The Assistant Program

The Road toAssistant

From dancer to professional — 13 seasons of the most prestigious journey in the Intrigue ecosystem.

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ThePathtoAssistant

Dancer

It all starts on the convention floor

Attend Intrigue events, train with our powerhouse creators, and compete at Nationals.

Apprentice / True Performer

Train with creative faculty

Faculty and directors identify standout dancers for the next level.

Assistant

Travel the country

Audition for an Assistant position and assist in 20+ cities. Choreograph shows, assist faculty, and launch your professional career.

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Meetthe2025–26Assistants

Select a division to meet this season's assistants.

13SeasonsofCreativity

Every dancer who helped build the program.

TheJourney

Six milestones from first class to professional career.

Train

Attend Intrigue events and train with top creative faculty across the country.

Earn a Scholarship

Stand out at tour events and earn an Apprentice or True Performer scholarship.

Compete at Nationals

Perform on the biggest stage at Intrigue Nationals in Orlando.

Audition

Audition for the Assistant Program and show you're ready for the next level.

Become an Assistant

Travel to 20+ cities, choreograph shows, and assist faculty in classes.

Build Your Career

Use your experience to pursue opportunities in dance, choreography, and beyond.

WhereTheyAreNow

Former assistants making their mark on the industry.

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Jaylen Darby

Jaylen Darby

2023-24 Senior Assistant

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Jaylen Darby

Intrigue Faculty

Jazz/Funk & Hip Hop

Jaylen went from competing at Nationals to assisting on tour, and now teaches at Intrigue events across the country. His journey from dancer to faculty is the blueprint the Assistant Program was built on.

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Gracen Nelson

2020-21 Senior Assistant

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College of Charleston

Arts Management

Gracen parlayed her assistant experience into a career in arts management, proving the program develops leaders both on and off the stage.

HowtoBecomeanAssistant

Eligibility

  • Competed at Intrigue Nationals
  • Demonstrated leadership and professionalism on tour
  • Strong technique across multiple disciplines
  • Auditioned and selected for the program

Benefits

  • Travel to 20+ cities across the US
  • Choreograph Welcome and Closing Shows
  • Assist faculty in convention classes
  • Build your professional resume and network
  • Mentorship from industry professionals
  • Housing, travel, and meals provided on tour
  • Performance and teaching experience
  • Pathway to faculty and professional opportunities
YourjourneystartsatNationals.

Every assistant's story began on the Nationals stage. Will yours?