Disciplines

Guidelines

In order to succeed in the rigorous schedule at Quartz Mountain, it is recommended that you have completed a minimum of 3 years of formal dance training and participate in at least 3 dance classes per week. Applicants who wish to participate in pointe training at Quartz Mountain must have a minimum of 2 years of pointe experience and will perform pointe exercises during the audition. Applicants are NOT required to dance en pointe in order to audition.

1. Complete an online application and schedule your audition no later than noon the weekday before your desired audition date. See dates in right side bar or view full audition schedule here. Audition spaces fill quickly, so schedule as soon as possible.

2. Bring a government-issued I.D. or birth certificate to your audition for age verification purposes.

3. Read below guidelines to prepare your audition.

4. Arrive at your audition at least 15 minutes early to check in and warm up. The audition is a master class consisting of barre, floor work, and improvisation.
 

• Dance auditions occur after the long winter break. Please take as many technique classes as possible during the break so you are at your best. Judges will be looking for dancers who are adaptable to both ballet and modern dance, so you are encouraged to take a variety of classes in preparation for your audition.
• Arrive at the audition early so you may become familiar with the studio, check in, prepare, and warm up.
• Dancewear requirements are specified below. Plan your dancewear well in advance of the audition. Wear it for a technique class prior to the audition to be certain it is comfortable and flattering. You want to present a neat, professional appearance.
• Before the audition, please tell the instructor about any recent or chronic injuries so he or she can help you take appropriate precautions.
• During the audition, if you don’t understand a combination or direction, raise your hand and ask the instructor to repeat the information.
• Approach the audition as an opportunity to take a class from a new teacher. The teacher and the judges realize you may be a bit nervous. They want to see your movement and performance qualities, as well as your technique, so enjoy the experience!