Youth Dance Auditions
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No Limit Dance in association with Trilogy
Audition: Saturday 4 September, 11am-2pm (juniors 6-11) and 2pm-5pm (seniors 12-18) at Unit 4B, Union Court, Union Road, Lambeth SW4 6JP
Dance style/s: Hip hop dance styles
Age ranges: Juniors 6-11, seniors 12-18
Rehearsals: Saturdays 11am-5pm at Unit 4B, Union Court, Union Road, Lambeth SW4 6JP
Fees: £5 audition fee
About the audition
The session will run as a class including hip hop jazz styles. For more information contact Louise Lister
07904 894577 and nolimitdanceandarts@hotmail.co.uk.
About the company
Dancers train alongside professional hip hop dancers based in London. The youth company is in association with Trilogy dance company who were featured on the BBC television series Move Like Michael Jackson. Training takes place on a Saturday from 11am-5pm and dancers will train in hip hop, waacking, breaking, popping, locking, LA Style and jazz/body conditioning. Performance opportunities at various venues during the year. Dancers also get the chance to choreograph and teach their work gaining experience that will be transferable should you progress into the professional company.
Talent Time Musical Theatre Boot Camp - Hairspray Audition
When: Sunday 5 September 2010
Where: TT Dance Studio, Parkwood Gym, Darkes Lane, Potters Bar, Herts EN6 1AA
Dance style/s: Musical Theatre
Age ranges: 11am - Junior Performers (aged 8 - 13yrs), 12.30pm - Young Adults (aged 14 plus)
Rehearsals: All day on Sundays at TT Dance Studio (you may not be called all day every Sunday and a detailed rehearsal schedule will be released if you are succesful at your audition). Lead characters might be called for additional rehearsals during the week. There will also be a sing though on Saturday 11 September.
About the Audition
Please bring a CV and photograph of yourself. Girls should prepare the song Good Morning Baltimore and boys It Takes Two. Choreography will be taught on the day and scripts given out. If succesful you will then win a place at Talent Time Musical Theatre Boot Camp.
About the Course
Talent Time Musical Theatre Boot Camp is a 12 weekend Musical Theatre Course leading towards the full scale hit musical production this Christmas. An opportunity to work with an expert creative team including cast members from the original production who will work on your dance, singing and acting skills. The performance will take place at the Clarissa Farr Theatre (Queenswood) from 17-19 December 2010.
Cast break down and playing ages
Tracy Turnblad: Female, Caucasian, 5'3" or shorter, to play high school age. Must be heavyset. Outgoing, unstoppable, goodhearted with a vibrant, lovable, spirited personality. Loves to dance. Becomes a teen heroine. Strong pop belt singer and great mover. Edna Turnblad: Male or Female play female, Caucasian, 40s‐50s. Tracy's mother. A working class, devoted, loving housewife with dreams of her own. Sincere, not campy. Needs a funny, grand character actor with singing ability . Large physique. COMEDIAN. Wilbur Turnblad: Male, Caucasian, 40s‐50s. Tracy's father. A working class inventor. Sweet, goofy, childlike personality. Adores his family. Needs a thin, funny character actor. Good character singer. Link Larkin: Male, Caucasian, to play high school age. Handsome, sexy, clean‐cut, goodhearted, down‐to‐earth. The heartthrob of the local TV teen dance show. Amber's boyfriend at first, but he soon falls for Tracy. Strong pop singer and great mover. Seaweed J.StubbsMale, African‐American, to play high school age. Cool, sexy, street smart, goodhearted. Son of Motormouth Maybelle who becomes Penny's boyfriend. His dance lessons help Tracy get chosen for the local TV teen dance show. Strong, soulful tenor pop singer and great mover. Amber Von Tussle: Female, Caucasian, to play high school age. The ice princess of the local TV teen dance show. Attractive snob. Very funny, with good physique. Strong pop belt singer and great mover. Penny Pingleton: Female, Caucasian, to play high school age. Ditzy, neurotic, devoted best friend of Tracy. Very funny, with good physique. Strong pop belt singer and mover.
For more information and more cast breakdowns visit www.talenttimetheatre.com or call 07904 771980.
Laban Youth Dance Company
Audition: Saturday 11 September 2010 at Laban
Dance style/s: Contemporary
Age ranges: 13-18
Reheasals: Tuesdays 6.15pm-8.30pm at Laban, Creekside, London SE8 3DZ
Fees: £2 per class
About the audition
For more information and to register in advance please contact Stella Howard on 020 8469 9463 or s.howard@laban.org.
