ABOUT THE FELLOWS PROGRAM

HSDC will select 4-6 dancers from the EXPLORE and CREATE Summer Intensive programs to join the company for a world premiere creation process through a week-long residency during the 2025-2026 season. During the Fellows Program, participants will dance alongside the Company, providing an exclusive opportunity for dancers to experience firsthand what it takes to be part of a professional dance company. Dancers will also gain valuable insights into the creative process, experiencing the creation of a new work by one of HSDC’s choreographers.

The Summer Intensive Fellows Program is an unprecedented opportunity for top-performing dancers from our EXPLORE and CREATE Summer Intensive programs to immerse themselves in the world of a professional contemporary dance company. It provides an excellent stepping stone for students who are serious about pursuing a career in dance by offering connections with industry professionals and the chance to develop the skills and creativity necessary to confidently launch a professional dance career.

ELIGIBILITY

Dancers who register to attend our 2025 EXPLORE or CREATE programs will automatically be considered for the Fellows Program. No separate registration or audition is required.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS

Dates of the Fellows Program during the 2025-2026 season depend on choreographer creation schedules and may occur during the fall or spring. This cohort of artists will range between 4 and 6 dancers: 2-3 top-performing dancers from the CREATE Intensive and 2-3 top-performing dancers from the EXPLORE Intensive. Selected Fellows will receive a stipend of $500 to contribute to their travel and housing costs.