2016 Summer Intensive Video Audition Guidelines

2016 Summer Intensive
Video Audition Guidelines
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One photo of applicant in simple practice clothes in first arabesque
Video (Barre, Center and Optional Performance)
Applicant should introduce self on camera: names, age and birthplace. Video
should not exceed 7 minutes in length and should demonstrate level appropriate
examples of the following:
Barre (exercise should be done on one side only)
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One tendu exercise
Rond de jambe a terre
Developpe devant, a la seconde, derriere
Grand Battement
Center
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A pirouette combination
Petit allegro
Grand Allegro across floor
Young Ladies with a minimum of 1-3 years of training en pointe should
demonstrate one exercise en pointe at the barre in addition to the above
exercises
Young Ladies with 3+ years of training en pointe should demonstrate one pointe
exercise in the center
Young ladies with 5+ years of training en pointe must present their solo variation
on pointe
Young Men 14 and up must execute sing or double tour from fifth to fifth
Resume
Applicants age 16 and up should submit a resume that includes performing
experience
Optional Performance
A solo ballet variation or performance excerpt, not more than 3 minutes in length
Video auditions are to be sent to one of the following locations:
Email: [email protected]
Mail: 341 Ellsworth Ave SW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503