Audition Information
Video or DVD Audition Requirements:
Fee: $15.00
Photo: Dancer, in dance attire, standing in tendu in second position with arms raised to second position
The video must contain the following:
- Introductory Section:
- A brief close-up shot of the dancer (face or ½ body), in which the dancer clearly states his or her name, age, and a brief history of previous dance training.
Technique Section (to musical accompaniment).
- Grand Adagio with développés in each position, promenades, and pirouettes;
Petit Allegro, including jumps on two feet, jetés, temps levés, assemblés, and beats;
- Grand Allegro including grand jetés and tour jetés, and either balancés or waltzes.
Performance Section: A prepared solo; the solo may be original choreography or from standard repertory. It should demonstrate the dancer’s artistic qualities and flow of movement.
Clothing Requirement:
The dancer must be in a unitard or tights and tight fitting top or leotard that clearly enables the viewer to observe the dancer’s technique. No skirts, no loose fitting tee-shirts, no leg warmers, and no costumes. Please take care to wear colors that will stand out clearly from the background.
The ARTS...
in Houston
Progressions Performing Arts is located just a few miles north of Houston, Texas - a thriving and exciting metroplex rich in diversity and complexity.
The weather is warm, with average temperatures in the low 90's during the months of June and July - and the people are freindly and welcoming.
Just miles from the beach or a variety of lakes, with choices of several different dance companies, museums and other cultured hot-spots - Houston is a great place to visit.
Houston, TX
Houston is one of the few U.S. cities with resident companies in theater, ballet, symphony and opera, with exciting performances all season long. Houstonians receive an extra artistic bonus since two or more of the entities often perform together, resulting in an even more phenomenal production. Houston boasts proudly of its award-winning and internationally acclaimed performing arts groups and invites newcomers as well as all area residents to enjoy the excitement of a symphony, the grace of a ballet, the passion of an opera and the emotion of a dramatic performance. Located downtown, the 17-block Theater District is home to eight performing arts organizations and more than 12,000 seats. Only New York City has more seats concentrated in one geographic area. Throughout Houston, a growing number of venues make performances easily accessible.
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Audition:
The audition will consist of a ballet class, followed by a callback consisting of a contemporary class. It is not necessary to have prior knowledge of contemporary or modern dance to be successful in the audition. The faculty would like to see how the candidate relates to movement outside the ballet idiom.
Required dress for the audition is black leotard, pink tights, flat and pointe ballet shoes for women, and white tee shirt, black tights, white socks and ballet shoes for men. For the Contemporary section, candidates must be barefoot.
Acceptance and Placement:
Space is limited. Fourty (40) advanced students will be accepted and thirty (30) intermediate students will be accepted.
Dancers ten years and older will be considered unless by invitation.
Placement is at the discretion of the Artistic Director.
Program:
The course of instruction includes: ballet, jazz, contemporary, and partnering. There will be a ballet and a contemporary repertoire each day in preperation for the Final Day Performance.
Each day, dancers will begin their day with a ballet class followed by contemporary and/or jazz. Each day dancers will learn new choreography and repertoire to challenge and explore the dancers' talents.
Event Schedule
Dance Attire
Final Day Performance:
Dancers will learn new choreography and repertoire throughout the three-week intensive and these pieces are shown on the final day in a performance that includes presentations of the ballroom and music classes.
The performance is scheduled for Saturday, June 26, 2010 at 1:00 pm. Parents and friends are invited to attend the show as well as a reception directly following the conclusion of the performance.
Faculty:
Our faculty are professional dancers and choreographers with years of professional experience. Each Summer Intensive develops the talents of our summer course students in the many dance disciplines that are offered. These teachers/choreographers work on repertory, as well as create new pieces that challenge and inspire all the dancers in their classes.
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Housing:
Housing for out-of-town dancers will be provided by method of "Adopt a Dancer". Dancers will be provided housing and transportation with our volunteering studio families. Dancers will need money for their food and incidentals.
Tuition:
Tuition is $900.00. A non-refundable tuition deposit of $250.00 is due within ten days of the dancers' audition. and the balance of $650.00 by May 15, 2010.
There are absolutely no refunds after June 1, 2010.
Outings and Activities:
Dancers will be invited to various evening and weekend outings and activities during their stay. Shopping at Houston's Galleria, a day trip to Galveston Beach and outings to a variety of restaurants and events celebrating the arts are all planned.
Cost will be kept to a minimum; however, dancers should plan to bring extra money for these events.