United Performing Arts Company

08/06/2026

Did you know UPAC offers bilingual English/Spanish classes?

We’re excited to offer classes taught in both English and Spanish with AnneMarie Hesch Smith!

Wednesdays at 5:00 PM
Musical Theater | Ages 5–8

Wednesdays at 5:45 PM
Preschool Hip Hop/Tap | Ages 3–5

Wednesday at 6:30 PM
Secondary Lyrical | Ages 7-12

Come check them out! Fall classes have already started, but it’s never too late to join the UPAC family. Come try your first class FREE and see why our dancers love being part of UPAC!

Registration link in bio.

UPAC — Unity • Passion • Artistry • Confidence

08/01/2026

Meet Ashley Atkinson!

We are excited to welcome Ashley to United Performing Arts Company! Ashley is a Dallas-based professional dancer, instructor, and choreographer and a summa cm laude BFA Dance graduate of Sam Houston State University and former member of the Elliott T. Bowers Honors College.

Her professional performance credits include NobleMotion2, Bombshell Dance Project: The Shop, Mind the Gap, Artists for Hope, and the Oklahoma Dance Festival.

Trained in ballet, contemporary, and jazz, Ashley brings her passion for high-energy movement, athletic precision, and intricate floorwork into the studio. With her strong background in dance education and professional performance, she is passionate about inspiring the next generation of dancers through technique, artistry, and creativity.

Ashley will be teaching our Preschool classes on Mondays and Saturdays. We are so excited to have her join the UPAC family! Classes start August 3rd!

Ashley

07/16/2026

Fall Registration is Here!

It’s time to dance! Registration for our Fall Season is now open, and classes begin August 3rd!

At UPAC, our boutique-style studio offers smaller class sizes, allowing for more individual attention while helping every dancer grow in confidence, technique, and artistry.

Register today using the link in our bio and become part of our amazing dance family. We can’t wait to welcome you to the studio!

07/11/2026

Fall Registration is NOW OPEN!

Join us this fall at United Performing Arts Company, where classes begin August 3rd.

At UPAC, we’re proud to be a boutique-style dance studio, which means smaller class sizes, more individualized instruction, and a supportive environment where every dancer is seen, encouraged, and celebrated. We believe in building strong technique while creating unforgettable performance opportunities that allow our dancers to shine on stage.

UPAC stands for: Unity Passion Artistry Confidence

At United Performing Arts Company, we inspire dancers of all ages to grow through unity, pursue their passion, develop their artistry, and build confidence—both on and off the stage.

Whether your dancer is taking their very first class or looking to continue their training, we’d love to welcome you to the UPAC family!

Registration is now open!
�Click the link in our bio to register!

06/27/2026

🌟 NOW AUDITIONING for our 2026–2027 Team! 🌟

Are you ready to train, perform, and grow with an award-winning dance program that’s been inspiring dancers for 22 years? This is your chance to become part of the United Performing Arts Company family!

✨ Auditions: July 6–9
📅 Come ANY ONE of the four audition days!
🩰 Ages 4–10: 9:00–11:00 AM
💜 Ages 11 & Up: 10:00 AM–12:00 PM

Can’t make those dates? No problem! Call or text us to schedule a private audition.
📞 817-504-7894
📧 [email protected]

Whether your dancer loves ballet, jazz, hip hop, contemporary, tap, musical theatre, or acro, our team offers incredible training, performance opportunities, and a supportive community where dancers thrive.

💜 One Team. One Passion. United.

Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, Lyrical, Adult Fitness
Ages 18mo- up.

06/23/2026

✨ July is Full of Dance at UPAC! ✨

From magical Princess Dance Camps to our Summer Dance Intensive, there’s something for every dancer this July! 💜👑

👑 Princess Dance Camps | July 7–9
Perfect for our youngest dancers!
✨ Ages 18 months–2.5 years
✨ Ages 3–5 years
Choose from morning or afternoon sessions filled with dancing, music, imagination, and princess fun!

💜 Summer Dance Intensive | July 6–9
Take your training to the next level with classes in:
✨ Ballet
✨ Jazz
✨ Hip-Hop
✨ Modern
✨ Contemporary
✨ Technique

Featuring an incredible faculty:
⭐️ Jodie Cox
⭐️ Angie Meister
⭐️ Quinton “Ice Breaker” Winston
⭐️ Aubrey Stewart
⭐️ Ashley Dobay
⭐️ Diana Basaldua
⭐️ Deanna Dubinin

Whether your dancer is just beginning or looking to strengthen their technique, this is the perfect way to grow, learn, and have fun this summer!

📍 United Performing Arts Company
📞 817-504-7894
📧 [email protected]
🌐 unitedpac.org

06/21/2026

Congratulations Audrey on being selected twice for the The Dance Effect Competition Finals Showcase. We are so proud of you!

06/19/2026

✨ Huge congratulations to our girl, Audrey! ✨

Nationals was a clean sweep for this incredible dancer! 🤩🏆

🌟 “Maybe This Time” (Student Choreography)
💎 Diamond Award
🏅 Choreography Award
🥈 2nd Overall
✨ Invited to the Finals Showcase

🔥 “Burn” (Lyrical)
Choreography by Aubrey Stewart 🩰
💎 Diamond Award
🏆Category Cup
🥇 1st Overall
✨ Invited to the Finals Showcase

Audrey was also awarded the High Point Award for her two solos.

To top it all off, our studio was honored with an award for attending TDE Nationals for 6 consecutive years! 🎉

We couldn’t be more proud of your hard work, artistry, and dedication. Congratulations, Audrey! We can’t wait to see what’s next! ❤️

06/18/2026

Our youngest dancers had an incredible day performing their solos at The Dance Effect Competition Nationals! 💙✨

Congratulations to these talented dancers on their outstanding performances:

🌟 Emery
🏅 High Gold
💖 Sweet Spirit Award

🌟 Braylee
🏅 High Gold
🎉 10th Overall

We are so proud of your hard work, confidence, and beautiful performances on stage. Keep shining! 💙🩰