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Our mission is to provide high-quality dance coaching, production services, and career development opportunities to aspiring dancers, equipping them with the skills, connections, and resources needed to thrive in the entertainment industry.

05/18/2026

5 skills to train to be a collegiate dancer⬇️

1. ATTENTION TO DETAILS
The strongest dancers don’t just “do” choreography. They apply corrections immediately and pay attention to every detail; everything from fingers, eye focus, head placement, timing, finishes, and textures.

2. UNIFORMITY OVER INDIVIDUALITY
College dance teams are built on dancers moving as one. Matching style, energy, motion quality, and ex*****on across an entire team is what creates that elite collegiate look.

3. PERFORMANCE THAT PROJECTS
College dancers know how to perform BIG. Whether it’s a football field or basketball arena, movement and facials must project to an audience much farther away than a traditional stage setting.

4. MOVEMENT QUALITY
Every arm placement, transition, angle, and pathway has purpose. Clean dancers understand how to finish movement fully and create clarity in choreography.

5. SPATIAL AWARENESS
Knowing your spacing, maintaining formations, hitting windows, and staying aware of the full visual picture are major parts of collegiate performance. Precision and awareness matter.

The dancers who stand out at college tryouts are usually the ones who have already been training these skills long before auditions begin. 👀

Dancers can schedule an evaluation with former Division I Head Dance Team Coach, Tess Liantonio, to receive feedback on their current strengths, weaknesses, and overall collegiate readiness.

DM “EVALUATION” for more information.

05/07/2026

Most dancers do not get cut because they lack talent.

They get cut because they’ve never been trained in the environment they’re being evaluated in.

Fast-paced choreography.�Constant corrections.�Pressure.�Precision.�Performing while exhausted.�Being watched the second you walk in the room.

That is a completely different skill set than simply “taking class.”

Tonight’s College Dance Team Mock Tryout was built to expose dancers to exactly that with feedback and evaluation from current team members and alumni from North Carolina State University, Queens University of Charlotte, and University of North Carolina at Charlotte.

After coaching and recruiting at the Division I level, one of the biggest differences I see in dancers who stand out is familiarity with pressure. They’ve already learned how to retain quickly, apply corrections, perform exhausted, and handle the pace of a real evaluation environment before the actual tryout ever happens.

If your dancer wants to make a college dance team and you’re unsure if you’re heading in the right direction for that level, DM me “COLLEGE” and I’ll send over information on what will get them on the right path.

05/01/2026

From rehearsal to the big stage 🏀✨

Our dancers took on the Spectrum Center, home of the Charlotte Hornets, for our latest Performance Project.

Choreography by Miss Jaleah, Atlanta Hawks NBA dancer and our very own Level Up Hip Hop Instructor 🔥

This was not just about learning a routine.
It was about training like professionals.

• Moving as one team through transitions
• Hitting multiple levels within a group piece
• Performing live for an arena crowd
• Learning how to perform to the camera, which is a completely different skill

Then came the real test
“Hurry up and wait”

Hours of prep, quick switches into performance mode, back to notes, warm up, and suddenly…

Lights. Camera. Tunnel. Go.

In that moment, it becomes about executing under pressure without losing the details built over months of work.

This group showed up
Strong. Focused. Professional.

A performance we are incredibly proud of 👏

Not all dancers prepare the same. And coaches notice. 👀 We asked college coaches what actually gets dancers on their tea...
04/27/2026

Not all dancers prepare the same. And coaches notice. 👀

We asked college coaches what actually gets dancers on their team…
and the answers are very different than what most dancers focus on.

This is exactly why I built our Collegiate Dance Team Track.

As a former D1 Head Coach at UNC Charlotte, I’ve evaluated hundreds of dancers and work closely with college programs nationwide through the North Carolina Dance Team Alliance.
I know what coaches are looking for. And more importantly, what they’re not.

Our curriculum is built around:
✔️ Current collegiate standards
✔️ Real evaluation expectations
✔️ The relationships + exposure dancers actually need

This isn’t guesswork. It’s preparation with direction.

If your dancer is serious about making a college team, this is where that process starts.

DM “COLLEGE” or click the link in bio to learn more about our Collegiate Dance Team Track.

