DANZVERSITY TEAMS

HIP HOP DANCE TEAMS
IN AUSTIN

Teams are not reserved for the naturally gifted. They are earned through commitment, progression, and showing up — cycle after cycle. This is what the Method has been building toward.

Culture over competition  ·  Excellence through expression

THE PATH

How You Get Here

Every team has a clear path. You don’t show up and try out — you work through the Method and earn your way in.

Youth Path
From Class to Crew
Root Runners
Flow Finders
Vibe Builders
Elementz Crew
⭐ Youth Hip Hop Team or Breakin’ Team
Adult Path
From Method to Performance
Phase 1 — Foundations
Phase 2 — Flow
Phase 3 — The Lab
Phase 4 — The Stage
⭐ Danzvers Crew → EDC or Uni-Versity

── YOUTH TEAMS ──

GROOTZ DANCE CREW
ACTIVE
Ages 8–12 Hip Hop Performance

The youth Hip Hop performance team. Grootz members perform at every Danzversity Showcase and represent the studio at community events around Austin. The destination for Vibe Builders who are ready to take the stage.

Entry
Invite or audition — for Vibe Builders & Elementz Crew students. 75% attendance minimum for showcase eligibility.
BREAKIN’ TEAM
EXHIBITION → COMPETITIVE
Ages 8–17 Breakin’

From the cipher to the stage. Students who build their foundation in the Breakin’ series and are ready to represent Danzversity as a crew. Starts exhibition, progresses to competitive as the team develops.

Entry
Invite or audition — must be enrolled in the Breakin’ series with clean toprock, 6-step, and at least one freeze

── ADULT TEAMS ──

DANZVERS CREW
ACTIVE
Adults 18+ Performance Entry-Level

The first team destination for adult Method students. Complete the available EDM phases and you’re eligible as phases roll out. Danzvers Crew performs at every Showcase and is the proving ground for advancement into EDC.

Entry
Complete all available phases of the Elemental Dance Method (currently Phases 1–2)
ELEMENTAL DANCE CREW
ACTIVE
Adults 18+ Performance + Competition Advanced

The premier adult performance team. EDC performs at showcases, community events, and competitions. Led by Karma, Marcus, and Lay. Audition only — highest commitment level.

Entry
Audition only — 2x/week rehearsals (Mon & Thu evenings). Contact the studio for current audition info.
UNI-VERSITY
ACTIVE
Adults 18+ K-Pop Rolling Auditions

Danzversity’s K-Pop performance team. Uni-Versity brings the precision, energy, and culture of K-Pop to the Danzversity stage. Open to adult students via 1-on-1 audition.

Entry
1-on-1 audition — rolling, contact the studio to schedule

UNDERSTANDING THE DIFFERENCE

Classes vs. Teams

Same culture. Same elements. Different level of commitment and output.

CLASSES TEAMS
PURPOSE Learn, explore, grow Perform, represent, excel
ENTRY Open enrollment Invitation, audition, or completion
COMMITMENT Weekly class attendance Rehearsals + showcases + events
OUTPUT Personal development Performance pieces, competitive sets
CULTURE Expression over perfection Excellence through expression

TEAM MEMBERSHIP

What It Costs. What You Get.

$99
per month
  • Weekly team rehearsal — dedicated slot per team
  • Showcase performance slots — every cycle
  • Competition entry fees where applicable
  • Rehearsal space access
  • Continued Method class access
  • Gold Band status — the final marker in the progression system
START WITH A FREE TRIAL

Team membership requires active participation. This is a team you show up for, not a class you drop into.

THE GOLD BAND

The Final Marker

EARTH
AIR
WATER
FIRE
GOLD ⭐

The Gold Band means you completed the Method and you represent the studio. It is the ultimate marker — visible on the Progress Wall, recognized in the portal, and worn as proof that you made the full journey from first class to the stage.

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Culture over competition.
Even competitive teams lead with culture.

Representing Hip Hop with integrity, growing as artists, and building something together comes first. Winning is what happens when you do those things well.

FIND YOUR FIT

Every Class Is a Step Toward This

Teams are earned, not given. Start with a free trial class and begin the journey. The stage is waiting.