The dance audition is performance-based. It is important to note the audition requirements and to make sure applicants are dressed appropriately for the audition. The dance program provides exposure to intensive instruction in ballet, modern, and jazz with occasional classes in tap, flamenco, and Afro-Caribbean. Emphasis is placed on technique, choreography, composition, improvisation, dance history, and development of original movement. Students participate in special performances, field trips, and master classes.

Audition Requirements and Audition Process will consist of:

1. Students must demonstrate ability to perform a series of movements that will be taught during the audition. The students will be evaluated in the following skills:
Skill Achievement and Potential:
• Range of motion at the hip joint (rotation, extension and flexion)
• Coordination
• Amount of natural range of motion at ankle and knee
• Strength and endurance
• Overall body flexibility, especially of the vertebral column
• Memory (ability to repeat a sequence of steps)
High Energy Level:
• Turns in place and across the floor
• Leaps across the floor
Natural Expressiveness:
• Presentation of self
• Musicality

2. The student will prepare a one minute solo dance (any style) to perform at the audition; or, the student will improvise a dance to a style of music they select from the adjudicator.

When performing the dance solo do not lip-synch the music which accompanies you.

Recommended attire for audition:
• Boys – short pants, jazz pants, or biker shorts; T-shirt; dance shoes or bare feet
• Girls – Leotard or tights and/or T-shirt and biker shorts or stretch pants; hair pulled back from face; dance shoes or bare feet.

Important Magnet Dates

October 2007 – January 2008 Magnet Applications Available
October 2007 – January 2008 Recruiting and tours of magnet program
January 31, 2008 Magnet Applications due
February 2008 Magnet Auditions - If you do not receive an audition letter by February 15, please call the magnet office immediately.
March 2008 Acceptance/Non-acceptance letters sent to students
April 2008 Registration of accepted students