Cuyahoga Valley Youth Ballet - About the CVYB: Auditions

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About the CVYB: Auditions

WHEN:	Sunday, May 5, 2013: 2:00 pm
WHERE:	Excellence in Dance Studio Home of The Cuyahoga Valley Youth Ballet 2315 State Road Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio 44223 phone: 330-996.1100
PARKING:	Participants may park in the lot directly in front of the studio, in the lot at the corner of North Haven and State Rd., at Acme across the street, and in the couple of spaces directly in back of the studio. You may also park on the south side of Shaw Ave. DO NOT park in front or back of the apartments on either side of the studio, in the Auto Super Store or in the lots of other merchants further down the block. They will tow cars that are not parked for legitimate purposes.
SCHEDULE:	Dancers MUST arrive by 1:30 for registration and payment. The audition will begin at 2:00. There is a dressing room available to change into ballet clothing, but it can become very crowded during the audition period. If you live nearby, plan on having your dancer arrive dressed for the audition.
OPEN TO:	Boys and Girls, ages 8-16 as of 09-01-2013, and currently taking a minimum of two 90 minute ballet classes weekly. (Advanced older dancers can arrange a private audition.)
FEE:	$25.00 is due upon arrival at the audition. Cash (MUST have exact amount) or checks payable to the CVYB will be accepted. No credit options will be available that day (Visa, Debit Card, etc.).

COMMON QUESTIONS:
Who can audition?

Boys and Girls, ages 8-16 as of 09-01-2013, and currently taking a minimum of two 90 minute classes weekly. (Advanced older dancers can arrange a private audition.)

What are the audition procedures & schedule?

After we receive their registration form and fee, they will receive a number to be pinned on the front and back of their dance clothing. They may then ready themselves in the dressing rooms or warm-up in the "small studio" (labeled Holliday Studio). They should remain in these two areas until they are assembled for the audition. DO NOT enter the main studio (labeled Holvey Studio). The judges will be preparing for the audition and should not be disturbed!

The audition will begin at 2:00 and dancers will be admitted into the Holvey Studio in small groups for their introduction to the judges (groups formed by numerical order). Once all are admitted to the main studio, the audition will continue.

Participants DO NOT need to prepare dance variations and/or bring music. The CVYB uses a typical ballet class format for their audition. Upon the completion of the audition, dancers will be released to their parents/guardians. The audition is closed to all observers.

How long does the audition usually last?

The audition will vary slightly in length depending on to the number of applicants, but it usually takes approximately 2 hours.

What should I wear?

Girls:

black leotard (spaghetti strap preferred), pink tights, technique shoes, hair in classical bun with no bangs, no hair bows or scrunchies and NO jewelry or watches.

Boys:

white leotard or close fitting white T-shirt, black tights, technique shoes, hair well-groomed and off face and NO jewelry or watches.

What should parents and siblings do during the audition?

Parents are not permitted to observe the audition. Once the audition is underway, an information session led by the CVYB President is held in the adjoining studio. You will receive an information packet which explains in detail the CVYB’s philosophy and requirements. Please be sure to review all the information and ask questions. Is is very important that you and your dancer understand the commitment that you may be called upon to make should this audition result in an invitation to join the CVYB.

Since the registration process is long and the information meeting a serious discussion time for adults, we ask that you DO NOT bring siblings and/or other small children to the studio during the audition.

How will the audition be judged?

At registration, each dancer will receive a number to pin on their audition clothes and will be known to the judges by that number. Depending upon the number auditioning, dancers may be separated into groups. Dancers will be judged on their skill and technique and will accumulate points during each phase of the audition. These points will be added together for an overall score. Overall scores will be ranked in descending order (highest to lowest) referenced by registration number. This will be the list from which Apprentice positions in the Cuyahoga Valley Youth Ballet will be filled.

All judges are dance professionals and do not form part of the CVYB or Excellence in Dance studio.

How will I find out whether I made the CVYB?

After 9:00 p.m. on the day of the audition, you may call the CVYB Information Line at (330) 996-1100. The names of the dancers who will be offered a contract with the CVYB will be listed.

If invited to become an Apprentice Dancer, the dancer will be sent a packet with information, the Apprentice Contract for the 2013-2014 season and other important documents. The contract and other forms must be signed and returned immediately.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION & CONTACT NUMBERS:

If you have further questions about the audition, please contact the CVYB at (330) 996-1100, leave your name and phone number, and a CVYB representative will return your call. You may also email us with your questions!