Drill Team Auditions

AUDITIONS ARE COMPLETE FOR THE 24/25 SCHOOL YEAR

Friday March 22nd, 2024

4th-6th: 4:00 - 7:00

  • POM: 4:00 - 5:30

  • JAZZ: 5:30 - 7:00

7th-9th: 5:30 - 8:30

  • JAZZ: 5:30 - 7:00

  • POM/KICK: 7:00 - 8:30

All age groups across both companies will be learning the same Jazz audition. All dancers will audition with the Jazz choreography from 5:30 - 7:00.

Please note that extra time has been scheduled to allow everyone ample time to audition. Be prepared to pick up your dancers at least 30 minutes early in case we wrap up before the above times.

 

Audition Clinic

4th - 6th Grades

Monday, March 18th

6:30 - 7:30

7th - 9th Grades

Tuesday, March 19th

8:00 - 9:00

Both Performing and Drill choreography will be covered at the clinics. To sign up, please email prestoncenterdance@att.net with your dancer's name and grade for the 24/25 school year. The cost is $50 per student. Any classes missed due to attending the clinic will be excused.

Make-Up Audition Day: CLOSED

 

Audition Materials

  • Dancers should learn the routines for the grade they will be entering or the 2024-2025 year. Our company director will review the routines at the beginning of the audition and answer any questions.

  • If some of the skills in the routines are too difficult, feel free to substitute something you feel confident doing (like doing a pirouette instead of turns in second, doing an X-jump instead of a Russian, etc.) or stand still for that portion of the choreography. We would rather see a clean performance than dancers attempting skills that they cannot do safely.

  • Dancers entering the 7th through 9th graces will also be asked to demonstrate switch leaps across the floor.

 

4th - 6th Grade

Everyone auditioning for our companies will perform this routine. Two dancers are showing an easier and more advanced version of the choreography. Learn whichever version is appropriate for your age group and best showcases your skill set.

Everyone auditioning for Drill will perform this routine. The dancer is showing an easier version of the choreography. Ms. Brittany gives the option of more advanced modifications in the video, so implement whatever best showcases your skill set.

7th - 9th Grade

Everyone auditioning for our companies will perform this routine. Two dancers are showing an easier and more advanced version of the choreography. Learn whichever version is appropriate for your age group and best showcases your skill set.

Everyone auditioning for Drill will perform this routine. The dancer is showing an easier version of the choreography. Ms. Brittany gives the option of more advanced modifications in the video, so implement whatever best showcases your skill set.

7th-9th grade dancers will need to learn this Kick routine in addition to the Jazz and Pom.

Drill Company Requirements

  • Drill Company members are required to be enrolled in their weekly company class, as well as their corresponding drill technique class. Company members are highly encouraged to enroll in an additional Ballet or Jazz class to work on their all-around dance technique.

  • Regular class attendance is mandatory and strictly enforced. The office should be notified via email every time a student has a conflict with class and will be absent or late.

  • Attire and appearance for all classes must be professional and clean.

  • In addition to their spring competitions, dancers are required to participate in our NorthPark Christmas performance, Teamwork Concert, and PCD Spring Recital. All performances and competitions are mandatory.

    More information about company policies will be shared in the invitation letter for Performing Company. Any questions about these policies, including tuition and fees, may be directed to the PCD office.