Live to Dance - Love to Perform

ARTISTIC EDGE DANCE COMPANY  

 AUDITIONS FOR THE 2024-2025 COMPETITION SEASON WILL BE

FRIDAY, MAY 10, 2024 - SOLOS

(Solos are for Company I members only with at least 2 years competitive experience. All soloist must also audition for Groups on Saturday)

SATURDAY, MAY 11, 2024 - GROUPS

PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR ALL AUDITIONS - Registration Deadline - Wednesday, May 8

Ages 14 and up please arrive early to warm up. This is an audition, not a class.

Ages 4.5-13 will receive a quick warm up.

****Dancers will be informed by email of which company they make by May 28th. All dancers who make Company I must attend summer intensive.
Your dancers specific companys and required fall classes will be emailed by July 5th.****

Dancers must attend auditions and summer intensives/classes to be considered for our competitive dance company I.
If you cannot attend auditions or summer intensive or classes we recommend you reconsider auditioning for Company.
New Mini members must take 2 summer classes to be considered for Company

Make-up/video/private auditions will not be available.
Click Here for Summer Requirements

Solo/Duo/Trio Auditions - by appointment only

Friday, May 10, 2024

All dancers auditioning for solos/duos/trios must prepare a 1 minute solo dance in the style in which they wish to compete.

All solos/duos/trios must perform in a minimum of 2 group dances, one of which must be Production.
Soloists MUST also perform in a group of the style they have for a solo
Dancers must auditions with their age level on Saturday as well.

GROUP AUDITIONS FOR COMPANY
SATURDAY, MAY 11

AUDITION TIMES: AUDITION WITH THE GROUP OF THE AGE YOU WILL BE AS OF 9/1/24.
Dancers turning 11 during 2024 may stay to audition with the 11 - 13 group, but must audition with their age group first.

Dancers turning 14 during 2024 may stay to audition with the 14 and Up group, but must audition with their age group first.

MANDATORY PARENT MEETINGS WILL BE HELD ON SATURDAY, MAY 11.
Parent or Guardian must attend 1 (ONE) of the following meetings:
10:00 am
1:15 pm
4:00 pm

BEFORE THE AUDITION - WHAT TO EXPECT

You MUST Preregister for your audition online by 5pm May 10th. Rates based on age level.  Click here to register.

All auditionees must have a parent or guardian attend a mandatory company meeting prior to auditions.

• Audition ONLY for companies of styles of dance you have trained in AND will accept if placed on:

  • Parents chose how many companies a dancer may compete on and AEDC places dancers on companies that fit best their strengths.

• Does everyone who auditions make a Company?

  • No. Like any other competitive sport, members must meet specific technical and performance skill levels and criteria.

• Required Classes:

  • for Artistic Edge Dance Company:

    • AEDC Summer Intensives - June (new and current Petite/Junior/Teen/Senior elite dance members)  

    • Beginning of July for current Company I dancers for Nationals rehearsal week.  - Depending on Nationals dates

    • Inform studio of any conflicts at auditions.  Click here for Summer Intensive Info and dates

    • Mandatory fall technique & rehearsal classes are assigned.  

      • Personal schedules will be sent in your company contract

  • Artistic Edge Dance Company Minis/Petites:

    • AEDC Summer Class Camps - June/July - Must take a combo class or beginner level classes

    • Inform studio of any conflicts at auditions. Click here for Summer Class Options

    • Mandatory fall technique & rehearsal classes are assigned.  

      • Personal schedules will be sent in your company contract

    • Mandatory Summer 2025 Summer Rehearsals and classes before Nationals

• ARE THERE WEEKEND/WEDNESDAY REQUIREMENTS:

  • Yes. Classes, rehearsals & competitions may be on weekends.  Classes and rehearsals will also be on Wednesdays as well as other days.

• WHAT FEES ARE INVOLVED:

  • Monthly tuition for mandatory and additional optional technique classes AND separate "Company Fees" for rehearsals and competition fees:

    • Technique class fees (both mandatory company and optional recreational):

    • Summer Intensive/Class Fees: All company I members are required to attend the full summer intensive.  Contact the studio prior to auditions if you have any conflicts.

    • Company fees cover mandatory regional competition/convention fees, company costume fees, company jacket, weekly group company rehearsal and bi-weekly solo/duet/trio rehearsal fees.   For a breakdown of company fees, please click here.

    • Solos/Duets/Trios - an upfront additional $200.00 per dance choreography fee is required for summer choreography sessions.

AT THE AUDITION - Arrive warmed up, at least 15 minutes before your audition time. An empty studio will be available to warm up.

• WHAT WE LOOK FOR:

  • Strong technique, style, good attitude, ability to apply corrections, performance quality, and flexibility.

• AUDITION ATTIRE:

  • Proper form fitting dance wear. NO loose clothing or soffe shorts. Hair in a bun. Appropriate shoes and dance clothes for each style are required.

• AUDITIONS:

  • Choreography will be taught for each style and performed in small groups to be evaluated.

  • All Company I auditionees who wish to be considered for Production must attend the Jazz audition (our large all age group dance)

  • Soloist/Duos/Trios: Ages 8 & up - must have 2 years prior competitive dance experience.

    • Must be in 2 group companies for solo/duet/trio, one must be production.

    • Prepare a 1 minute Solo dance if you wish to be considered for a solo/duet/trio

    • Not all dancers receive solos. Dancers may be placed in duets/trios or groups at AEDC's discretion.

    • AUDITIONS ARE CLOSED. Plan to drop off and pick up your dancer at scheduled times.

AFTER THE AUDITION

• RESULTS:

  • AEDC will send letters of acceptance to all members who make company by June 1st.

    • All dancers who are accepted for Company I Junior, Teen or Senior teams must take the full summer intensive 9am -5pm, Mondays - Thrusdays, June 10-20, 2024 for final placements.

  • AEDC Company contracts with specific teams, required fall classes, and re will be emailed to each member by July 5th .

  • Contracts must be signed and returned NO LATER THAN July 12th

    • Any contracts not returned by July 12th will be considered void.

  • Though we have many teams at varying technique and age levels, we may not have a team suitable for a specific dancer's age/technique level/style. We may offer an alternative company or style, or recommend more training before joining company

  • If you have any questions regarding company results, please contact the studio.

• REQUIRED EVENTS:

  • vary based on Company I or Company II - but could include regional competitions, one convention, one out of town Nationals, Spring Performance. Dates TBA