Chara Companies

Chara Christian Dance Academy Teams

Chara Elevate 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. Chara Elevate 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 12th for Season 21 (2026/2027).

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 12th for Season 21 (2026/2027).

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 15th for the 2026/2027 Season.

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.