Performing Line Prep-Workshop & Auditions

Performing Lines at The Dance Warehouse offer dancers ages 5-18 the opportunity to pursue dance in a more committed, focused setting than our recreational classes. Dancers attend class 1-3 days a week with a variety of instructors. These dancers compete in three local competitions in the spring, perform in multiple recitals, attend a convention and/or master class, and have hourly requirements to dance throughout the summer. They attend team parties, a studio lock-in, potluck, etc. 

As our studio has more than tripled in size since opening in 2004, the demand for a spot on our Performing Lines has grown. In order to work with interested dancers intensely and on an individual basis, we offer a Prep-Workshop & Audition combination. We intend to make the selection process for our Performing Lines a fun learning experience while also enabling our staff to witness skill level. We hope to really get to know dancers as we determine placement for the upcoming 2022-2023 season. 

Dancers will work with a variety of instructors in all three of the required elements - tap, ballet & jazz - over the three-day workshop (see dates & times below). It is during these classes that the dancers will learn the choreography and skills needed to tryout at our professionally judged audition on Thursday, August 4th. Dancers ages 8 & up may also audition for Small Groups on Friday, August 5th (additional $25, ages 8-10 9:00am-10:30am, ages 11+ 10:30am-12:00pm). Dancers unable to attend the entire audition process will still be considered, but keep in mind that they may miss some of the important material needed to perform their best. Results will be posted by audition number on our website by Monday, August 8th at 5:00pm. 

Once selected, each Performing Line dancer will be mailed a copy of the 2022-2023 contract to review before accepting their spot on the line. This contract will have details for the entire upcoming dance year (days, time requirements, financial commitment, recital and competitions, etc.). 

Each Performing Line dancer is required to attend a dance intensive with their Performing Line the weeks of August 15 & 22. The exact schedule will be provided upon acceptance to one of our Performing Lines. We will start learning choreography for the 2022-2023 season during this week. Please reserve these weeks now, as these classes are mandatory for our Performing Line dancers.