Via in the public eye. They are expected and encouraged to look professional and put-together. This means showing up to performances with hair and make-up already in place.
• The purpose of Troupe is to further the dancer’s personal skill level with regards to technique, ability to pick up and learn choreography, and enhance their performance skills.
• Dancers must participate in all three styles of dance (ballet, jazz, and tap)
• Troupe dancers have the privilege of performing in an extra dance which opens the show at the end of the year recital/showcase! (beyond their ballet, jazz and tap dances)
• Our Troupe Team will perform at 1 local dance competition during season!