
Audition Announcement!
Gary Geis Dance Company
and
GGDC2
Saturday, August 19, 2023
Audition Details
GGDC 2 (Ages 10-12)
Registration Begins: 11:30am
Audition: Noon - 1:30pm
GGDC2 Parent Meeting: 1:30 - 2:00pm
GGDC & GGDC Apprentices (Age 13+)
Registration Begins: 2:00pm
Audition 2:30 - 4:30pm
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The audition is free, and there are no additional fees to perform with GGDC/GGDC2. Company dancers pay a set price for their monthly classes at Gary Geis School of Dance, and are asked to purchase any required dancewear (NOT costumes) that they will use during the season.
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The audition will consist of a ballet class, followed by jazz and/or modern combinations. New students are welcome, and encouraged, to audition!
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GGDC consists of upper level Intermediate, and Advanced dancers, and is divided into Apprentices, and Company Members. Many of these dancers are also en pointe, although it is not a requirement. GGDC dancers and Apprentices take a minimum of 4 classes per week (depending on their class level) and many take up to 7 or 8 classes per week in addition to rehearsals for upcoming performances.
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GGDC2 consists of true Intermediate level dancers. These dancers take a minimum of 3 classes per week in addition to rehearsals for upcoming performances.
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In addition to weekly classes, dancers may rehearse on Mondays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, depending on company placement and casting for upcoming performances.
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What to Wear for the Audition:
Black Leotard
Pink or Skin Tone Convertible Ballet Tights (worn under the leotard)
Pink or Skin Tone Ballet Slippers
Hair pulled back into a bun or other ballet hairstyle
Black Jazz Shorts or Pants (for Jazz/Modern Portion)
Black Jazz Shoes
Barefoot for Modern
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Follow us on Facebook and Instagram @garygeisdance for more details, or email geisdanceschool@gmail.com with any audition questions!
