
auditions
Company
FULL TIME
BASIC qualifications
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Dancers must be 9-18 years old as of January 1, 2024
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Must be currently taking at least six hours of dance class a week (preferably more)
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Must be presently training in at least one full-hour ballet class a week (preferably more)
dancer expectations
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Complete trust in Studio 61 Dance Company and company directors
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Understanding of Full Time Company being the #1 priority over all other extracurricular activities
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Willingness to go above and beyond by both the dancer and their family
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Must be comfortable working in a fast paced, high pressure environment
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The desire to be extraordinary in every aspect of life
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Growth mindset
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A “figure it out” mentality
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Charismatic personality
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A “team first” mentality
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Self-motivation
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Relentless effort
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Confidence
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Strong work ethic
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Dancer independence
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Excellent time management skills
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Excellent communication skills
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Effective listener
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Positive attitude at all times
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Hunger for corrections
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Coachability
DANCE ABILITY
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Outstanding flexibility
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Strong ballet technique
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Above average muscle strength
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Clear execution using specific muscles for movement
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Consistent articulation of the feet
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Strong stage presence
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Genuine performance quality in all styles
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Diversity within movement
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Attention to details
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Use of plie
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Applies proper technique to choreography immediately
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High quality textures
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Strong sense of musicality
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Ability to take corrections and apply them immediately
steps to audition
After thoroughly reading through all of the requirements above, if you think your dancer would be a good fit for our Full Time Company, please see below how to proceed with the audition process.
step 1: submit form
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This document must be filled out by the dancer, not a parent or guardian.
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You will receive an audition confirmation email 2-3 business days after submitting. This email will also include further information on the audition process.
step 2: preliminary auditions
MONDAY, JUNE 12TH
4pm-6pm: Ages 9-12
7pm-9pm: Ages 13-18
*Ages are determined as of January 1st, 2024
Audition Fee:$25
Immediately following the preliminary audition for each age group, families and dancers will receive an email with a list of dancers who have been selected for call back auditions.
step 3: CALL BACK auditions
Dancers who are selected to continue in the process after the preliminary audition must attend 3 weeks of classes with current full-time company dancers where they will be observed and evaluated by directors. During the observation weeks, each family will be required to schedule a meeting with company directors, dancers and parents.
Attending these weeks DOES NOT GUARANTEE a position on the team.
CALL BACK AUDITIONS
June 13th - June 29th
Monday, Tuesday & Thursday Evenings | Times TBD
Classes: Ballet, Contemporary, Hip Hop, Jazz, Tap, Turns & Leaps, Workshop
step 4: team selection
Team selections will be emailed to dancers and parents on Friday, June 30th.