We’re so excited to kick off this year’s auditions and discover new talent for our dance crews and teams!
Led by this year’s Koreafest 2nd and 3rd place winning teams, DIA continues to provide high-level training, performance opportunities, and a supportive dance community.
This year, we are hosting auditions earlier than usual to better prepare for the upcoming season’s competitions, performances, and training schedule. Early auditions will allow teams more time to train, bond, and develop stronger sets throughout the year.
If you’re ready to take your training to the next level and be part of a dynamic team, this is your moment to shine. Let’s dance!
No audition is required for DIA Kids, Diamonds I, or Radiate. Registration opens in July.
Team Requirements
Diamond Team C (NEW)
Intermediate pre-teen team • Ages 11–14 • Minimum 2 years dance experience
Radiate Team C
Intermediate teen team • Ages 14–18 • Minimum 2 years dance experience
Radiate Crew
Advanced teen competition team • Ages 14–18 • Minimum 3 years dance experience
DIA Fam
Intermediate adult team • Ages 18+ • Minimum 2 years dance experience
DIA Crew
Professional-level competition team • Ages 18+ • Minimum 4 years dance experience
General Requirements
Positive attitude, strong teamwork, and able to communicate well within a group environment.
2026–2027 Year Schedule
Diamond Team C, Radiate Team C, Radiate Crew & DIA Crew Schedule
Season Starts: Week of September 6, 2026
Sep – Nov 2026: Training & performance set
Nov – Dec 2026: Competition set preparation
Dec 19, 2026: Fall/Winter Showcase
Jan – Mar 2027: Competition rehearsals
Mar – Apr 2027: Competitions
Apr – Jun 2027: Performance set
Jun 2027: Spring/Summer Showcase (date & time TBD)
DIA Fam Schedule
Jun – Sep 2026: Optional summer performance program
Sep – Dec 2026: Training & performance set
Dec 12, 2026: Fall/Winter Showcase
Dec 13 week: Christmas video shoot.
*DIA Fam members can commit to short seasons such as Summer (Jun–Sep), Fall–Winter (Sep–Dec), or Spring–Summer (Jan–Jun).
*The previous season’s members do not need to audition for the next season but must complete the registration form and pay a $15 registration fee.
What’s new?
This year, we are excited to introduce our new Diamond Team C program, designed to help dancers prepare for competitions and continue their growth beyond the recreational level.
To further enhance training for our Radiate Crew and DIA Crew dancers, monthly master classes will be held on Sundays during their regular rehearsal times. These master classes are included as part of our dancer development program, providing members with additional opportunities to train with professional dancers and expand their skills.
Dance team directors and choreographers
Jessica Suo: Jessica is the owner and director of DIA Dance Studio, overseeing creative direction, production concepts, and costume ideas while helping create opportunities for dancers to grow.
Kira Takei: Kira leads DIA’s main competition teams as a choreographer and director. With over 10 years of dance experience, she is also a DIA Faculty Instructor and DIA Crew leader. In 2026, Kira earned 1st Place in the KFest Solo Division.
Violet Hudson: Violet will direct DIA Fam K-Pop this upcoming season and contributes creative ideas and team development within the studio. She is also a DIA Faculty Instructor and DIA Crew board member.
Tuitions
DIA FAM: $320/Team
Diamond Team C, Radiate Team C, Radiate Crew: $600
DIA Crew: $350
Tuition is listed as the full payment for the season (September 6 – December 19). Installment payments are available through Square using Afterpay. A 6% processing fee applies to all installment payments. An installment payment link will be sent to you after auditions. Costume fees are not included.
DIA Team Auditions
DIA Team Auditions
Crew (Advanced Teams) Audition Details
Teams: Radiate Crew and DIA Crew
Audition date & time: Sunday, August 23, 2026; 4:40 - 7:40 PM
Audition schedule:
4:40 - 5:55PM: Audition class (to learn audition choreo)
5:55 - 6:25PM: 30-minute break
6:25 - 7:40 PM: Auditions
Audition components:
Dance to the choreography learned at the audition class.
Optionally, you may also perform an up to 1 minute freestyle or K-Pop dance cover of your choice.
Other notes :
All candidates will participate in the audition class together.
All returning members are required to re-audition.
If you can’t make it to the in-person audition, you may submit a video to audition. You must learn and submit a video performing the audition choreography from our audition class tutorial videos. Once registered, you will receive the audition choreo tutorial video.
Intermediate Team Audition Details
Teams: Diamonds Team C, Radiate Team C, and DIA Fam
Audition date & time: Sunday, August 23, 2026; 2:40 - 4:40 PM
Audition schedule:
2:40 - 3:40PM: Audition class (to learn audition choreo)
3:40 - 4:40PM: Auditions
Audition components:
Dance to the choreography learned at the audition class.
Optionally, you may also perform an up to 1 minute freestyle or K-Pop dance cover of your choice.
Other notes :
All candidates will participate in the audition class together.
All returning members are required to re-audition, except DIA Fam.
If you can’t make it to the in-person audition, you may submit a video to audition. You must learn and submit a video performing the choreographies from our audition class tutorial videos. Once registered, you will receive the audition choreo tutorial video.