PROGRAM DETAILS:
Eligibility, Requirements, and Audition Information

PURPOSE
To use the art of dance to bring the good news of the Gospel of Jesus Christ to the community. Hosanna Youth Performers accomplish this through focusing on: 

DANCE
Presenting their gift of dance in performances throughout the year; at Hosanna Dance Studio recitals, special events, and by invitation in and beyond our community. 

SERVE
Serving the teachers, staff, and families of Hosanna Dance Studio by lovingly caring for young dancers during Spring Recital. Additional service projects with the purpose of reaching our surrounding community, are also scheduled during the year. 

GROW
​Striving to grow and mature in their relationship with God and endeavor to honor others as image bearers of God in all their interactions. Members of the Hosanna Youth Performers are encouraged to seek a deepening understanding of Jesus Christ and God's Word through group or individual study of the Bible, prayer, worship, and fellowship. In addition, dancers are provided with the opportunity for spiritual development in their weekly rehearsals. 

Don't miss this special opportunity for our 2026/2027 season!

ELIGIBILITY
The Hosanna Youth Performers is a program designed for middle and high school students. 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 (Ballet, Jazz, or Modern)

*Eligible dancers are not required to be students of Hosanna Dance Studio. Auditioning dancers from other studios are asked to confirm level qualifications are met by sending an email to the Hosanna Performing Arts Foundation Board of Directors. 
**Dancers in good standing may automatically renew their participation as a Hosanna Youth Performer annually, through the summer session of their senior-year of high school.

AUDITIONS
Wednesday, September 16, 2026 • 4:30pm • Hosanna Dance Studio
Auditions for the Hosanna Youth Performers are held annually, in September, 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. 

HOSANNA YOUTH PERFORMERS INTERNSHIP

Did you know that we offer an internship opportunity for alumni dancers of the Hosanna Youth Performers?

​Designed for post-high school alumni through age 22, the Internship provides an opportunity for mentorship, hands-on work experience in the field of dance, build confidence in leading individual and group practices, and develop leadership skills. 

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WEEKLY REHEARSALS
Members of the Hosanna Youth Performers are expected to commit to the weekly, 90-minute rehearsal session. Designed specifcially for them, this time will include choreography teaching and rehearsing, as well as dedicated time for prayer and studying God's word. The weekly rehearsal changes each season. The weekday and time is listed in the dancer registration packet. 

STATEMENT OF FAITH
The Hosanna Performing Arts Foundation is decidedly and unabashedly a faith-based organization. While we understand that not all Hosanna Youth Performers will share the same faith, and we do not require agreement with our statement of faith, we do ask that all members of the Hosanna Youth Performers acknowledged the vision and statement of faith and are respectful during the course of their involvement. Our full statement of faith can be found here and is also included in the dancer registration packet. 

TECHNIQUE & TRAINING REQUIREMENTS
Members of the Hosanna Youth Performers are expected to grow as dancers and, therefore, must take a least one dance technique class in Ballet, Jazz, or Modern (Level II or higher) for the complete dance season (September - August). 

MASTER CLASSES, PERFORMANCES & WORKSHOPS
A list of required season events & activities will be outlined within the dancer registration packet.
​For our 2026/2027 season, this list will include a Spring Break Trip to Disneyland! Dancers will have the opportunity to perform, attend a master class, engage in a service project, and, of course, enjoy all the magical fun of Disneyland! 
Dancer fundraisers will be planned to provide opportunities to pay their way. 

PARTICIPATION FEES
Annual participation fees are set each August by the Hosanna Performing Arts Foundation Board of Directors and are noted in the dancer registration packet. As a reference point, the 2025/2026 season fees were set as: 

• $175 New Member (includes a personalized team jacket)

• ​$125 Returning Member (replacement jackets purchased for an additional fee)

2026/2027 Dancer Registration Packet will link here on August 15, 2026. 

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