Audition placements will be held for Dance Company, Orchesis, Dance Ensemble, Freshman Advanced Dance and Intermediate Dance. All students will be placed.
Our parent meeting has passed, but you can still audition. Here are the steps
1. Fill out/read the application packet. (Can be picked up in the main office) The packet includes:
- Audition Application (please fill out in full, sign and submit the first day of clinics)
- Recommendation form (please have a mentor/teacher/etc fill out and submit by the first day of clinics). Here is a link to an electronic version: https://forms.gle/bTBqLxbGbBiSdbz2A
- Submission lists and eligibility requirements
- pre audition FAQ (please read!)
- Questions can be sent to dkhathaway@graniteschools.org
2. Sign up to receive emails and other notifications. https://forms.gle/BrEFKMSSffHw9CrWA if you are having troubles with this link, you can email dkhathaway@graniteschools.org with student’s name, best phone # to contact, best email to contact and parent name
3. Sign- up for Optional Workshop classes (not required). TH/M/T/W, May 5, 9, 10,11; session A from 2:30 -3:45 pm, Session B from 4 – 5:15 pm. All workshops take place in the DANCE ROOM 222B. These are optional and do not affect audition placement. You must sign up for a session. If all sessions are full, please email dkhathaway@graniteschools.org. Here is the link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0A4DABA628A1F85-optional1
- THURSDAY, MAY 5: Modern/Contemporary (emphasis on dynamic qualities, rhythm, specificity, and momentum)
- MONDAY, MAY 9: “Across the Floor”/ Technique (emphasis on technique and picking up information quickly)
- TUESDAY, MAY 10 : Officer Mix (emphasis on picking up information quickly, stylistic choices, dynamics)
- WEDNESDAY, MAY 11: Improvisation/Composition (emphasis on creating movement in the moment, tips/tricks, structuring an improvisation)
4. Learn video tutorial of Ballet Portion of the audition. The video link will be sent via email on Friday, May 6th at 5:30 pm.
5.CLINICS: Thursday, May 12, 2:45 – 8:30 pm, Meet in Main Gym (also takes place in dance room)*Junior high students, please be here by 3:15 pm
- Application materials due: application, recommendation, grades, permission to participate, audition contract
- Material taught for auditions
- review ballet combo
6. AUDITIONS: Friday, May 13, 2:30 pm – 8:30 pm, Main Gym and Dance room
- Check in/Number given/ Warm up/Review
- First round of auditions (*students can leave after they audition)
7. AUDITIONS & CALL BACKS: Saturday, May 14, 7 am – 2:00 pm, Main Gym, Aux Gym, Dance room
- 2nd round of auditions
- call backs
**PLACEMENT RESULTS POSTED by audition number via email: Monday, May 16, 6 pm
You can follow us on instagram @olyhsdanceprogram for updates and info.
All inquires can be send to dkhathaway@graniteschools.org