Auditions for Roswell Dance Theatre Ballet Company and Movement Collective will be held on Friday, May 5 and Saturday May 6, 2023.
See below for details.
Ballet Company Audition
Friday May 5 from 5:30-7:30pm
Dancers Age 10-12 who are NEW to RDT
Current RDT PDP through Level 2
Must be age 10 by September 1, 2023
Pointe work will be done in the class for dancers who are already on pointe.
Ballet Audition Dress Code: black leotard, pink tights, pink ballet shoes or pointe shoes.
Saturday May 6 from 9:00-10:30am
Dancers Age 13 and up who are NEW to RDT
Current RDT Levels 3 through 14
Age 13 or older on day of audition
Pointe work will be done in this class.
Ballet Audition Dress Code: black leotard, pink tights, pink ballet shoes or pointe shoes.
The Ballet Company is designed for dancers who are serious about their commitment to dance training. RDT’s Ballet Audition determines acceptance into the company as well as placement in the appropriate level. Ballet Company levels include the Preparatory Dance Program (PDP), Apprentice, and Levels 1 through 14.
The PreProfessional Company is an additional company within the Roswell Dance Theatre. Dancers who have completed at least one year in the Ballet Company (not including PDP) are eligible to be considered for PrePro. Students are observed and evaluated throughout the year. Acceptance into PrePro is by invitation and PrePro results are posted along with Company results.
For more information about company tuition, weekly class schedules and performance opportunities, refer to our Introduction to Company and see the Companies, Ballet Company and PreProfessional Company pages.
Movement Collective Audition
Saturday May 6 from 10:30am-12:00pm
Dancers Age 10 and up who are NEW to RDT
ALL Current RDT MoCo Dancers
Must be age 10 by September 1, 2023
MoCo Audition Dress Code: black leotard, black or pink footless tights
The Movement Collective (formerly the RDT Modern Company) provides intense training for dancers who are interested in versatile training experience focused on aspects of the commercial dance industry, such as Broadway, TV/Film, Cruise Ships, Disney and more. RDT’s MoCo Audition determines acceptance into the company as well as placement in the appropriate level: Premiere, Ensemble, Swing, Principal, and Elite.
For more information about company tuition, weekly class schedules and performance opportunities, For more information about company tuition, weekly class schedules and performance opportunities, refer to our Introduction to Company and see the Companies and Movement Collective pages.
AUDITION REGISTRATION
PLEASE REGISTER ONLINE
Audition Registration Fee: $25
Registrations submitted after Thurs, May 4 at 10am will incur a late fee.*
Late Registration Fee: $40
*Registrations completed after this time will be made available as space permits.
AUDITION DAY INFO
Arrival Time
Please arrive 30 minutes in advance of audition time but no earlier.
Headshots
Dancers new to Roswell Dance Theatre are asked to provide a headshot with registration. Please bring your headshot with you and present it at the check-in table on the day of the audition. *Professional headshots preferred but not required.
**Parents of dancers new to Roswell Dance Theatre are asked to stay for a brief parent meeting at the start of the audition time. The basic expectations for company dancers and families will be presented with time for questions and answers.**
AUDITION RESULTS
Results of all company auditions will be made available May 31, 2023.
June 15, 2023: Company Contracts and Membership Fees Due
June 15 – July 1: Company Contracts and Membership Fees still accepted – late fee of $100 will be assessed.
**If the Company Contracts and Membership Fees are not received by July 1, 2023, the offer to participate in any company is revoked including participation in The Nutcracker.**