{"id":15915,"date":"2017-03-10T00:00:19","date_gmt":"2017-03-10T05:00:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.joyofmotion.org\/?p=15915"},"modified":"2020-01-24T00:13:31","modified_gmt":"2020-01-24T05:13:31","slug":"youth-dance-auditions-2017-2018-schoolyear","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.joyofmotion.org\/youth-dance-auditions-2017-2018-schoolyear\/","title":{"rendered":"AUDITION NOTICE: 2017-2018 Youth Dance Ensemble, American Dance Conservatory, Youth Performance Companies"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"YOUTH<\/h1>\n

YOUTH DANCE PROGRAMS<\/h1>\n

AUDITION FOR THE 2017-2018 SCHOOL YEAR<\/h4>\n

Attention, young dancers!\u00a0<\/span>Joy of Motion Dance Center\u2019s award-winning program, the Youth Dance Ensemble (YDE), together with the newly formed American Dance Conservatory (ADC), and ten Youth Performance Companies (YPCs), are holding auditions in April 2017 for company acceptance for the 2017-2018 school year.<\/span> For youth dancers in grades 1-12 who are looking for varied dance performance experience and training, or intensive pre-collegiate dance training, Joy of Motion\u2019s YDE, ADC, or YPCs are\u00a0the ideal destination.<\/p>\n

REGISTER FOR AUDITIONS NOW<\/a><\/p>\n

PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONS<\/b><\/h3>\n

Youth Dance Ensemble (YDE)<\/a>\"\"<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n

The Youth Dance Ensemble (YDE), one of Joy of Motion Dance Center\u2019s Dance Institute programs,\u00a0is an award-winning dance company and training program for dedicated youth dancers with a focus on ballet and modern dance<\/strong>. With four preparatory levels and a Company, students in grades 1-12 follow a structured curriculum with classes in modern, ballet,\u00a0and jazz, as well as supplemental dance styles. YDE teaches and inspires excellence in dance and learning through classes, performances, artist residencies, and educational projects that integrate and connect dance to well-being, self, and community. YDE creates well-rounded dancers that are fully prepared for dance programs at the collegiate and university level.<\/p>\n

Joy of Motion’s YDE is a Dance Institute youth program. Acceptance to YDE level 2 and above is by auditions only.<\/p>\n

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American Dance Conservatory (ADC)<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>Joy of Motion Dance Center\u2019s American Dance Conservatory (ADC) is a youth company and training program for dedicated young dancers\u00a0with a focus on the American dance forms of jazz and tap<\/strong>. With two preparatory levels and a Company, students in grades 5-12 will follow a structured curriculum with core classes in jazz, tap, and ballet, as well as supplemental dance styles. Classes and performance opportunities create well-rounded dancers prepared to pursue college dance programs, musical theater, and other endeavors based on these traditionally American dance styles. Through the ADC program, students will connect their dance training to learning life skills which will enable them to become strong, healthy individuals with the ability to succeed in both dance and life.
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Joy of Motion’s ADC is a Dance Institute youth program. Acceptance to ADC is by audition only. Proficiency in tap dance is not required to audition,<\/strong>\u00a0and lack of proficiency will not preclude a student from acceptance.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Youth Performance Companies (YPCs)<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>Next year, Joy of Motion will have 10 Youth Performance Companies (YPCs), including all of our five hip hop\u00a0companies, three jazz, two ballet, and one tap company. The companies will be led by many of the same directors as in the past, and we\u2019re excited to welcome several new directors to our ranks. <\/span><\/p>\n

Yo<\/span>uth Performance Companies (YPCs) at Joy of Motion provide young dancers with the essential performance training for developing well-rounded dancers.\u00a0Our vision is to build strong, thriving communities within each company and to create a unified and seamless approach to performance training among all of the companies and dance styles.\u00a0Participants have the opportunity to perform high-quality work in a variety of venues, providing audiences with exceptional dance performances.\u00a0We commit to providing both performers and their audiences with access to excellence.<\/p>\n

Joy of Motion’s YPCs\u00a0are a part of our performance programming. Acceptance to YPCs\u00a0is by audition only.<\/p>\n

YOUTH DANCE AUDITIONS FOR THE 2017-2018 SCHOOL YEAR<\/b><\/p>\n

Youth Dance Ensemble (YDE) and American Dance Conservatory (ADC):<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Joy of Motion Dance Institute\u2019s YDE and ADC will host info sessions and a free workshop to help dancers prepare for the audition. Please mark your calendars for the following dates in April of 2017:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
DATE<\/b><\/td>\nTIME<\/b><\/td>\nLOCATION<\/b><\/td>\nEVENT<\/b><\/td>\nADDITIONAL INFO<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Apr 2 \u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n5:00 – 6:00 PM<\/span><\/td>\nFriendship Heights<\/td>\nInfo session for YDE Level 1<\/span><\/td>\nBy invitation only.\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
6:30 – 8:00 PM<\/span><\/td>\nFriendship Heights<\/td>\nInfo session for ADC, all levels<\/span><\/td>\nOpen to the public.\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Apr 22\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n5:30 – 7:00 PM<\/td>\nBethesda<\/span><\/td>\nAudition prep workshop (rising 3rd-12th graders)<\/span><\/td>\nFree and open to the public.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Apr 29\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n5:30 – 7:30PM<\/span><\/td>\nFriendship Heights<\/td>\nYDE\/ADC joint audition for rising 10th-12th graders<\/span><\/td>\nAuditions are free and open to the public; please register in advance.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Apr 30\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n5:00 – 6:30PM<\/span><\/td>\nFriendship Heights<\/td>\nYDE\/ADC joint audition for rising 3rd-6th graders<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
7:00 – 8:30PM<\/span><\/td>\nFriendship Heights<\/td>\nYDE\/ADC joint audition for rising 7th-9th graders<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

