BAC COMPANY AUDITIONS

JULY 26 & 29

We are looking for strong, technical, hard working, positive dancers for our 2 amazing Dance Performance Companies.  These advanced placement teams are designed for students who are ready to take their dancing beyond a recreational level. Beyond being extraordinary dancers and performers, company members are role models and ambassadors of our studio in the community. Ideal candidates are motivated, committed, talented and passionate about dance and performance! 

Students must have significant training in Ballet, Jazz and Tap plus seasons of Technique class.

Before you AUDITION

READ THE INFO BELOW CAREFULLY


COMPANY CLASS SCHEDULE
Company meets every Monday 6:00-8:00 + Wednesday 6:00-8:15PM.

COMPANY MEMBERS PERFORM IN THE WINTER SHOW: SUN DEC 22, 2024 ($150) (Except for religious Exemptions)

ONLY 3 ABSENCES (PER CLASS DAY) FOR THE SEASON ARE PERMITTED. After 3 absences are reached and A Private lesson must be booked (and paid for) to make up the time.

WRITTEN NOTICE MUST BE GIVEN BEFORE ANY ABSENCE (VIA EMAIL OR BAND) as much notice as possible is appreciated so instructors can Plan Accordingly.


AUDITION REQUIREMENTS  

STUDENTS MUST BE REGISTERED FOR THE 2024-25 sEASON TO AUDITION: If you are not enrolled yet, please do so here. If this is your first time auditioning, you should enroll in an Alternative class so you have a class secured regardless of audition results (we will make any Necessary adjustments to your schedule after auditions) .

TECHNIQUE CLASS: Aspiring company Students Should Be Consistently And Currently be Attending Full Season TECHNIQUE Classes In Addition To Regular Classes. depending on how Consistent your attendance is in Technique class and how often you work at home, It Can Take Several Seasons of Technique Class To Master Skills Required For Company.

EVALUATED AT AUDITION:

  • ATTENDANCE: had less than 3 Absences in any class (including Technique class) last season.

  • COMMITMENT: Participated in additional Studio Performances (IE: Holiday and Summer Performances), attended summer Dance Intensives @ BAC.

  • HOME STUDY - Dancers must be Practicing and stretching at home Regularly

  • CLASS ETTIQUITE: positive Attitude, Excellent behavior, Abides by dress code, no gum or Jewelry, hair up

  • tURNS: Clean Double Pirouette, Chaines, Fuette & A la Seconde

  • FLEXIBILITY: Right & Left: splits, heel Stretch, Tilt

  • JUMPS: Saut de Chat, Middle Leaps, Calypso

  • KICKS: Battements, Fan kick

  • TECHNIQUE: Attention to detail, posture/Alignment, turn out, pretty hands, strong arms & legs, Engaged core, pointed feet, no sickling

  • TAP Skills: Times Steps, Turning Maxie Ford, Buffalo, Drawbacks, Off Broadways

  • QUALITY OF MOVEMENT: Control, Flow, Energy, Natural Looking

  • CHOREOGRAPHY: speed Of pick up, memory, Accuracy, confidence, Timing / rhythm

  • SHOWMENSHIP: energy & expression & confidence


BRING:

  • Water in a seal-tight lidded container (spill proof)

  • Ballet, Tap, Jazz shoes.

  • Pointe Shoes (Only grade 9-12 who have trained on Pointe)

WEAR: Black Leotard, Tan Tights, Hair Up, No Jewelry, Black dance shorts (optional)

FORMS: Please Submit AUDITION FORMS Submit HERE


ENCORE (GRADE 6-8) AUDITIONS - 2 DAYS (4:30-6:00)

FRIDAY: CHOREOGRAPHY MONDAY: SKILLS EVALUATIONS

Students will learn 2 short Combinations to perform in groups at Auditions

Students may not be needed this entire time - May call for rides as dismissed

Students will perform and be scored on the 2 Pieces of Choreography & Technical Skills.

SENIOR (GRADE 9-12) AUDITIONS - 1 DAY (6:30-8:00)

MONDAY - 6:30-8:00

CHOREOGRAPHY & SKILLS EVALUATION


SCORING

 Keep in mind the audition is just one part of the process. your audition OFFICIALLY started the FIRST DAY of class LAST SEASON. Through out the Season, summer and all interactions, Instructors take notice of your progress, attitude, work ethic, behavior, Dress Code Compliance, commitment, & attendance. These factors combined with your scores will determine your placement. Since this is PERFORMANCE COMPANY we also keep track of Participation in community Performances (parade, Holiday Shows, Festivals, Summer Performances, Workshops etc) Through out the year as this is an important part of being in the company.

Do not compare your journey to someone else’s - Like the sun and the moon - you will shine when its your time.

Please prepare Yourself that competition for Company levels will be hard this year. If you do not make class you wanted - Do not give up!! A Committed dancer will improve in aNY CLASS if they apply themselves. Promise yourself - that No matter the Results - You’ll keep your chin up, Keep working hard and keep dancing!! We love You and are ALWAYS routing for you!