2026/27 Season
Students interested in additional performance opportunities and a stronger sense of community through dance should try out for Youth Ensemble!
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
- Monday, August 24th – First Day of Fall Classes
- Tuesday, September 1st – UNCSA Sign Up Deadline
- Thursday, September 3rd – Junior Ensemble Start Rehearsals
- Saturday, September 12th – Senior Ensemble Start Rehearsals
- Friday, October 23rd – Youth Ensemble Halloween Party
- Friday, November 13th – Southern Christmas Show Performance
- Saturday, December 5th – Grinch Pajama Party – 2 pm and 3pm
- Friday, December 11th – Grinch – Dress Rehearsal 5-8pm
- Saturday, December 12th – Grinch Performances – 2pm and 4pm
- Sunday, December 13th – Grinch Performances – 2pm and 4pm
- Thursday, December 17th – ODDF Holiday Party – 4pm
- Friday, February 26th – Sunday, February 28th – UNCSA Festival of Dance *only for dancers who registered in September
- Friday, March 19th – Dress Rehearsal for Spring Performance
- Saturday, March 20th – 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 Grinch 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