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

2023 NYCDA Foundation College Audition Day: Wednesday, July 5

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!