*Proficiency in tap dance is not necessary to audition for ADC. Lack of proficiency will not preclude acceptance to the program.<\/p>\n

Youth Performance Company (YPC) Auditions:<\/strong> <\/span><\/h4>\n

Please mark your calendars for the following dates in 2017:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
STYLE<\/b><\/td>\nNAME<\/b><\/td>\nGRADE LEVEL<\/b><\/td>\nAUDITION DATE<\/b><\/td>\nAUDITION TIME<\/b><\/td>\nAUDITION LOCATION<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Ballet<\/strong><\/td>\nAssembl\u00e9<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n6th-9th<\/span><\/td>\nApr 13<\/td>\n4:00 – 5:30 PM<\/td>\n\u00a0Friendship Heights<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Entrelac\u00e9<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n9th-12<\/td>\nApr 13<\/td>\n5:00 – 6:30 PM<\/td>\nFriendship Heights<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Tap<\/b><\/td>\nSoles of Steel<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n9th-12th<\/td>\nApr 11<\/td>\n4:00 – 5:30 PM<\/td>\nFriendship Heights<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Jazz<\/b><\/td>\nJazz Corps<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n3rd-6th<\/td>\nApr 12<\/td>\n4:00 – 5:30 PM<\/td>\nFriendship Heights<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Jazz Factor<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n6th-9th<\/td>\nApr 12<\/td>\n5:00 – 6:30 PM<\/td>\nFriendship Heights<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
The Pulse<\/strong><\/span>
\nStreet Jazz Company<\/td>\n		9th-12<\/td>\nMay 21<\/td>\n4:30 – 6:00 PM<\/td>\nFriendship Heights<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

*6th and 9th graders should come to the audition for the younger company that fits their grade. If a student\u00a0is feeling comfortable and wishes to stay to audition for the older company, please feel free to do so.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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2017-2018 HIP HOP AUDITIONS<\/strong><\/div>\n
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AUDITION DATE & TIME<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/td>\n
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AUDITION LOCATION<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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GRADES 3-6<\/b><\/div>\n<\/td>\n
Jun 17 from 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM<\/td>\nFriendship Heights<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
FREESTYLE (GRADES 6-12)<\/b><\/td>\nJun 17 from 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM<\/td>\nFriendship Heights<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
GRADES 7-12<\/b><\/td>\nJun 17 from 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM<\/td>\nFriendship Heights<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
VIBE TRIBE (GRADES 6-9)<\/b><\/td>\nApr 9 from 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM<\/td>\nAtlas<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

We will be holding additional auditions the week of Sep 5-8<\/strong> if you are unable to attend the auditions on the dates and times listed above. If you have any questions, please reach out to Sarah Chapin at production@joyofmotion.org.<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n
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2017-2018 HIP HOP COMPANIES<\/strong><\/div>\n
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EXP. REQUIRED<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/td>\n
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DIRECTOR<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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RHYTHMIX
\n<\/b>Grades 3-6<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
2 yrs training, any style<\/td>\nMakenzie Shimon<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
VIBE TRIBE
\n<\/b>Grades 6-9<\/td>\n		2 yrs hip hop training<\/td>\nMalaika Tate-Scott<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
GROOVE ELEMENTS
\n<\/b>Grades 6-9<\/td>\n		2 yrs hip hop training<\/td>\nNatasha Hawkins<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
HYPEFLOW
\n<\/b>Grades 6-12<\/td>\n		2 yrs hip hop training<\/td>\nJared Porter<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
HYPE COMPANY
\n<\/strong>Grades 9 – 12<\/td>\n		3 yrs hip hop training<\/td>\nAlana Hill<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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PREREQUISITES TO AUDITIONS FOR YDCs<\/b><\/p>\n

3rd-6th graders must\u00a0have 2 years of dance training in any style to audition<\/span><\/p>\n

6th-9th graders must have 2 years of dance training in the style of the company to audition<\/span><\/p>\n

9th-12th graders must have 3 years of dance training in the style of the company to audition<\/span><\/p>\n

QUESTIONS?<\/h2>\n

If you have questions about Youth Dance Institute programs, including YDE and ADC, contact Helen Hayes, Director of the Dance Institute, at hhayes@joyofmotion.org.<\/strong><\/p>\n

If you have questions about\u00a0Youth Performance Companies, contact Sarah Chapin, Director of Performance Programs, at schapin@joyofmotion.org.<\/strong><\/p>\n

SIGN UP TO AUDITION NOW:<\/h2>\n