Congratulations to the following dancers who have been selected to join the Dancer’s Edge Company for the new season! Thank you to all who auditioned this weekend. We look forward to a wonderful year ahead.
Senior Co.: Taylor Alou, Kristina Cordero, Larissa Gabriel, Savannah Kern, Jaden Murphy, and *Leah Stricker.
Apprentice Co.: Ashley Cledanord, Nyla George, *Tori Gilbert, Libby Jo Heller, Taylor Schmitt, Allyson Steinberg, and Kevin Stricker.
Junior Co.: Maya Akins, Josh Faber, Angelina Hall, *Rachel Irland, Alena Murphy, Kennedy Rowe, Samantha Stricker, Lilly Sutton, Bianca Vasilescu, and Francesa Wisniew.
Elite Co.: Elaine Blakeley, Tamish Jean Louis, Ariana Mastrosimone, *Kayla Murry, Zoe Silver, and Piper Smith.
Mini Co.: Carli Cleveland, Kaitlyn Franco, Ariana Galaska, Ella Jensen, Gabriella Murphy, and *Alessandra Reategui-Santos.
*denotes high score
Accept the Challenge. Open your Doors to your Inner Artistry, Self Expression, and Gifts of Talent
Pick up audition packets in the office: Friday, August 26th – September 8th
The application packet must be fully completed and signed and brought to the audition.
Auditions
Friday, September 9, 2016:
6:45-7:20pm Measurements & Sign in
7:30-9:30p.m. Audition: Ballet, Jazz, and Tap
- Mini Company Ballet levels: Light Blue and Raspberry
- Junior Company Ballet level: Royal Blue
Sunday, September 11, 2016:
12:30-1:30pm Measurements & Sign in
1:45-3:45p.m. Audition: Ballet, Jazz, and Modern
- Elite Company Ballet levels: Periwinkle & Hunter 1st & 2nd year
- Apprentice Company Ballet levels: 2nd year Periwinkle & Hunter through Purple
- Senior Company Ballet levels: High school – Purple / Black 8th graders – if in full Black level
Audition Attire
- Females: Black leotard, pink tights, ballet technique, and jazz shoes (no socks). Hair in a bun with net and pins. Light make up.
- Males: Fitted white t-shirt-tucked in, black tights, ballet and jazz shoes (no socks). Hair well groomed
The Dancer’s Edge Company is an elite group of dancers that perform a diverse showcase of dance throughout Palm Beach County and at Universal Studios.
The EBP is a new division of ballet designed and geared to the serious ballet student. Under the direction of Liz Gonzalez and Sandra Goodnough, the program offers private coaching, high caliber performance opportunities, and ballet competition.
This past season there were 6 participants: Madison Bourque, Madison Jones, Salma Kuihan, Andrea Mish, Maia Montgomery, and Grace Sutton. These students attended Youth American Grand Prix Regional Competition in Tampa and Universal Ballet Competition Regional Competition in Miramar.
Julie Bravata, Leon Davis, Roger Dunson, Liz Gonzalez, and Sandra Goodnough choreographed and coached the dancers to high marks. Some of the benefits earned as part of the EBP include scholarships and an invitation to finals in New York.
Brava Dancers!
Congratulations to our students who have been accepted into BAK Middle School & Dreyfoos School of the Arts! We are so proud of each student who auditioned!
Accepted to Bak: Madison Hollingshed, Emily Jones, Gabrielle Kiminyo, Adriana Mastrosimone, Jesse Min, Kayla Murry, Gabrielle Rodriquez, Piper Smith, Emma Bugeja, Tamisha Jean Louis, Taylor Schmitt, Allison Steinberg, Kamaya Lighbourne, and Kaitlyn Stewart wait list.
Accepted to DSOA: Madison Bourque, Madison Jones, Selma Kiuhan, Casey Noble, Grace O’Carroll, Amber Roeder, Grace Sutton, and Dominique Toresco.
Southern Dance Theatre student Lauren Rowland auditioned for the Rockettes Summer Intensive January 10th in Orlando and was accepted into the program! She will be attending in New York City and will be performing with the Rockettes in July!
Ms. Julie Bravata and Miss Wesa Steele helped Laurent prepare for the audition. Congratulations, Lauren!
