Qualifying Auditions and Dance Technique Level Placement

Skyline High’s

Dance Production and

Ascension Dance Company

Auditions

Skyline Dance Room #711

Qualifying Auditions and Dance Technique Level Placement:

*Monday May 11th 3:15-4:05pm (High School) 4:15-5pm (Jr. High)

*Tuesday May 12th 3:15-4:05pm (High School) 4:15-5pm (Jr. High)

Room 711 (Dance room)

*Advanced, Dance Production and Ascension Call Back:

Wednesday May 13th Solos 3:15-5pm*

*Jr. High applicants will be assessed no earlier than 4:15

Thursday May 14th4:15-7:30pm

Friday May 15th 4:15-7:30pm

Applications and teacher recommendations are required only for Dance Production and Ascension candidates. All applications including teacher recommendations are due to Mrs. Petersonat Skyline High School by Friday, May 8th 2014.

PHYSICALS ARE NOT REQUIRED

*All Dancers must attend the qualification auditions Monday or Tuesday to receive a call back to be qualified for these auditions.

Dance Production and Ascension

Audition Schedule 2013

Be punctual to all scheduled audition events. “Early is on time and on time is late.”

Friday. May 8thby 3:30 pm

Teacher recommendations, application, parent consent form and grade report due to Mrs. Peterson. It can be dropped off or mailed to Skyline High Dance 845 S. Crismon Rd. Mesa, Arizona 85208. Applicants receive an “on time” score for these materials.

Monday May 11th-Tuesday May 12th-Technical evaluation and

call back pre-qualification-Dance Room #711

Candidates will demonstrate technique through ballet barre, center floorwork and jazz progressions across the floor (turns, kicks, and jumps) during class or after school.

_____Information below is for students that have pre-qualified for call backs______

Wednesday May 13th-1 minute SELF CHOREOGRAPHED Solo (provide music)

------Advanced Dance Applicants Do Not Need To Attend Thursday or Friday------

Thursday May 14th– Lyrical combo and technique

Check in/warm up –4:05-4:30

Learn contemporary/lyrical combination4:30-5:15 Audition contemporary/lyricalcombination5:30-7:00

FridayMay 15th– Jazz combo and final technical audition

Check in/warm up -4:05-4:30pm-Learn jazz combination 4:30-5:15.

Audition combinations and final technical evaluation 5:30-7:30.

Saturday, May 16th @ 10:00am Audition Results Posted

Results will be posted on Mrs. Peterson’s web page at mpsaz.org/skyline.

Dancers will be judged on choreographic skills, technique, musicality, knowledge, and performance. In addition, Production and Ascension Dance Company candidates will be evaluated through teacher recommendations and progress report grades.

Ascension Dance Company Auditions

Mission Statement and Ascension objectives:

Promote positive self-esteem and build confidence
Give a sense of belonging to a community and teach teamwork
Teach self discipline and accountability
Give dancers a creative outlet for self expression
Challenge the devoted and talented dancer

Positions Available: There is not a set quota to be reached. Members will be chosen on the natural break in scoring based on talent, technical skill, confidence,attitude, performance, choreography, GPA, & recommendations. The audition will determine if at your current state you would be best placed in Beginning, Intermediate, Advanced, Production or Ascension Dance Co.

Eligibility:All applications must meet the following requirements:

For Ascension1. Must have at least a 2.5 cumulative GPA.

Dance Co. Only2. Mustbe passing all classes.

Completed application including allteacher recommendations should be received by Friday, May 8th, 2015 and will account for a punctuality score. All paperwork must be received by May 13th in order to be eligible for Ascension.

Skyline Sports:Ascension is a full year contract that requires dancers to rehearse during 6th hour and after school Monday through Thursday from 3:00-4:15throughout the school year. Because of the high demands on Ascension company members, they will not be able to participate in 6th hour/after school sports.

Auditions: Behavior at auditions will count towards the candidates score. Dancers must be punctual and participate in all audition dates (see the attached schedule). All candidates must wear a dark leotard or long dark tank(no bellies showing) and dance shorts, tights or black jazz pants for auditions. Long hair must be worn up and back off face. No jewelry of any kind may be worn.

Production and Ascension Dance Company Application

Full Name: ______

School ID: ______Grade (2015-2016): ______

In a list format describe your dance background and include years of experience, locations where you have taken dance, and the styles of dance that you do.

