GDC COMPANY AUDITIONS
2019-2020 Season Company Auditions
Welcome to our audition page for the 2019-2020 dance season. Please carefully review the schedule and information below and contact us with any questions
Audition dates: Friday 7/26/19 and Saturday 7/27/19
Location: Gotta Dance Company
Please note: This information is for our Competition dance team ONLY. If you are looking for any other programs please see our CLASSES page.
Audition Dates: Friday, July 26, 2019 & Saturday, July 27, 2019
Location: Gotta Dance Company
Group fee form & deposit due: Friday, August 2, 2019
Location: Gotta Dance Company
Group fee form & deposit due: Friday, August 2, 2019
NEW - Audition Requirements
1. NEW families: Create a family account on our PARENT PORTAL, if you have not already done so.
2. Fill out the digital GROUP REQUEST application - one per student, due by 7/27.
* NOTE: Only GROUP requests are being taken at this time, more information will come about requesting SOLOS, DUETS, and TRIOS in August.
3. Fill out a paper copy of the Company Application & Policy Agreement - one per family - due at auditions.
4. If needed, fill out the digital Parent Comments form to list any known scheduling conflicts - one per family - due by 7/27.
5. Attend auditions, be sure that dancer has hair pulled back and is wearing ALL BLACK for auditions. It is also strongly suggested that dancer wears stage makeup for auditions.
6. Pay group fee deposits by 8/3/19, these will be invoiced shortly after receiving request application. Any student with group fee deposits not paid by 8/3 will not be placed in any groups until full deposit payment has been received.
2. Fill out the digital GROUP REQUEST application - one per student, due by 7/27.
* NOTE: Only GROUP requests are being taken at this time, more information will come about requesting SOLOS, DUETS, and TRIOS in August.
3. Fill out a paper copy of the Company Application & Policy Agreement - one per family - due at auditions.
4. If needed, fill out the digital Parent Comments form to list any known scheduling conflicts - one per family - due by 7/27.
5. Attend auditions, be sure that dancer has hair pulled back and is wearing ALL BLACK for auditions. It is also strongly suggested that dancer wears stage makeup for auditions.
6. Pay group fee deposits by 8/3/19, these will be invoiced shortly after receiving request application. Any student with group fee deposits not paid by 8/3 will not be placed in any groups until full deposit payment has been received.
STEP 1
New families must register for an account on the PARENT PORTAL if not already done so. Each student must be registered. The portal is a software system we use from a company called Jackrabbit Technologies to manage our student information, classes, enrollment and tuition payment. Your monthly tuition will be pulled from the credit card on file at the parent portal and other company fees If you already have a portal account please go to STEP 2.
STEP 2
Fill out the digital GROUP REQUEST application – one per student – by 7/29.
*AFTER YOU SUBMIT ONE STUDENT THE CONFIRMATION MESSAGE WILL SHOW A LINK TO SUBMIT ANOTHER RESPONSE FOR YOUR NEXT STUDENT FROM SAME FAMILY
This is where you indicate the MAX number of group dances the student would like to be considered for. Please select the amount of group dances you are requesting for the student. Groups, or competition dances, are what the students are auditioning for. Each group a student is placed in will have a $15 non-refundable deposit per group, due by 8/2/2019. Each group will have its own choreography fee, entry fee per competition, costume, music fee and possible prop fee. *see below for more information
Access the GROUP REQUEST application by clicking HERE. You must fill this form out for each additional auditioning student from the same family.
*AFTER YOU SUBMIT ONE STUDENT THE CONFIRMATION MESSAGE WILL SHOW A LINK TO SUBMIT ANOTHER RESPONSE FOR YOUR NEXT STUDENT FROM SAME FAMILY
This is where you indicate the MAX number of group dances the student would like to be considered for. Please select the amount of group dances you are requesting for the student. Groups, or competition dances, are what the students are auditioning for. Each group a student is placed in will have a $15 non-refundable deposit per group, due by 8/2/2019. Each group will have its own choreography fee, entry fee per competition, costume, music fee and possible prop fee. *see below for more information
- NOTE: Only GROUP requests are being taken at auditions. More info will come in August 2019 about requesting SOLOS, DUETS and TRIOS.
