Auditions are required for all Intensives (Summer 2026) and the HC2 2026-2027 season. Pre-registration is recommended but not required for in person auditions. If you can not make any of the scheduled auditions please see our website for video auditions requirements. Only one audition is required.
January 25th at the Institute of Contemporary Dance 9:00-12:30PM
March 29th at the Institute of Contemporary Dance 9:00-12:30PM
May 3rd at the Institute of Contemporary Dance 9:00-12:30PM
Auditions Schedule at the Institute of Contemporary Dance will be as follows:
9-9:30AM Registration
9:30-10:30AM Ballet Class
10:30-11:15AM Jazz Technique
11:15-12PM Contemporary Combination
12-12:30PM Parent Meeting (Optional)
Audition Form:
The Institute of Contemporary Dance Houston presents the Houston Contemporary Dance Company in a six day workshop geared toward the pre-professional and professional level dancers (Ages 15+) that are interested in a full choreographic experience while learning more about Houston Contemporary Dance Company. This workshop will consist of one technique class a day, learning HCDC rep daily and then the afternoon working on creating a new choreographic work from our 2 Guest Choreographers Christian Denice and Christian Warner. Attendees conclude in a special performance on Sunday June 21st, 2026 at 1PM at the Institute of Contemporary Dance.
Acceptance into the workshop is by audition only with limited studio spots. If you cannot audition in person or virtually, please submit a video audition. (See information for auditions and video audition on our website).
ICD Contemporary Intensive (June 22-26th, 2026 and July 20-24th, 2026)
NEW! Introducing our brand new Contemporary Intensive! This five day intensive will allow you to dive deep into your contemporary style and technique. Getting to work with one amazing guest instructor alongside the ICD staff and local Houston instructors. In addition to daily contemporary classes, the week will also include classes in ballet, contemporary, contemporary ballet, contemporary partnering, hip hop, ballroom and more. Friday will conclude in an informal open showing of what you have learned all week!
ICD Classical Intensive (July 6-10th, 2026)
NEW! Introducing our brand new Classical Intensive! This five day intensive will expose you to classical techniques in ballet, modern and jazz! This intensive will be jam packed with ICD staff and local Houston Instructors. Friday will conclude in an informal open showing of what you have learned all week!
ICD Performance Intensive (July 13-17th, 2026)
NEW! Introducing our brand new Performance Intensive! This five day intensive will focus on your performance in many styles! You will get to learn from one guest instructor and many ICD Staff and local Houston instructors. The week will include classes focusing on performance such as Commercial Jazz, Heels, Dance Theatre, Musical Theatre, Acting, Pantomime and more! Friday will conclude in an informal open showing of what you have learned all week!