Please write a small paragraph expressing why you want to be aDance Production or Ascension Dance Company member.

Please write a small paragraph describing the qualities that you offer Skyline’s Dance Companies.

Are you serious about being on a sport team at Skyline HS. If so, what sport?

Dear Parent/Guardian:

Your son/daughter is interested in auditioning for Ascension Dance Company. Before your child can be considered for our team, a parent or guardian must read through the following notes, understanding the terms for membership for Ascension Dance Company and return the bottom portion to Mrs. Peterson by May 8th2015.

SkylineHigh School’s Ascension Dance Company

Because Ascension is a team that represents SkylineHigh School, Ascension members are held to high standards. Becoming a member of Ascension is not a right, it is a privilege that must be earned and maintained throughout the year. Members will be expected to maintain the following guidelines throughout the school year.

A big portion of your child’s score is based on paperwork that evaluates characteristics that are essential for working on a high performance team. Your child received a packet of information that lists the paperwork that must be received for Ascension eligibility. The packet gives record of your student’s grades, teacher recommendations and accountability.Late receipt or insufficient scores on the required Ascension Dance Company paperwork will result in disqualification for auditions for the Dance Company.

The following items should be received by May 8th and will account for a punctuality score. All paperwork must be received by May 13th in order to be eligible for Ascension.

Dance Production/Ascension Application
Progress Report with all current grades
Teacher recommendations from 4 current teachers

You or your child can check with me to see which items have been received and what is still unaccounted for so that there are no surprises come audition day.

Please read through the following information about Ascension Dance Company and affirm your support for your child’s audition.

*Tuesday, May 29that 7am: Breakfast Meet and Greet for new members

in the Skyline Dance Room

SkylineHigh School’s Ascension Dance Company

1.Mission Statement: Ascension objectives:

Promote positive self-esteem and build confidence
Give a sense of belonging to a community and teach teamwork
Teach self discipline and accountability
Give dancers a creative outlet for self expression
Challenge the devoted and talented dancer

2.Schedule

Members must take dance production 6th hour for credit and meet after school until 3:15 daily with dance production members
All members rehearse as a teamTuesday and Thursday until 4:15pm
Members rehearse with other dancers Monday and Wednesday until 4:15pm
Members will have extra rehearsals scheduled for special events: concerts, assemblies etc.
Members attend monthly socials and some weekendevents

3.Events (exact dates and times tentative)

Summer Dance Intensive: First week before school (times tentative)
East Valley Dance Intensive: (September)
AZ Jazz Showcase at UofA: October (TBD)
Mesa Public High Schools’ Collaborative Benefit Concert: January
AZ High School Dance Festival: March
Pep rallies including homecoming and prom assemblies
Homecoming Halftime show
Fall and Spring Dance Concerts
Tour to San Francisco, Chicago, New York City, LA, Orlando(Optional)

4.Estimated Costs

Body Tights/Dance pants/shorts: $50-70
Team Practice gear: $100
Warm-ups and T-shirt: $100
Dance shoes: $30
UofA dance festival: $150
Estimated total costs: $ 450

*If we travel the expense is around $1,300 but travel is voluntary

5.Expectations of Students

To represent Skyline Dance with professionalism
To be a role model and leader to all Skyline students and respectful to all Skyline staff
To maintain a 2.5 GPA, without any Fs
To maintain an A average in 6th hour dance production

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I have read through the following information about Ascension Dance Company and affirm my support for my child’s audition and possible participation as a company member.

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(Student Name)(Parent Signature)Date

Dance Production and Ascension Comparison
Dance Production / Ascension Dance Company
Members must take Dance Production 6th hour for credit and meet after school daily until 3:15pm. / Members must take Dance Production 6th hour for credit and meet after school daily until 3:15pm.
Members rehearse on Tuesdays and Thursdays solely as a company after school until 4:15pm
Members can choose to audition as dancers and/or choreographers for pieces to be rehearsed on Mondays and Wednesdays from 3:15-4:15pm. Not required. / Members participate as choreographers and/or dancers in auditioned choreography on Mondays and Wednesdays from 3:15-4:15pm
Members serve as committee members on the dance club board and participate in meetings to plan special events, fundraising, dance club spending, dance productions and other dance related business. / Members serve as the cabinet of the dance club and facilitate meetings to plan dance fund spending, special events, fundraising, dance productions and other dance related business. Members hold a 2:1 ratio vote.
Members attend some socials and weekend events. / Members attend frequent socials and weekend events.
Members participate in the summer dance intensive,homecoming assembly and may be invited to participate in other assemblies, pep rallies, fall and spring dance concerts and other special performances/events. Senior members are invited to participate in the Performance Tour to San Francisco, Chicago, New York or LA. / Members participate in:

