WHAT IS THE CREO FAITH BASED DANCE COMPANY?
The CREO Faith Based Dance Company encompasses two youth dance and performance companies:
The CREO Youth Performance Co.
Footprints Faith Based Dance Co.
Both companies are non-denominational, Christ focused, youth companies that
create and perform dances for worship, prayer, and evangelism.
“And whatever you do, do it heartily, as to the Lord and not to men.” Colossians 3:23
HOW DO I PREPARE FOR THE AUDITION?
• Hand in your signed audition form at by 10:30 am
•Because of limited parking space at the Home Center, we ask that parents drop their dancer off and return at 2:30pm
•Dancers will attend regular 10:45 Ballet, leaps and turns class for the technical portion of the audition
• Solid colored leotard, black leggings, hair up.
• BRING EVERY DANCE SHOE YOU OWN!
CREO YOUTH PERFORMANCE CO. AUDITION
10:45-2:30 Saturday March 14, 2016
Grades 5+
Performance November 13 and 14, 2016
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Limited to 25-30 performers. This year the company will collaborate with local musicians, Autumn Toussant and Tom Paulson on an arts in worship project called Clear the Stage. Dancers will learn 2-3 dances for the performance. Dancers will be expected to rehearse a little bit during the summer and Fridays and/or Saturdays in the fall. Some dancers will be chosen as apprentices or understudies for the company. Understudy to the Youth Performance Co. is a high honor.
Dancers in this group are willing explorers of both the Christian faith and the art of dance. Their dedication to the rehearsal process, their technical skill, and their performance quality is of the highest standard of excellence. This group will rehearse for a full scale worship performance set for Nov 14, 2016. We will also perform some of our pieces at other churches and events throughout the year.
What is the Commitment?
•Dancers will be expected to rehearse at least four times in the summer for each piece they are cast. Indicate on your audition form when you can rehearse.
•Dancers will be expected to rehearse on Fridays and/or Saturdays September -November. The weekend.
• Dancers must commit to November 13 and 14 performance dates.
•Some dancers will be chosen as apprentices or understudies for the company. Understudy to the Youth Performance Co. is a high honor.
How much does it cost?
$200 + $55 if you do not already have a CREO zip-up jacket.
CREO FOOTPRINTS
10:45-2:30 Saturday March 14, 2016
Grades 5+
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Footprints is a faith based dance company created for dancers who want a taste of faith based dance. Footprints consists several groups of dancers who will dance during Sunday worship services throughout the year. Dancers in this group will rehearse for 4 weeks prior to the performance.
What is the Commitment?
•Once dancers know the date they have been chosen to dance they must commit to 4 weeks of Saturday rehearsals prior to the event. Plus the event itself.
How much does it cost?
•$50 + $55 for a CREO warm-up jacket if you don’t already have one