Auditions
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WHEN:
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Sunday, April 29th, 2007
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WHERE:
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Excellence in Dance Studio
Home of the Cuyahoga Valley Youth Ballet
2315 State Rd.
Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio 4422
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PARKING:
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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.
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SCHEDULE:
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Dancers MUST arrive no earlier than 2:00 and no later than 2:30 p.m. The audition
will begin at 3:00. 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.
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APPLICATION:
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Dancers must complete an application form and present it at registration with the
registration fee. Forms may be downloaded here (Application Form) or will be
available at the time of registration. Since the audition can become quite
crowded, we suggest that you arrive at the studio with a completed registration
form in hand and the appropriate registration fee ready.
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FEE:
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$20.00 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.).
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COMMON QUESTIONS:
Who can audition?
Girls and Boys 8-17 years old by September 1, 2007 - MUST currently study classical ballet and take
a minimum of two (2), ninety-minute classes each week.
What are the audition procedures & schedule?
Dancers arrive no earlier than 2:00 and no later than 2:30. 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 3:00 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. During this session, we will discuss the
history of this 31-year-old ballet company and the expectations for
its dancers and their families.
Since becoming a member of the CVYB is a wonderful opportunity but a
very serious commitment of your time and effort, it is very important
that you remain for this session We will provide a handbook that will
describe our expectations for your dancer and answer any questions you
may have. It is critical 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
dance clothing and will be known to judges only by that number.
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) and referenced by
registration number. This will be the list from which Apprentice
Positions in the Cuyahoga Valley Youth Ballet will be filled.
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 2007-2008
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!
Download the flyer: CVYB Auditions 2007
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