Dance Major Auditions

In-person auditions: March 24th, 2026 (TUESDAY) after-school from 2:20-4:30
Students will meet in the auditorium immediately following dismissal.
What will I do at auditions?
Dancers will learn a short jazz combination with a technical component that they will be asked to perform in smaller groups, as well as have the opportunity to showcase any special talents. You must wear appropriate dance attire (shorts, leggings, t-shirt, tank top, no jeans) Please have your hair pulled back off of your face.
What is required of dance major students?
• Students will be expected to attend additional rehearsals beyond the regular class period. These rehearsals will usually take place during students’ lunch period, but could be conducted after-school. Dancers should be prepared to attend all rehearsals plus maintain all academic work in their regular classes. Dancers will receive ample notice of added rehearsals.
• Students’ grades will be based not only on classroom and show performance, but also on responsible rehearsal behaviors (respect and commitment to all aspects of the production, including attendance).
• 7th Grade Dance Majors will be expected to perform in the Annual Holiday Show, International Night, and Spring Concert. Extra performance opportunities may be added as the year progresses, but are not mandatory.
• All dance majors will compete in the Annual Dr. Nora DeRosa Middle School Dance Competition. There will be a costume and entry fee of $100 due in October.
• All dance majors are required to purchase turning shoes in September.
• All dance majors will be expected to wear dance clothes on certain days of the week.
• Dance Majors participating in jazz, lyrical, and contemporary dances will be expected to purchase a pair of turning shoes and nude tights for performances. Dancers participating in hip hop dances will have to purchase a specific pair of sneakers in September.
Please carefully review all of the information included in this packet and feel free to email if you have any questions! [email protected]
What will I do at auditions?
Dancers will learn a short jazz combination with a technical component that they will be asked to perform in smaller groups, as well as have the opportunity to showcase any special talents. You must wear appropriate dance attire (shorts, leggings, t-shirt, tank top, no jeans) Please have your hair pulled back off of your face.
What is required of dance major students?
• Students will be expected to attend additional rehearsals beyond the regular class period. These rehearsals will usually take place during students’ lunch period, but could be conducted after-school. Dancers should be prepared to attend all rehearsals plus maintain all academic work in their regular classes. Dancers will receive ample notice of added rehearsals.
• Students’ grades will be based not only on classroom and show performance, but also on responsible rehearsal behaviors (respect and commitment to all aspects of the production, including attendance).
• 7th Grade Dance Majors will be expected to perform in the Annual Holiday Show, International Night, and Spring Concert. Extra performance opportunities may be added as the year progresses, but are not mandatory.
• All dance majors will compete in the Annual Dr. Nora DeRosa Middle School Dance Competition. There will be a costume and entry fee of $100 due in October.
• All dance majors are required to purchase turning shoes in September.
• All dance majors will be expected to wear dance clothes on certain days of the week.
• Dance Majors participating in jazz, lyrical, and contemporary dances will be expected to purchase a pair of turning shoes and nude tights for performances. Dancers participating in hip hop dances will have to purchase a specific pair of sneakers in September.
Please carefully review all of the information included in this packet and feel free to email if you have any questions! [email protected]