Going into the 14th season, the Omaha Dance Center culture promotes dance as a means of performance instead of competition. Students have informal performance opportunities throughout the season, like end of quarter studio showcases, and an optional formal end of year recital at a local theater. Serious dancers can join the performance troupe, which performs several times a season at local community events. We believe this focus allows students to more rapidly improve dance technique while fostering positive attitudes about participation in the arts and making lifelong friendships.