Alberta Dance Theatre is holding its annual audition for dancers!! Positions are available for up to 50 male/female performers ages 7-17 to perform in our annual Nov/Dec production (show title TBD). Candidates should be creative, enthusiastic and dedicated performers. Though not required, technical dance training is an asset.

When:

Info session: Sat, May 2nd, 2009 4:00-5:00 pm.
Parents, please attend this meeting which provides vital information regarding the Dance Company and committments.

Auditions: Sun, May 3rd, 2009
7-10 year olds: 10:15 - 11:45 am
11-13 years old: 12:00 - 1:15 pm
14-17 years old: 1:30 - 2:45 pm
(please arrive at least 15 minutes prior to your audition time to ensure sufficient time to complete paperwork and warmup!)

Where:

Decidedly Jazz Danceworks
1514 - 4th Street SW

Applicants must register to audition by calling our office @ 403-225-1271 or emailing alberta.dance@gmail.com.

If possible, please download Registration form (pdf version or doc version) and Participation Liability Form and bring to audition with you.

COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS PRIOR TO AUDITIONS

Q. Do I have to pre-register?
A. Yes, please call 403-225-1271 or email alberta.dance@gmail.com to preregister in your respective age group time slot (see above). Please leave your name age (in Sept) and phone number and we will contact you to confirm your audition time.

Q. What if we are unable to attend the audition time that is designated for our dancer?
A. Please contact the office to discuss further.

Q. Are there forms to fill out?
A. Yes. There is a registration form and a waiver form to be completed. Please download forms above if you can and bring them for the audition or to the information session the evening before. Please note we would appreciate a picture (e.g. school picture) to be submitted with your registration form if possible. Forms will also be available at the information session and the day of the audition. Please ensure you arrive in sufficient time to ensure all paperwork is complete prior to the audition time

Q. What will the audition be like?
A. It will be like a dance class. You will be in with other dancers in your age bracket. There will be a brief warm up, corner work, creative work and a combo to learn. The audition is 1.25 hours long.

Q. Do I need to prepare anything?
A. No, not at all.

Q. What should I wear?
A. Whatever you are comfortable dancing in but no street clothes please. Hair should be tied off your face. Barefeet or soft ballet/jazz shoes are fine.

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 under review but approximately $325 per dancer.There are also fundraising commitments for each family to subsidize costs. More detailed information is provided at the parent information session the day before the auditions.