About
HYPE Dance Studio offers dance instruction and produces special performances at various events throughout the year. Dancers at HYPE take part in shows such as the holiday dance show “Believe” inspired by the Polar Express, the HYPE Holiday Dance Review, the Student Choreography Showcase, and the “HYPErbole” Spring Recital. Performances also take place at Chico’s Downtown Christmas Preview, the Downtown Thursday Night Markets, and Chico State Athletics.
• Schedule: Summer session office hours Monday–Thursday, 2–6 pm
HYPE Dance Studio is designed to provide a safe and artistic dance environment and is described as a center where dancers can express themselves freely and develop their dance skills at their own pace. The studio offers a variety of dance instruction for all ages and all levels of ability, and every day at HYPE Dance Studio is described as a new experience where dancers never stop learning and always have fun. HYPE is described as northern California’s most innovative center for dance and as being perfectly situated for dancers to come from all over the area and benefit from the “HYPE Experience.”
HYPE Dance Studio is going into its 23rd season. It was founded by dancer, choreographer, and Head Coach of the Sacramento Kings Dancers, Sarah Schneeweis, and is now owned by dancer and choreographer Ruby O’Neill. HYPE is the home of “Believe,” and auditions and rehearsals for this holiday dance show happen throughout the year at the studio.
HYPE’s philosophy states that it represents a positive and exciting learning environment where dancers can have fun, be creative, and experience the art of dance. The studio’s mission also states that it encourages dancers to take the disciplines of dance into their everyday lives, helping to build self-confidence, good self-esteem, and a passion for living.
Keeping in alignment with the artistic culture in the Chico community, HYPE Dance Studio produces special performances at various events throughout the year, and performance opportunities and reaching out to the community are described as a priority for the studio. The studio describes the exciting opportunities dancers will experience at HYPE as endless and states that HYPE Dance Studio will ensure that each of its dancers dive into and enjoy the world of dance.
Last updated July 2, 2026.
• Schedule: Summer session office hours Monday–Thursday, 2–6 pm
HYPE Dance Studio is designed to provide a safe and artistic dance environment and is described as a center where dancers can express themselves freely and develop their dance skills at their own pace. The studio offers a variety of dance instruction for all ages and all levels of ability, and every day at HYPE Dance Studio is described as a new experience where dancers never stop learning and always have fun. HYPE is described as northern California’s most innovative center for dance and as being perfectly situated for dancers to come from all over the area and benefit from the “HYPE Experience.”
HYPE Dance Studio is going into its 23rd season. It was founded by dancer, choreographer, and Head Coach of the Sacramento Kings Dancers, Sarah Schneeweis, and is now owned by dancer and choreographer Ruby O’Neill. HYPE is the home of “Believe,” and auditions and rehearsals for this holiday dance show happen throughout the year at the studio.
HYPE’s philosophy states that it represents a positive and exciting learning environment where dancers can have fun, be creative, and experience the art of dance. The studio’s mission also states that it encourages dancers to take the disciplines of dance into their everyday lives, helping to build self-confidence, good self-esteem, and a passion for living.
Keeping in alignment with the artistic culture in the Chico community, HYPE Dance Studio produces special performances at various events throughout the year, and performance opportunities and reaching out to the community are described as a priority for the studio. The studio describes the exciting opportunities dancers will experience at HYPE as endless and states that HYPE Dance Studio will ensure that each of its dancers dive into and enjoy the world of dance.
Last updated July 2, 2026.
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