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Hudson Rhythm Collaborative was founded as a home for dancers returning to the stage—those who still carry a deep, enduring connection to performance. A light rehearsal schedule designed to respect full lives beyond the studio, allowing artists to balance careers, families, and personal pursuits while continuing to dance.

Whether you are a choreographer looking to get a piece of work out of your head and onto adult bodies to see a performance come alive, or are a dancer seeking the opportunity to dance with other adults with similar backgrounds, we want you to feel at home and welcome into a safe space to dance.

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CURRENTLY SEEKING

CHOREOGRAPHERS

No previous choreography experience necessary.
A routine may not have more than 2 choreographers
A choreographer may be in their own routine
Choreographer must be able to explain their vision with a small audio or video clip including theme, visual aides, and anything that helps prospective auditioners to make their choice
Choreographers will email clip to HRC for green light
Choreographers who are not in their own routines will pay a reduced tuition fee

DANCERS

All dancers should be previously trained in a dance studio. Although this is an adult ensemble, HRC is meant for the studio dancers who stopped dancing to enter college, start families, or launch careers outside of the dance world.
Auditions are held by individual choreographers and there is no guarantee that anyone will be selected for any particular works.

How It Works

CHOREOGRAPHERS

MUST be available for Auditions, Dress Rehearsal, and Performance.
Submit an audio or video file introducing yourself and your piece by SUNDAY. August 2, 2026.
Once approved, pay a Choreographer's fee to secure your space and rehearsal time to work your piece throughout the season. If you choose to audition for other pieces, your dancer fee will be reduced.

AUDITIONS

Auditions will be held on SUNDAY, August 30, 2026.
A list of audition times will be distributed to inquiries only with links to explanations and requirements for each piece.
Auditioners are not required to attend every audition, but are encouraged to audition for as many pieces as possible.
The fee to audition is $20
Once the cast list has been released, follow the provided links to accept by paying the season tuition fee and selecting your routines.

REHEARSAL

SUNDAYS, September 13 through January 31
Rehearsals will be weekly, for 1 hour, at the same time each week.
MUST attend rehearsals every Sunday.
Must be able to attend Dress Rehearsal.
Must be willing to sign a contract at auditions to protect choreography and commit to rehearsal schedule.

TUITION

Must be paid to accept pieces.
Tuition is $350 for the Season, regardles of how many pieces a dancer dances.
Choreographer's who are not dancing will pay $150. This is a collaborative & we aim to dance in each others' pieces.
Tuition is non-refundable under any circumstances.

PERFORMANCES

Season 1 will conclude with a performance on SUNDAY, January 31, 2027
Dress Rhearsal will be SUNDAY, January 24, 2027
Tickets will be available for purchase online.

GENERAL RULES AND PROCEDURES

Choreographers & Dancers MUST be 18 and up and may NOT be enrolled in High School.
Previous dance training & experience required.
Arrive stretched and ready to dance; avoiding potential injury. If you are not the first rehearsal of the day, you are welcome to show up early to use the studio space to stretch.
Bring water and snacks.
Treat the studio with respect.
Dancers should not participate in more than 50% of the routines presented per season.
Choreographers may dance in pieces other their own and are encouraged to do so.
Music must not be crude or violent. Radio rules for language.
Costumes are selected by choreographers and will be announced at audition for transparency.
Costumes, though not required to be full coverage, should be family friendly and in good taste. Bare midriffs are acceptable, bras are not. Tights or no tights is decided by the choreographer.
Mean girl beahvior will not be tolerated. We're all here to dance. Leave it at that.

AS ADULTS, RESPECT GOES BOTH WAYS. HRC AND THE STUDIO SPACE WILL RESPECT YOU WITHOUT INTERFERENCE. DANCERS AND CHOREOGRAPHERS ARE EXPECTED TO RESPECT THE SPACE AND LEAVE IT BETTER THAN IT WAS FOUND. TUITION DOES NOT ENTITLE ANYONE TO ANYTHING BEYOND CHOREOGRAPHY.

