2025/26 Season

Students interested in additional performance opportunities and a stronger sense of community through dance should try out for Youth Ensemble! Attending our YE Intensive at the start of August is highly recommended and initial castings for Nutcracker (in a Nutshell) will be made. A more detailed rehearsal schedule will be posted once casting has been finalized.

To stay in the loop with all things Youth Ensemble related, you’ll need to download the Band App on your phone where you’ll find the rehearsal schedules and more! Please request an invite to join the group through emailing our Artistic Director (Kim Diepold) at Kdiepold@opendoorstudios.com

Important Dates
  • August 4-8, 2025 – Youth Ensemble Intensive (9am-3pm)
  • Thursday, September 4 – Start Junior Ensemble Rehearsals
  • Saturday, September 6 – Senior Ensemble Start Rehearsals
  • Saturday, October 4th – Know More Tears Performance
  • Saturday, October 18th – Festival in the Heights
  • Friday, October 24th – Youth Ensemble Halloween Party
  • Friday,  November 14th – Southern Christmas Show Performance
  • Saturday, December 6th – Sugar Plum Fairy Tea Party – 2 pm and 3pm
  • Saturday, December 6th – ODDF Holiday Party – 4pm
  • Friday, December 12th – Nutcracker (in a Nutshell) – Dress Rehearsal 5-8pm
  • Saturday, December 13th – Nutcracker (in a Nutshell) Performances – 2pm and 4pm
  • Sunday, December 14th – Nutcracker (in a Nutshell) Performances – 2pm and 4pm
  • February 27th – March 1st – UNCSA Festival of Dance
  • Friday, March 20th – Dress Rehearsal for Spring Performance
  • Saturday, March 21st – Spring Performance

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Dancers must be enrolled in Ballet II or higher to participate in Youth Ensemble

Junior Ensemble Rehearsals are generally Thursdays 6:30-8pm; Senior Ensemble Rehearsals are generally Saturdays 1-3pm

Both Junior and Senior Ensemble will be working on Nutcracker (in a Nutshell) and Spring Showcase

As we approach closer to performance dates, certain cast members may be called to different days and times for rehearsals.

Cost: $300/semester