DANCEWAVE THROUGH COLLEGE AND BEYOND
connects high school students and their families with
- A robust network of faculty from up to 60 notable dance programs and countless industry professionals and field experts in one place
- Educational support through workshops, panel discussions and collegiate level classes
- Equitable access to program admissions and scholarships
THE FULL DTCB EXPERIENCE
DTCB is open to high school students ages 14-18 and one accompanying Parent/Guardian.
Auditions are open to only graduating high school seniors or students who are eligible to enter into undergraduate college beginning Fall 2026.
PROGRAM FAIR
Find the right program for YOU! Our program fair provides you the opportunity to learn about the unique qualities each school provides, ask questions, and network with college representatives.
AUDITION
DTCB’s biggest attraction! Our auditions provides graduating seniors the opportunity to audition for up to 60 top dance programs all at once.
EDUCATIONAL PANELS
Designed to help you navigate the college admissions process, our panels cover everything from financial aid to careers in dance. Hear from industry professionals about how you can make the most out of your college experience.
WORKSHOPS & CLASSES
Dancing together outside of the DTCB Auditions is an important part of our event! Participating in our classes is a great way to experience college level classes before committing to a program.
NETWORKING EVENTS
You’ve talked with programs virtually, you may have even danced with them but now it’s your opportunity to connect in person and build your networking muscles early.
2025 REGISTRATION DATES
In response to demand and to provide a more equitable experience for all, DTCB 2025 tickets will be released in 2 different batches.
Monday 5/12 at 12pm EST & Sunday 5/18 at 12pm EST
2025 TICKET PACKAGES
ADD ONS
DTCB T-shirt: Purchase a DTCB T-shirt. There will be a very limited supply available for purchase at the In-Person APPLY Event.
Donation to Go Beyond Scholarship Fund: Supports Dancewave’s efforts to make DTCB accessible for ALL students.
TIERED TUITION & SCHOLARSHIPS
Dancewave recognizes that too often, financial limitations tied to systemic inequities prevent people from access to opportunity. We seek to disrupt these inequities through Tiered Tuition pricing and Scholarships to provide individuals with financial need the ability to participate in our programs.
HEAR FROM PAST DTCB PARTICIPANTS
The event was a perfect way to “prepare” for the upcoming college application season. The classes were high level, the college fair and auditions were presented in an unintimidating environment, and the generous scholarship offers were a needed boost of confidence for my daughter. I truly appreciate what DCTB provides for aspiring young artists.
2024 Parent
DTCB was an amazing way for me to connect with many colleges! It led me to [my current university] where I am having an extraordinary experience.
2020 Student
I think that going to DTCB helped me see how many colleges I could attend and be a dance major. Not only that but it helped me get my name and face out there to audition for them! I think that it kickstarted my dance career. Without it I wouldn’t have found out about my university and I wouldn’t be where I am today in the professional dance world!
2019 Student
I was beyond grateful to DTCB because I was introduced to schools I hadn’t even considered and financially I was able to audition for so many schools at once without the additional travel costs.
2019 Student