HRC IS A SAFE SPACE FOR ARTISTS TO CONTINUE THEIR ART WITHOUT FEAR OF JUDGEMENT OR HARASSMENT. WE LOOK FORWARD TO A FRUITFUL SEASON FOR ALL.

KEEP DANCING,

Submit Choreo Idea

CURRENTLY SEEKING

CHOREOGRAPHERS

No previous choreography experience necessary.

A routine may not have more than 2 choreographers

A choreographer may be in their own routine

Choreographer must be able to explain their vision with a small audio or video clip including theme, visual aides, and anything that helps prospective auditioners to make their choice

Choreographers will email clip to HRC for green light

Choreographers who are not in their own routines will pay a reduced tuition fee

DANCERS

All dancers should be previously trained in a dance studio. Although this is an adult ensemble, HRC is meant for the studio dancers who stopped dancing to enter college, start families, or launch careers outside of the dance world.

Auditions are held by individual choreographers and there is no guarantee that anyone will be selected for any particular works.

How It Works

CHOREOGRAPHERS

MUST be available for Auditions, Dress Rehearsal, and Performance.

Submit an audio or video file introducing yourself and your piece by SUNDAY. August 2, 2026.

Once approved, pay a Choreographer's fee to secure your space and rehearsal time to work your piece throughout the season. If you choose to audition for other pieces, your dancer fee will be reduced.

AUDITIONS

Auditions will be held on SUNDAY, August 30, 2026.

A list of audition times will be distributed to inquiries only with links to explanations and requirements for each piece.​

Auditioners are not required to attend every audition, but are encouraged to audition for as many pieces as possible.

The fee to audition is $20

Once the cast list has been released, follow the provided links to accept by paying the season tuition fee and selecting your routines.

REHEARSAL

​SUNDAYS, September 13 through January 31

Rehearsals will be weekly, for 1 hour, at the same time each week.​

MUST attend rehearsals every Sunday.

Must be able to attend Dress Rehearsal.

Must be willing to sign a contract at auditions to protect choreography and commit to rehearsal schedule.

TUITION

​Must be paid to accept pieces.

Tuition is $350 for the Season, regardles of how many pieces a dancer dances.​

Choreographer's who are not dancing will pay $150. This is a collaborative & we aim to dance in each others' pieces.

Tuition is non-refundable under any circumstances.

PERFORMANCES

​Season 1 will conclude with a performance on SUNDAY, January 31, 2027

Dress Rhearsal will be SUNDAY, January 24, 2027

Tickets will be available for purchase online.​​

GENERAL RULES AND PROCEDURES

Choreographers & Dancers MUST be 18 and up and may NOT be enrolled in High School.

Previous dance training & experience required.

​Arrive stretched and ready to dance; avoiding potential injury. If you are not the first rehearsal of the day, you are welcome to show up early to use the studio space to stretch.​

Bring water and snacks.

Treat the studio with respect.

Dancers should not participate in more than 50% of the routines presented per season.

Choreographers may dance in pieces other their own and are encouraged to do so.

Music must not be crude or violent. Radio rules for language.

Costumes are selected by choreographers and will be announced at audition for transparency.

Costumes, though not required to be full coverage, should be family friendly and in good taste. Bare midriffs are acceptable, bras are not. Tights or no tights is decided by the choreographer.

Mean girl beahvior will not be tolerated. We're all here to dance. Leave it at that.

Audition Link will be live once all pieces have been approved.

A list of audition times will be distributed to inquiries only with links to explanations and requirements for each piece.

SUNDAYS, September 13 through January 31

Rehearsals will be weekly, for 1 hour, at the same time each week.

Must be paid to accept pieces.

Tuition is $350 for the Season, regardles of how many pieces a dancer dances.

Season 1 will conclude with a performance on SUNDAY, January 31, 2027

Tickets will be available for purchase online.

Arrive stretched and ready to dance; avoiding potential injury. If you are not the first rehearsal of the day, you are welcome to show up early to use the studio space to stretch.