All rehearsals require an audition. No open/drop-in classes on the rehearsal schedule. Rehearsals take place Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays from 7-10pm, at Frank Sinatra School of the Arts located at 35-12 35th Avenue, Astoria NY 11106 & Joffrey Dance Center (*month of August + other dates), unless otherwise indicated in the holiday and alternate location schedule below.

 

HOLIDAY SCHEDULE (2026)

There will be NO REHEARSALS on the holidays listed below:

  • April 5-10, 2026 (Easter & Spring Break)

  • Sunday, July 5, 2025 (Independence Day Weekend)

  • Thursday, September 3, 2026 (Labor Day Weekend)

  • Sunday, September 6, 2026 (Labor Day Weekend)

  • Monday, September 7, 2026 (Labor Day Weekend)

  • Friday, September 11, 2026 (first night of Rosh Hashanah)

  • Dec 20, 2026 - January 2, 2027 (Holiday & New Years Break)

ALTERNAtE TIMEs

  • Superbowl Sunday, Feb 14, 2026 (rehearsals take place 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM)

ALTERNAtE LOCATIONS & DATES:

Rehearsals are sometimes at alternate locations/venues in NYC, LIC, Brooklyn. Upcoming alternate location dates include.

  • July 27 - September 2 (@ JOFF) rehearsals return to FSSA on September 8 (after Labor Day)

  • Tuesday, September 15

  • Monday, September 21

  • Tuesday, October 6

  • Monday, October 12

  • Wednesday, October 14

DATES (SEASON 27 - FALL 2026)

  • First Day of Rehearsals: June 28, 2026

  • PhotoWorks: September 13

  • CostumeWorks: April 19 - 23, 2026

  • Last Day of Rehearsals: Thursday, October 22, 2026

  • Tech/Dress Rehearsal **MANDATORY**: Sunday, October 18, 2026

  • Final Dress Rehearsal **MANDATORY**: Saturday, October 24, 2026

*TECH & DRESS REHEARSALS ARE MANDATORY FOR ALL CAST MEMBERS*

Season 27 - DanceWorks New York City Project

  • Shows: Saturday, October 24, 2026 at 4:00pm & 8:00pm

The DanceWorks New York City Project will be held at Frank Sinatra School of the Arts - Tony Bennett Concert Hall located at 35-12 35th Ave, Astoria, NY.