Competitive Company
Chara has a strong competitive company presence; bringing home awards at regional competitions and helping students push their limits as they work to grow in their artistry. Dancers try out in the spring and if accepted, are placed on one of our Competitive Companies. As a team they will attend dance conventions, showcasing original choreography skills and technical excellence beyond what is learned in recreational curriculum. Competitive Company consists of dancers who are eager to advance in their dance training, and are often looking towards future ambitions involving dance, whether it be in high school or beyond. Dancers ages 5+ are welcome to AUDITION MAY 17th for Season 20 (2025/2026).
The Competitive Company & Crew Intensive will be held
June 23rd – 28th at the Chara Pearland Studio
Monday & Friday 9:00 – 7:00pm
Tuesday – Thursday 9:00 – 5:00pm
Saturday 10:00 – 3:00pm
and July 21st – 26th at the Chara Pearland Studio
Monday – Friday 9:00 – 7:30pm
Saturday 10:00 – 3:00pm
Season 2025/2026 Rehearsals
Mini Competitive Company Friday 4:00 – 5:15pm [Friendswood]
Petite Competitive Company Tuesday 4:30 – 6:30pm [Pearland]
Apprentice Competitive Company Tuesday 4:30 – 6:30pm [Pearland]
Junior Competitive Company Tuesday 7:00 – 9:00pm [Pearland]
Teen Competitive Company Tuesday 7:00 – 9:00pm [Pearland]
Senior Competitive Company Tuesday 7:00 – 9:00pm [Pearland]
Season 2025/2026 Rehearsals
More information COMING SOON!
Auditions by May 13th & 17th 2025. Results released on Wednesday, May 21st by the end of the day.
Company Requirements:
To audition, dancers must be ages 5+ Dancers would be most successful if they have completed a jazz and ballet class at Chara, If you are selected, you must be enrolled in company jazz, company contemporary, AND
- 1 day of ballet and 1 day of acro
- 2 days of ballet
- 2 days of ballet and acro
Dancers under 7, must be enrolled in ballet, jazz, acro, contemporary (or alternative 4th class) in Season 20.
Chara Crew
Chara Crew is a company that appeals to our intermediate to advanced level Hip Hop dancers looking for additional training, stage time, and community! Crew competes regional dance competitions throughout the season in addition to select community performances. Dancers Auditioning for Crew must be enrolled in Hip Hop III or IV at Chara. More information about Chara Crew and other company opportunities will be shared in our Company Parent Meeting. Dancers in Hip Hop III+ are welcome to AUDITION MAY 8th for Season 20 (2025/2026).
The Competitive Company & Crew Intensive will be held
June 23rd – 28th at the Chara Pearland Studio
Monday & Friday 9:00 – 7:00pm
Tuesday – Thursday 9:00 – 5:00pm
Saturday 10:00 – 3:00pm
and July 21st – 26th at the Chara Pearland Studio
Monday – Friday 9:00 – 7:30pm
Saturday 10:00 – 3:00pm
Season 2025/2026 Rehearsals
Chara Crew Rehearsal Tuesday 4:30 – 5:45 [Pearland]
Auditions are Thursday, May 8th. Results released on Wednesday, May 21st by the end of the day.
Company Requirements:
Auditions are open to dancers going into Hip Hop III+
Friendswood Contemporary Ballet
Friendswood Contemporary Ballet is a semi-professional ballet company, striving to unite local ballet dancers and heighten exposure to the performing arts through quality performances and community engagement. The company has a cast of resident artists and strives to maintain technical and artistic distinction by supplementing performances with local guest artists. The resident artists are local dance students who have distinguished themselves in the field of ballet. Through the experience that is fostered in Friendswood Contemporary Ballet, these students have been given a one-of-a-kind opportunity to dance among professionals in order to heighten their training experience. Dancers enrolled in Ballet IV+ are welcome to AUDITION MAY 16th for the 2025/2026 Season.
The Friendswood Contemporary Ballet Summer Intensive will be held
July 14th – 18th at the Chara Friendswood Studio
Monday – Thursday 9:00 – 5:00pm
Friday 9:00 – 12:00pm
Season 2025/2026 Rehearsals
Friendswood Contemporary Ballet Friday 4:30 – 7:30pm [Friendswood]
Auditions: May 16th 2025. Results released on Wednesday, May 21st by the end of the day.
Company Requirements:
Auditions are open to all dancers in the community in skill level of Ballet IV+ or equivalent.
Chara Performance Company
Dancers who are looking for community, love to perform, and are interested in additional instruction are the perfect candidates for Performance Company. Dancers do NOT need to audition to join Performance Company. Dancers are placed in a Performance Company based on their grade for the upcoming school year. Each performing group works to push their skills during weekly classes in which they learn choreography that they perform throughout the community during the season. Dancers must be enrolled in one other class at Chara to qualify.
Students must be enrolled in Ballet OR Jazz in addition to their weekly 45 minute Performance Company rehearsal.
The Performance Company Summer 2025 Intensive TBD
Season 2025/2026 Rehearsals
K – 2nd Grade Performance Company Friday 4:15 – 5:00pm [Friendswood]
3rd – 5th Grade Performance Company Friday 4:30 – 5:15pm [Friendswood]
6th+ Grade Performance Company Tuesday 5:00 – 5:45pm [Friendswood]
K – 3rd Grade Performance Company Thursday 6:00 – 6:45pm [Pearland]