Auditions will take place LIVE March 11th, 2023.
!!!Attention Dancers!!!
Level 1 dance courses do not require an audition.
Level 1 Orientation will be on March 11th, 9:00 am-10:00 am.
Block 1 - LEVEL 2+ AUDITIONS (Ballet 2, Pointe, Tap 2, Jazz 2, and Jazz 3)
March 11th, 10:00am-11:00am
Block 2 - Dance Collective and ROP Choreography (Modern and Composition)
March 11th, 11:00am-12:00pm
Click HERE to sign up for an adution slot on March 11th
All students report to the appropriate block.
Dance courses may be taken for P.E. credit, Performing Arts credit, or Elective credit.
Please see below for more information and specific instructions on the Dance auditions.
ABOUT THE PROGRAM
The Dance Program at Santa Susana High School offers multi-level training in ballet, pointe, jazz, tap, and modern, as well as two capstone courses, Dance Collective and Modern/Composition (ROP Choreography). Through rigorous training, ongoing student choreography projects, guest and faculty choreography, artists in residence, and workshops, we are able to offer a thorough preparation for those students wishing to further their education in dance.
The Dance Program offers a Certification in Dance, which is uniquely designed with the intent of creating well-rounded and versatile dancers who are prepared to meet the challenges and expectations of today’s higher education as well as the performing arts industry. Dancers certificate by completing a specific course of study, consisting of either a Major Emphasis or a Minor Focus in Dance.
Our students have studied with the Kirov Academy, Boston Ballet, American Ballet Theatre, the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre, Wylliams Henry Contemporary Dance Company, and many others, and have gone on to pursue their dance and musical theatre educations at prestigious universities and conservatories, as well as with professional agencies, dance companies, and Broadway.
For more information please visit the dance website www.sshsdancedepartment.weebly.com
For questions regarding the dance program contact:
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LINDA LEWIS - linda.lewis@simivalleyusd.org
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TREVOR LYNSKEY - Trevor.Lynskey@simivalleyusd.org
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THE PROCESS
DANCE MAJORS: All freshmen who would like to certify as dance majors should begin in ballet, or can take ballet and jazz together.
EXPERIENCE: Students with prior dance experience may audition into the following courses:
JAZZ II
TAP II
BALLET II
POINTE
MODERN/COMPOSITION
DANCE COLLECTIVE
EXPERIENCE: Students with prior dance experience may audition into the following courses:
JAZZ II
TAP II
BALLET II
POINTE
MODERN/COMPOSITION
DANCE COLLECTIVE
AUDITION INFORMATION
Prior to auditioning, please fill out this Google Form and join the Auditions Remind (text @sshsau to 81010)
If you are auditioning for more than one discipline, please check the boxes for all the departments you are auditioning for.
PLACEMENT:
For the most accurate placement, please attend the in-person auditions on Saturday, March 11th 2023.
Be prepared to demonstrate the following skill sets for each of the courses you wished to be approved.
Jazz 2 - Please be prepare to demonstrate the following skill sets.
Dance Collective - Please be prepare to demonstrate the following skill sets.
Note: In addition to the steps above, you may prepare a :30 - 1:00 solo showcasing your movement and performance quality. We encourage you to submit videos of performance pieces or a recording of yourself demonstrating your highest level of technique including turns, extensions, jumps, and any other skills that would make you a valuable asset to our competition and performance group. Please make sure you are clearly identifiable in the performance piece.
Please submit a performance videos to trevor.lynskey@simivalleyusd.org.
Tap 2 - Please be prepare to demonstrate the following skill sets.
Ballet 2 - Please prepare a short combination (:30-:45) demonstrating the following skill sets.
Pointe - If you have experience on pointe, please prepare a short combination (:30-:45) demonstrating the following skill sets.
If you are not on pointe, please prepare a short combination (:30-:45) demonstrating the following skill sets.
Modern/Composition T/Th 8th Period 2:45-4:30pm (ROP Choreography)- All are welcome to audition for this class.
Please be prepared to perform:
If you are auditioning for more than one discipline, please check the boxes for all the departments you are auditioning for.
PLACEMENT:
For the most accurate placement, please attend the in-person auditions on Saturday, March 11th 2023.
Be prepared to demonstrate the following skill sets for each of the courses you wished to be approved.
Jazz 2 - Please be prepare to demonstrate the following skill sets.
- Pirouette (single) Right and left
- Splits - Right, left, middle
- Chaine turn - right and left
- Pique turn - right and left
- Leaps - right and left (others if you wish)
- Battement - front/first (right and left) second/side (right and left)
- Extensions - if you have them
Dance Collective - Please be prepare to demonstrate the following skill sets.
- Pirouette - Right and left (double and triple)
- A la Seconde Turns/ Fouette Turns - Either Side (If you have them)
- Splits - Right, left, middle
- Chaine turn - right and left
- Pique turn - right and left (Combo - 3x single + 1 Double)
- Leaps - Right, left , center (others if you wish)
- Battement - front/first (right and left) second/side (right and left)
- Extensions - if you have them
Note: In addition to the steps above, you may prepare a :30 - 1:00 solo showcasing your movement and performance quality. We encourage you to submit videos of performance pieces or a recording of yourself demonstrating your highest level of technique including turns, extensions, jumps, and any other skills that would make you a valuable asset to our competition and performance group. Please make sure you are clearly identifiable in the performance piece.
Please submit a performance videos to trevor.lynskey@simivalleyusd.org.
Tap 2 - Please be prepare to demonstrate the following skill sets.
- Flaps (Front/Side/Back)
- Shuffle (Front/Side/Back)
- Broadway step/ shirley temple
- Pull backs (standard/syncopated)
- Draw backs (any variation)
- Time steps (single/double)
Ballet 2 - Please prepare a short combination (:30-:45) demonstrating the following skill sets.
- Croise developpe front
- Efface developpe 1st arabesque
- En face tendus a la seconde (all from 5th to show best turnout)
- En dehors pirouettes
- Best use of port de bras and epaulement
- Pique turns (best side)
Pointe - If you have experience on pointe, please prepare a short combination (:30-:45) demonstrating the following skill sets.
- Eschappes
- Passe releve
- Pas de bourree
- Detourne
- Pique turns
- Soutenu
If you are not on pointe, please prepare a short combination (:30-:45) demonstrating the following skill sets.
- Croise developpe front
- Efface developpe 1st arabesque
- En face tendus a la seconde (all from 5th to show best turnout)
- En dehors pirouettes
- Best use of port de bras and epaulement
- Pique turns (best side)
- Glissades (landing in 5th)
- Petit jetes
- Assembles (closing front and back)
- Piques and soutenus from the corner
Modern/Composition T/Th 8th Period 2:45-4:30pm (ROP Choreography)- All are welcome to audition for this class.
Please be prepared to perform:
- :30-:45 of highest level contemporary work utilizing best expressive use of space, gravity, level and articulation of torso.
- In addition to the steps above, we encourage you to submit videos of performance pieces or a recording of yourself demonstrating your highest level of technique including turns, extensions, jumps, and any other skills that would make you a valuable asset to our competition and performance group. Please make sure you are clearly identifiable in the performance piece.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
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Students will be evaluated in the following areas:
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