FloDance is shining light on incredible All Star dance programs that help elevate the All Star space and build champion athletes on and off the floor. This week, we’re sharing the story of Dance Athletics Denver!

Quick Hits with Dance Athletics Denver: 

• Location: Highlands Ranch, Colorado
• First Year: Became Dance Athletics in 2021
• Number of Teams This Season: 16
• Website: Learn more here

The Story of Dance Athletics Denver: 

"The dance program joined the cheer program at Peak Athletics in 2004, under the ownership of Julie Zecchino. In 2010, Nicole Graham was hired as the All Star Dance Director and she was honored to join the ownership team in 2012. After many successful years under the Peak Athletics name, we rebranded to be the first franchise location under the Dance Athletics brand in 2021.

Peak Athletics started as a cheer program in 1999. Since the dance program's inception, none of our athletes have ever crossed over between cheer and dance; they have always been unique to their sport. We also have one of the longest running DanceAbilities programs in the industry.

Our program runs on grit, the kind that doesn’t back down, no matter the challenge. Character comes first, talent follows. We embrace who we are — bold, real, and unapologetically original. Authenticity fuels everything we do, in every genre we take on. We're more than teammates. We're best friends. We're a family. And together, we rise."

- Patti de Rozario, Dance Athletics Denver Director

Fun Facts about Dance Athletics Denver:

• Youth Small Hip Hop Summit Champions 2023
• Junior Large Jazz Silver Summit 2025
• Youth Small Hip Hop Silver Summit 2025
• Open Premier Hip Hop Bronze Globe at Worlds 2022
• Open Premier Hip Hop Bronze Globe at Worlds 2023
• Open Premier Hip Hop Bronze Globe at Worlds 2024
• Senior Large Hip Hop Gold Globe at Worlds 2024
• Senior Large Hip Hop Gold Globe at Worlds 2025
• Fourth year being invited to The Dance Majors

What Makes Dance Athletics Denver Special: 

"Our kids are the heartbeat of this program, they’re what make it truly special. They’re humble. They’re gritty. They’re resilient. And they’ve got talent in every corner. But what sets them apart? They show up for each other; every time, no matter what. They pray together before hitting the floor. They lift each other up when they come off it. Win or lose, they’re in it together. No matter how far they’ve come or how much they’ve accomplished, they never lose that deep sense of gratitude, just to share the floor with other incredible programs. From our tiniest athletes to our Worlds team, they lead with kindness, strength, and heart."

- Patti de Rozario, Dance Athletics Denver Director

Dance Athletics Denver In Action: 

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