Jubilee 

Jubilee means, "A joyful time; a time or season of celebration!" Jubilee Dance Company is an extension program of Dancing for Joy. It is time to dance for joy and to celebrate who we were created to be as we move together to grow as artists & performers and bless our community.

Our Mission Statement 

The mission of Dancing for Joy is to provide quality dance instruction for every student while encouraging movements and motivations that are non-competitive and encourage collaboration. Our goal is to create a positive learning environment for students to develop a deeper appreciation for the performing arts. Jubilee Dance Company is made up of 5 groups of 6 to 12 dancers each; Junior Company, Intermediate Company, Senior Company, Advanced Company & Principal Company. Each group participates in increased training in technique, performance, choreography, and professionalism in order to grow as artists and dance for others in the broader community. Together we encourage dance as a venue for enriching our lives, blessing others, and connecting more deeply with our Creator.

Achieving That Mission

• We are non-competitive, yet professional.
• Our focus is to reclaim the art of dance in the Pacific Northwest, Washington, and Whatcom County.
• We provide a healthy and safe outlet for young dancers to expand strengths, work on weaknesses, and build confidence in an encouraging and caring environment.
• We encourage opportunities for technical excellence and personal growth that take us outside the studio walls and into the world we live in.
• We maintain a high standard of commitment to rehearsal and technique classes.
• We have team building times, devotions, and worship times.
• We use choreography, music and costumes that are age appropriate.
• We place an emphasis on using dance as a way to connect with your deepest parts of yourself, the beauty that is in others, and God as the creator of each person.
• We will divide company members up by age, style, ability levels, years in the company, and availability to foster growth through different dance experiences. Some members may be asked to participate with multiple groups throughout a school year or for specific dances. We may also have understudies for different dance works. We often have one whole company piece each year.
• Veteran company members have increased opportunities to choreograph, perform, be team leaders, adjudicators, camp counselors, soloists, and other opportunities as they arise.

Eligibility Policy

In order to be eligible for the Jubilee Dance Company:  Dancers must be age 12 by Sept. 1st of the tryout session.  An appeal may be granted if dancers birthday is after Sept. 1st, but before Oct. 1st and has shown readiness in dance and attitude to be considered for an early tryout.

Also, dancers who have graduated high school, or are age 19 by Sept. 1st are ineligible to audition for the upcoming year. An appeal may be granted if dancers 19th birthday is after July 1st, and they still are in high school during that school year.

Performances

Dance Company members will have the opportunity to perform an average of once a month throughout the year.  The Company usually performs annually at The Holiday Port Festival, DFJ Nativity (MBT), March Benefit Showcase, Whatcom Memorial Day Parade, and DFJ June Show (MBT).

Other venues where Jubilee has performed in the past, and may take part in are as follows: Lights of Christmas, Christian School Chapels, Dance Blast at BHS, The Leopold, Kids Fest, Get Movin’, Nursing Homes, Christian Dance Symposium, WWU Basketball Games, Churches, Worship Conferences, Auctions, and other similar venues.

Auditions

Our 2025/2026 Auditions will be on Friday, June 20th. Registration is REQUIRED and can be completed through Jackrabbit. There is a $25 audition fee.  There are several combinations you will need to learn for the audition. The combinations are available HERE.

10am-11:15am - 7th/8th

11:30am-12:45pm - 9th/10th 

1:00pm - 2:15pm - 11th/12th

 

• If you are unable to make the audition, a video audition will be accepted.
  *Video audition must be received before the audition date  

Please email Sarah Lewis (sarahlewisdance@gmail.com) for video audition criteria.

2025/26 School Year

Details about the 2025/2026 Jubilee Dance Company requirements, cost, and schedule can be found in our information packet. 

As always, we are here for you. Please direct any questions or needs to info@dancing4joy.org