Performing Arts

Notices

Dance Auditions - Term 1

Click here for the days and times for the final week of Dance Auditions.

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Auditions in Week 4

Monday 19th February
7:30am - 8:30am - Company Contemporary & Contemporary Ensemble Auditions (Miss Jones) - Dance Studio.

Friday 23rd February
7:30am - 8:30am - Extension Commercial Jazz Company (Lauren Elton) - DANCE STUDIO**
** Please Note: This group will be learnt in a block in the holidays

STILL TO BE AUDITIONED (these will take place after the first two weeks of Auditions):
Extension Contemporary Company – this group will be learnt in a block on Sundays or holidays

 
THESE ARE NOT NECESSARILY THE DAYS THE CLASSES WILL BE HELD ON.
 
AUDITIONS:
There will be two weeks of Auditions:
WEEK 1 – Everyone will audition for the groups they want to be in
WEEK 2 – There will be  Callbacks for anyone I need to see again and anyone who missed the first week of Auditions
 
Do I audition for everything?  What if I don’t get in?  - I suggest you audition for everything you want to be considered for in the first week if you can manage it.  This way I get to see you more and get to know you better.  It also gives you more opportunity because you may be nervous the first day and not perform your best or you may have trouble picking up choreography if you haven’t worked with the teachers before.  For example – my choreography for jazz is very fast and complex and a lot of people find it difficult to pick up at first.  I will then advise you what to come to for the second week.
 
PLEASE NOTE:  THERE ARE LIMITED SPOTS IN EACH GROUP – we can only take a maximum of 30 students per group (due to some competition rules) so you may not get into everything you would like to.  I try to make sure everyone gets in to at least one dance group out of Company or Ensemble or Performance Group.
 
Extension Jazz is the most difficult to get in to because the only spaces that become available are due to the Year 12s that graduate and leave.  This means there are only 3-5 positions available in Extension Jazz.
 
What do I wear?
For Extension Company & Company auditions dancewear is required – leggings or shorts with a crop top, leotard and singlet or t shirt. 

For Ensemble Auditions you may wear dancewear or your sport uniform.
What will happen at the audition? - Students will be taught a short combo which they will then be asked to perform in small groups.  If time allows they may also be taken through some corner technique (turns, kicks and leaps).
I can’t wait to see you all!
Miss Jones 😊

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Do you love to dance? Dance groups and auditions 2024

Then we want you!!!!  Come and join the Stella Dance Extension Company, Company, Dance Ensemble or Performance Group for your chance to dance, perform and compete against other schools with your friends at Stella Maris.
 
DANCE GROUPS 2024 REGISTRATION FORM:
https://forms.office.com/r/mH4eK2e7zc
 
The auditions for the 2024 Dance Groups will take place over weeks 2 & 3, starting on Monday morning, before school.
 
If you are interested in being part of one or more of the dance teams please fill out the registration form attached to this link:
 
Dance Groups 2024 Registration Form - https://forms.office.com/r/mH4eK2e7zc
An email will then be sent to you this Friday with all the audition dates and times.
The levels of Dance Teams available are:
 
Performance Groups (Years 7, 8 & 9) 
A semesterly program for the beginner/ intermediate dancer who may or may not have previous experience and wants to dance for fun with friends.  Rehearsals one lunchtime per week.  1 routine per semester in either Jazz/Musical Theatre/Hip Hop or Lyrical/Contemporary.  This group will work towards Dance Night (concerts at school) performances in Terms 2 & 4 and will not compete at Eisteddfods.  Students may join in Semester 1 or Semester 2 or participate the entire year.  There is no audition required for the Performance group, anyone is welcome!
 
Dance Ensembles (Years 7-9)
For intermediate dancers with some previous experience who want to compete but with less time and commitment than the Dance Company.  Rehearsals one morning a week before school for each style. Routines in either Jazz/Musical Theatre and Lyrical/Contemporary.  3-5 Eisteddfod Competitions and 2 Dance Nights (concerts at school).  Audition required.
 
Dance Company & Extension Dance Company (Years 7-12)
For the advanced, experienced and dedicated Dancer.  Rehearsals 1 morning a week for each style before school (some Sundays may be required for external choreographers).  Routines in Jazz, Commercial Jazz, Hip Hop, Lyrical and Contemporary.  Approximately 3-5 Eisteddfod Competitions, 2 Dance Nights (concerts at school), Dance Camp Day, and Presentation Night performances
 
PLEASE NOTE:  There is a cost involved for all dance groups