Envision Dance Company
“Where passion meets purpose, and discipline meets balance.”
We believe in total focus and athletic excellence inside the studio, while intentionally structuring our program to honor our dancers’ lives outside of it. We are proof that you can be a premier competitive dancer and still have the time to be a student, an athlete, and an individual.
Every dancer is seen, valued, and pushed to their personal best.
We use dance to build confidence, discipline & resilience.
We give our all in the studio so we can thrive in all areas of life.
Envision 2026–2027 Audition Information
Envision Auditions
Ages 6–8 | June 1 | 3:30–4:45 PM
Ages 9–12 | June 1 | 5:30–6:45 PM
Ages 13+ | June 1 | 7:30–8:45 PM
Envision+ auditions immediately follow each Envision audition. Dancers must audition for Envision to be eligible for Envision+.
Envision+ Auditions
Ages 6–8 | June 1 | 4:45–5:15 PM
Ages 9–12 | June 1 | 6:45–7:15 PM
Ages 13+ | June 1 | 8:45–9:15 PM
Who Envision Is For
Envision is ideal for dancers who:
- The Multi-Passionate Student: Dancers who want elite competitive training while maintaining the freedom to excel in academics, sports, or other extracurriculars.
- Are invested in competition and convention, while maintaining balance in other areas of life.
It’s especially well-suited for dancers who are motivated, committed, and passionate, but also value having time to be kids, students, teammates, and family members.
What Makes Envision Different
Envision combines:
- The joys and confidence of being on a competitive team
- Personalized training and performance opportunities
- A lower weekly minimum time commitment.
- Freedom to add more classes and training opportunities.
Dancers have the opportunity to attend a minimum of 4-6 hrs/ week, with the option to take additional classes to deepen their training.
This flexibility is intentional, depending on each dancer’s personal goals.
Why Parents Love Envision
Parents choose Envision because it offers:
Balance without burnout
Your dancer gets the structure, discipline, and confidence that come with competition, without overwhelming schedules.
Confidence through experience
With a minimum of 3 competitions and one convention per year, dancers gain real stage experience, exposure, and growth opportunities in a supportive environment.
Room to grow—on their terms
Whether your child wants to “dip their toes” into competitive dance or participate in more advanced training, Envision meets them where they are.
A positive team culture
Envision emphasizes encouragement, teamwork, and personal growth, helping dancers develop not just as performers, but as confident, capable humans.
How Envision Supports Your Dancer
Envision is designed to support dancers both in and out of the studio.
Through the season, dancers experience:
- Structured, purposeful weekly training
- Opportunities to perform, compete, and learn from industry professionals
- A team environment that values commitment, team work and balance
- The freedom to explore other interests alongside dance
This approach builds:
- Time-management skills
- Self-confidence and stage presence
- Strong peer relationships
- A lasting love for dance
A Thoughtful First Step Into Competitive Dance
Summer Intensives + Workshops: Perfect for busy students to experience many genres of dance.
Inclusive Auditions: Our process focuses on passion and potential, welcoming new talent into a supportive team structure.
Balanced Competition: We participate in local events that challenge our craft while maintaining a schedule that honors family time and other extracurricular activities.
If your dancer loves competition but your family values a sustainable schedule, Envision is for you.
Envision Directors
Cassie Pluim Cassie comes to us from Iowa where she began dancing at the age of five. She danced competitively with Dance Centers of Iowa and had the opportunity to perform at events around the Quad City Area through her home studio’s company. She was a varsity member of her high school dance team for four years, and was selected as a senior officer. Cassie attended college at Iowa State University wher she minored in dance. She was a member and officer of the Orchesis I Dance Company, and was even selected to perform at the American College Dance Festival Association regional conferences. Cassie has a special love for the littles, but also thoroughly enjoys working with dancers of all ages in varying styles. She has been teaching for over twenty years, and loves to continue to learn as well.
Kim Cabe Farnsworth Kim was born with the love of dance and the love of children. Teaching and working with children began in High School and grew to be her passion. During this time, Kim choreographed solos and team routines, competed locally and nationally and was repeatedly recognized as an All-American Dancer.
Kim continued to dance on a scholarship to Blinn College Treasures Dance Team, traveling and competing nationally. Her education continued at Texas State University, in San Marcos, where she obtained a Bachelors of Science in Dance. During her studies of dance, she landed a teaching position at Hermann and Sons School of Dance, in New Braunfels, where she later became the studio’s director. Further training was obtained while assisting dance directors at Bailey Middle School, in Austin, and San Marcos High School, teaching conventions and master classes prepping dancers for auditions.
In 2006, Kim’s the youth director and mini company director for another local studio company, where she later became the coordinator for Blast Dance Convention and the office manager. Three years later in 2009, Kim opened her own business, where she was able to share the love of dance with preschool children all over the Austin and surrounding areas. Her passion continued while working at yet another local studio, where she became the office manager and director of their youth program.
In 2018, Kim moved to another local studio, where she was an office administrator and instructor for all ages; she later added the title of Mini/Petite Company Director. No Matter where Kim calls her dance home, she continues to share her love of dance with as many children as she can and will keep doing so in her years to come.
The Dance Spot is a gem among dance studios in North Austin. We started at this studio that was once tucked in a shopping center where dancers of all ages and abilities are welcomed.
The culture of the studio as whole is one where humans are nurtured to grow into amazing young adults. Respect for the teachers and each other is expected as well. I love that we have faculty that have been with The Dance Spot for many years. You will not see a churn of staff, but a steady, happy and invested faculty who go on retreats together. We have taken sample classes at many other studios, and we come back each season thankful for the culture that has been honed over time at the studio.
We joined Envision Dance company, led by Ms. Kim and Ms. Cassie who, while new to Envision, were seasoned directors for many years. My daughter had only wanted to do classical ballet until we attended that first info session. We were drawn by the Directors’ warmth, vision and passion. As we move to our second season, my daughter continues to thrive as a dancer and a person.
Envision is a dance company that has exceeded our expectations and provided a cohesive team environment while finding joy in the competitive dance arena. Directors encourage hard work, dedication, and fellowship among the dancers. They model for the members what it means to show up and encourage one another all the time. I remain with The Dance Spot because my daughter has found her happy place, a studio where friends rehearse together under the guidance of loving teachers who challenge them. We look forward to many more dancing seasons!
Sophia has been dancing at The Dance Spot for seven years and has spent the last five years with Envision Dance Company. The training, support, and sense of community have been incredible, and she has grown so much as both a dancer and a person. One thing we’ve especially appreciated is how well the company schedule has worked alongside her other school extracurricular activities—it’s made it possible for her to stay involved in everything she loves without feeling overwhelmed. We’re so grateful for Envision and the opportunities it has given her.