Summer Dance Intensive: First week before school (times tentative)
UofA Jazz Dance Festival
Mesa High Schools’ Collaborative Benefit Concert: January/February
AZ High School Dance Festival: March
Fall and Spring Dance Concerts
Pep rallies including homecoming and prom assemblies
Homecoming Halftime show
Tour to San Francisco, Chicago, New York City (Optional)

Estimated Costs

Body Tights/Dance pants: $50-70
Practice gear: $100
Dance shoes: $30

Estimated total costs: $ 200.00
*If we travel the expense is around $1,300 but travel is voluntary / 6.Estimated Costs

Body Tights/Dance pants/shorts: $50-70
Team Practice gear: $100
Warm-ups and T-shirt: $100
Dance shoes: $30
UofA dance festival: $150
Estimated total costs: $ 450

*If we travel the expense is around $1,300 but travel is voluntary

Dance Production members are often called upon as understudies and apprentices for Ascension dance company members. Dance Production is a school supported team thus Dance Production members will be under a contract of expectations. Members will be held accountable for grades when participating in various extra-curricular events therefore, teacher recommendations and grade reports are a requirement for auditions for both Dance Production and Ascension candidates.

Skyline Production/Ascension Dance Company

Teacher Recommendation Checklist

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Name of teacher Period Subject

______is a candidate for Production/Ascension Dance Company. There are many responsibilities ofour company members and it is critical that candidates are self-reliant individuals and strong leaders in their community. Company members are expected to be role models and exemplary students in both performance and behavior. Please help me in assessing the candidate by circling the number on the scalewhich best describes him/her and include additional comments. This evaluation carries equal weight with the talent evaluation so please give serious consideration to each section and be honest in your assessment. Evaluations are confidential so please do not return it with the studentbut to Shantele Peterson at Skyline High School by Friday, May 8th 2015. If you have any questions or concerns, I can be reached at 472-9639. Thank you for your assistance.

Never Seldom Sometimes Usually Always

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Follows rules and directions12 3 4 5

Dependable1 2 3 4 5

Enthusiastic to learn1 2 3 4 5

Attentive in class1 2 3 4 5

Punctual12 3 4 5

Positive 12345

Organized12345

Works well with others12345

Outgoing and friendly12345

Respectful12345

Open to feedback12345

Motivated12345

Additional Comments:______

Teacher Signature and extension______

Skyline Production/Ascension Dance Company

Teacher Recommendation Checklist

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Name of teacher Period Subject

Never Seldom Sometimes Usually Always

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Follows rules and directions12 3 4 5

Dependable1 2 3 4 5

Enthusiastic to learn1 2 3 4 5

Attentive in class1 2 3 4 5

Punctual12 3 4 5

Positive 12345

Organized12345

Works well with others12345

Outgoing and friendly12345

Respectful12345

Open to feedback12345

Motivated12345

Additional Comments:______

Teacher Signature and extension ______

Skyline Production/Ascension Dance Company

Teacher Recommendation Checklist

______

Name of teacher Period Subject

Never Seldom Sometimes Usually Always

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Follows rules and directions12 3 4 5

Dependable1 2 3 4 5

Enthusiastic to learn1 2 3 4 5

Attentive in class1 2 3 4 5

Punctual12 3 4 5

Positive 12345

Organized12345

Works well with others12345

Outgoing and friendly12345

Respectful12345

Open to feedback12345

Motivated12345

Additional Comments:______

Teacher Signature and extension ______

Skyline Production/Ascension Dance Company

Teacher Recommendation Checklist

______

Name of teacher Period Subject

Never Seldom Sometimes Usually Always

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Follows rules and directions12 3 4 5

Dependable1 2 3 4 5

Enthusiastic to learn1 2 3 4 5

Attentive in class1 2 3 4 5

Punctual12 3 4 5

Positive 12345

Organized12345

Works well with others12345

Outgoing and friendly12345

Respectful12345

Open to feedback12345

Motivated12345

Additional Comments:______

Teacher Signature and extension ______

Name: ______

Student Grade Report for Dance Production and Ascension Dance Company Auditions

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