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BAC COMPANY AUDITIONS

We are looking for strong, technical, hard working, positive dancers for our 2 amazing Dance Performance Companies.  These advanced placement teams are designed for students who are ready to take their dancing beyond a recreational level. Beyond being extraordinary dancers and performers, company members are role models and ambassadors of our studio in the community. Ideal candidates are motivated, committed, talented and passionate about dance and performance! 

Students must have significant training in Ballet, Jazz and Tap plus seasons of Technique class.

Before you AUDITION

READ THE INFO BELOW CAREFULLY

AUDITION FORMS - SUBMIT HERE
COMPANY CHECK LIST

COMPANY SCHEDULE / IMPORTANT DATES

  • 🩰 WEEKLY DANCE CLASSES: (required)

    Monday 6:00-8:00 + Wednesday 6:00-8:15

  • 🎭 THEATER REHEARSAL: (Optional)

    Monday 8:00-9:00 + wednesday 8:15-9:00 (As needed, schedule will be posted weekly) You may not be needed both days each week depending on what is being rehearsed.

  • 🚫 3 ABSENCES ALLOWED (per class day per season) After 3 absences A Private lesson must be booked (and paid for) to make up the time.

  • 🎄SAT DEC 5, 2025: christmas parade & Winter show rehearsal (Tentative)

  • ❄️*FRI-SUN DEC 18-20, 2026 ($150): winter show @ the OCC, Time TBA (Mandatory) *Tentative

  • 🎬fRI aPRIL 23, 2027: Recital Blocking/dress rehearsal, Time TBA (Mandatory)

  • 💃SAT-SUN 24-25, 2027: Recital weekend, Time TBA (Mandatory)

EVALUATED AT AUDITION:

  • ATTENDANCE: had less than 3 Absences in any class (including Technique class) last season.

  • COMMITMENT: Participated in optional BAC Performances (Winter winter and Summer Performances), Summer classes & Intensives, etc

  • HOME STUDY - Dancers must be Practicing and stretching at home Regularly

  • CLASS ETIQUETTE: positive Attitude, Excellent behavior, Abides by dress code, no gum or Jewelry, hair up, coachable (accepts corrections)

  • tURNS: Clean Double Pirouette, pique, Chaines, Fuette & A la Seconde

  • FLEXIBILITY: Right & Left: splits, heel Stretch, Tilt, illusion

  • JUMPS: Saut de Chat, Middle Leaps, Calypso

  • KICKS: Battements, Fan kick

  • TECHNIQUE: Attention to detail, posture/Alignment, turn out, pretty hands, strong arms & legs, Engaged core, pointed feet, no sickling

  • TAP Skills: Times Steps, Turning Maxie Ford, Buffalo, Drawbacks, Off Broadways

  • QUALITY OF MOVEMENT: Control, Flow, Energy, Natural Looking

  • CHOREOGRAPHY: speed Of pick up, memory, Accuracy, confidence, Timing / rhythm

  • SHOWMENSHIP: Musicality, energy & Facial expression & confidence

SCORING / EVALUATION

 Keep in mind the audition is just one part of the process. your audition OFFICIALLY started the FIRST DAY of class LAST SEASON. Through out the Season, summer and all interactions, Instructors take notice of your progress, attitude, work ethic, behavior, Dress Code Compliance, commitment, & attendance. These factors combined with your scores will determine your placement.

PLACEMENTS

After auditions, Based on your evaluation, You will be emailed a placement in one of Four class levels:

  • Senior Company (grade 9-12)

  • Dance Ensemble (Grade 8-12)

  • Encore Company (Grade 6-8)

  • Comprehensive B (Grade 4-7)

all of these class levels are considered advanced Placement and require an invitation/audition so no matter where you are placed, you should be very proud of your Accomplishments thus far!

Please prepare Yourself that competition for Company levels is very competitive this season. many students do not make it their first time trying out. If you do not make It - Do not give up!! A Committed dancer will improve in aNY CLASS if they apply themselves. Promise yourself - that No matter the Results - You’ll keep your chin up, Keep working hard and keep dancing!! We love You and are ALWAYS routing for you!

Do not compare your journey to someone else’s - Like the sun and the moon - you will shine when its your time.