***AUDITIONS ARE SATURDAY, MAY 13th**
Do you LOVE to dance? Are you hardworking and dedicated? Join our team! Dancers ages 7-17 are invited to audition for the
2023-2024 DA performing team. Team members will have the opportunity to dance in 2 parades (Pioneer Days and Sweet Corn), 1-3 competitions, community shows, show cases, and service performances as well as the annual recital. More frequent performance opportunities build confidence, teamwork and performance ability!
Performing Team dancers are required to attend ballet, jazz, parade and acro classes in addition to their performance class. Team dancers are encouraged to take hip hop and clogging as well.
The 2023/2024 Performing Team will have several groups divided by age and ability. Traditionally, we have had 4 teams.
Dancers who make the 2023/2024 dance team and who will be in town in July are invited to perform in the Snowflake Pioneer Day parade on July 22nd.
The regular dance season starts Monday, August 7th and runs through mid-May, with a final performance on Thursday, June 6th.
Dancers must maintain 90% attendance in all team and 80% attendance in all weekly classes to be able to perform and participate on the team. During the 23/24 season, there are 40 weeks of dance classes. This means that dancers are not allowed to miss more than 4 team classes the entire year. If a dancer misses more than 4, they will be removed from team. Dancers must also commit to each performance. If case of medical injury, we expect team members to still attend and support their team where possible.
REGISTER TO AUDITION
FAQ
What can I except at auditions?
Tryouts will go as follows: Jazz stretching and strengthening-Jazz technique across the floor- Demonstration of acro skills - Learn a short combination (dancers ages 11-17 will learn 2 combinations in different styles)-Perform the combination in small groups while being recorded. Dancers should get their results within a week of trying out.
Who will be judging the audition?
Ms. Elizabeth and Ms. Bethany, the team coaches.
What should my dancer wear?
Girls should wear a leotard and tights or leggings and jazz shoes or half shoes if they have them. Hair needs to be secured in a bun.
Boys need to wear a fitted t shirt and dance pants, leggings, or athletic shorts, and jazz shoes or 1/2 shoes if they have them.
Can I watch the audition?
No, parents may not watch the audition.
What kind of financial commitment am I looking at?
We understand that dance can be expensive. We try our very hardest to keep fees down for our dance families.
Fees include monthly tuition (approx. $165); team costumes (approx. $80-$125); new parade costume if needed ($55-$65); shoes, under leotards, tights (approx. $60); competition fees (about $18 per group dance, additional fees if wanting to do solos, duos or trios); travel cost to different events (we will try to carpool when we can).
Can my dancer be on the same team as her sibling or best friend?
We hope that all of our dancers become really good friends. Dance friends are the best friends!
However, we cannot guarantee that dancers will be placed on teams together just because they are siblings or friends. When we make our teams, we take so many things into consideration including: skill, performance ability, showmanship, attitude, height, personalities, flexibility, speed of learning, work ethic, etc.
My dancer can't make the audition. Can he or she still be considered?
Absolutely. Please fill out the form and then let us know that they won't be able to be there. We will be in touch with you to make other audition arrangements if needed.
Do returning team members need to audition?
Yes, we like to see everyone together so we know who would look best together on the same team.
Do you LOVE to dance? Are you hardworking and dedicated? Join our team! Dancers ages 7-17 are invited to audition for the
2023-2024 DA performing team. Team members will have the opportunity to dance in 2 parades (Pioneer Days and Sweet Corn), 1-3 competitions, community shows, show cases, and service performances as well as the annual recital. More frequent performance opportunities build confidence, teamwork and performance ability!
Performing Team dancers are required to attend ballet, jazz, parade and acro classes in addition to their performance class. Team dancers are encouraged to take hip hop and clogging as well.
The 2023/2024 Performing Team will have several groups divided by age and ability. Traditionally, we have had 4 teams.
Dancers who make the 2023/2024 dance team and who will be in town in July are invited to perform in the Snowflake Pioneer Day parade on July 22nd.
The regular dance season starts Monday, August 7th and runs through mid-May, with a final performance on Thursday, June 6th.
Dancers must maintain 90% attendance in all team and 80% attendance in all weekly classes to be able to perform and participate on the team. During the 23/24 season, there are 40 weeks of dance classes. This means that dancers are not allowed to miss more than 4 team classes the entire year. If a dancer misses more than 4, they will be removed from team. Dancers must also commit to each performance. If case of medical injury, we expect team members to still attend and support their team where possible.
REGISTER TO AUDITION
FAQ
What can I except at auditions?
Tryouts will go as follows: Jazz stretching and strengthening-Jazz technique across the floor- Demonstration of acro skills - Learn a short combination (dancers ages 11-17 will learn 2 combinations in different styles)-Perform the combination in small groups while being recorded. Dancers should get their results within a week of trying out.
Who will be judging the audition?
Ms. Elizabeth and Ms. Bethany, the team coaches.
What should my dancer wear?
Girls should wear a leotard and tights or leggings and jazz shoes or half shoes if they have them. Hair needs to be secured in a bun.
Boys need to wear a fitted t shirt and dance pants, leggings, or athletic shorts, and jazz shoes or 1/2 shoes if they have them.
Can I watch the audition?
No, parents may not watch the audition.
What kind of financial commitment am I looking at?
We understand that dance can be expensive. We try our very hardest to keep fees down for our dance families.
Fees include monthly tuition (approx. $165); team costumes (approx. $80-$125); new parade costume if needed ($55-$65); shoes, under leotards, tights (approx. $60); competition fees (about $18 per group dance, additional fees if wanting to do solos, duos or trios); travel cost to different events (we will try to carpool when we can).
Can my dancer be on the same team as her sibling or best friend?
We hope that all of our dancers become really good friends. Dance friends are the best friends!
However, we cannot guarantee that dancers will be placed on teams together just because they are siblings or friends. When we make our teams, we take so many things into consideration including: skill, performance ability, showmanship, attitude, height, personalities, flexibility, speed of learning, work ethic, etc.
My dancer can't make the audition. Can he or she still be considered?
Absolutely. Please fill out the form and then let us know that they won't be able to be there. We will be in touch with you to make other audition arrangements if needed.
Do returning team members need to audition?
Yes, we like to see everyone together so we know who would look best together on the same team.