DANCE est Joie, Inc.
Dancing for Joy since 1986
The mission of DANCE est Joie, Inc. is to provide opportunities for the gifted dancer seeking a professional career and through public service to educate the community in the dance arts. DANCE est Joie is a sole-supporting, not for profit company and receives no grants or federal funds. Organizing the first ever “Dance-A-Thon” the two time event raised over $14,000.00 for the neonatal unit at Mercy hospital. By giving back to the community DANCE est Joie is reaching it goal.
DANCE est Joie, Inc. Company Members 2025 – 2026
Bentley Andres
Raven Barnes
Kollins Brown
Lillian Brown
Lydia Cheek
Klara Collins
Aniston Cox
Gianna DeWitt
Taylin Erwin
Josephine Fiori
Landri Goodman
Maci Goodman
Jacelyn Harris
Eva Rose Harmon
Clara Hurst
Evie Johnston
Gracie Jones
Aubree Lane
Harper Lawson
Evelyn Leding
Emery Leding
Kinley Lowe
Lexington Lopez
Livv Loren Madding
Josie Martin
Kate McCorkle
Ainslee Moore
Stephanie Raggio
Faith Ralph
Averilyn Schalski
Veda Schaffer
Allison Smith
Brinleigh Spann
Jentry Sullins
Carolina Tufts
Ellie Wilkinson
Parker Williams
Phoebe Williams
Ruby Witcher
Avery Whittington
DANCE est Joie, Inc. Pre-Company 2025 – 2025
Ella Jane Barnett
London Bean
Lexi Brunk
Remi Chaffin
Lillie Durham
Kenna England
Ruby Kate Gean
Lilly Lane
Rylee Mintz
Harper Money
Wrigley Payne
Sasha Reddy
Alexis Scallions
Madi Vick
DANCE est Joie, Inc. Company and
Pre-Company 2026-2027 Auditions
Auditions for 2026-2027 DANCE est Joie, Inc. will take place on Friday, May 29th, 2026. All audition events will take place in person at Grayce DeWitt Dance Studio. A new requirement for auditioning is attendance at an information meeting by the dancer’s parent or guardian to learn more about our upcoming season, expectations, attendance requirements, costs, schedule and more. Auditioning dancers are welcome to attend.
Info sessions will be offered on:
Monday, May 4th at 6:15pm | Thursday, May 7th at 6:00pm | Tuesday, May 26th at 6:45pm
Required Audition Preparation Classes: Tuesday, May 26th
*4:30pm – 6:30pm (dancers ages 8-11) | *6:45pm – 8:45pm (dancers ages 12-14) | *6:45pm – 8:45pm (dancers ages 15+)
*Audition group is based off of the dancer’s age as of January 1st, 2027. The audition group does not determine the group they will perform with throughout the season. Dancers will be grouped into competition dances based on their audition performances. Dancers who are currently dance company members (not pre-company) who are younger than 8 years old will still be allowed to audition. Dancers will learn two combinations for their audition.
The cost of the preparation class and audition is $25.00 per dancer. Acceptable payment methods are listed below.
Venmo: @DANCEestJoie_Inc_GDDS (dancer’s name-DEJ audition)
PayPal: danceestjoie.inc@yahoo.com – select friends and family only (dancer’s name-DEJ audition)
Check: payable to Rebecca Bean
Cash is not an acceptable form of payment. Payment is due by Tuesday, May 26th, 2026.
Open Studio Opportunity:
Wednesday, May 27th
Auditions for DANCE est Joie, Inc. Competition Teams: Friday, May 29th
Additional information for the audition will be required by Google Form. Audition routines are property of DANCE est Joie, Inc. and Grayce DeWitt Dance Studio. This choreography may be utilized for competition routines and performances. Formal auditions are closed to guests and observers.
Choreography Week
DANCE est Joie, Inc. Pre-Company 2026-2027 Auditions
A preliminary audition for pre-company will occur on Wednesday, May 27th at 6:00pm. DANCE est Joie, Inc. An additional audition will take place in August. This group is for dancer’s ages 4-8 years old. Audition age is based on the dancer’s age as of January 1st, 2027. A new requirement for auditioning is attendance at an information meeting by the dancer’s parent or guardian to learn more about our upcoming season, expectations, attendance requirements, costs, schedule and more. Auditioning dancers are welcome to attend.
Info sessions will be offered on:
Monday, April 27th at 6:15pm | Thursday, April 30th at 6:00pm | Tuesday, May 26th at 5:15pm
The cost of the preparation class and audition is $20.00 per dancer. Acceptable payment methods are listed below.
Venmo: @DANCEestJoie_Inc_GDDS (dancer’s name-DEJ audition)
PayPal: danceestjoie.inc@yahoo.com – select friends and family only (dancer’s name-DEJ audition)
Check: payable to Rebecca Bean
Cash is not an acceptable form of payment. Payment is due by Tuesday, May 26th, 2026.
Additional audition details for DANCE est Joie, Inc. Pre-Company will be announced at a later date. Audition routines are property of DANCE est Joie, Inc. and Grayce DeWitt Dance Studio. This choreography may be utilized for competition routines and performances.