Audition for Winifred Haun’s 3rd Coast Contemporary Dance Program!

Saturday, August 2, 2025 

5:00pm to 7:00pm 

Definition Dance Academy 

2525 N Elston Ave, Chicago, IL 60647 

Pre-register here. Pre-registration is *not* required to attend.

Virtual audition option available. Please submit video by August 1.  

Dancers of all colors, genders, and ages are encouraged to audition.     

1. The 3rd Coast Contemporary Dance Program is a partnership between WH&D and CMC that offers affordable training and professional performance opportunities to dancers ages 17 to 26. We are expanding the program to include more dancers and offering more scholarships for the 2025-26 Season! 

2. The CMC Claire Bataille Legacy Scholarship includes the opportunity to train in ballet, modern, contemporary, and more with Chicago’s best dance instructors. Award includes 10 classes per week, coaching, and more. Classes available Monday thru Friday, 10:00am to 1:15pm. CMC Scholarship recipients can start as early as August 11 or in September.