Access the GROUP REQUEST application by clicking HERE. You must fill this form out for each additional auditioning student from the same family.
STEP 3
Fill out the paper copy of the Company Application & Policy Agreement
COMPANY APPLICATION AND POLICY AGREEMENT – click to download/print
- one per family
- bring to audition check in
- If not attending auditions please email completed form to dancin2424@aol.com.
COMPANY APPLICATION AND POLICY AGREEMENT – click to download/print
STEP 4
Attend auditions. :)
Dancers are expected to arrive at least 15 minutes prior to start time to check in and handle additional paperwork if needed. Team placements for technique training will be announced 2-3 days after auditions. The Fall/Spring class schedule will start August 12, 2019. Group placements will be announced in August and most group rehearsals will begin in September 2019. All placements are final and not up for discussion. Please contact us for more information.
ATTIRE: Dancers should be dressed in black crop tops, black jazz shorts and bare feet with comparable attire for boys.
Dancers are expected to arrive at least 15 minutes prior to start time to check in and handle additional paperwork if needed. Team placements for technique training will be announced 2-3 days after auditions. The Fall/Spring class schedule will start August 12, 2019. Group placements will be announced in August and most group rehearsals will begin in September 2019. All placements are final and not up for discussion. Please contact us for more information.
ATTIRE: Dancers should be dressed in black crop tops, black jazz shorts and bare feet with comparable attire for boys.
AUDITION TIMES
All students must audition in their respective age divisions:
4-8 year olds: Friday, July 26th, check-in 11:00 am, auditions begin at 12:00 pm
9-11 year olds: Saturday, July 27th, check in 11:00am, auditions begin at 12:00 pm
12+ year olds: Saturday, July 27th, check in 3:00pm, auditions begin at 4:00 pm
4-8 year olds: Friday, July 26th, check-in 11:00 am, auditions begin at 12:00 pm
9-11 year olds: Saturday, July 27th, check in 11:00am, auditions begin at 12:00 pm
12+ year olds: Saturday, July 27th, check in 3:00pm, auditions begin at 4:00 pm
GROUP FEES
Groups, or competition dances, are what the students are auditioning for. Each group will have its own choreography fee, entry fee per competition, costume, and possible prop fee.
There will be a $150-$300 choreography fee per dancer per dance. This amount will be communicated at placement and you will have the option to decline placement in the group. However, if you decline there may be no additional group available for the student.
OTHER PAYMENTS
All competition dancers will be required to pay two $200 costume deposit due in October and November, with the balance due in January.
Competition entrance fees will be sent out by September, with the first fee due in November.
ALL FEES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE. ALL FEES WILL BE CREDITED/DEBITED PER FINAL GROUP PLACEMENT.
SOLO/DUET/TRIO REQUESTS WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER TEAM PLACEMENT HAS BEEN ANNOUNCED.
There will be a $150-$300 choreography fee per dancer per dance. This amount will be communicated at placement and you will have the option to decline placement in the group. However, if you decline there may be no additional group available for the student.
OTHER PAYMENTS
All competition dancers will be required to pay two $200 costume deposit due in October and November, with the balance due in January.
Competition entrance fees will be sent out by September, with the first fee due in November.
ALL FEES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE. ALL FEES WILL BE CREDITED/DEBITED PER FINAL GROUP PLACEMENT.
SOLO/DUET/TRIO REQUESTS WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER TEAM PLACEMENT HAS BEEN ANNOUNCED.
Key Company Facts & Guidelines
- Team placements for technique training will be announced 2-3 days after auditions. The Fall/Spring class schedule will start on August 12, 2019. Group placements will be announced by the first part of September and group rehearsals will begin at that time.
- Placement in groups and teams is decided by the teachers and shall not be up to discussion with parents.
- Teachers decide the style of dance for all groups and solos/duets/trios – not parents.
- Company members may not compete on another company team at the same time.
- All competition dances including solos, duets and trios are property of Gotta Dance Company and may not be entered in competitions under another studio or as an independent.
