Special Opportunities

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!

Check out some of the special opportunities and guests offered at the 2025 National Season Finales - You Belong Here!

NYCDA National Outstanding Dancer Scholarships

This prestigious honor will be awarded to two dancers in each Age Division this year. This award comes with many 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.

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!

College Scholarship Auditions

2026 NYCDA Foundation National College Auditions
Dates to be announced.

Applications will be available in the Spring. Check back!

Full information and the Class Schedule for the 2026 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!