Throwing my 2-cents in@ dance programs (again) for the OP. My DD dances and we have looked at several schools that offer dance. Please be a smart consumer of marketing materials. One school we looked at early on had a very slick view book and video that appeared to show a sophisticated dance program. When we read the online materials for performing arts, however, there was no write-up on dance. When we visited the school we learned that there was no formal dance program and no dance studio - just an after-school option for dance during the winter, with a part-time instructor. So, if you need a formal dance program or a “company”, do your homework. Please also ask about the commitment one must make. For example, is it a full-year commitment? Do dancers have to choose between a sport and dance? What type of dance is offered? Are there try outs and when? What type of videos do they want (one wanted a performance video and class video). Some schools have awards for dance. Many schools offer outside performance and travel opportunities for the dancers — some to Europe.