Audition Notice
2025-2026 Taylor Teen Ensemble
May 10th, 2025 11:30 – 1:30pm
All dancers ages 13-18 interested in auditioning must register by May 8th.
Our unique program to expand each student’s experience of Paul Taylor’s movement style
Created in 2013, the Taylor Teen Ensemble is a pre-professional performing company made up of young dancers seeking advanced training and performing opportunities, ages 14–19. Members are chosen by audition for a one year commitment. In addition to learning and performing excerpts of Paul Taylor’s repertory, dancers train in advanced technical classes while developing their own artistic voices through creative composition classes. The Taylor Teen Ensemble invites young dancers to experience the broad spectrum of the dance field including its rich history and the creativity of today. In addition to performing in our own studios, the Ensemble has toured throughout the tri-state area performing in festivals, K–12 public and private schools and has performed in larger venues such as Symphony Space, Peridance Capezio Center, SUNY Purchase.
Ensemble members are required to commit to the full year and adhere to the following schedule, though schedule may be subject to change. Questions for 2024-2025 academic year, contact [email protected].
Monday
Thursday
Saturday
5:00–7:30 p.m.
5:00–7:30 p.m.
11:30–4:00 p.m
Monday 5:00–7:30 p.m.
Thursday 5:00–7:30 p.m.
Saturday 12:00–4:30 p.m.
IMPORTANT SCHOOL INFORMATION
Click here for our school calendar.
2024-2025 Performance Schedule
Sunday, January 12th – Taylor Dance West Open House
Wednesday, March 5th, 5:30 p.m. – Dwight High School, New York City
Sunday, March 23 – State of the Borough Address, LaGuardia High School
Saturday, April 5th, 8:00 p.m. – Peridance Festival, at KnJ Theater
Friday, April 11th – Spring Show at Talent Unlimited High School
Saturday, April 27th, 4:00 p.m. – MWC Youth Dance Platform @Hudson Guild
Sunday, May 4th, 3:00p.m. & 5:00 p.m. – Teen Ensemble Showcase hosted by and held at Taylor Dance East
Saturday, May 17th – NYC Dance Parade – Performance in Tompkins Park
Thursday, June 5th – HKHY Outdoor Performance
*Saturday, May 10th – Audition for 2025-2026 Taylor Teen Ensemble
PHOTO CREDITS Header photo of the Taylor Teen Ensemble performing Esplanade, Nina Wurtzel; all other photos credited by hovering over image.