WDC
Warwick Dance Collective (Ages 8 + up)
The Warwick Dance Collective is the Warwick Center for the Performing Arts' resident dance company, offering conservatory-inspired training rooted in a strong classical ballet foundation. Through technical excellence, artistic exploration, and performance, dancers develop the discipline, creativity, and versatility needed to grow as expressive artists.
The Collective features four divisions based on age and experience:
Professional Company
Senior Company (ages 14–18)
Studio Company (ages 12–15)
Junior Company (ages 9–13)
Throughout the season, dancers perform in full-length productions, festivals, community events, and collaborative artistic projects. Members also have opportunities to participate in select dance competitions while refining their technique, artistry, and performance skills in a supportive and challenging environment.
WDC Class Requirements
Pre-Company
Ages 8-11
Typically 1+ Years of Training
Four Class Minimum
2 Ballet Classes
2 Additional Classes
Dress Code:
Burgundy
Junior Company
Ages 9-13
Typically 2+ Years of Training
Five Class Minimum
2-3 Ballet Classes
2-3 Additional Classes
Dress Code:
Navy
Studio Company
Ages 12-15
Typically 4+ Years of Training
Six Class Minimum
3-4 Ballet Classes
2-3 Additional Classes
Dress Code:
Black
Senior Company
Ages 14-18
Typically 6+ Years of Training
Seven Class Minimum
3-4 Ballet Classes
3-4 Additional Classes
Dress Code:
Color of Choice
All dancers interested in dancing on pointe or currently dancing on pointe must be enrolled in three ballet technique classes per week.
Company dancers at all levels are encouraged to take as many lessons as possible.
Warwick Dance Collective
The Warwick Dance Collective (WDC), a nonprofit that supports the Warwick Center for the Performing Arts (WCPA), brings high-quality, noncompetitive dance to the Hudson Valley. Founded in 2017, WDC supports local and NYC-based artists, offering mentorship, training, and performance opportunities across its four divisions—the professional company, the senior company, the studio company, and the junior company. The students in the WDC follow a rigorous training program and have additional performance opportunities throughout the year, as well as the option to compete in select dance competitions.