Recreational Program

HAWKINS SHOWCASE

Students enrolled in dance, musical theater, acrobatics and vocals classes have the opportunity to work with their teachers and choreographers to bring a showpiece to the stage. 

Typically, Hawkins Showcase is held in 7 shows at the Jill Solberg Performing Arts Center at the conclusion of the school season in mid-June.  Prior to general public sales, tickets are allocated and available to families.  Individual and group photos are taken by staff photographer Tony Nguyen, and performance video are made available by Nick Sharples Productions.

Hawkins Performing Companies & Troupes

For a more serious dancer or performer, Hawkins Companies and Troupes combine more advanced technique, choreography and time commitment, and offer additional performance opportunities.  They have their own audition process, and additional classes dedicated to their artistic development.   For the 2020-2021 season, Hawkins will have the following:

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Hawkins Classical and Contemporary Ballet Company

Hawkins Contemporary Jazz Company

Hawkins Tap Company

Ballet Troupes

Jazz Troupes

Tap Troupe

​Modern Dance (MODt) Troupe

Adrenaline Rush Hip Hop Troupe

Delayed Reaction Hip Hop Troupe

​Musical Theater Troupe

Parade Troupe

Auditions typically are held in the Spring for the following season.  If you have additional questions or inquiries please contact the appropriate artistic director of the specific company or troupe.

Pre-Professional Opportunity

While all the companies offer advanced-level training and performances, the Hawkins Contemporary Jazz Company (HCJC) also offers a pre-professional track where dancers have unique opportunities to work outside Hawkins with industry professionals and the Sacramento Contemporary Dance Company (SCDT).  The Pre-Professional level has an additional set of audition requirements and is reserved for those who demonstrate technical and artistic competence, as well as an additional commitment.