DancEast Youth Ensemble

The Program

For many years DancEast Collective has been offering young dancers opportunities to learn from professional choreographers and improve their technique and performance skills outside of their usual classes. In line with our mission, this season we extended an opportunity to the wider Nashville community, giving dancers from across the city the chance to participate in the process and work with exceptional choreographers.

The Audition

The 2025-2026 audition will be held on Saturday, September 20th and is open to all dancers ages 9-18 with previous dance experience who are ready to commit to rehearsals and be part of this exciting production! Choreographers will create 3-4 original pieces for the show on Saturday, February 28th, and all dancers can expect to be cast in at least one piece!

The Performance

Our 2026 Youth Ensemble performance will be held on Saturday, February 28th, at 4th Story Theatre.

The Cost

The cost for one dancer to participate in the DancEast Youth Ensemble varies based on involvement level. Fees help DancEast Collective pay choreographers and cover production costs such as costumes, venue rental, sound, and lighting. We never want cost to prevent a dancer from participating, so we offer need-based scholarships for the program. We are committed to honoring every scholarship application we receive and providing the financial support needed to ensure that every dancer who wants to be a part of the program will be able to join in the excitement.

Your Support

Join us in empowering the next generation of dance talent! We're working to secure scholarship opportunities for our DancEast Youth Ensemble, and each contribution helps us reach that goal. Whether large or small, your tax-deductible contribution directly supports aspiring young dancers in our Nashville community, helping them pursue their artistic dreams and develop their skills.