auditions

Auditions will be held Sunday, September 18th, 2011. Dancers must be able to commit to all rehearsals. See below for specific ages/roles for audition times.

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Youth Company Auditions

Moving Light Youth Company is for young dancers who are ready to dedicate more time to dance and would like to perform in the Green Mountain Nutcracker. Dancers have an opportunity outside of class time to learn and practice choreography for performance.

YOUTH COMPANY FEES: Ages 5-6: $50 | Ages 7-9: $100 | Ages 10-13: $100

REHEARSAL SCHEDULE:
Ages 5-6 – Sundays: begins in November
Ages 7-9 – Sundays: begins in October
Ages 10-13 – Sundays: start September.25th

Moose & Baby Mice [Ages 5-6]

Moose and Baby Mice: New Roles!

Audition Time: 12:00 - 12:30

Trees & Pollichinelles [Ages 7-9]

Trees: The trees in the enchanted forest swirl and wave their bows as Clara and the Nutcracker Prince move among them on their journey through to the Land of Snow.

Audition Time: 12:30 - 1:00

Polichinelles: Entertain the audience as one of the endearing clowns who emerge from Mother Ginger's skirt.

Audition Time: 12:30 - 1:00

Party Children & Candy Makers [Ages 9-13]

Party Children: Attending a Christmas party set in a 1970s farmhouse, the rambuncious party children dance, conspire and are delighted by the gifts provided by Clara's godfather, Drosselmeier.

Audition Time: 1:00 - 2:00

Candy Makers: Alongside the Sugar Plum Fairy, greet Clara and the Nutcracker as they enter the Land of Sweets.

Audition Time: 1:00 - 2:00

Teen and Adult Company Auditions

Moving Light Teen Dance Company is for serious dancers who would like to dedicate more time to their dance training. Dancers will attend technique classes in various dance styles with professional teachers. Following class dancers will rehearse for Performances. Opportunities will include the Nutcracker and Vermont Dance Festival. There may also be school performances. A new choreography workshop will be available for company members who are interested. Dancers will work closely with directors on choreography assignments and rehearse their work for performance.

TEEN COMPANY FEES: $150

Teen & Adult Company Class & Rehearsals
Sun.2-7pm, Thurs. 7:45-8:30pm, Fri. 7:30-9pm,
Sat. 1:30-3:30pm (Days & Times depend on roles)

(See below for Ballet, Contemporary Ballet and Modern part descriptions)

Adult Company Auditions

Moving Light’s mission is to bring dancers in the community together to DANCE and to offer a physically and artistically challenging, creative and fun experience. Dancers have the opportunity to take class, rehearse and perform in the Green Mountain Nutcracker. There are many parts in the production. The degree of difficulty and time commitment vary depending on the part.

(See below for Ballet, Contemporary Ballet and Modern part descriptions)

Ballet/Pointe Parts [Ages 13 & up]

Ballerina and Harliquin Dolls: These life-size dancing dolls, given as gifts by Drosselmeier to the children at the party, enchant the party children with their own unique dances.