auditions
2026-2027 SEASON
audition & company requirements
There are two ways to audition for Wasatch Contemporary Dance Company for the 2026-2027 season in order of our preference:
1. Attend our Movers+Makers dance and choreography intensive on June 4-6 in Provo so directors can watch you through all the important stages of company work – class, rehearsal and performance. Apply by May 20.
2. Attend the final two classes of the intensive which will take place June 6, 2026 from 9:00 AM – 12:45 PM at SMASH Dance Academy (Provo). Registration is open from May 22-June 3. When the registration form becomes available, it will ask for a resume, contact info, and an audition fee of $30. Please plan a 30-60 second solo and bring your own music on a device of your choice. Directors will ask to see select solos from 12:15-12:45 PM.
about the company
The Wasatch Contemporary Dance Company is a nonprofit organization and professional performance company in Provo, UT with roots going back to March 2010. WCDC’s mission is to invite in the Utah County community, encourage reflection, and stir to positive action. We are building a creative and compassionate community through dance.
WCDC is known for its emotive and athletic contemporary style, with focus on narrative and thematic work. The company champions movement for both the traditional proscenium as well as for unconventional spaces. The company endeavors to transport and educate audiences through the use of driving personal stories, dance film, immersive and interactive work, and exploring the whole of the emotional spectrum. It is important to Wasatch Contemporary Dance Company to meet audiences where they are – bringing both innovative and challenging works as well as accessible and lighthearted creations to the stage to appeal to a diverse audience.
Wasatch Contemporary Dance Company is the resident company at SMASH Dance Academy in north Provo. The company enjoys performing in multiple venues across Utah County, often presenting at Conrad Ranch in August, the Orem Library Hall in November and June, and trying out different unique, nonconventional performance spaces each April.
company structure & schedule
Wasatch Contemporary Dance Company is a part time performance company of 8-10 dancers. Rehearsals and class take place on Mondays from 9:00-1:00 PM, Wednesdays from 7:00-10:00 PM, and Fridays from 9:00-1:00 PM. Company members must commit to at least two of these three days - Friday and at least one other day - and preference is given to those who can commit to more. There are occasional rehearsals and other commitments on Saturdays. WCDC does not rehearse on Sundays. There are typically 2-3 weeks per year where company members rehearse more intensely during a guest artist residency as well.
Wasatch Contemporary Dance Company performs 4 times per year, and company members commit to at least 3 of these. The Fall and Spring concerts are required but company members can choose between performing for the August fundraising gala or the June Movers+Makers showcase. In addition to these performances, dancers have opportunities to perform as guests in other community events, teach, adjudicate or help at workshops, and gain other valuable experience.
In addition to rehearsing and performing, company members each take on one administrative task that takes roughly 10 hr to perform (for pay); tasks include fundraising, advertising, editing video, organizing costumes, training volunteers, and other company responsibilities. Company members also have the opportunity to teach (if interested) dance classes to all ages, from creative dance classes for children in local libraries, to masterclasses for youth dancers and workshops for adults. Payment is based on teacher’s qualifications and typically ranges from $25-$75/hr.
dancer pay
Company members are in the studio an average of 7-11 hours per week for 23 weeks out of the year and are paid $13.50 per rehearsal hour (including weekly rehearsals, technique class, tech and dress rehearsals) and $25 per performance hour. Payment is made at the time of performance and is considered a performance stipend, even though it is directly proportional to the time spent rehearsing. On average company members make $3,000-$4,000 per year for performance alone depending on how many rehearsal days they are available for. Administrative tasks, guest performances, choreography and teaching opportunities lead to additional pay as well, ranging from about $100-$1000 in additional pay. Every year WCDC administrators work to increase dancers’ pay.
2026-2027 season calendar
The 2026-2027 season will include the following:
August 5 Mandatory Opening Meeting and Social
August 25 Summer Soiree (with afternoon rehearsals on Aug 15 and 22)*
Nov 13-14 Fall Concert at Orem Library Hall with rehearsals from Aug 26-Nov 12
March 16 Guest Performance at Springville Museum of Art
April 9-10 Spring Concert – an immersive/interactive performance at The Rooftop in Lehi with rehearsals from Jan 11-April 8
June 3-5 Movers+Makers intensive and performance at SMASH Dance Academy, Provo*
*Company members commit to at least one of these events.
Company members also help/teach at workshops, with many other teaching opportunities available to those who are interested:
Youth dance workshop in December 2026 and February 2027
Adult dance workshops in September, October, January and February
audition requirements
Must be 18 years+ to audition and participate on WCDC
Dance degree and/or equivalent professional experience preferred
Must commit to 3/4 of the entire season, either August 15, 2026 to April 10, 2027 or August 26, 2026 to June 12, 2027. Both options include time off from mid-November through mid-January and the entire month of May. With permission, some company members can commit to the entire season and perform in all 4 shows (instead of 3).
Major performances will occur on August 25, 2026, November 13-14, 2026, March 16, 2027, April 9-10, 2027, and June 5, 2027. (These dates are approximations and are subject to change until July 2026)
Must fill out online audition form (or Movers application) before respective deadlines
