DNA Dance Collective

DNA Dance Collective offers The Collective, a competitive program for petite, pre-teen, and teen dancers placed by age or talent. It includes jazz, contemporary, hip-hop, and tap, with community performances, 2 regional competitions, 2 conventions, and 1 national competition. The program also offers Pre-Collective for dancers 11 and under, #Foundations for ages 6-8, 9-11, and 12+, #MiniMovers for ages 3.5-5, Hip Hop Technique, Jazz Technique, TAP TECHNIQUE, #DNACombo, Ballet, #DNAsolos, Collective Rehearsals, and Mommy & Me.

Programs

• The Collective — petite, pre-teen, and teen; dancers are placed based on age or talent · Most competitive program; genres include jazz, contemporary, hip-hop and tap. Members participate in community performances, 2 regional competitions, 2 conventions and 1 national competition.
• Pre-Collective — 11 and under only · Competitive intro program; genres include jazz, contemporary, and hip hop. Members participate in community performances, 1 regional competition, and are invited to join The Collective at conventions.
• #Foundations — 6-8, 9-11, 12+ · Non-competitive and performance program. Focused on tap, jazz, lyrical/contemporary and hip-hop styles. Two shows per year, one in December and one in June.
• #MiniMovers — 3.5-5 · Introduction to dance for tiny artists. Genres include ballet/tap combination, jazz, tap and hip-hop. Kindergartners are asked to explore the #Foundations program.
• Hip Hop Technique — Class geared toward understanding foundations of certain hip hop styles including popping, locking, animation, grooving and krump.
• Jazz Technique — Class structured to enhance technical acumen in turns, leaps, extensions, flexibility, movement quality and lines.
• TAP TECHNIQUE — Builds strong tap technique through precise footwork, rhythm training, musicality, coordination and control.
• #DNACombo — Convention styled class where students learn a choreography combination every week in varying styles; helps improve choreography retention, execution and performance quality.
• Ballet — Ballet technique for competitive training for jazz and contemporary dancers. Pointe is not offered.
• #DNAsolos — Small-group rehearsal time for individual students to rehearse solo and duo/trio choreography with an instructor.
• Collective Rehearsals — Rehearsals for reviewing and cleaning of competitive pieces.
• Mommy & Me — Parent participation class focused on music, rhythm, coordination and play.

At a glance

• Ages: 3–18 years old
• General schedule: 11 month dance season runs August 2026 through June 2027.

About the provider

The program’s mission statement is "Precision. Creativity. Community." Members participate in community performances.

What families say

“DNA is an amazing dance studio where dancers learn from the best. The community is an incredible place for dancers to make lifelong friends and have their dance journey supported by fellow dancers, studio instructors and DNA families.” — Trisha Isaac

“Absolutely hands down the premier & best dance studio in the Greater Sacramento Area! Owners are AMAZING, teachers are PHENOMENAL and curriculum is SECOND TO NONE. They focus on quality movement, techniquue, and just having fun!” — Johmar Gasphar

“Our family loves DNA! By far this is the best studio in the area. The teachers are absolutely incredible, and the families here are wonderful! We have found that the discipline learned through dance has helped our child excel in all areas of life including relationships and academics. We are so grateful for DNA!” — Michael Hansen

Last updated October 26, 2026.