CONGRATULATIONS!

Rhythm Dance Center Performing Company

2010-2011

 

All dancers that auditioned will receive a letter with more info!  All dancers listed below are eligible to register this weekend!  The Fall Schedule will be available no later than Thursday, May 5th at 3:00 p.m.  If it is available sooner, we will post it!

 

 

 

 

If you have any questions, email becca@rhythmdancecenter.com or dani@rhythmdancecenter.com and we will be happy answer any questions

or call you at our earliest convenience.

 

 

AUDITION DATES AND INFO 2010-2011

We have already held our auditions and most spots have been filled.  If you are moving from out of state

or another studio, you may email Becca or Dani for

more info!  We may consider you, depending on

age, level and availability!  Thanks!

RHYTHM DANCE CENTER PERFORMING COMPANY AUDITIONS 2010 ­ 2011:

Dancers must be entering 3rd grade – 12th grade for the 2010-2011 school year to be eligible to audition.

 We are excited to announce our upcoming Auditions for the 2010-2011 Season!  If you love to dance and perform, we would love to see you at our auditions!  Please read through all the info carefully.  Please feel free to email us with any questions you may have.  If you are new to Rhythm, or new to Performing Company, we strongly suggest you attend a Parent Q & A session. 

RHYTHM DANCE CENTER PERFORMING COMPANY AUDITION AND CALLBACK DATES

**Please remember, we have had 6^th-7^th graders in our Junior Companies and Senior Companies.  We take into consideration level and age when selecting dancers.  So, if you are an upcoming 9^th grader, you may be called back to the Teen Callbacks, not necessarily Senior Callbacks. 

 The Auditions will consist of two parts.  The first part of the audition will consist of a Ballet and Jazz Audition.  The second part is a call back audition. 

 Part One:  Ballet and Jazz Class

All dancers wishing to audition for Performing Company will be required to attend the Ballet and Jazz Auditions within their appropriate age groups, no matter what Performing Company they wish to audition for.  Dancers will be evaluated on their ballet and jazz technique during this audition.  It is a 2 hour audition.  The first hour will be formatted like a ballet class, with barre and center floor work.  The second hour will be formatted like a jazz class, with across the floor progressions, and a jazz combination will be taught.  The jazz combination learned in this class will also be performed at the callback audition.  This will give us an opportunity to see the dancers perform the combination after having some time to practice.

 After this audition we will ask you to come back to a specific callback audition. ALL DANCERS will be asked to come to a callback. On Tuesday morning, April 20th, a CALLBACK AUDITION list will be posted at www.rhythmdancecenter.com. This will designate which callback audition your dancer will attend. There is a possibility you will have to attend multiple callbacks, depending on your age and level. We will take into consideration the Company you are interested in auditioning for when posting Callbacks. For example, if you are only interested in CONNECTION, we will not ask you to come to the EDGE Callback. However, if you are interested in EDGE, we may ask you to come to the EDGE and CONNECTION callbacks.

 Junior Ballet and Jazz Audition

(entering 3rd – 5th grades, 2010 – 2011 school year)

Monday, April 19th                    3:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.

 

Teen Ballet and Jazz Audition

(entering 6th – 8th grades, 2010 – 2011 school year)

Monday, April 19th                    5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

 

 Senior Ballet and Jazz Audition

(entering 9th – 12th grades, 2010 – 2011 school year)

Monday, April 19th                    7:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.

 

Part Two:  Callback Auditions

The second part of the audition will be Callback Auditions.  The CONNECTION Callback Audition will consist of Jazz and Hip-Hop.   EDGE Audition Callbacks will consist of Jazz, Hip Hop, Lyrical, and Tap.  All dancers will perform the Jazz Combination they learned at Part One of the Audition.  All dancers will also learn new combinations that will be performed in groups of 5-6 dancers.  Dancers will be evaluated on technique, style, performance quality, appearance, and showmanship. 

CALL BACK AUDITION DATES:

 Junior Connection Callback Audition                          Wednesday, April 21^st   5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.

 Teen Connection/Senior Connection Callback Audition   Wed, April 21^st   7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

 Junior Edge Callback Audition                                    Monday, April 26th          5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

 Teen Edge Callback Audition                                     Wednesday, April 28th    6:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.

 Senior Edge Callback Audition                                   Tuesday, April 27^th         6:00 p.m.– 9:30 p.m.

 Performing Company Audition Results will be posted on the website no later than Monday, May 3rd.

