Video Requirements:
Videos must include a spoken introduction, ballet barre, center floor work, and an improv component. Videos must be sent through a Vimeo or YouTube link. Please adjust the privacy settings so your video is accessible without a password. Only complete applications will be accepted. Our video guidelines are listed below.
Part 1: Vocal Introduction
Please clearly articulate the following questions below:
What is your full name?
What is your current age?
Where is your city or country of residence?
What inspires you to dance?
Why are you interested in auditioning for our Summer Intensive?
Part 2: Ballet Barre
Each combination should be a minimum of 32 counts, executed with music, and performed on the dancer’s right and left side at the ballet barre.
Tendu with Ronde Jambes
Fondu with Developpes
Grand Battement
Part 3: Center Technique Work
Each combination should be a minimum of 32 counts, executed with music, and performed on the dancer’s right and left side in the center. Center work can be filmed in any genre that exhibits a technique (i.e. Horton, Ballet, Cunningham, etc).
A small + medium jumping phrase
Turning phrase
Movement phrase
Part 4: Improvisation
Please include 30 seconds of improv performed in the studio or stage (please do not include ensemble work).
Women's Dress Code
For technique class, the dancer must wear form-fitting apparel and ballet shoes. Body lines must be clearly visible, and the hair should be pulled back and out of the dancer’s face.
Men's Dress Code
For technique class, the dancer must wear form-fitting apparel and ballet shoes. Body lines must be clearly visible, and the hair should be pulled back and out of the dancer’s face.