Strong Dance Studios: Pre-Professional and Junior Company

Strong Dance Studios is happy to announce our new Pre-Professional and Junior Company program! Founded in 2021 by Esther Jung, the Pre-professional program was designed for our dancers in Level 3 and up, as a way to expand and grow in their dance abilities and gain exposure to the dance world outside of the studio. Dancers will learn new and challenging choreography in styles such as Ballet, Jazz, and Contemporary, which will be showcased at various dance conventions throughout Southern California in a non-competitive environment. We will also be giving our company the opportunity to visit informational dance conferences that will help teach dancers the ins and outs of what to expect as a dancer in the professional world, what is expected from a professional dancer, and how to network properly, which are all key to becoming a professional dancer. Alongside our Pre-Professional Company is our Junior Company, for our Level 2 and up dancers. This is our non-performing group who will be working with our Pre-Pro Company in order to grow and advance in their skills. Be on the lookout for audition information and performances!

Events and Awards

  • Professional Dance Network:

    • Awarded 1st Place in the Musical Theater category

      • Transylvania Mania choreographed by Kimmi Barnett

    • Awarded 6th Place in the Lyrical category

      • Gleam of Haven choreographed by Esther Jung

  • SoCal Dance Festival: July 29, 2023

  • Orange County Dance Festival: May 12th, 2023

  • Halo Dance 4 Autism: February 4th, 2023

  • Knotts Berry Farm Performance: November 14th, 2022

  • SoCal & Choreography Festival: July 30th, 2022

    • Awarded Best Emerging Company

  • Orange County Dance Festival: May 6, 2022

    • Awarded: Rising Artist

  • Professional Dance Network: April 8-10, 2022

    • Bruno Mckenzie awarded: a dance scholarship

Program Director | Esther Jung

First Choreographer | Victor Sanchez

Introducing…

Strong Dance Studios | Pre-Professional Members

Eadie Barclay • Jocelyn Davis • Hailey Galindo • Claire Kim • Brooklyn Loken • Jenavie Magdaleno • Lillian McFarren • Bruno Mckenzie • Mia Pfiefer • Brenna Popp

Strong Dance Studios | Junior Company Members

Gemma Pfiefer • Raelee Dolim