Performing Arts Company at Dance.tech

Where young dancers build confidence, technique, discipline, and performance experience—right here in Blacksburg, Virginia.

The Dance.tech Performing Arts Company (PAC) offers a structured, supportive, and inspiring environment for dancers who are ready for more than weekly recreational classes. PAC members train in technique, artistry, conditioning, and choreography while performing at local, regional, and national events throughout the year. Whether your dancer is exploring competitive dance for the first time or preparing for a pre-professional path, PAC provides the training, mentorship, and performance opportunities to help them grow.

Why Families Choose PAC

Parents love PAC because it gives dancers:

  • Real performance experience at festivals, community events, regional showcases, and national stages

  • Clear advancement pathways for dancers who want pre-professional or college-bound preparation

  • A supportive, inclusive environment that builds confidence and leadership

  • Flexible “level fit” options for dancers with different goals and time commitments

  • Experienced, credentialed instructors who focus on safe technique, mindset, and strong dance foundations

2025-2026 PAC Handbook: HERE

2025–2026 Performing Arts Company Info!

Watch this complete overview of the 2025–2026 Performing Arts Company season. This video explains levels, expectations, audition details, performance opportunities, time commitments, and how new students can join. If your dancer is ready for focused training and performance growth, start here.

Ready to explore PAC? Start with a Free Preview Class.

21–22 PowerPAC Season Highlights

A look back at the PowerPAC 2021–2022 season—a great example of how early training builds technique, discipline, friendships, and confidence. Many of the dancers you’ll see here continued into higher levels in later seasons, showing how PAC supports long-term progression.

Take the first step—enroll in a free PAC preview class.

PowerPAC 2023–2024 Season Highlights

Watch this complete overview of the 2025–2026 Performing Arts Company season. This video explains levels, expectations, audition details, performance opportunities, time commitments, and how new students can join. If your dancer is ready for focused training and performance growth, start here.

Want your dancer to perform like this? Join us for a placement evaluation.

PowerPAC 22–23 Performance Reel

This performance video highlights the growth, technique, and choreography from the 2022–2023 season. PAC dancers train in multiple styles—jazz, contemporary, lyrical, hip hop, ballet, and more—developing versatility and stage readiness that prepares them for future opportunities.

Who Is PAC For? (Good for long-tail SEO)

PAC is designed for:

  • Dancers ages 5–18

  • Students who want more technical development

  • Dancers preparing for competition environments

  • Teens interested in pre-professional or college-bound dance paths

  • Beginners with potential who are ready to grow

  • Returning dancers seeking structure and progression

This program is intentionally built to support every dancer’s journey—from their very first stage moment to college auditions and beyond.

Tracks & Commitment Levels

To make PAC accessible to more families, we offer:

Foundation Track (Lower Commitment)

Perfect for young or new dancers who want to perform and grow without a heavy travel schedule.

PowerPAC (Higher Commitment)

For dancers pursuing competitive, pre-professional, or advanced-level training.

Upcoming Season Opportunities

PAC dancers participate in:

  • Community performances

  • Regional showcases

  • Optional travel events

  • Annual studio productions

  • Workshops with guest artists

  • Team-building and mentorship events

What Parents Say

Parents consistently share that PAC has helped their dancers:

  • Become more confident and outgoing

  • Improve discipline and responsibility

  • Build lifelong friendships

  • Strengthen their technique faster

  • Develop leadership and teamwork skills

  • The Performing Arts Company is Dance.tech’s pre-professional and performance-based dance program in Blacksburg, VA, serving families throughout the New River Valley. PAC dancers receive structured training, choreography, and multiple performance opportunities designed to help them grow as artists and confident young people.

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  • Some levels require a placement evaluation to determine the best fit. Families from anywhere in the New River Valley can schedule an audition, preview class, or placement appointment to see where their dancer belongs.

  • Start with a free preview class at our Blacksburg dance studio. Our instructors evaluate your dancer’s technique, readiness, and goals to recommend the ideal level—and whether the Foundation Track or PowerPAC Track is the best fit.

  • PAC dancers participate in performances across Blacksburg, the New River Valley, and regional events throughout Virginia and neighboring states. Performance opportunities include community events, local festivals, studio productions, optional travel showcases, and our annual appearance in The Nutcracker in collaboration with the Blacksburg Ballet Company—a beloved holiday tradition that gives dancers a chance to perform in a professionally staged production.

  • ItemPAC dancers train in a variety of styles, including:

    • Ballet

    • Jazz

    • Lyrical

    • Hip Hop

    • Contemporary

    • Conditioning & technique

    Training is tailored to support dancers performing at events across the NRV and beyond. description

  • Yes! Many dancers join PAC with limited experience. We place them in the appropriate level after their preview class so they can grow safely and confidently—whether they live in Blacksburg, Christiansburg, or anywhere in the NRV

  • PAC offers a more structured and performance-driven experience, including:

    • Technique-based progression

    • Performance opportunities across the New River Valley

    • Additional rehearsals

    • Optional competitive or higher-intensity training

    • Team-building and leadership development

    It’s the ideal option for dancers who want to push their training further.

  • Yes. Our PowerPAC track is ideal for dancers pursuing competitive, pre-professional, or college-bound pathways. Many families across the NRV choose PAC for its strong technique foundation and performance experience.

  • Pricing depends on level, training hours, and optional performances or travel. During your preview class or placement appointment, we walk through tuition, costume fees, and performance opportunities specific to your dancer’s track.

  • The best first step is to book a free preview class at our Blacksburg studio. Your dancer tries a class, meets the instructors, and receives a personalized level recommendation.

Start With a Free Preview Class

Not sure if PAC is the right fit? Let your dancer try a class and meet the instructors.

Reserve a Free Preview Class