Each year, Alberta Dance Theatre for Young People ("Alberta Dance Theatre") looks forward to providing children with an opportunity to express their creativity through dance in a professional production of quality artistic accomplishment and pride. We are excited that you and your child will be joining us for this year's production.

Alberta Dance Theatre is a nonprofit,' modern creative' dance company. We are not a dance school. It was established in 1979 to provide an opportunity for children with dance training to perform within a creative atmosphere. The founders, Gayda Errett and the late Eleanor Laishley, modeled the company after the internationally renowned Creative Dance School at the University of Utah and directed the company through its formative years. Under the guidance of dedicated parent volunteers and a number of outstanding Artistic Directors, Alberta Dance Theatre has grown from an amateur-based group to a production company supported by professional artists from the dance community.

With the assistance of professional choreographers, dancers will learn to blend their creativity, performance and technique skills. Alberta Dance Theatre believes in an equal opportunity policy regarding casting. This policy does not mean that all dancers will be on stage for exactly the same amount of time, however all efforts are made to be fair. The ultimate goal is that all dancers are challenged and feel integral to the production.

Parental participation is also an integral component to the success of Alberta Dance Theatre . Costume making, prop and set construction, fundraising and backstage crew are all critical activities performed by parent volunteers, without which the show would not be possible.

2011 AUDITION DATES

Decidedly Jazz Danceworks (DJD)
1514 - 4th Street SW
(free parking back of building or on side streets)

Audition Dates and Times

Sunday May 15, 2011
10:00 am to 11:15 am (7-10 year olds)
11:30 am to 12:45 pm (11-13 year olds)
1:00 pm to 2:15 pm (14-17 year olds)

Sunday May 29, 2011
10:00 am to 11:15 am (7-11 year olds)
11:30 am to 12:45 pm (12-17 year olds)

AGE GROUPINGS are for your dancer’s age as of Sept 1st, 2011.
(note: there are only 2 age groupings on May29th)

Families are welcome to wait in the lobby during the audition.
Audition results will be emailed to you on or before June 3rd, 2011.

2011 PARENT INFORMATION MEETING

There is a mandatory meeting for first time families who have not yet been members of Alberta Dance Theatre. At least one parent must attend the meeting. Dancers are also welcome to come. This meeting is designed to inform you of the schedule for Alberta Dance Theatre and the commitment required of the dancers and parents. We hope to answer all your questions at this meeting. Alberta Dance Theatre parents and dancers from last year are encouraged to attend but this is not mandatory for you.

Date: Thursday, May 12th
Time: 7:00 pm (should run one hour max)
Location:
North Glenmore Park Community Association
2231 Longridge Drive Southwest
Calgary, AB T3E 5P7
Map

COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS PRIOR TO AUDITIONS

Q. When does ADT rehearse?
A. Rehearsals begin the weekend after the Labour weekend in September. Rehearsals run generally on Sundays for 12 weeks up to the show. Rehearsal times are generally between 10am and 4pm. Occasional Saturday rehearsals are requested as well as one weekend away for intensive rehearsal and team building. Weekday rehearsals will occur during the week before the show at the theatre. All rehearsals are mandatory.

Q. Is there a fee?
A. The basic fee is approximately $460 per dancer.There are also fundraising commitments for each family to subsidize costs. More detailed information is provided at the parent information session before the auditions.