Students wishing to audition for either a company and/or a scholarship, call 201-342-2989 to reserve a place. Times are listed by each scholarship or Dance Company. Arrive 15 minutes before the audition and there is no need to prepare any material in advance. Expect a classroom setting and wear comfortable dance attire.

Students wishing to audition for a scholarship as well as a company may do both at a company audition, but must notify CMDE in advance that they also wish to be considered for a scholarship.

CMDE will be auditioning for the following companies and scholarships:

CMDE Junior Repertory Company - Thursday, Sept. 11, 4:30 to 6 p.m.

The CMDE Junior Repertory Company consists of boys and girls, ages 7-12, who have had at least a year's previous training. If accepted into the company, the dancer must take another technique class in addition to the company class, and commit to consistently attending classes and performances.

CMDE Repertory Company - Wednesday, Sept. 10, 6 to 8 p.m.

The CMDE Repertory Company consists of dancers age 13-19 who are at least intermediate level and have a strong commitment to dance. If accepted into the company, the dancer must take another technique class in addition to the company class, and commit to consistently attending classes and performances.

Maya Kayla Memorial Scholarship - Thursday, Sept. 11, 4:30 to 6 p.m.

This scholarship is given each year to one girl or boy age 7-14 who loves to dance. It was established by CMDE's Founder, Shirley Ubell, in memory of her first dance teacher.

Eva Bauer Gifted & Talented Scholarship - Wednesday, Sept. 10, 6 to 8 p.m.

This scholarship is for a gifted/talented teenager. It was established by CMDE Board President Ruth Bauer Neustadter in honor of her mother.

Morris Leitman Scholarship for Kids With Disabilities - Thursday, Sept. 11, 5 to 6 p.m.

This scholarship is available to a child with a disability. It was established by Shirley Ubell in memory of her father.

Bruce Baker Boy's Scholarship - Saturday, Sept. 6, 1 to 2 p.m.

This scholarship is given to a male age 8-17 with a strong interest in dance. It was established by Bruce Baker’s parents in honor of Bruce, a Presbyterian minister, who studied and performed at CMDE for many years before re-locating out-of-state.

Cliff Allen New Dancer Scholarship - Saturday, Sept. 6, 10:15 to 11:15 a.m.

This scholarship is given to a child age 5-8 who has not studied dance before. It was established by Brenda Tobias in memory of a friend.

Earl Ubell Memorial Scholarship Fund to Support Students with Financial Need

This fund was established in 2007 in honor of Earl Ubell, who co-founded CMDE in 1962 with his wife Shirley. This fund helps support partial scholarships and work-study arrangements for people who cannot afford to pay full tuition. People needing partial tuition remission/work-study arrangements should call the office to apply.