West Austin Dance Competitive Program









WADA Company is for the dancer who is ready to be pushed — who wants more than a routine and a costume, and is willing to do the work that separates a good dancer from a great one. We meet every dancer where they are. And then we raise the bar. Our company dancers train 2–4 days a week in ballet — the foundation everything else is built on — alongside technique, turns and leaps, acro, stretch and tone, and more. On the performance side, they compete in jazz, hip hop, tap, lyrical, contemporary, and musical theater at conventions throughout Texas, and travel together to one national competition each season.
The training is serious. The standard is high. And the results speak for themselves — WADA alumni are dancing at LSU, Baylor, OU, and on college dance teams across the country. They are performing on cruise ships, in music videos, on convention staffs, and as professional dancers in the industry. That doesn’t happen by accident. It happens because we treat every dancer — no matter where they start — as someone capable of something extraordinary. We just expect them to show up and prove it.
At West Austin Dance we don’t recruit the finished product. We build it.
WADA Company is open to dancers ages 4–18. If your dancer has the drive, we have everything else.
Itty Bitties — Ages 4–7
Big personalities. Even bigger smiles.
Our Itty Bitties are proof that you are never too young to fall in love with the stage.
Dancers ages 4–7 get their very own competitive experience — performing in age-appropriate routines, rocking their costumes, and soaking up every single moment of the spotlight. It’s fun. It’s adorable. And it plants a seed that we’ve watched grow into some of the most accomplished dancers in our program.
Every great WADA dancer started somewhere. A lot of them started right here.
2026-2027 Audition Information
We’d love to see you at auditions! Whether you’re exploring our Itty Bitty Team or aiming for Company, auditions are an exciting opportunity to show your skills and find the right placement for your dancer.
Company Placement Week 1: June 1-3
Dancers will attend our Company Placement Camp to learn audition combos and get a feel for our team environment.
(All ages are as of January 1, 2027)
Auditions: June 4th
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Ages 7 and under (Itty Bitties): 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
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Ages 8-12: 10:15 AM – 12:30 PM
Ages 13 and up: 11:30-1:30 PM
For our younger dancers, this week also gives us a chance to see them in a team atmosphere and determine if they’re ready for the next step in their dance journey.
(All ages are as of January 1, 2026)
Auditions are focused on placement—we’re looking at skill, attitude, and team readiness so each dancer is placed where they’ll thrive. Audition times are based on age.
Come ready to dance, shine, and show us your love for performing—we can’t wait to see you in action!
Questions? Email amyswift@westaustindance.com for more information
