Special Opportunities

2024 Updates Coming Soon!


NYCDA prides itself in serving as a bridge between the "convention" world and the professional dance community. Our annual Summer Workshop has become known for the impressive list of Seminars, Auditions, and 'Special Opportunities' that are EXCLUSIVE and FREE to NYCDA Attendees!

NYCDA National Outstanding Dancer Scholarships

This year, this prestigious honor will be awarded to two dancers in each Age Division. This award comes with a number of special gifts from our numerous sponsors, a generous cash scholarship, and the opportunity to demonstrate/assist on the NYCDA Convention Tour. Get more details on the "Outstanding Dancer Experience" page.

College Scholarship Auditions

2024 NYCDA Foundation College Audition Day: Wednesday, July 3 in New York City, Tuesday, July 16 in Phoenix

Apply Now for the Foundation College Scholarship Audition ->

Full information and the Class Schedule for the National College Audition can be found HERE ->

Each year, millions in college scholarships are awarded through NYCDAF and its College Partners.

Additional Scholarships we anticipate awarding this year:

  • Ballet Jazz Montreal Summer Intensive
  • COMPLEXIONS Contemporary Ballet Summer Intensive
  • STEPS on Broadway Summer Intensive
  • Broadway Dance Center Professional Semester
  • BodyTraffic Summer Intensive
  • Hubbard Street Dance Chicago Summer Intensive
  • Ballet Hispanico Summer Intensive
  • More!

Special Opportunities

Each summer NYCDA offers numerous Auditions and Workshops with Broadway Casting Agencies, Choreographers, and Directors at our National Summer Workshop. These opportunities have landed countless NYCDA dancers in Broadway Shows & More! See below. Check out our growing list of audition opportunities we have provided. Each year we offer more and MORE!

Be sure to check out the list of Faculty and Special Guests, as well!

UTA Audition Workshop

AGES 13+ | REGISTER HERE: UTA REGISTRATION

Syncopated Ladies Audition Workshop

ALL AGES | REGISTER HERE: SYNCOPATED LADIES REGISTRATION

Complexions Audition Workshop

AGES 13+ | REGISTER HERE: COMPLEXIONS REGISTRATION

Precision Dance Workshop

AGES 13+ | REGISTER HERE: ROCKETTES REGISTRATION

Broadway Audition Workshop

AGES 15+ | REGISTER HERE: BROADWAY WORKSHOP REGISTRATION

Dance for TV Audition Workshop

AGES 15+ | REGISTER HERE: DANCE FOR TV REGISTRATION

Christmas Spectacular Workshop

AGES 8-14 | REGISTER HERE: CLARA AUDITION