Debbie Allen Dance Academy’s 2025 Summer Intensive Auditions

Debbie Allen Dance Academy’s 2025 Summer Intensive Auditions

DADA’s flagship Los Angeles summer intensive offers a comprehensive curriculum rooted in techniques of Ballet and Modern with additional classes in Contemporary, Jazz, Hip Hop, African, Dunham, Tap, and Musical Theater. Dancers ages 8 and up are invited to audition. Instruction is led by DADA’s expert faculty plus an elite roster of guest artists. Previous guests have included Adji Cissoko (LINES), Christopher Huggins (ALVIN AILEY repetituer), Darrell Moultrie (international choreographer) and more. The intensive culminates with a concert showcase for family and friends. Video auditions accepted.

​2025 SESSION DATES

LOS ANGELES INTENSIVE

4-WEEK SESSION
JUNE 23 – JULY 20, 2025
Tuition: $2,300 ($500 deposit due May 9)**
Housing: $3,600*

*Meals included

**Final payment due May 24, 2025

IN-PERSON AUDITIONS

LOS ANGELES DATES
January 11th, January 18th, February 15th, March 1st

​AUDITION TIME

4:00PM Check-In

4:30-5:30PM Auditions​

LOCATION

Debbie Allen Dance Academy

1850 S. Manhattan Pl., LA, CA 90019

All results are emailed following the audition. If you do not receive your results after one week, please email [email protected]. You will have two weeks to accept your invitation. After that time, you will be placed on a waitlist. Those on the waitlist will be contacted after the completion of all auditions depending on availability.

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WHAT IS NEEDED FOR THE AUDITION

• $25 Non-Refundable Pre-Registration Fee OR $40 walk-in Fee

• Headshot or Full-Body Dance Photo (4×6 or 5×7 preferred)

• Ladies Attire: leotard and tights, ballet slippers (pointe shoes if already dancing on pointe)

• Young Men Attire: form-fitting, white shirt and black tights or soft, athletic pants, black ballet slippers

• Please Arrive 30 Minutes Prior to Audition Time

The audition will consist of a ballet barre and jazz/modern combinations across the floor.

VIDEO AUDITIONS — ALL VIDEO AUDITIONS FOR THE LA SUMMER INTENSIVE ARE DUE BY March 8, 2025

Please read instructions carefully and submit the following:

DANCERS 12 yrs+ 

1. Ballet Combinations: 2:30 max

     – Center Adagio Combination (demonstrating your highest controlled extension)
     – Center Pirouette Combination (demonstrating your technical turning ability)
     – Center Grand Allegro Combination (demonstrating your  jumping ability)
     – Center Ballet Combination of your choice

2. Center Improv/Freestyle or Choreography: 1 minute max
     – Please submit a work that showcases what you do best in a style of your choice

3. Flexibility Demonstration: 15 seconds max
     – Show off all 3 splits (R/L front and Side) and your best back bridge

4. Pointe Video (Only if you have 3+ Years Pointe Experience ): 30-45 seconds max
     – Center Combination demonstrating your technical “Pointe” ability

If applicant is unfamiliar with the above requirements, please submit a video (not to exceed 2 minutes) showcasing applicants’ modern or contemporary movement.

DANCERS 8-11 yrs 

1. Ballet Combination: 2 minute max
     – Please demonstrate barre skills that including plié, tendu, passé, and grand battement

2. Flexibility Demonstration: 15 Second max
     – Show off all 3 splits (R/L front and Side) and your best back bridge

3. Center Improv/Freestyle or Choreography: 1 minute max

Please submit a work that showcases what you do best in a style of your choice

If applicant is unfamiliar with the above requirements, please submit a 1-minute freestyle video in your discipline of choice.