PresentsMAKE THE CUT
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MAKE THE CUT .
A Collegiate & Industry Performance Experience
July 11, 2026 — For Dancers. Parents. Coaches. Teams.
D1VISION DANCE ACADEMY
Purposeful training. Structured development. Clear direction.
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D1Vision is a dance studio and training environment focused on helping dancers grow at every stage of development — from recreational beginners to elite competitive and collegiate-bound performers.
Our approach combines technical training, performance development, leadership growth, and structured progression designed to help dancers build confidence and consistency over time.
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D1Vision is built on a clear progression system known as The D1Vision Standard — a set of expectations that guide how dancers train, perform, and develop at every level.
Unlike programs that focus primarily on choreography or short-term results, we focus on structured, long-term development built around real performance expectations.
The D1Vision Standard emphasizes:
structured, intentional growth over time
performance under pressure, not just classroom execution
coachability and response to feedback
accountability and personal discipline
confidence built through real skill development
long-term preparation for collegiate, professional, and industry pathways
We believe dancers progress best when expectations are clear, feedback is direct, and development is consistent.
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Integrity, creativity, and empathy shape the way we work. And, The D1Vision Standard is the framework that guides how we train, coach, and develop dancers at every level.
It defines clear expectations for growth, performance, and development across all programs.
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Join the Parent Meeting list
Learn more about D1Vision's inaugural season and become part of the founding families helping build something special from the ground up.
Save the Date:
Parent Meeting on Thursday, July 16th, 2026
Complete the form to get the details on our parent meeting.
A Letter from our Founder
D1Vision was created from a simple belief: dancers deserve clarity, structure, and direction in their development.
After years as a D1 university coach and dance educator, I was running into the same pattern again and again. Talent and effort without a clear understanding of what development truly requires and a clear pathway for growth. I created D1Vision to change that. A space where dance training is intentional. Where feedback is honest. Where progress is measurable and meaningful over time.
That vision became even more personal through my experience as a parent, especially this past year. Throughout this website, you’ll see moments from my daughter Sutton’s dance journey and how that has helped shape D1Vision. Her love for dance and her eagerness to learn and grow have helped me gain clarity on this vision.
And, you’ll see that same passion reflected in everything we build — from MAKE THE CUT to the classes, training, and experiences we offer every day.
I’m grateful for every dancer, family, coach, and experience that helped shape this vision and pushed me to bring it to life.
At its core, D1Vision exists to help dancers grow with purpose, confidence, and direction.
Thank you for checking us out. We’re excited to share what we’ve been building!
What is Make The Cut?
Most dancers train to learn choreography. Few are trained to perform under pressure, be evaluated in real time, and understand collegiate and industry expectations.
D1VISION DANCE ACADEMY & Make the cut WERE created to close that gap.
Join D1Vision, coaches and dancers from The Ohio State University, University of Minnesota, Florida State University and University of Kansas for an immersive experience designed to challenge how dancers think, train, perform, and prepare.
Train. Perform. Receive feedback. GROW.
MAKE THE CUT
MAKE THE CUT
Make The Cut brings clarity & direction to performance, evaluation, and development.
Find out where you stand. Know your next step.
Dancers will be coached, challenged, and observed in real time through a structured performance environment led by experienced collegiate coaches and industry professionals. Participants will train, perform under pressure, and receive direct feedback focused on readiness, performance quality, and next-step development aligned with their goals.
Dancers will leave with a clearer understanding of how they are currently seen, what is working, what needs refinement, and what is required to progress to the next level.
WHO can attend MAKE THE CUT?
MAKE THE CUT is designed for dancers ages 12+ and teams, along with their parents and coaches, who want to understand what it actually takes to reach the next level.
DANCERS
Performance. Pressure. Projection. Readiness.
understand readiness
experience pressure-based performance
learn evaluation standards
receive clarity on next steps
PARENTS
Clarity. Direction. Understanding what truly matters.
understand what coaches actually look for
see where their dancer truly stands
gain clarity on progression pathways
eliminate confusion around advancement
COACHES
Culture. Leadership. Long-term athlete development.
observe leadership + culture systems
understand evaluation frameworks
see performance breakdowns under pressure
gain training insight
TEAMS
Limited team and program access available for:
high school dance teams
all-star programs
studio competitive teams
Event date
Saturday, July 11, 2026
EVENT Access
Now Open! Complete the form to get access to purchase tickets for MAKE THE CUT.
Registration has been released to the Event Access List.