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Above the Barre
Dance Company
Auditions

Be part of McHenry County's newest & rapidly growing competitive &
performing company for dancers 11 years old and up!
The dancers that are part of ATB Dance Company compete in Pom & Jazz large groups and
are cast based by ability for Lyrical small groups.
In addition, dancers are able to compete in solos approved by the ATB Dance Company directors.
We compete in 3 local Regional studio competitions (Milwaukee to Oswego Area) and 1 local Nationals
at the Grand Geneva in Lake Geneva.
This program runs from September 2024 to end of June 2025 unless additional community performances are requested.

Saturday, August 10, 2024
12:30-2:30p.m.
McHenry Location
5308 W. Elm Street (Rte. 120)

In the audition, you will learn a lyrical piece along with adding your own improvisation to our choreography. During the audition, you will need to demonstrate 1:1 pirouettes, a la seconds (attempt changing spots), various jumps (arabesque, firebird & tilts), leaps (right/left, center & surprise) and a brief 1:1 interview with the Director. We are not looking for perfect abilities just an ability to show what your potential is like in an audition like setting.

AUDITION Sign Up is here NO LATER THAN 8/9 @ 5P.M.:

Master classes to prepare for auditions will be held on:

MONDAY, JULY 29TH - 7-8:15PM WITH SHANNON DEWITT
$10 CASH AT THE DOOR

If YOU NEED A DIFFERENT AUDITION DATE, PLEASE TEXT 224-622-2768

DANCE COMPANY MEMBERS ARE REQUIRED TO TAKE 2 CLASSES A WEEK ALONG WITH ATTENDING REHEARSAL WEEKLY ON SATURDAYS LATE MORNING/EARLY AFTERNOON.

THERE IS A MEMBERSHIP FEE FOR BEING PART OF ATB DANCE COMPANY AND THAT INCLUDES:
REHEARSAL FEES, CHOREOGRAPHY FEES, COMPETITION REGISTRATION FEES,
& CUSTOM COSTUMES.
Please note we are IHSA compliant with our choreography & competition schedule.

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Can't make our audition? Set up a private audition by contacting our Director below.
Other questions?
Contact the Company Director:
Mrs. Victoria Warren - victoria.warren@atbda.com224-622-2768 call/text

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