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Posted: May 1 2023

2023/2024 COMPETITION TEAM AUDITION INFORMATION
Audition Date: Tuesday, May 9
REGISTRATION is CLOSED
KCDS Competition Team Info Form Click here please
Auditions take place at Karen Clark Dance Studio
All Dancers interested in a Competition Team Placement for 2023/2024 are required to submit the on line
KCDS Competition Team Information & Audition Question form. Click here please
Audition registration is on a first come basis.
Information provided on this page will give an idea of expectations. Exact costs will be available May 1, in the KAREN CLARK DANCE STUDIO COMPETITION TEAM Information & Audition Questions ~ 2024
Successful Candidates will receive an e-mail between 3pm-8pm on May 25 offering a placement on Karen Clark Dance Studio's Competition Team. The email will also list pre-approved classes as well as directions on how to register on-line until May 26, midnight.
Questions, please email us prior to audition day.
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Registration opens on Monday, May 1, 10:00am - Thursday, May 4 - Midnight, or until auditions are full.
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Audition numbers will be given out at the audition.
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Access the KCDS Competition Team Information & Audition Questions Form LINK AVAILABLE MAY 1 @10:00AM
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Log into or Create your Karen Clark Dance Studio Account to register LINK AVAILABLE MAY 1 @10:00AM
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Select the audition time
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Cost of $20.00* (*includes GST) will be charged at the time of check out.
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If you are auditioning for CREW and Company – you will register for both auditions and receive two different numbers.
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If you have more that one Dancer auditioning please submit KCDS Competition Team Information & Audition Questions Form for each Dancer.
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Registration is on a first come first serve basis. Numbers are limited.
Crew Auditions - Floor 1
Audition 1: 330-430pm Age 8-10
Audition 2: 445-545pm Age 11-14
Audition 3: 600-715pm Age 14-18+
Company Auditions - Floor 2
Audition 4: 445-545pm Age 8-10
Audition 5: 600-715pm Age 11-14
Audition 6: 730-845pm Age 14-18+
Dancers 18+ If you are new to KCDS please audition with audition 3 or 6.
RETURNING DANCERS 18+ If you are returning KCDS Comp Team Member please register
8. Dancers Edge RETURNING
9. OldSkoolCREW RETURNING
Submit before registration
1. KAREN CLARK DANCE STUDIO COMPETITION TEAM Information & Audition Questions ~ 2024. Click here please
2. Log into your KCDS account / create your KCDS account to register Click here please
Additional Audition Information
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Dancers will be asked to learn a few styles of choreography and cross floor combinations
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Dancers auditioning should be 7 turning 8 this coming year and going into Primary Ballet or higher.
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Auditions are CLOSED - no observers.
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Dancer's are to audition with their age group.
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Dancers please stretch at home so you arrive warmed-up.
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Dancers will then go into the studio. A Faculty member will set choreography.
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A panel of teachers will observe the Dancer.
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Groups may be broken down into smaller groups.
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After auditions are over dancers will be ready for pick up.
Requirements for Performance Company Members
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Dancers need both Exam Ballet and Jazz training.
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Dancers offered acceptance into company will be required to take tap.
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Weekly Classes will include RAD Exam Ballet Classes, Company Class includes Jazz Tech and Tap.
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We will focus on all aspects of performance, with a strong emphasis on technique and performance ability.
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Companies perform in recitals and are afforded extra performance opportunities. These will include Dance Competitions/Conventions, for which applicable fees will apply.
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Company Member in select companies will require both black and beige jazz shoes.
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All company levels may not be filled. Karen Clark Dance Studio reserves the right to add or delete levels as required.
Requirements for Hip Hop CREW Members
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CREW Dancers are required to take a 2nd class (hip hop, jazz, tap, company)
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We focus on all aspects of performance, with a strong emphasis on hip hop technique and performance ability
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CREWS perform in recitals and are afforded extra performance opportunities. These will include Dance Competitions/Conventions, for which applicable fees will apply
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CREW Dancers are required to wear Black Hip Hop Converse Shoe.