Dance Magnet

The dance audition is performance-based. It is important to note the audition requirements and to make sure applicants are dressed appropriately for the audition (see recommended attire below). The dance program provides exposure to intensive instruction in ballet, pointe, modern, jazz and choreography with occasional classes in other styles. Emphasis is placed on technique, choreography, composition, improvisation, dance history, and development of original movement. Students participate in special performances, field trips, and master classes.

About the Dance Audition

The Dance Audition will consist of:

1

Students must demonstrate the ability to perform a series of movements that will be taught during the audition.

The students will be evaluated in the following skills:

  • Skill Achievement and Potential:
    • Range of motion at the hip joint (rotation, extension and flexion)
    • Coordination
    • Amount of natural range of motion at ankle and knee
    • Strength and endurance
    • Overall body flexibility, especially of the vertebral column
    • Memory (ability to repeat a sequence of steps)
  • High Energy Level:
    • Turns in place and across the floor
    • Leaps across the floor
  • Natural Expressiveness:
    • Presentation of self
    • Musicality

2

The student will prepare a one minute solo dance (any style) to perform at the audition; or, the student will improvise a dance to a style of music they select from the adjudicator. Solos on pointe are not permitted.

When performing the dance solo do not lip-sync the music which accompanies you.  Music for your solo performance must be brought in on one of the following: a smartphone, mp3 device, I-pad or laptop. Please check that your music is working prior to the audition.

3

An interview to gauge each child's interest level in the respective art.

Recommended attire for audition:
  • Boys – Short pants, tights, jazz pants, or biker shorts; white or black solid colored t-shirt and any  dance shoes or bare feet
  • Girls – Leotard or tights / leggings  and or white or black t-shirt and biker shorts or stretch pants; hair in a bun and any dance shoes or barefoot.
  • Socks are not allowed to be worn during the audition.

Teachers

Mrs. Hilda Jimenez
Dance Teacher

Important Magnet Dates

  • October–January  Magnet Applications Available through Schools of Choice Website
  • October–January  Recruiting and tours of magnet program
  • January 15- Magnet Applications due
  • February- Magnet Auditions - If you do not receive an audition letter by February 15, please call the magnet office immediately.
  • March- Acceptance/Non-acceptance letters sent to students
  • April- Registration of accepted students