KLEIN OAK DANCE COMPANY VIDEO AUDITION REQUIREMENTS

2020-2021 SEASON

WHO CAN AUDITION?

ANY MALE OR FEMALE Incoming 9th, 10th, 11th and 12th graders who will be attending KLEIN OAK for the 2020-2021 school year (IB program included).  We are co-ed!

 

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WHAT WILL VIDEO AUDITIONS INCLUDE?

1. REQUIRED Application - Link HERE.

2. CHOOSE ONE or CHOOSE BOTH:

   1. ​Contemporary Combination - Submit via the application.  Link to instructional video HERE.  Learn the combo and submit a video to the application.  Please know that we understand it isn't the best way or easiest way to learn movement through a video.  Just do your best and reach out if you have any concerns.  

   2. Solo - Submit via the application.  

      1. a prepared solo (don’t make it up on the spot) to musical accompaniment 

      2. Should demonstrate your artistic qualities and flow of movement

      3. Maximum of 2 minutes in length

      4. You may include a second solo in another style if you wish, but this is not required.   

 

We are looking for POTENTIAL, PASSION & DESIRE in addition to current skill level!

 

WHAT DO I WEAR?

• Ladies - fitting top/shirt or leotard, dance shorts, tights, leggings – black preferred - NO skirts.  No loose fitting. No costumes. 

• Men – form fitting top, long athletic shorts or Adidas pants - No loose fitting.  No costumes. 

• Hair should be out of your face and off your neck

 

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WHEN ARE THEY DUE?

1. *RECOMMENDED - Submit before May 30th or contact Mrs. Curry if you need other arrangements.  

2. *OPTION PENDING  - Alternative “in person” option - June/July/August - in person on Monday nights during technique classes or in August (right before school begins) - PENDING release to be back on campus

 

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FILMING RECOMMENDATIONS

It is to your benefit to created the best possible conditions for filming

• Carefully consider the space in which you are filming; ideally the space has minimal distractions 

• Ensure there is adequate lighting

• Be sure you are visible within the frame for the entirety of the recording

• Review your video before submitting to check for playback quality

• Outdoor filming is definitely acceptable

 

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HOW WILL I KNOW IF I MADE IT?  

• Results will be sent out via email (the one that is collected with your application) 

• A roster will be submitted to the KO counselors to adjust your class schedule for next year.  

• If you don’t make KODC, you will be placed in the Advanced class unless you choose otherwise.  

• Be watching your emails!

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CONTACT INFORMATION

• Director - Mrs. Curry - fcurry@kleinisd.net / kleinoakdance@gmail.com 

• Website - www.kodance.info  

• Social Media - www.facebook.com/OakDance / IG - kleinoakdance