2010-2011 Fall Registration will begin on Thursday, May 6th and Friday, May 7^th for VIP Registration, Saturday, May 8th for Current Students, and New Student Registration begins on Monday, May 10^th.

  What to wear:

Dress the part!!  A neat appearance is very important!  If you look good and feel confident, this will definitely enhance your performance. Take a little extra time on your hair and wear something that makes you feel good!  If you are older, make-up is preferred.  If you are younger, blush/glitter and lip gloss is great!  We want to see you looking your best!

 Ballet and Jazz Audition – We will begin with a ballet audition, so please arrive dressed and ready for ballet.  We will give you time to change after the Ballet Audition, into your jazz clothes.

***NO T-SHIRTS or SWEATS (for girls) allowed in the room any portion of the Ballet and Jazz Audition. If you need to arrive early to warm up a bit on your own, please do so. 

 Ballet: 

Girls:  Solid Black leotard, pink tights, pink ballet shoes, Hair in a perfect ballet bun.  No bangs.

Guys:  Solid Black shorts and solid white or black fitted tank top, black ballet shoes.

 

Jazz:

Girls:    Any color Jazz shorts and a very fitted cami/dance top/sports bra

Guys:   Any color Shorts and a t-shirt/tank top.

Any style Jazz shoes.  Hair pulled back/up and out of face.

 

Callback Auditions:

Girls:    Jazz shorts and a very fitted cami/dance top/sports bra

EDGE Callbacks:  You will need any style Jazz shoes,Tap shoes, & sneakers.  Toe thongs or bare feet are acceptable for jazz/lyrical.

CONNECTION Callbacks:  You will need any style Jazz shoes and sneakers.

Guys:   shorts, t-shirt, jazz shoes.

ALL EDGE and CONNECTION Dancers: Bring Sweatpants/Hoodie/Sneakers for Hip Hop audition.  This is required. 

 PARENT Q & A: We encourage you to attend a Q & A, prior to auditions if you are auditioning for the first time, or auditioning for a new Company. We will go over the audition process at the beginning of each meeting, then answer any questions you have about the Auditions and the commitments of the specific company.

Connection:      Wednesday, April 14^th   10:00 a.m. or 8:30 p.m.

Edge:                Wednesday, April 14^th   11:00 a.m. or 7:30 p.m.

 IMMEDIATE QUESTIONS should be addressed through email to:

Becca Moore becca@rhythmdancecenter.com or Dani Rosenberg dani@rhythmdancecenter.com

Becca or Dani are the best people to address your questions to. Thank you!

 becca@rhythmdancecenter.com or dani@rhythmdancecenter.com

What does it mean to be a member of the Rhythm Dance Center Performing Company?

 The Rhythm Dance Center Performing Company is about a lot than more than just steps. It also involves commitment, dedication, passion, hard work, eagerness to learn and a lot of extra effort. And what your child will gain from the experience in Company is priceless—as both a dancer and an individual.

 

For more than a decade, our Company has competed among some of the nation’s best dance studios, performed for top choreographers, and learned from acclaimed dance instructors. There is virtually no limit to what our members can experience, accomplish and learn as a part of Company if they set their mind to it. The Rhythm Dance Center Performing Company is recognized and well respected throughout the nation and it is an honor to be a part of this prestigious group.  

 

**Attending SUMMER DANCE INTENSIVE/CAMP is required of ALL levels of Performing Company.  There are no other options or exceptions to this rule.  If you cannot attend the specified SUMMER DANCE COMMITMENT you will not be eligible to audition.  Please talk to us BEFORE the audition if you have a problem or questions about this policy.  The dates are available below as well as on the audition info.

 

Edge:

 

 Edge is Rhythm Dance Center’s highest-level performing company. These distinguished dancers have outstanding technique, performance quality and style.  We pride ourselves on the artistic presentation of our dancers.   Edge provides you with both the technical training and the professional network to help you succeed if you wish to pursue a career in the commercial dance industry.  More importantly, we provide you with important life skills to help you become a responsible, confident, well rounded and happy adult!  Whether you want to pursue a career in the arts or become an entrepreneur, a doctor or an educator, we are here to help you succeed!   In-house choreographers include Becca Moore, Dani Rosenberg, Tonya Hughes, Katie Carroll, and Allison Schultz. Past guest choreographers include Bobby Newberry, Brian Friedman, Justin Giles, Joey Dowling, Jaci Royal, Mark Meismer, Chebar Williams, Kevin Maher, Dennis Caspary, Barry Youngblood, Mia Michaels, Chuck Maldonado and Alison Faulk.