About the company
Laban Youth Dance Company (LYDC) is an auditioned company of enthusiastic and talented young dancers aged 13 - 18 years. The company collaborate throughout the year to devise, create and perform new pieces of work under the direction of their Artistic Director. Each year LYDC become involved in a variety of projects such as the Olympic Torch Ceremony at the Southbank, Blackheath Halls Opera and work with professional choreographers and companies such as Random Dance Company, MIKS and Henri Oguike. LYDC also perform throughout the year and have the opportunity to attend a residential exchange with another youth company in the UK. The Laban Youth Dance Company rehearses weekly during term time. Additional availability for rehearsals may be required. For further information or application form for the audition contact Stella Howard on s.howard@laban.org or 020 8469 9463.
www.laban.org
Shift Youth Dance Company
Audition: Sunday 12 September 2010 at The Place, register by Friday 3 September
Dance style/s: Contemporary
Age ranges: 13-19
Rehearsals: The Place, 17 Duke's Road, London, WC1H 9PY
Fees: £60 per term
About the audition
The audition will include a technique class followed by a creative session with next year's commissioned choreographer, Darren Ellis (Place Prize, semi-finalist). Please note, you don't need to prepare anything, just come with an open mind. Your audition times will be communicated directly to you in early September. If you don't hear from us until then, please don't worry, we promise to see everyone who applies. Please download and complete an audition application form from the website by Friday 3rd September. For further information please contact Lia Prentaki, Manager, Community and Youth Dance on 0207 121 1034 or email lia.prentaki@theplace.org.uk.
About the company
The company meets twice weekly during term time to take class, create and perform work by a range of choreographers. Shift is professionally led by a rehearsal director and manager. There is a fee of £60 per term which can be paid on a on a termly or half-termly basis. The Company works regularly with guest choreographers, and in recent years commissioned artists have included Protein Dance, Lisa Spackman, Martin Lawrance, Vanessa Haska, Shelly Love, Tom Dale, Zoi Dimitriou and Rick Nodine. Dancers from Shift have gone on to train full time at London Contemporary Dance School, Laban and Northern School of Contemporary Dance.
For more information visit www.theplace.org.uk/shift.
LCB meets on Sunday afternoons from January through April, so our dancers stay in their academic schools. By the time final auditions for dance schools take place at age 16, they have matured and leave LCB with a realistic idea of their potential. They have also tested their commitment to dance and have learned about other creative options in the wider world of stagecraft and theatre. For more information visit www.londonchildrensballet.com.
London Children's Ballet (LCB)
Audition: October & Novmember 2010, casting in December at Dance Attic SW6, register by Thursday 7 October
Dance style/s: Ballet
Age ranges: Girls 9-14, boys 9-16
Rehearsals: Weekends January-April
Fees: No
About the company
London Children's Ballet (LCB) was founded in 1994 to give talented young dancers a unique opportunity to perform as part of a professional ballet production. The 6-month audition to performance experience is free and the company of 55 is an exuberant and mixed bunch united by their passion for dance. LCB stands apart from other dance companies as the audition judges look for children who, regardless of physique, have that special star quality that makes a dancer beautiful to watch. LCB children make lasting friendships outside their normal orbit and learn for life the reward of persistence and hard work.
Boy Blue Entertainment's Da Bratz
Audition: Dates TBC
Dance style/s: Hip hop dance styles
Age ranges: 9-18
About the company
Award-winning dance company Blye Blue's youth company. For more information visit www.boyblueent.com.
Shuffle Youth Dance Company
Audition: TBC
Dance style/s: Contemporary, Creative
Age ranges: 12-16
Rehearsals: The Place, 17 Duke's Road, London, WC1H 9PY
Fees: Yes
About the audition
For more information and to register contact Lia Prentaki, Education Officer on 0207 121 1034 or email lia.prentaki@theplace.org.uk.
About the company
The focus of Shuffle is on developing technical and creative skills in a relaxed and enjoyable atmosphere. The group also have opportunities to share and perform new work. Weekly video diaries provide a means of youth consultation and evaluation, and are used in all group decision making. Shuffle is co-directed by dance artist Rachael Mossom, who has worked with Henri Oguike Dance Company, Keira Dance, Will Tuckett and Charlotte Eatock among others, and Lia Prentaki, the Education Officer for Learning and Access at The Place.
For more information visit www.theplace.org.uk/shuffle.
Centre for Advanced Training (CAT) The Place - North London
Audition: Dates TBC
Dance styles: Contemporary, Ballet, Creative
Age ranges: 10-17 (you can apply at 9 but must be 10 by 1 September of that year)
Rehearsals: The Place, 17 Duke's Road, London WC1H 9PY
Fees: Yes
Previous experience required: None, but must demostrate potential i.e. musicality or physicality
Taster sessions: Yes, dates TBC
About the audition
Applicants are split into groups according to their age and experience for a contemporary, ballet and creative class. Do not worry if you have never done one or all of these disciplines - it is rare that an applicant has experience in all of these dance forms. This should not deter you from auditioning. The audition will last approximately 2 hours. For more information contact Lucy Field, Programme Manager on 020 7121 1035 or email lucy.field@theplace.org.uk.
