Ascend Studios

Ascend Studios offers Ascend Community Theatre (A.C.T.), which includes training in acting, singing, and dance, and auditions are required for the August 2026 season. It also offers the ASPIRE Program for dancers who are 8 years or older and have reached Primary Level II, and the Ambassador Training Program (ATP) for dancers ages 12+ who have reached Elementary II level or higher.

Programs

• Ascend Community Theatre (A.C.T.) — ages 6+ · Training in acting, singing, and dance; auditions required for the August 2026 season.
• Ambassador Training Program (ATP) — dancers ages 12+ who have reached Elementary II level or higher; dancers who will be age 10 by August 1, 2026 and have completed two years of the ASPIRE program may be considered for an Apprentice role · At a minimum, participants are required to take ballet and jazz technique classes, attend three-hours of weekly ATP rehearsal, and complete curriculum reading assignments outside of rehearsal time.
• ASPIRE Program — 8 years or older and have reached Primary Level II · No audition or application; simply enroll in the ASPIRE class when the season 13 schedule goes live.
• Scholarship Program — 9 years or older · Requires a certain GPA threshold, outlined volunteer hours, and attendance at a monthly Scholarship Program meeting.

At a glance

• Ages: 6–18 years old

About the provider

Ascend Studios says, “At Ascend Studios, everything we do is rooted in a deep love for dance and a deep belief in the growth that happens through it.” The studio also offers a Scholarship Program for students 9 years or older, with a GPA threshold, volunteer hours, and attendance at a monthly Scholarship Program meeting.

Offers both academic and recreational dance classes. Season 13 (2026-2027) tuition includes $78.00 monthly installment for a 40-55 minute class, 1x per week; additional classes that are longer or meet 2x per week have higher tuition installments. Second class/second student receives a 10% discount. Adult classes are pay-per-class, series payment, or dance-card payment system. All drop in classes are $25.00. $60 annual membership unlocks perks and is valid for one year and covers the entire family.

Last updated September 5, 2026.