04/20/2026

You don’t guess your way onto a college dance team. ❌

You train for it. ✅

This program was built from the exact system I used as a D1 Head Coach to evaluate, select, and recruit dancers. Not theory. Not trends. Real standards. Real expectations. Real results.

We take out the guesswork and replace it with:
• Clear technical skill benchmarks
• Mock tryouts with real feedback
• Portfolio development that actually gets noticed
• Direct exposure to college programs and coaches
• Training that matches the pace and pressure of real teams

Because tryouts aren’t the beginning. They’re the result of how you’ve trained. 🌟

If your goal is to make a college dance team, you need more than class. You need a plan.

Applications are now open for our Collegiate Dance Team Track.

Spots are limited and evaluations are scheduled on a rolling basis.

🚨Apply now to secure your evaluation using the link in our bio 🚨

04/07/2026

👇👇👇👇👇👇👇

Most dancers train tricks and what feels good in class.
Teams select for clean ex*****on, consistency, and control under pressure.

Dancers spend time on choreography they can perfect.
Coaches are watching how quickly you pick up and how well you apply corrections in real time.

Dancers focus on standing out.
Teams are built on precision, timing, and the ability to blend and look like one cohesive unit.

Dancers rely on confidence.
Coaches choose dancers who are coachable, adaptable, and reliable.

Dancers prepare for class or competitions.
Teams are evaluating how you perform when it counts.

That’s the difference.

Most dancers are guessing what it takes to make a college team.
Our Collegiate Dance Team Track removes the guesswork.

We train to the standard and prepare for the reality.

Tryouts aren’t the beginning. They’re the result. Do you agree?

03/29/2026

YOU HEARD IT HERE FIRST ⚡️

The Collegiate Dance Team Track at Level Up Dance is the ONLY program doing all four:
Technique Training
Performance Experience
University Team Guidance
Real CONNECTIONS

All in one place. No guesswork. No piecing it together on your own.

Hi 👋 I’m Tess.
Owner of Level Up Dance + Director of NCDTA
Former D1 Head Coach (5 seasons)
Professional dancer + choreographer in TV/Film for 10 years
Connected with 250+ college dance team coaches nationwide

This is exactly what dancers don’t have access to… until now.

I just launched this program in Charlotte, NC and it’s already filling quickly.
Only 30 dancers will be accepted.
12 spots remain for this upcoming season.

If college dance team is the goal, this is the training that gets you there.

Apply at levelupdanceteam.io or message me ASAP to get started.

03/04/2026

Application is now open for the Collegiate Dance Team Track ⚡️

This program is designed for dancers who are serious about making a college dance team — and want real preparation for the audition room.

Who this is for:
• High AND Middle school dancers with collegiate dance team goals
• Dancers who want structure, feedback, and accountability
• Dancers ready to train with intention

This is a program with weekly dance technique & tumble classes, mock tryouts, recruitment guidance, portfolio development, progress reports and more!

Spots are limited and evaluations will be scheduled as applications are received.

Apply now → link in bio

02/28/2026

Want to dance in college?

This is the track for you.

The College Dance Team Track is a year-round training program with weekly classes designed specifically for dancers pursuing collegiate teams.

Each week includes:
✔️ Structured technique training
✔️ PLUS Pom + Hip Hop + Tumble
✔️ Mock tryouts
✔️ College coach feedback
✔️ Recruitment Strategy
✔️Portfolio Development
✔️ Progress Reports
✔️ Performance Projects

Not random classes.
Not seasonal prep.
Not guesswork.

Serious training. Real results. 🎓

Enrollment opens Monday.
Comment or DM “COLLEGE” for details.

Because we believe in creating space for dancers ready to grow, explore, and succeed, registration is still open — but o...
08/09/2025

Because we believe in creating space for dancers ready to grow, explore, and succeed, registration is still open — but only for a little while longer 😉. Don’t miss your chance to join our Rookie, Junior, and Senior Programs before spots fill up!

With top-tier instruction, personalized mentorship, a strong industry focus, and a supportive community, we provide the tools and environment your dancer needs to thrive—whether they’re just starting out or aiming for the next big step.

DM us to learn more! 📱

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Weddington, NC
28104, 28173

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 7pm
Tuesday 8am - 7pm
Wednesday 8am - 7pm
Thursday 8am - 7pm
Friday 8am - 3pm

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