 

In addition to taking top awards at Conventions and Competitions...(NUVO - DJ's PICK, BEST OF JUMP, NYCDA CRITIC'S CHOICE, Faculty Choice at CO DANCE, just to name a few).   EDGE also performs locally in Atlanta.  MTV Made has shot an episode here at Rhythm Dance Center, and our Senior Edge dancers were featured on MTV's website!  EDGE dancers recently performed in the South's largest Christmas parade on Channel 2 and received rave reviews!   You may have also read about our Hip Hop program in the Marietta Daily Journal or seen (and heard) Star 94's Super Phat Mikey taking a Hip Hop class with Junior Edge!  These dancers constantly have amazing opportunities and are some of the best young dancers in the South!

 

Dancers are selected through audition only and placed into one of three companies based on age and ability—Junior Edge, Teen Edge and Senior Edge.

 

Edge dancers will

*Take classes in Jazz, Ballet, Lyrical, Hip-Hop, Tap , Contemporary, and Musical Theater (Pointe is optional)

*Attend class 2-3 days per week (Juniors) or 3-4 days (Teens and Seniors)

*Work with professional guest teachers and choreographers

*Attend and compete at a minimum of five conventions throughout the Southeast

*Compete in a minimum of two talent competitions throughout the Southeast and one national competition.  (Past national competition cities have included Los Angeles, New York City, Las Vegas, Orlando, Myrtle Beach and Ocean City).  Regional and National Schedules for 2010-2011 will be announced in September

*Perform locally around Atlanta at various events and festivals

*Have the opportunity to travel to Los Angeles for summer dance study

*Attend a three day Summer Ballet Intensive with Chebar Williams (see dates below)

*Attend a Weekend Workshop with RDC staff (see dates below)

 

Minimum Estimated Annual Cost for Edge (includes required costumes, convention and competition fees): 

Junior Edge:            $2200 plus monthly tuition, guest teachers, extra groups and travel expenses

Teen Edge:              $2800 plus monthly tuition, guest teachers, extra groups and travel expenses

Senior Edge:            $3200 plus monthly tuition, guest teachers, extra groups and travel expenses

**If you are new to Edge, and you would like more info on this, please come to a Q & A session.

 

If you are chosen for EDGE, you will be REQUIRED to attend:

·    EDGE BALLET INTENSIVE:  July 9th - 11th, 2010

·    EDGE JAZZ, TAP, LYRICAL, CONTEMPORARY, HIP-HOP INTENSIVE:

August 7th - 10th, 2010 (9th and 10th will be after school hours)

·    Summer 2011 - NATIONAL COMPETITION that will require travel.  (Location and dates TBA Fall 2010)  Previous locations have included, NYC, LA, Orlando, Ocean City, Myrtle Beach.  We are unsure of where we will attend Nationals in Summer of 2011, but it will include travel and all EDGE dancers are required to attend.

 

Connection: 

 

Connection is a performing and competing company for dancers in third grade and higher. This company is perfect for the focused dancer who wants to excel in dance but also have the flexibility to participate in other activities. Connection is known for its fun, energetic routines full of style and flair. This is an audition-only company with 3 different groups based on age and ability: Junior Connection, Teen Connection and Senior Connection.

 

Connection classes include Jazz, Ballet and Hip-Hop held two days each week. Members will compete in three Atlanta-area competitions and attend one dance convention during the year.  Connection will compete one Jazz and one Hip-Hop routine.

 

Connection continues to be recognized with outstanding over-all awards at competition! 

 

Minimum Estimated Annual Cost (includes costumes, convention and competition fees): $700 plus monthly tuition

 

If you are chosen for CONNECTION, you will be required to attend:

                *CONNECTION INTENSIVE: Monday, July 26th - Friday, July 30th

 

 

 Starlets: 

 

 Members of this company are selected through class observation, by invitation only. Occasionally we have 3rd grade dancers that are chosen from the Connection or Edge Audition.  Starlets are chosen based on their exceptional coordination, musicality and memorization skills. This performing company for ages 5-8 is a great stepping-stone to Connection or Edge. Starlet classes include Jazz, Ballet and Tap held two days each week. They will also compete in three local talent competitions and attend one dance convention. One week of Summer Dance Camp is also required.  The fresh enthusiasm of these little stars light up the stage at every performance!

 

Minimum Estimated Annual Cost: $700 plus monthly tuition

 

If you are chosen for STARLETS, you will be required to attend:

         *STARLET SUMMER INTENSIVE July 26th - 29th, 2010