About the programme
The Place's Centre for Advanced Training (CAT) is part of a national intensive dance programme for 10-18 year olds who display exceptional potential and passion for dance. There are currently 75 students participating in weekly sessions and intensive holiday projects.
Centres for Advanced Training is a government initiative funded by the Department for Children, Schools and Families and managed by the Music and Dance Scheme (MDS). The scheme was initially set up in 2004.
www.theplace.org.uk/about-cat
Centre for Advanced Training (CAT) Laban - South London
Audition: Dates TBC
Dance styles: Contemporary, Ballet, Creative
Age ranges: 13-17 (you can apply at 12 but must be 13 by 1 September of that year)
Rehearsals: Laban, Creekside, London SE8 3DZ
Fees: Yes
Previous experience required: None, but must demostrate potential i.e. musicality or physicality
Taster sessions: Yes, dates TBC
About the audition
Applicants are split into groups according to their gender. You will participate in a contemporary, and creative class. Do not worry if you have never done one of these disciplines. This should not deter you from auditioning. The audition will last approximately 2 hours. For more information contact Martin Collins or 020 8691 8600 or m.collins@laban.org.
About the programme
The Centre for Advanced Training (CAT) at Laban is an innovative scheme offering young people with exceptional talent and potential in dance the opportunity to access high quality dance training. The programme of classes provides intensive and rigorous dance training taught by a highly experienced team of professional dance teachers and artists. The CAT is part of Laban's Education and Community Programme. There are currently 75 students.
Centres for Advanced Training is a government initiative funded by the Department for Children, Schools and Families and managed by the Music and Dance Scheme (MDS). The scheme was initially set up in 2004.
www.laban.org
English Youth Ballet (EYB)Audition: Across the UK, dates TBC
Dance style/s: Ballet
Age ranges: Juniors 8-11, Seniors 12-18
Rehearsals: During Summer School at Tring Park School for the Performing Arts, Herts
Fees: Yes
About the audition
Auditions take place either on stage at a regional theatre or in a school in the town where performances will take place and last for 90/105 minutes. EYB auditions take the form of a ballet class. No dance has to be especially prepared. The audition is designed to be an experience in itself and we like parents to watch when the audition venue and space allows this. EYB is about performance and this starts with the audition when we look for young dancers who love their dancing and who would benefit from classes, rehearsals and participating in EYB ballet performances. For audition packs and a registration form for a specific venue please Email misslewis@englishyouthballet.co.uk
About the company
Founded in 1998, English Youth Ballet presents full-length classical ballets in the regional theatres of England, Scotland and Wales. Bringing opportunity to young dancers outside London aged 8-18 years to perform within a professional setting. Each year the professional principal dancers are joined by 100 young dancers to presents 7/8 productions in cities and regional areas throughout the UK.
For more information visit www.englishyouthballet.co.uk.
National Youth Ballet (NYB)
Audition: London and Birmingham, dates TBC
Dance style/s: Ballet
Age ranges: Main cast 12 and over, junior associates 11 and under
Rehearsals: During Summer School at Tring Park School for the Performing Arts, Herts
Fees: Yes
About the audition
First round auditions in Birmingham and London will be 1 hour, giving the adjudication panel the chance to see dancers in small classes. All recalled dancers must make sure they are available all day for the final audition/casting date and the costume fitting/photo call day in May.
About the company
The main aim of the NYB is to offer talented young dancers an opportunity to participate in the creation, production and performance of ballet at a professional level. Dancers work with eminent composers, choreograhpers and teachers, gaining invaluable experience. NYB also encourages children from all walks of life to become involved with their Outreach Fit to Dance programme in schools and the community. Many alumni have contracts with major ballet and musical theatre companies throughout the world.
For more information and to download an application form visit www.nyb.org.uk.
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Quicksilver - Rambert Youth Dance Company
Audition: TBC
Dance style/s: Contemporary dance
Age ranges: 15-24
Rehearsals: Thursday evenings at Rambert Studios, Chiswick
Fees: £90 for twelve weeks
About the audition
To register for a place at the audition contact Kate Laho for an application form at kate.laho@rambert.org.uk. For further queries please contact Learning and Participation at learning@rambert.org.uk or call 020 8630 0615.
About the company
Quicksilver, Rambert's youth company is looking to recruit dancers between the ages of 15-24 to join the company from September. With a focus on new contemporary works as well as learning Rambert repertoire, this is a challenging and exciting opportunity for anyone wishing to work in a professional environment, develop upon existing contemporary dance technique, be creative and have performance opportunities. Previous performances have included the opening of the Eurostar from St Pancras International Station, various dance platforms at the Lilian Baylis Theatre, Sadler's Wells as well as performances for Richdance festival and Big Dance 2010. Classes are led by Rambert Animateur Laura Harvey. Members pay a £90 fee for the twelve week term; this can be paid in monthly instalments.
www.rambert.org.uk/learning_participation/youth_dance_company