- Tuition must be paid 11-months of the year to maintain your position on Company.
- The competition season runs from January to June with approximately 5 competitions, with at least 1 convention.
- A National level competition may occur out of state and require travel and a hotel stay.
- All required competitions may not be missed.
- A SAVE THE DATE calendar will be released in the Fall. This will have most important dates for company on it. Please review this and add the dates to your family calendar ASAP.
- Participation in the studio Summer Recital is required.
- Rehearsals for the 2020 Season will begin in the Fall 2019. We do our very best to keep to the rehearsal calendar that is released in the Fall, but please expect some impromptu weekend rehearsals to occur throughout the competition season in preparation.
- Studio rules and dress code must be followed at all times.
- Excessive absences may be grounds for removal from Company.
CLASS REQUIREMENTS:
This is a general guideline and the final schedule will be announced at the end of July
- Ages 4-5 – 3 to 4 required classes
- Ages 5-8 – 5 to 7 required classes
- Ages 8+ – 6 to 10 required classes
- There will also be around 2-5 per team (depending on age) company only optional classes available on the schedule for the dancers to enroll in
- Please see gottadanceco.com/classtuition for tuition fees but please note that this could be updated with our new schedule the end of July, beginning of August.
FEE SUMMARY:
- A COMPANY FINANCIAL WORKSHEET will be available shortly that you will be able to use to estimate your annual costs for the season. (Will be available in September)
- You must download and save with a new name in order to edit.
- If a student leaves company after groups have been assigned and rehearsals have started it will there will be no refunds for tuition, costume fees or competition fees. All competition dances are property of Gotta Dance Company and may not be entered under another studio or as an independent.
- There will be a monthly tuition fee encompassing required company classes PLUS required monthly master classes ($25 per month). Please see our website for tuition fees.
- There will be a $150-$300 choreography fee per dancer per dance for each group dance that your dancer is placed in. This amount will be communicated at placement and you will have the option to decline placement in the group. However, if you decline there may be no additional group available for the student.
- Other fees outside of tuition will include:
- Costume fees (we try to keep the costume fees as low as possible).
- A deposit of $200 per dancer will be due in October, a deposit of $200 per dancer will be due in November, with the balance billed in January.
- All costume fees must be paid by Jan 9 unless otherwise indicated for a later date.
- If the total costumes for your dancer end up costing less than the $400 deposit the difference will be credited to your dancer's account.
- All solo/duet/trio costumes fees depend on the seamstress chosen and choreographer requirements. More details to follow for those who do solos/duets/trios.
- Competition fees: Estimated Fees per dance: $65 per group dance, $70 per duet/trio, and $135 per solo. (per competition)
- Some competitions may require that each dancer pay a mandatory photo/video fee and we will update everyone on this when we collect competition fees
- Choreography fees for solos ($400+) and duets/trios ($175+ each) – one time fee paid directly to choreographer
- Prop Fees: this is for the cost of the actual props in the dances. This is not a fixed fee and will be determined when the props are completed.
- Company photos are required and will have a fee of approximately $150 per dancer
- Team gear to show your GDC pride has varying prices (jackets, hats, shirts, sweaters, etc. for the dancer and their family). Order forms will be posted on our website shortly.
- Competition required makeup and all accessories (makeup and hair tools, travel gear, etc.), more information will be released before our first competition of the season.
- Costume fees (we try to keep the costume fees as low as possible).
IMPORTANT: This is a TEAM sport. Dancers are expected to support their team by attending all classes, rehearsals and competitions. Each competition dance depends on the individual dancers to be present and know their choreography in order for the team to be successful. Dancers are placed in competition routines based on their age and skills and how this correlates with the other dancers in the group. Competition dances are entered in the competitions based on AVERAGE AGE and the TOTAL NUMBER of dancers in the group. If a dancer drops out this could result in the dance having to be pulled from the competition or entered in a different age or size division not as beneficial to the remaining team members. Dancers will also have to RELEARN the choreography if a team member leaves which is very disruptive. Please carefully consider your dancer’s and your family’s commitment to joining the company team and recognize the importance of staying committed to your fellow teammates.