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Our Show Season

Weehawken Dance produces two major shows each year. Our upcoming productions are The Polar Express (Winter) and Cinderella (Spring 2025). Dancers from all studio locations—Montrose, Ridgway, and Ouray—come together to rehearse and perform, forming new friendships and unforgettable memories.

What to Expect When You Audition for a Weehawken Dance Production

  • Auditioning for a Weehawken Dance production is a fun and exciting opportunity for students who want to take on extra roles beyond their regular class performance. Whether it’s your first time auditioning or you're a seasoned performer, here’s what to expect:

Who Can Audition?

All currently enrolled Weehawken Dance students participate in our shows—every class is assigned a role in the production, and students will always perform with their class.

Auditions are for additional featured roles or specialty parts outside of regular class assignments. These may include character roles, solos or small groups, aerial or pointe features, or style-specific sections like jazz, hip hop, lyrical, or tap. The number and type of auditioned roles vary with each production, based on the story, theme, and available cast.

Dancers may audition for roles outside their primary style—ballet dancers can audition for jazz roles, and vice versa. Hip hop dancers audition specifically for hip hop sections. Aerial dancers audition for aerial roles.

All students auditioning for featured roles must be actively enrolled in a Weehawken Dance class.

We also always need male partners for our ballerinas, and high school-aged boys are welcome to audition for partnering roles—even if they are not currently enrolled. No prior dance experience is required—just a good attitude and the ability to commit to rehearsals.

Auditions typically take place on a Sunday—be sure to check the schedule for dates and times. Auditions continue during the following week for students who are unable to attend on Sunday. These dancers may audition during their regular class time.

Prior to audition day, students must complete both the audition form and availability form online. These will be available on the website before auditions.

On the day of auditions:

  • Arrive ready and dressed appropriately with dance shoes specific to the style(s) you are auditioning for.
  • Plan to warm yourself up at home or in the lobby before the audition begins.
  • All dancers will receive a number and will be grouped accordingly during the audition.

Auditions are held in a class-style setting. Dancers are grouped by age and level and will learn short choreography combinations in styles relevant to the show. No preparation is needed—just come ready to dance with focus and enthusiasm!

In addition to movement, dancers may also be asked to participate in character work. Weehawken productions are story-driven and full of characters with vibrant personalities. Think about how to tell a story without using words—how can you use your body and face to express emotion and character?

A Few Things to Remember Before You Audition

Being cast in a Weehawken Dance production—especially in a featured or lead role—is both an honor and a responsibility. These roles are fun, challenging, and rewarding, and they require a high level of commitment from dancers and their families.

Respect & Leadership
  • Demonstrate respect for instructors, fellow dancers, studio spaces, and rehearsal time.
  • Communicate availability early and clearly.
  • Set a positive example through leadership, kindness, and professionalism.
  • Be an advocate for Weehawken Dance—speak positively about your experience and support your fellow dancers, both in and out of the studio.
Scheduling & Rehearsal Commitments
  • Featured roles may require extra rehearsals:
    • Fridays and Sundays in Montrose with Miss Natasha and Miss Pang
    • Saturdays in Montrose with Miss Val for Hip Hop roles
    • Sundays with Miss Natasha for Aerial roles at the Flex and Black Canyon Gymnastics
  • Rehearsals may also take place at the Ridgway studio.
  • Dancers may be called for full scene or act-wide rehearsals.
  • Even if you take class with a different teacher or in a different dance style, you may rehearse with another instructor. Natasha and Pang lead most large group and production-wide rehearsals.
  • Read the weekly schedule carefully. When in doubt, email natashajeanne@weehawkenarts.org.
  • If scheduling conflicts prevent participation, roles may be adjusted or limited. Private lessons to make up missed content may be arranged at the dancer's expense.
Attendance & Travel
  • Accepting a role means committing to rehearsal travel if needed.
  • Missing more than four rehearsals may result in losing a role.
  • Notify Natasha of absences before the weekly schedule is released.
Financial Considerations
  • Featured roles may involve additional costs for costumes or private lessons.
Communication Responsibilities
  • Rehearsal schedules are sent out each Monday.
  • After casting is announced, reply with:
    • Additional email addresses for notifications.
    • Known conflicts or unavailable dates.
  • Submit conflicts early—not after you’re scheduled.

Will Everyone Be Cast?

All enrolled students will perform with their class. Auditions are for limited featured roles which require an additional time commitment and are not guaranteed.

We place dancers where they can grow, contribute, and succeed—whether that’s through their class choreography or in a featured part.

Before You Audition