PRE-PROFESSIONAL PROGRAM

train. collaborate. perform.

Step into the world of professional dance with WCDC’s exclusive Apprenticeship Program—an exclusive opportunity to train, collaborate, and perform alongside company members in a stunning outdoor performance in Provo Canyon.

Audition for the chance to dance with WCDC in this one-of-a-kind experience! Advanced dancers ages 16-19 can submit a free video audition by July 1, 2025, showcasing their technique and artistry. Selected dancers will train with company members, rehearse in a professional setting, and take the stage for an unforgettable performance in Provo Canyon.

program includes:

• Professional audition feedback

• Network opportunities with local professionals

• Experience rehearsing in a company setting

• Opportunities to learn from local dance professionals about work ethic, rehearsal etiquette, creative process, collaboration, and more

• Collaboration with dance professionals to help create or restage work, guided by company choreographers

• Preview of career options available in the dance industry

• Valuable resume experience

• Performance experience alongside professional company members

• Professional photos and video of the performance for use in dancer’s portfolio

• Entry for the dancer plus 1 additional guest to WCDC’s fundraising event/dinner at Conrad Ranch in Provo Canyon

program details + requirements:

Age Requirements: Dancer must be 16-19 years of age on August 16, 2025
Rehearsals: August 16th and 23rd from 12:30-4:30 PM at SMASH Dance Academy (188 W River Park Drive, Provo)
Performance: Tuesday, August 26 at Conrad Ranch in Provo Canyon (arrive at 6:00 PM for spacing rehearsal, perform at 7:30 PM)

Submit your video audition by July 1, 2025, by completing the online form, including your:

• Contact information

• Brief dance experience summary

• Guardian information (if under 18)

• Two video clips (from the last six months):

  • Clip 1: Approximately one minute of lyrical or ballet technique/performance

  • Clip 2: Approximately one minute of contemporary or modern technique/performance

important dates

• Submit audition between May 16 and July 1, 2025

• Audition results will be communicated by July 8.

• Tuition is due by July 16.
  
  Selected dancers will need to commit to the following:

• Rehearsal on Saturday, Aug 16 from approximately 12:30-4:30 PM at SMASH Dance Academy

• Rehearsal on Saturday, Aug 23 from approximately 12:30-4:30 PM at SMASH Dance Academy

• Performance on Tuesday, August 26 with call time at 6:00 PM at Conrad Ranch in Provo Canyon (event begins at 6:30 and will conclude by 8:30 PM)

program cost

Selected dancers will be notified by the end of the day on July 8 and will have until July 16 to pay the tuition to secure their spot. The cost of the program for selected dancers is $185 which includes: 8 hours of one-on-one rehearsal time with company members and directors, performance of one work with professional company members, video and photos of the performance, and 2 tickets (valued at $90) to the fundraising event on Aug 26, which includes dinner (1 for the dancer, 1 for the dancer’s guest). Costumes will be provided by WCDC with no costume fee for the participants. A discount code is provided to participants if additional tickets are desired.