​​DADA's Summer Intensive audition is going on tour! Our world-class faculty and staff are searching for the next generation of artists ready to be inspired, challenged, and transformed. We are holding auditions for young dancers to join our Academy, Summer Intensive, and the Debbie Allen Middle School. We can't wait to meet you all! 

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2026 SUMMER INTENSIVE AUDITION TOUR DATES

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LOS ANGELES INTENSIVE

4-WEEK SESSION
JUNE 22 - JULY 19, 2026
Tuition: $2,300
Housing: $3,600*

*Meals included

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IN-PERSON AUDITIONS

Ages 8-25

I. LOS ANGELES 
January 10th & 24th
February 7th 

March 7th & 21st

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AUDITION TIME

1:00PM Check-In

1:30-3:00PM Auditions

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LOCATION

Debbie Allen Dance Academy

1850 S. Manhattan Pl., LA, CA 90019

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II. CHARLOTTE, NC

​January 10

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AUDITION TIME

10:30AM Check-In

11:00AM - 1:30PM

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LOCATION

Charlotte Ballet

701 N. Tryon St., Charlotte, NC 28202

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III. ATLANTA, GA

​January 10

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AUDITION TIME

2:00PM Check-In

3:00 pm – 5:00 pm (Ages 8–12)
5:00 pm – 7:00 pm (Ages 13+)

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LOCATION

Dr. Mary Schmidt Campbell Center for Innovation and the Arts
350 Spelman Lane, S.W., Atlanta, GA 30314

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II. DETROIT, MI

​January 11

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AUDITION TIME

2:00PM Check-In

3:00 pm – 5:00 pm (Ages 8–12)

5:00 pm – 7:00 pm (Ages 13+)

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LOCATION

Detroit Opera House
1526 Broadway St., Detroit, MI 48226

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II. HOUSTON, TX

​January 17

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AUDITION TIME

2:30PM Check-In

3:00 pm – 5:00 pm (Ages 8–12)

5:00 pm – 7:00 pm (Ages 13+)

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LOCATION

Institute of Contemporary Dance
1302 Houston Ave, Suite 300, Houston, TX 77007

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All results are emailed following the audition. If you do not receive your results after one week, please email registrar@debbieallendanceacademy.com. 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

• $45 Non-Refundable Pre-Registration Fee

• Headshot or Full-Body Dance Photo (4x6 or 5x7 preferred)

• Ladies Attire: Black leotard, flesh-tone tights, & flesh-tone ballet shoes. Pointe shoes if applicable. Hair should be in a bun.

• Young Men Attire: White T-shirt and black tights, white socks, and black or flesh-tone ballet shoes. Hair should be off the face.

• Please Arrive 30 Minutes Prior to Check In Time 

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

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