Living our Life Purpose

RISE is dedicated to seeing dancers excel in their art and grow into strong, confident and fearless people who truly believe in their potential. Through workshops, conventions and seminars, RISE encourages and inspires young people to trust in their own uniqueness. Experts of various backgrounds, work with dancers to develop healthy life practices and to eliminate negative thoughts and inhibiting beliefs. Having lived a life of dance, RISE owners, Lauren Ritchie and Julianna Veldtman, know the reality of the role dance plays in your life - long after the curtain closes. 

Both Lauren Ritchie and Julianna Veldtman grew up dancing 5 to 6 days a week and performing every weekend during the competition season. After high school, they both pursued separate paths working professionally on the cruise lines, in industrial shows, teaching at various local and international dance studios, and going to college and university to study communications.

Julianna and Lauren share a deep love for dance and a clearly defined purpose to help young people transition through the various stages of their lives. Combining their talent, gifts, knowledge and experience, these two powerful ladies are creating opportunities for dancers to develop the essential skills  needed to lead successful lives with or without dance.

Thank you for supporting our vision and our purpose. We can see the potential in others and we will continue to encourage and inspire young people to believe in their greatness.

Rise always,
Lauren and Julianna