Audition #1 for Avoda Dance Company. This audition is for advanced dancers only, who either have recommendation to audition by an EPSD instructor, or have met the following requirements:
Can do 10 releves in center en pointe
Can do a single pirouette en dehors on both legs en pointe
Can do pique turns across the floor on both legs en pointe
Dancers should wear:
Solid color leotard
Pink tights (no holes or runs)
Pink flat shoes (no holes)
Pink pointe shoes
Hair in a neat ballet bun
No jewlelry
Dancers in this audition will be auditioning for our highest level of training and performing at En Pointe School of Dance. They are expected to be committed individuals who are ready to step up as leaders in the school. Dancers who take part in this audition will be auditioning for the following positions of the company:
Principal dancers (formerly known as our “senior company” level)
Soloist dancers (formerly known as our “junior company” level)
Corps de Ballet (pronounced “core-de-ballet”) (formerly known as our “apprentice” level)
More about AVODA:
Avoda Dance Company performs two full length productions per season, in addition to performance opportunities such as:
Competing at regional, multi-genre competitions, such as KAR.
Competiting at prestegious Ballet competitions, such as YAGP.
Guest performaces on and off the stage including:
DanceATHENS
The Lilburn Tree Lighting
The Lilburn Christmas Parade
Brenau Days of Dance
En Pointe School of Dance recitals
And more!
Dancers will receive top level, focused training at En Pointe, including ballet technique 4x per week. In addition to that, dancers have the opportunity to sign up for:
Progressing Ballet Technique (cross training, HIGHLY encouraged)
Modern (HIGHLY encouraged to support our repertory of contemporary works)
Jazz
Tap
Classical Ballet Variations (Required if you wish to compete at ballet competitions)
Hip Hop
Periodic classical partnering classes, taught by Ballet guest artists
If you or your dancer is interested in following their dream of becoming a more serious dancer, this is the next step—right here in Lilburn! Avoda Dance Company is set up to be a true pre-professional company, setting up dancers to be ready to take the next steps into the dance world following graduation. For more information about our program, email Melinda C. Jacques at info@enpointeschoolofdance.com.