Hosanna Youth Performers
Auditions, Dancer Eligibility &
Program Requirements
Program Requirements
AUDITIONS
Auditions for the Hosanna Youth Performers are annually in the fall with registration opening to eligible dancers in August.
Dancers are to prepare a self-choreographed solo or duet, 1-2 minutes in length. Dancers may elect to utilize an excerpt of a recital performance piece. Duets may include another auditioning dancer or a current member of the Hosanna Youth Performers.
ELIGIBILITY
First-time auditioning Hosanna Youth Performers must be:
The Hosanna Youth Performers is a program designed for middle and high school students. Eligible dancers can participate from age 11 through the summer session after their senior year of high school. Graduated Hosanna Youth Performers wishing to continue in service with the program may be eligible to apply for the Hosanna Youth Performers Internship program.
GENERAL REHEARSALS
Members of the Hosanna Youth Performers are expected to commit to the weekly, 90-minute rehearsal class. Designed specifically for them this time will include choreography teaching & rehearsing, as well as dedicated time for payer and studying God's Word. The weekly rehearsal session is listed on the dancer audition registration packet and can be found noted on the Hosanna Dance Studio weekly class scheudle.
TECHNIQUE & TRAINING REQUIREMENTS
Members of the Hosanna Youth Performers are expected to grow as dancers and, therefore, must take at least one dance technique class in Jazz, Modern, or Ballet (Level II or higher) for the complete dance season (September - August).
PARTICIPATION FEES
Dancers are asked to pay an annual program participation fee*.
The 2025/2026 season fees were set as:
$175 New Member (Includes a personalized team jacket)
$125 Returning Member
*Participation fees can be paid in full, by September 30 or they can be paid in two installments (50% due by September 30 and 50% due January 30).
Auditions for the Hosanna Youth Performers are annually in the fall with registration opening to eligible dancers in August.
Dancers are to prepare a self-choreographed solo or duet, 1-2 minutes in length. Dancers may elect to utilize an excerpt of a recital performance piece. Duets may include another auditioning dancer or a current member of the Hosanna Youth Performers.
ELIGIBILITY
First-time auditioning Hosanna Youth Performers must be:
- a minimum of age 11
- a current student of dance having completed a minimum of one year in a Level II (or above) technique class (Modern, Jazz, or Ballet)
The Hosanna Youth Performers is a program designed for middle and high school students. Eligible dancers can participate from age 11 through the summer session after their senior year of high school. Graduated Hosanna Youth Performers wishing to continue in service with the program may be eligible to apply for the Hosanna Youth Performers Internship program.
GENERAL REHEARSALS
Members of the Hosanna Youth Performers are expected to commit to the weekly, 90-minute rehearsal class. Designed specifically for them this time will include choreography teaching & rehearsing, as well as dedicated time for payer and studying God's Word. The weekly rehearsal session is listed on the dancer audition registration packet and can be found noted on the Hosanna Dance Studio weekly class scheudle.
TECHNIQUE & TRAINING REQUIREMENTS
Members of the Hosanna Youth Performers are expected to grow as dancers and, therefore, must take at least one dance technique class in Jazz, Modern, or Ballet (Level II or higher) for the complete dance season (September - August).
PARTICIPATION FEES
Dancers are asked to pay an annual program participation fee*.
The 2025/2026 season fees were set as:
$175 New Member (Includes a personalized team jacket)
$125 Returning Member
*Participation fees can be paid in full, by September 30 or they can be paid in two installments (50% due by September 30 and 50% due January 30).