What is the Ascension Program?
The Ascension Program is the foundation of Queens In Training.
It is a guided movement pathway designed to meet dancers exactly where they are — whether you are stepping into heels for the first time or returning to yourself after time away.
Here, growth is not rushed.
We honor the process of becoming — recognizing that confidence, expression, and artistry are built over time through consistency, intention, and care.
Each stage of Ascension supports a different season of your journey:
grounding your foundation, expansion in yourself, embodiment of movement and emotion, elevation of your artistry, and leadership potential.
This is a space where you are allowed to grow fully — without pressure, without comparison, and without needing to prove anything.
Our Core Philosophy
Ascension is the process of rising while remaining rooted.
Within Queens In Training, growth is not defined by hierarchy, but by intention.
We believe in movement that is connected — not forced.
In discipline that is supportive — not punishing.
In confidence that is built — not performed.
Faith is our foundation.
Creativity flows from alignment, and power is developed through integrity, humility, and care.
Each level of Ascension exists to meet you where you are — not to rush you, compare you, or push you beyond your readiness.
Path of Ascension
Rooted: Foundation
For you if:
You’re new to heels, rebuilding confidence, or returning after time away.
You’ll work on:
• Body awareness & control
• Foundational movement & technique
• Confidence without pressure
This will feel like:
Safe, supportive, and judgment-free. A place to reconnect with your body.
Rising: Expansion
For you if:
You’re comfortable with the basics and ready to grow and challenge yourself.
You’ll work on:
• Transitions & choreography retention
• Musicality & stamina
• Movement confidence & control
This will feel like:
Challenging, empowering, and growth-focused without overwhelm.
Ascension: Embodiment
For you if:
You’re ready to move beyond steps and start expressing, performing, and connecting.
You’ll work on:
• Emotional expression & storytelling
• Performance quality & presence
• Developing your personal style
This will feel like:
Powerful, expressive, and deeply connected to your movement.
Crowned: Elevation
For you if:
You want to train at a high level and step into professional energy.
You’ll work on:
• Precision, stamina & full-out performance
• Picking up choreography quickly
• Preparing for auditions, bookings & opportunities
This will feel like:
Focused, disciplined, and aligned with the dancer you’re becoming.
Throne: Leadership
For you if:
You feel called to lead, teach, and create at a higher level.
You’ll work on:
• Teaching & leadership skills
• Creative direction & choreography building
• Guiding and holding space for others
This will feel like:
Grounded, intentional, and rooted in leadership with purpose.