About Vision Arts Dance Collective VADC
Vision Arts Dance Collective was founded in 2025 as a dynamic movement community committed to redefining the dance landscape through community, creativity, and leadership.
Our mission is to provide an inclusive and collaborative convention experience for dancers and teachers alike, where they can thrive artistically and elevate the standards and conversations around all forms of dance, from professional performance to children’s competitive dance.
We champion a holistic approach to movement, merging artistry with advocacy. Through thoughtful programming, mentorship, and performance opportunities, we cultivate spaces where dancers of all backgrounds and styles feel empowered to grow, express, and lead. Whether on stage or in the studio.
Visionaries move with purpose, shaping the future of dance, one bold step at a time.
Who We Are
A community over a competition. Vision Arts Dance Collective is a convention experience for dancers ages 8-18. With a personalized approach to teaching, students are empowered to learn and experience dance in a meaningful way.
What sets our convention apart:
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Limited class sizes: no ballrooms past capacity where dancers can't move, let alone learn.
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Committed faculty members who know how to teach: ever been to a convention where it's just a combo, or the choreography/music isn't appropriate? Us too, that's why we seek to offer a better experience for dancers.
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Memories and friendships first: we're committed to offering genuine activities within our classroom for dancers to meet future friends from other studios, fostering connection over competition.
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Awards that matter: too often at conventions, awards are handed out only to elite dancers or to the studio that brings the most kids. With our reflection award system, our faculty look for dancers with the most potential and positivity, recognizing dancers who might otherwise be overlooked.
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We take safety seriously: you know that convention that hires that choreographer....yeah, we do too, and you won't see them on our teaching team. Our educators are real professionals who have undergone background checks.
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Supporting Studios: our program is a supplemental experience for dancers, not a replacement for studio training.
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Open conversations with dance teachers and studio owners: Are you a teacher who sits through conventions and never gets addressed by their staff? Or maybe you see something cool and want to ask a question. Teachers are encouraged to participate actively in convention classes!
The Visionary Team
Lead Visionary
Isabella Hollingsworth-Sons
Isabella Hollingsworth-Sons, or Ms. Izy to her students, is the founder and lead visionary of VADC. With a passion for educating dance students, creating safe spaces for educators, and advancing the talent of young teachers, Izy is excited to introduce a new convention-style experience for dancers that complements in-studio training.
Visionary
Mike Sons | Customer Service and Technology Support
Mike Sons, an accomplished industry banker and client services specialist, serves to promote and enhance the VADC brand, helping to achieve a strong customer experience and effective brand identity. Husband and partner is Izy, he takes pride in the chance to own a business and have more creativity around him.
Upcoming Events
Studio Registration Vision Arts Summer 2026 IntensiveFri, Jun 19302 W Main St