What is HWDC?
Heather Wayne’s Performing Arts is the home of the Heather Wayne Dance Company (H.W.D.C.) a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. This award-winning competitive dance team trains under the industries most renowned choreographers and dancers. Heather Wayne Dance Company enjoys performing for their community in addition to Regional and National competitions.
2025-2026 AUDITION PACKET
Heather Wayne Dance Company is excited to announce our upcoming auditions for the 2025-2026 season!
The company is a non-profit organization with parents as well as outside community members serving as the Board of Directors. Heather Wayne Dance Company exists to promote the performing arts in the community through entertainment and competition. The Company seeks to provide quality artistic performances for the community, to participate in regional and national competitions, and to provide an outlet for the artistic abilities of its members.
What: Auditions for the Award Winning HWDC company
When: Sunday May 4th | 2:00pm-7:00pm
Where: Main Campus : 5370 Thompson Mill Road, Hoschton Ga 30548
Who: We welcome All Students Ages 7yrs and Up, Intermediate to Advanced Levels
HWDC is Looking for Students who aspire to Train and Learn Dance at an accelerated level and be a member of a Competitive TEAM.
HWDC is an Intermediate, Advanced and Pre-Professional Level Dance TEAM.
Dance training and experience is required.
- Provide accelerated dance opportunities in addition to dance academy classes.
- Promote performing arts in the community.
- Provide a healthy team experience for the dancers and parents.
- Prepare dancers for college or other community, and/or professional opportunities.
If you love to dance and perform, we would love to see you at our auditions! Please read through all the information carefully, and feel free to email us with any questions you may have. Heather Wayne Dance Company requires talent, commitment, dedication, passion, hard work, an eagerness to learn, and a desire to perform and grow as a dancer.
If you have any questions or are unable to attend the parent meeting, please contact Heather Wayne at 770-967-9010 or HWDCBoard@gmail.com.
When: Wednesday April 23rd, 2025 - 6:30pm
Where: HWPA Main Campus in the Diner
5370 Thompson Mill Road - Hoschton Ga 30548
Who: For all Parents and Dancers who wish to learn more and ask questions about HWDC and
Spotlight and Dance Team Competitive Programs.
The audition and selection process requires much planning and thought, and your dancer should be very confident about their desire to be a part of HWDC. Please talk to your dancer about commitment and how important it is to follow through. We are looking for dancers who are talented, focused, driven, and excited to be a part of a well-respected and award-winning company.
Part 1: Pre-Audition Information Meeting and Prep Class for Dancers
HWPA - Diner - 5370 Thompson Mill Road, Hoschton GA, Wednesday, April 23rd, 6:00 PM
Part 2: HWDC Audition Application - Fill out Google Form - Go to- www.HeatherWaynePerformingArts.com - HWDC Audition page.
Part 3: Audition - Sunday, May 4, 2025 2:00pm-7:00pm - HWPA - 5370 Thompson Mill Road, Hoschton, GA
- Attend 4 competition/workshop events
- Nationals and/or Performance Summer 2026
- HWDC-HWPA Dancers Workshop - July 14-18, 2025
- Paul Becker September 27-28, 2025 - In-House Workshop
- Perform in Field Trip Shows and Concert March 6-7, 2026
- Perform in the Year-End HWPA Recital May 29 - May 30, 2026
- Perform in the HWPA Christmas Show- December 12-14, 2025
- Attend all scheduled classes, rehearsals, and performances
Perform in local community events - Parent participation at fundraisers, community events, and performances by volunteering for specific duties
- 5K September 20, 2025
Completed online audition form (above)
- Fill out Google Form for Audition Registration
- Completed electronic audition form
- Form can be located on HWPA website under HWDC Auditions
- Copy of birth certificate, first time applicants only
- $50 non-refundable audition fee ($25 for all returning members) - payment needs to be Cash, Check only - payable to HWDC
- Attire: Dress the part!! A neat appearance is very important!
- Hair pulled up, away from face.
- Girls-solid black leotard or Tank top, Black leggings
- Boy-solid black shorts and solid white or black fitted tank
Be prepared to dance ballet, tap, jazz, hip-hop, contemporary, and pointe
Bring all dance and tennis shoes
Be on time/be prepared
Best wishes for a successful audition from the
Heather Wayne Dance Company Board of Directors!
2025-2026 HWDC Board of Directors
The highly esteemed HWDC Board of Directors are influential and dedicated team of professionals committed to promoting the growth, development, and success of the organization.
Heather Wayne
President & Artistic Director
Kelley Trippe
Vice President
Heather Rudell
Treasurer
Jordan Hopkins Douglas
Members at large
Erin Shaw
Secretary
HWDC Performances
HWDC Community Outreach
A Big Thank You to The Sponsors
*Fundraisers will occur throughout the year*
HWPA Dancers Workshop Intensive
When: July 14th -17th, 2025
Time: 9:00 AM-5:00 PM
Where: Heather Wayne Performing Arts
Welcome to our Intermediate to Advanced Pre-Professional Workshop, designed for ages 10 years and above. At our Dancers Workshop Training Camp, we harness the transformative potential of dedication, passion, perseverance, and grit.
To reserve your spot for our Sensory Field Trip show,
reach us out below.
SCHOLARSHIPS
The Heather Wayne Dance Company is pleased to offer limited scholarships to students with financial needs and an aptitude for dance. To be eligible for this scholarship, please have the application completed and returned by June, 15th 2024
