2024-25 Performance/Competition Dance TEAM Audition Information
Audition Dates and Times
May 13th and 14th
1st-2nd graders: (current grade) Monday, May 13th, 4:00-5:00pm & Tuesday, May 14th 4:00-5:00pm– Please come warmed up and stretched.
3rd-4th graders: (current grade) Monday, May 13th, 5:00-6:00pm & Tuesday, May 14th 5:00-6:00pm– Please come warmed up and stretched.
5th-6th graders: (current grade) Monday, May 13th, 6:00-7:15pm & Tuesday, May 14th 6:00-7:00pm– Please come warmed up and stretched.
7th + grades: (current grade) Monday, May 13th, 7:15-8:30pm & Tuesday, May 14th 7:00-8:00pm– Please come warmed up and stretched.
$10.00 per audition and signed Parent Form .
*Your dancer may be asked to come an additional time and audition with another age group.
AUDITIONS ARE CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC. ONLY DANCERS AND JUDGES ARE TO BE IN STUDIO #1 AFTER REGISTRATION.
AUDITIONS Quick warm-ups, stretches, across the floor technique, then we’ll teach a short combination. On the second day they will come and audition in groups of 4. We’re looking for strength and flexibility, strong dance technique in leg lifts, turns, leaps and in the demonstration of the choreography. Work ethics & SHOWMANSHIP are extremely important!
Below are the judges sheets for the different age group (current grade):
PLEASE REMEMBER that you are auditioning for a performance group. Therefore, we expect a certain skill level for each age group. As with any audition we will only be accepting a certain amount of dancers. All applicants should use this audition as an opportunity to grow as a dancer.
Team Descriptions
PETITE & JR. TEAMS
Created to provide younger, talented dancers with more performing experience, in primarily local venues such as ball games, retirement centers, Christmas Festivals and parades. They will compete at TWO-THREE local dance competition.
SR. & E-TEAMS
Our older performance TEAMS are for dancers who “live, eat, drink and breathe” dance; who hold dance as their highest priority. If you are a dancer who is involved in sports or cheer leading (and/or many other activities) then our Performance TEAMS are not for you. It would be better for you to be in a regular dance class where you could enjoy performing without the commitment that this performance team requires. *You can look forward to any of the following: Spud Day Parade, Festival of Trees, Retirement Centers, High School half-time performances, Showcases and other local events. They will compete at THREE-FOUR local dance competition.
PARENT MEETING
There will be a MANDATORY parent meeting for parents and TEAM dancers (at least one parent per dancer) Thursday May 16th, Petite TEAM 5:00-5:45, Jr. TEAM 5:45-6:30, Shining Stars TEAM 6:30-7:15, Sr. TEAM 7:15-8:00 and E-TEAM 8:00-8:45 at the studio. Parents will need to bring their check books.
CLASSES
TEAM dancers will meet twice a week as a team and are required to take a ballet technique class also. Members will start technique and TEAM classes August 12th. Regular classes will start the 26th of August.
FUND RAISERS
To help performance TEAM dancers acquire the necessary funds needed for uniforms and costume fees, information for a variety of fund raising programs will be offered. Fund raisers are optional. Sponsorship forms are also available.
ATTENDANCE
Please read and sign the Attendance Contract provided with the Parent Form so you can understand the challenges presented when dancers are not in class or not at performances.
PRICES
In addition to classes ($90-$120/month) and corresponding costumes ($150-$180), TEAM dancers will need to pay for the following: Warm-ups and class wear- around $160 and Lyrical Jazz Shoes -$24 (can be purchased through the studio). They will also need to pay a $25/dance choreography fee- due with August tuition. August fee will be $69-$73. The competition fees last year were $215-$290. This year the price will be the same or very close to it and are due July 15th. Sr. Team & E-Team will have one extra competition to pay for. Lastly, we have professional choreographers/judges come in and clean their dances. This price is usually $20 for each dance (2).
Each dancer who auditions will need to BRING: $10.00 audition fee per dancer and a signed copy of the Parent Form.
Each dancer who auditions will need to WEAR: On top: BLACK tight tank top or leotard, no loose T-shirts. On bottom: BLACK dance pants or tights. Shoes: Jazz shoes or ballet slippers. Wear your hair back and out of your face. Look professional.
Thank you to all of our sponsors this year:
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