Collin Dance Ensemble
Collin Dance Ensemble (CDE) is the student dance company at Collin College. Under the direction of Tiffanee
Arnold, this vibrant company performs innovative contemporary modern dance with the
goal to produce dance works at the highest level of artistic excellence. The company
tours throughout the Dallas-Fort Worth area and the state performing in local concerts
and festivals, in addition to presenting lecture demonstrations in elementary schools
and high schools. CDE attends the annual American College Dance Association Conference,
where the company has been selected for Gala Performances at the regional festivals
nine times.
Each fall Collin Dance Ensemble hosts Dance Fusion, a dance event featuring professional
dance companies and prestigious university dance programs. These invited artists and
companies perform with CDE, exposing students and the community to various dance styles
and higher education dance programs. CDE also hosts an annual spring concert that
features choreography by guest artists, Collin College dance faculty, and students.
Dancers involved in CDE have worked with professional dance companies and artists
including Darby Wilde from Illinois, jhon r. stronks from Houston, Janice Garrett
& Dancers from San Francisco, Battleworks Dance Company dancers from New York, Pilobolus
Too from Connecticut, Eisenhower Dance Ensemble from Michigan, and Elledanceworks
Dance Company from Dallas.
Collin Dance Ensemble dancers must be current students at Collin College and many
work and go to school full time. Dance auditions for CDE are typically held on the
Saturday, one week prior to the start of the fall semester.
Congratulations!
Collin Dance Ensemble 2023-2024
Ellie A
Simone F
Nevaeh G
Karyme H
Hannah L
Mya M
Lauren M
Melainie R
Valentina R
Bailey S
Hanna S
Gracie W
Thank you to all of the dancers that auditioned in May and August.
Company Expectations
Selection for CDE is a yearlong commitment. Students must be enrolled at Collin College
for both the fall and spring semesters.
A ballet or modern class and a performance class is required for all company members.
The ballet or modern class is scheduled on an individual basis based on the company
member's technique level. Dancers interested in Collin Dance Ensemble must have Mondays,
Wednesdays and Fridays from 1-4pm free for class and rehearsals.
Audition Requirements
Collin Dance Ensemble Auditions 2022-2023
Saturday, August 13, 2022
1 p.m.
Registration/Check-In begins at Noon
Plano Campus, Dance Studio AA146
You must attend the scheduled audition time.* You should arrive EARLY (30 minutes – 1 hour) for the audition to fill out paperwork and you MUST arrive warmed up and ready to dance. You will not be given a warm-up.
The audition will start on time. If you arrive late, you will be unable to audition.
You will be taught a series of combinations focusing on different movement qualities and placed into groups to perform each combination. Some dancers may be interviewed. Plan on staying at least 3-4 hours.
There is no required audition attire. Please wear appropriate dance clothing. Since CDE is a modern dance company, dancing barefoot is preferred.
You must be enrolled at Collin College as a part-time or full-time student during both fall and spring semesters.
If you have questions about CDE and/or auditions email tarnold@collin.edu.
*Note: At this time, there are no opportunities to make up the audition. However, the artistic director reserves the right to hold a second audition if needed.