COMPETITIVE PROGRAMS
LITTLE ROCK
2025-2026 Season 16
Who are we
At Rock City Dance Center, we are more than just classes and programs - we are a team. We are a community. Our mission is to train dancers not only to be exceptional technicians and artists, but also to instill in them the desire to be strong, responsible young men and women who work hard as individuals and value collaboration. In our competitive programs, we strive to create a positive and nurturing learning environment where success is not measured solely by awards, but by how each dancer develops and uses their talents to their fullest potential. Our goal is for every student to take pride in who they are and the progress they make. Our dancers who have a passion for performing get the opportunity to compete and thrive on stage with their friends and teammates. Through our competitive programs, dancers also learn the importance of determination, discipline, and time management— skills that are essential not only for success in dance, but also for achieving success in academics, careers, and personal life.
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Company History
Rock City Dance Center opened in May 2010 under the direction of Kristen Sadler Pittman. When the doors opened there were zero students enrolled. The RCDC Company was founded that first year and started with 60 inaugural members . Since year one, the training programs at RCDC have been recognized for their talent and creativity. That first year, the RCDC Company produced three national champions and received two national choreography awards. Rock City quickly built a reputation for excellence in the competitive dance world regionally and nationally. RCDC is nationally known for training strong dancers who are not only quality technicians, but also incredible artists. In 2011, RCDC expanded it’s course offerings to include an apprentice competition program. In 2022 we expanded again and launched the Rock City All-Star program, under the direction of Sydney Smith. Through the years, RCDC Company dancers have had the opportunity to compete and perform with Team USA in Italy, Poland and France and also in Disney World. The RCDC elite training programs partner with the RCDC Company to offer students the vigorous training required to turn their passion for the arts into a profession.
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Competitive
Programs
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Discover the JOY of competitive dance at Rock City Dance Center!
Whether you're just starting your competitive journey or pursuing professional goals, we have a program designed for you.
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Learn more and join the excitement!
THREE LEVELS OF COMMITMENT
Apprentice
Company
RCDC All-Stars
At Rock City Dance Center, we have three competitive programs: Apprentice Company, RCDC Company, and All-Stars.
Each of these programs, founded on the pillars of Respect, Character, Dedication, and Creativity, works to empower dancers to become not just better performers, but better individuals as well.
APPRENTICE
Apprentice Company is the perfect transition for dancers who are ready to step up from recreational classes. It is specifically designed as an introduction to competition dance for dancers at the beginning and intermediate level. Members are divided by age, experience and ability, and can expect to dance 2 to 3 hours weekly.
Apprentice Company competes in two competitions, both in Central Arkansas, and performs in the Spring Recital in May. Auditions are required - dancers ages 4 to 18 are eligible to try out.
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2025/2026
​Apprentice Auditions
July 28 - 29, 2025
Apprentice Director
HANNAH HAGERMAN
Email Hannah here:
COMPANY
RCDC Company is geared toward dancers whose skill level is intermediate to advanced. Company members must commit to a minimum of 3 dances and are eligible for Productions, Lines, Large Groups, Small Groups, Trios, Duos and Solos. The weekly dance commitment is three days per week - one day to practice group dances, two days for fundamental training.
Auditions are held in July and are required for placement. Dancers ages 4 to 18 are eligible to try out. Company members can expect to participate in 4 regional competitions and 1 summer National Competition.
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2025/2026
​Company Auditions
July 26 - 27, 2025
Company Director
SYDNEY SMITH
Email Sydney for more info!
ALL STAR
Rock City Junior and Senior All-Stars are elite, highly- competitive teams designed to train dancers for success on school dance teams, college dance teams and professional teams. Team members commit to at least two practices per week and compete at the NDA All-Star Nationals in winter.
Auditions are conducted via video submission due in late July. RCDC Company membership is required for participation. Email Sydney@rcdancecenter.com for more info.
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​All Star Auditions are via video submission
due July 27, 2025
All Star Coach
SYDNEY SMITH
Email Sydney here:
Pleasant Ridge Town Center
11525 Cantrell Rd, Suite 105
Little Rock, AR 72212
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TEL.501.225.6833