Come Join Our Competitive Team!

Get ready to train, grow, and shine. This multi-day workshop is required for all dancers interested in joining the HVDA Competitive Team for the 2025–2026 season. Dancers will train with HVDA instructors and guest choreographer Cassidy Gempler in an environment designed to challenge and inspire. You'll focus on choreography, technique, and performance skills—everything you need to step confidently into tryouts.

Dates: July 28, 30 & 31, 2025
Cost: $165 (includes all three days and tryouts)

Note: Tuesday is tryout day and is included in the full intensive. Thursday is reserved for choreography and team building.

Just want to dance? Monday’s workshop is open to all dancers—no tryout required. Whether you’re new to HVDA or just want to level up your training, this one-day session gives you the chance to experience our studio’s energy and work with guest instructor Cassidy Gempler.

Date: Monday, July 28, 2025
Schedule:

• Jazz/Technique: 4:00–5:30 PM
   
• Contemporary: 6:00–7:00 PM
   
• Hip Hop: 7:00–8:00 PM
   

Cost: $75
Available as a standalone drop-in.

Another amazing opportunity! Join us for a one-day workshop with special guest Jordan Pitts, open to all dancers—whether you’re trying out or not. Come train, get inspired, and grow!

Date: Wednesday, July 30, 2025
Schedule: Times TBA
Cost: $75
Available as a standalone drop-in.

Cassidy Gempler
A seasoned choreographer and educator, Cassidy trained at the iconic Millennium Dance Complex and earned her dance degree from Loyola Marymount University. She’s choreographed award-winning hip-hop routines at HVDA and currently works internationally in Denmark. Her energy, clarity, and passion for teaching make this a can’t-miss experience.

Jordan Pitts
Jordan Pitts is an innovative choreographer known for his technical style blending jazz, lyrical, and contemporary. He has trained under top choreographers including Shannon Mather and Jamie Donovan and currently teaches at DNA Dance Collective in Rocklin, CA. Jordan travels across the U.S. as a choreographer and competition judge, and brings out the best in every dancer he teaches.

Date: Tuesday, July 29, 2025
Time: 12:00–3:00 PM
Cost: Included with intensive registration

All dancers must prepare a one-minute solo that showcases their strengths. Please bring your music on a device or email it to the studio in advance.

What to Bring:

• Dance attire and appropriate shoes
   
• Water
   
• A positive mindset and readiness to perform
   

Register below or contact us with any questions.