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Calling All Youth Dancers Ages 10+
TEEN & YOUTH REPERTORY AUDITION SATURDAY, OCTOBER 2 ** RESERVATION REQUIRED Repertory Season: October 2021 - March 2022 Cost: $600 for the season; includes all guest artist fees, faculty fees, performance fees, space rental fees, and costuming fees. Financial Aid is applicable and payment plans are available. Requirements: Two ballet classes & two additional technique classes per week. Students not previously involved in Teen & Youth Repertory are encouraged to inquire about an audition reservation! |
How will Repertory look different this year?
RDA will begin the term by combining Teen & Youth Repertory rehearsals on Saturdays from 12:30 - 3pm with our first guest artist. This elongated time slot will include a warm up with the guest artist. Repertory groups will be divided when we have more studio flexibility.
Guest artists are being asked to provide proof of vaccination, the majority of eligible dancers have been vaccinated, and we will continue to adhere to all COVID protocols, including mask wearing and ventilating the space.
How do I audition for this season?
1. Reserve your dancer's space at our October 2 audition, required of all dancers.
2. We will host a nontraditional audition this year which will include a one hour ballet class (required of all dancers) followed by a shortened rehearsal. All previous Rep students are pre-invited to join the Rep program, and new students will be evaluated at the ballet audition.
3. Following the ballet class, faculty will engage in a brief discussion regarding student placement in the Teen & Youth Repertory groups.
RDA will begin the term by combining Teen & Youth Repertory rehearsals on Saturdays from 12:30 - 3pm with our first guest artist. This elongated time slot will include a warm up with the guest artist. Repertory groups will be divided when we have more studio flexibility.
Guest artists are being asked to provide proof of vaccination, the majority of eligible dancers have been vaccinated, and we will continue to adhere to all COVID protocols, including mask wearing and ventilating the space.
How do I audition for this season?
1. Reserve your dancer's space at our October 2 audition, required of all dancers.
2. We will host a nontraditional audition this year which will include a one hour ballet class (required of all dancers) followed by a shortened rehearsal. All previous Rep students are pre-invited to join the Rep program, and new students will be evaluated at the ballet audition.
3. Following the ballet class, faculty will engage in a brief discussion regarding student placement in the Teen & Youth Repertory groups.
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IMPORTANT DATES
October 2: Audition & Rehearsal #1 (** 12:15 - 3pm) October 9: Rehearsal #2 October 16: Guest Workshop with LaToya Brooks (free to Rep dancers, $20 for non-Repertory dancers) October 23: Photoshoot with Kent Miller Studios (** 12:15 - TBD) October 30: Halloween Weekend, no classes November 6: Rehearsal #3 November 13: Rehearsal #4 November 20: Rehearsal #5 November 27: Thanksgiving Break, no classes |
** A more robust rehearsal & performance calendar will be distributed later in the season. All rehearsals will take place in the Annex, 15 N. Broadway in Tarrytown. Contact the RDA Office with any programming or scheduling questions. |
ABOUT OUR PERFORMING ENSEMBLES
Teen Repertory: Teen Repertory is designed for advanced students ages 10 and up, by audition only. Dancers work with NYC-based guest artists in 5 - 6 week residencies from September through March. Finished choreography is performed at RDA's annual Festival as well as many other local performance venues year-round. Requirements include two ballet classes and two additional technique classes per week. In the 2020-2021 season, students in Teen Repertory rehearsed and performed finished works by Stephanie Deere (contemporary), LaToya Brooks (hip hop), Macy Reeves (broadway).
Youth Repertory: Youth Repertory welcomes intermediate dancers ages 10 and up, by audition only. Dancers work with NYC-based guest artists in 5-6 week residencies from September through March. Finished choreography is performed at RDA's annual Festival as well as in local performances year-round. Requirements include two ballet classes and two additional technique classes per week. In the 2020-2021 season, students in Youth Repertory rehearsed and performed finished works by Breton Tyner-Bryan (musical theatre), Stephanie Deere (contemporary), Robin Cantrell (contemporary ballet), & Nik Owens (modern.)
Tap Workshop: Tap Workshop invites youth and adult students, Tap level II+, by audition only, to participate in tap choreographer residencies aimed to deepen their skills, knowledge and rhythm in tap performance. Requirements include one tap class and one technique class per week. Tap Workshop has been on hiatus, but plans to return in future semesters!
Ballet Repertory: Youth ballet enthusiasts in our advanced Ballet level E work with RDA Faculty to learn classic ballets, ranging from the Nutcracker, to Sleeping Beauty, to Don Quixote. Requirements include three ballet classes per week.
Modern Lab: Modern Lab allows youth students in Modern level III & IV, by invitation only, to work collaboratively and independently to develop their personal style and choreographic choices. With the guidance of RDA Faculty, dancers learn through trial and error how to express their voice and connect with the creation of movement. Requirements include two ballet classes and one modern class per week.
Adult Jazz Ensemble: Adult Jazz Ensemble is open to adult students with a background in dance who wish to take part in the choreographic process on a larger scale. Rehearsals begin in September and culminate in the RDA Festival performance in March. All interested students should first speak with the RDA faculty regarding joining Adult Jazz Ensemble and the requirements.
Adult Ballet Ensemble: Adult Ballet Ensemble is open to adult students with a background in dance who wish to take part in the choreographic process on a larger scale. Rehearsals begin in September and culminate in the RDA Festival performance in March. All interested students should first speak with the RDA faculty regarding joining Adult Ballet Ensemble.
Youth Repertory: Youth Repertory welcomes intermediate dancers ages 10 and up, by audition only. Dancers work with NYC-based guest artists in 5-6 week residencies from September through March. Finished choreography is performed at RDA's annual Festival as well as in local performances year-round. Requirements include two ballet classes and two additional technique classes per week. In the 2020-2021 season, students in Youth Repertory rehearsed and performed finished works by Breton Tyner-Bryan (musical theatre), Stephanie Deere (contemporary), Robin Cantrell (contemporary ballet), & Nik Owens (modern.)
Tap Workshop: Tap Workshop invites youth and adult students, Tap level II+, by audition only, to participate in tap choreographer residencies aimed to deepen their skills, knowledge and rhythm in tap performance. Requirements include one tap class and one technique class per week. Tap Workshop has been on hiatus, but plans to return in future semesters!
Ballet Repertory: Youth ballet enthusiasts in our advanced Ballet level E work with RDA Faculty to learn classic ballets, ranging from the Nutcracker, to Sleeping Beauty, to Don Quixote. Requirements include three ballet classes per week.
Modern Lab: Modern Lab allows youth students in Modern level III & IV, by invitation only, to work collaboratively and independently to develop their personal style and choreographic choices. With the guidance of RDA Faculty, dancers learn through trial and error how to express their voice and connect with the creation of movement. Requirements include two ballet classes and one modern class per week.
Adult Jazz Ensemble: Adult Jazz Ensemble is open to adult students with a background in dance who wish to take part in the choreographic process on a larger scale. Rehearsals begin in September and culminate in the RDA Festival performance in March. All interested students should first speak with the RDA faculty regarding joining Adult Jazz Ensemble and the requirements.
Adult Ballet Ensemble: Adult Ballet Ensemble is open to adult students with a background in dance who wish to take part in the choreographic process on a larger scale. Rehearsals begin in September and culminate in the RDA Festival performance in March. All interested students should first speak with the RDA faculty regarding joining Adult Ballet Ensemble.
