To audition for season 2025 - 2026 please email SCDE Associate Director Melissa Rummel at classes@sarasotacontemporarydance.org 

SCDE auditions for 2024-2025 season

Sarasota Contemporary Dance Ensemble (SCDE)  is a training company for aspiring dancers under the direction of Xiao-Xuan Dancigers and Melissa Rummel, with the strong guidance and support of Sarasota Contemporary Dance Artistic Director, Leymis Bolanos Wilmott.  The mission of SCDE is to offer students high-caliber contemporary dance training, opportunities to perform alongside professional dancers, and preparation for a future professional career in dance. SCDE has the opportunity to perform throughout the year at community events, In Studio Performances, and collaborations with SCD.   SCDE strives to provide a safe environment, where dancers feel comfortable to express themselves and discover their own artistic voice.

SCDE 2024 - 2025

SCDE rehearsals Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:00-8:00 pm 
$200/month to train as an SCDE dancer
SCDE is a performance and training company 

SCDE 2024 - 2025 Performance Schedule

Sunday Fiesta - Sunday, Sept 15th
Venice - October 26th
Aviva Performances - November 12th and May 13th 
Sarasota Rising Festival - November 17th
In Studio Music Collaboration- Feb 21st-22nd 
Waterside Performance Lakewood Ranch - April 18, 2025 
Voices Main Stage Performance - May 1st - 4th
Voices of SCDE - May 22-23

support our scde dancers!

Sponsor an SCDE student’s tuition for a month: $160

Sponsor an SCDE student’s tuition for a year: $1,440

Sponsor an SCDE photoshoot: $500 or $1700

Sponsor an SCDE Associate Director for a month: $400

Sponsor a guest choreographer = $600

Sponsor an SCDE performance: $3500

Sponsor SCDE costumes for the year: $2000