Young Eisenhower Dance Detroit Youth Ensemble students wear vibrant purple tie dye costumes while performing in Dance Mosaics.

AUDITION FOR EDDYE

Is your dancer looking to deepen their dance training, additional performance opportunities and having a fun 2026-2027 dance season? Becoming an EDDYE member could be for you!  This unique opportunity provides unlimited technique classes, pre-show performances prior to the professional company’s mainstage performances and, Dance Mosaics, a repertory performance just for youth ensemble members. Auditions are open to all EDD dancers 8 years** or older by September 1, 2026 (**or by teacher recommendation).

*Please note, if your dancer is already an EDDYE member, this audition is still required to continue in the 2026-2027 season.

EDDYE Audition Details

Saturday, May 2, 2026
$10 Audition Fee

The Maggie Allesee Studios for Dance and Arts Innovation
450 Enterprise Ct. Bloomfield Hills, MI

1st and 2nd Companies and Current Apprentices or ages 13-18

9:00-9:45 Barre warmup

9:45-9:50 Break/put on pointe shoes

9:50-10:50 Nutcracker repertory

10:50-11:50 Contemporary repertory

11:50-12:30 UBC Solos


BREAK - STAFF LUNCH 12:30-1:00


Junior/Training Companies or ages 8-12

1:00-1:45 Barre warmup

1:45-1:50 Break/put on pointe shoes

1:50-2:30 Nutcracker repertory

2:30-3:00 Contemporary repertory

3:00-3:30 UBC Solos

***Students interested in auditioning for the Ballet competition must prepare a 1-minute solo. Students must be registered in the Ballet Focus Program to compete in a classical variation.

Additional EDDYE Audition Dates

TO BE ANNOUNCED

REGISTER FOR EDDYE AUDITIONS

$10.00