Zeeland Youth Dance Company
what is zydc?
The Zeeland Youth Dance Company is an auditioned ensemble that provides opportunities for experienced dancers in 5th-12th grades to learn and perform choreography throughout the community. ZYDC members show a strong love of dance, and a passion for sharing dance with others.
Dance Company Auditions
zeeland youth dance company auditions
5th-12th Gr
The Zeeland Youth Dance Company is an auditioned ensemble that provides opportunities for experienced dancers to learn and perform choreography throughout the community. ZYDC members show a strong love of dance, and a passion for sharing dance with others. Students must be entering grades 5-12 to audition, available to rehearse on a weekly basis, in addition to attending technique class at least twice a week throughout the school year. All dancers with experience in ballet are welcome. Some experience with jazz is useful, but not required. Audition forms will be available on the ZYDC Company webpage
- Register Here
- Audition Form
- Print, fill out, and return to Zeeland Recreation front desk by 9am on May 15th
- Audition Fee:
- $25
- Jazz/Tap Auditions (6th-12th Gr):
- Wed, May 14
- 7:00pm-8:00pm
- Youth Dance Company Auditions (Placement Based on Skill):
- Thur, May 15
- 6:15pm-8:30pm
- Dance Company Auditions (Placement Based on Skill):
- Thur, May 15
- 3:30pm-6:10pm
- Location:
- Zeeland Recreation - Shoreline Studio
Upcoming Show Dates
Uplifted dance concert: sat, Mar 1
Jazz/Tap Dinner Theater: fri, Apr 18
Spring Dance Recital: June 13-14
Blocking Dates: June 9 & 10 (Schedule TBD)
Dress Rehearsals: June 11 & 12 (Schedule TBD)
Meet Our Company Directors
Meet Our company directors
Rachel Plaggemars
Rachel earned her BA in dance performance and choreography with an emphasis in education from Hope College. While at Hope, she performed extensively, the highlight being two seasons touring with Strike Time Dance Company, an ensemble aimed at educating K-5th grade students about the art of dance. She has enjoyed expanding an offering of high quality pre-school and introductory courses into a comprehensive program that includes advanced beginning and intermediate classes. Ms. Plaggemars emphasizes on ballet training as a foundation for well-rounded dancers and has loved watching her students grow technically and artistically through the program.
Cydney Sheneman
Cydney graduated from Hope College with her BA in dance and religion education. While at Hope, Cydney was involved in the Sacred Dance Ministry, Sigma Omicron, and a winner of the Florence Cavanaugh award. She has choreographed for, and performed in various student dance concerts at Hope, and has also presented choreography at Hope’s Veritas Forum. Cydney is involved in the Zeeland High School Dance Program. Over the years, she has enjoyed watching her students grow in technique, stage presence, and artistry. Cydney enjoys helping students to not only learn a variety of dance genres and styles, but to also create their own works of movement art.