Providing a nurturing and stimulating educational environment, the Dance program at MAS offers a wide range of dance disciplines and methodologies. The dance curriculum is designed to offer students a strong technical base, to expand their knowledge of dance as an art form and to inspire passionate creativity in our students. Emphasis is placed on technique, dance history, health/nutrition, choreography and performance. Students participate in ballet, modern, jazz and ethnic dance classes. Dance composition and improvisation make up the balance of our well-rounded dance curriculum.
Participate in a ballet barre and center floor exercise.
Participate in a jazz or modern across the floor combination.
Perform a short solo dance not to exceed one minute long. The solo may be performed in any dance style and is meant to showcase the student’s strengths. Music must be provided on the student’s phone and should be cut down to one minute. Please be sure to have the music downloaded, as the internet can be spotty in the building. If having it on the student’s phone is not possible, please bring it on a USB. Please DO NOT bring CDs.
Attire:
Girls: Black leotard and pink tights are required for audition.
Boys: Black ballet tights or leggings and a black t-shirt.
Sweats and jewelry are not acceptable. Hair must be tied up in a bun.
Applicants should bring ballet shoes, half soles/turners/jazz shoes/contemporary shoes, and whatever shoes they need for their solo.
A personal interview to help determine the student's level of discipline, interest and suitability for the program will be conducted during the solo portion.
Applicants must have a minimum two years of ballet training.
Please bring a photograph to the audition, not to exceed 5”X7”. Please include your name on the back of the photo, along with the program you are auditioning for (Dance).
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