Youth Dance Company (YDC) is open to dedicated students ages 12- 18+ years old currently training in The School, as selected by the Artistic Director or by audition. The Youth Company offers broad-based performance opportunities supplemental to other school training requirements.

The Youth Company is offered the opportunity to rehearse and perform new works by guest choreographers. YDC members perform in 8-12 performances a season September through June.

Participation in YDC is supplemental to other school program requirements and requires full commitment from its members and their families. Members must dedicate 2-6 hours per week to rehearsals in addition to 2-4 hours per month to performances.

On occasion YDC may be asked to tour/travel as part of the performance season. Travel and any additional costs for participation in touring are not included in tuition and will be the responsibility of each member.

Tuition: Annual membership (if selected): $1300 per member for the 2026/27 school year September – June.

Students must be registered for the entire 2026/2027 School year (September – June) and be 12 – 18+ years old in order to audition.

YDC is holding two auditions for this year. Please attend ONE of the auditions listed below to apply:

1. Friday, August 21, 2026

7:00-8:00pm Ballet and Choreography (students that have pointe shoes should be prepared to dance en pointe)

2. Saturday, September 12, 2026

7:00-8:00pm Ballet and Choreography (students that have pointe shoes should be prepared to dance en pointe)