enhance your home studio experience by

joining or performing with Dance wisconsin

Dance Wisconsin is a 501(c)3 performance company that provides multiple opportunities a year for dancers from all over Wisconsin to participate in full length ballets and other original choreographic pieces.

Dance Wisconsin does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations. These activities include, but are not limited to, hiring and firing of staff, selection of volunteers and vendors, and provision of services. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all our dancers, members of our staff, clients, volunteers, subcontractors, vendors, and patrons.

All auditions and rehearsals take place at Dance Wisconsin’s home school, Monona Academy of Dance, 2605 South Stoughton, Road Madison, WI 53716.

Dance Wisconsin holds a company class every Thursday evening from 6pm - 8pm. Additional rehearsals are held on Saturday afternoons from 1:30 pm-3:30pm and some Sundays in the weeks leading up to a major performance. Dance Wisconsin actively participates in multiple community outreach performances including but not limited to: outdoor spaces, retirement communities, schools, libraries and more. Fall choreography is set during the month of August. Please note that if your home dance studio has a timing conflict please reach out and speak with us as it may be something we can work around. Dance Wisconsin dancers are required to continue seeking summer education on their craft and must attend at least three weeks of a summer intensive.

Cost for participation in the core company includes company fees of approximately $1800 plus any costs associated in attending the regional festival of Regional Dance America’s MidStates, approximately .

Company Audition Registration

Dancers auditioning to be a part of a production (ex. the Nutcracker) must be enrolled in one ballet class per week at minimum and be 7 or older on or before 10-1-25.

Nutcracker participation fees for dancers outside of the company is $375 per production plus $50 per additional family member. Participation fees for spring performances are generally $100-150. Multiple fund raising options are available. Dance Wisconsin hosts an annual golf outing to support the organization as well as seeking grant funds. ding Regional Dance America’s MidStates Festival in Kansas City Kansas April 2025.