Skyline High’s
Advanced, Dance Production and
Ascension Dance Company
Auditions
Skyline Dance Room #711
Qualifying Auditions and Dance Technique Level Placement:
*Monday May 9 3:15-4:05pm (High School) 4:15-5pm (Jr. High)
*Tuesday May 10th 3:15-4:05pm (High School) 4:15-5pm (Jr. High)
Room 711 (Dance room)
*Advanced, Dance Production and Ascension Call Back:
Wednesday May 11th Solos 3:15-5pm*
*Jr. High applicants will be assessed no earlier than 4:15
Thursday May 12th 4:15-7:30pm
Friday May 13th 4:15-7:30pm
Wear solid black dance attire. Applications and teacher recommendations are required
only for Dance Production and Ascension candidates. All applications including teacher
recommendations are due to Mrs. Peterson at Skyline High School by Friday, May 6th
2016.
PHYSICALS ARE NOT REQUIRED
*All Dancers must attend the qualification auditions Monday or Tuesday
to receive a call back to be qualified for these auditions. Packets available:
http://www.mpsaz.org/skyline/staff/shpeterson/auditions/
Dance Production and Ascension
Audition Schedule 2016
Be punctual to all scheduled audition events. “Early is on time and on time is late.”
Friday. May 6th by 3:30 pm
Teacher recommendations, application, parent consent form and grade report due to
Mrs. Peterson. It can be dropped off or mailed to Skyline High Dance 845 S. Crismon
Rd. Mesa, Arizona 85208. Applicants receive an “on time” score for these materials.
Monday May 9th-Tuesday May 10th -Technical evaluation and
call back pre-qualification-Dance Room #711
Candidates will demonstrate technique through ballet barre, center floor work and jazz
progressions across the floor (turns, kicks, and jumps) during class or after school.
_____Information below is for students that have pre-qualified for call backs_______
Wednesday May 10th-1 minute SELF CHOREOGRAPHED Solo (provide music)
--------------Advanced Dance Applicants Do Not Need To Attend Thursday or Friday------------------Thursday May 12th – Lyrical combo and technique
Check in/warm up –4:05-4:30
Learn contemporary/lyrical combination 4:30-5:15 Audition contemporary/lyrical
combination 5:30-7:00
Friday May 13th – Jazz combo and final technical audition
Check in/warm up - 4:05-4:30pm-Learn jazz combination 4:30-5:15.
Audition combinations and final technical evaluation 5:30-7:30.
Saturday, May 14th @ 10:00am Audition Results Posted
Results will be posted on Mrs. Peterson’s web page at mpsaz.org/skyline.
Dancers will be judged on choreographic skills, technique, musicality, knowledge, and
performance. In addition, Production and Ascension Dance Company candidates will be
evaluated through teacher recommendations and progress report grades.
Ascension Dance Company Auditions
Mission Statement and Ascension objectives:
 Promote positive self-esteem and build confidence
 Give a sense of belonging to a community and teach teamwork
 Teach self discipline and accountability
 Give dancers a creative outlet for self expression
 Challenge the devoted and talented dancer
Positions Available: There is not a set quota to be reached. Members will be chosen on
the natural break in scoring based on talent, technical skill,
confidence, attitude, performance, choreography, GPA, &
recommendations. The audition will determine if at your current
state you would be best placed in Beginning, Intermediate,
Advanced, Production or Ascension Dance Co.
Eligibility:
For Ascension
Dance Co. Only
All applications must meet the following requirements:
1. Must have at least a 2.5 cumulative GPA.
2. Must be passing all classes.
3. Completed application including all teacher recommendations
should be received by Friday, May 6th, 2016 and will account for
a punctuality score. All paperwork must be received by May 10th in
order to be eligible for Ascension.
Skyline Sports:
Ascension is a full year contract that requires dancers to rehearse
during 6th hour and after school Monday through Thursday from
3:00-4:15 throughout the school year. Because of the high demands
on Ascension company members, they will not be able to participate
in 6th hour/after school sports.
Auditions:
Behavior at auditions will count towards the candidates score. Dancers
must be punctual and participate in all audition dates (see the attached
schedule). All candidates must wear a dark leotard or long dark tank (no
bellies showing) and dance shorts, tights or black leggings for auditions.
Long hair must be worn up and back off face. No jewelry of any kind may be
worn.
Production and Ascension Dance Company Application
Full Name: _______________________________________________
School ID: _____________________
Grade (2016-2017): _______________
In a list format describe your dance background and include years of experience,
locations where you have taken dance, and the styles of dance that you do.
Please write a small paragraph expressing why you want to be a Dance Production
or Ascension Dance Company member.
Please write a small paragraph describing the qualities that you offer Skyline’s
Dance Companies.
Are you serious about being on a sport team at Skyline HS. If so, what sport?
Dear Parent/Guardian:
Your son/daughter is interested in auditioning for Ascension Dance Company. Before your child
can be considered for our team, a parent or guardian must read through the following notes,
understanding the terms for membership for Ascension Dance Company and return the bottom
portion to Mrs. Peterson by May 6th 2016.
Skyline High School’s Ascension Dance Company
Because Ascension is a team that represents Skyline High School, Ascension members
are held to high standards. Becoming a member of Ascension is not a right, it is a
privilege that must be earned and maintained throughout the year. Members will be
expected to maintain the following guidelines throughout the school year.
A big portion of your child’s score is based on paperwork that evaluates characteristics
that are essential for working on a high performance team. Your child received a packet
of information that lists the paperwork that must be received for Ascension eligibility.
The packet gives record of your student’s grades, teacher recommendations and
accountability. Late receipt or insufficient scores on the required Ascension Dance
Company paperwork will result in disqualification for auditions for the Dance Company.
The following items should be received by May 6th and will account for a punctuality score.
All paperwork must be received by May 10th in order to be eligible for Ascension.
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Dance Production/Ascension Application
Progress Report with all current grades
Teacher recommendations from 4 current teachers
You or your child can check with me to see which items have been received and what is
still unaccounted for so that there are no surprises come audition day.
Please read through the following information about Ascension Dance Company and
affirm your support for your child’s audition.
*Tuesday, May 24th at 7am: Breakfast Meet and Greet for new members
in the Skyline Dance Room
Skyline High School’s Ascension Dance Company
1.
Mission Statement: Ascension objectives:
 Promote positive self-esteem and build confidence
 Give a sense of belonging to a community and teach teamwork
 Teach self discipline and accountability
 Give dancers a creative outlet for self expression
 Challenge the devoted and talented dancer
2.
Schedule
 Members must take dance production 6th hour for credit and meet after school until 3:15 daily
with dance production members
 All members rehearse as a team Tuesday, Thursday and some Fridays until 4:15pm
 Members rehearse with other dancers Monday and Wednesday until 4:15pm
 Members will have extra rehearsals scheduled for special events: concerts, assemblies etc.
 Members attend monthly socials and some weekend events
3.
Events (exact dates and times tentative)
 Summer Dance Intensive: First week before school (times tentative)
 East Valley Dance Intensive: (September)
 AZ Jazz Showcase at UofA: October (TBD)
 Mesa Public High Schools’ Collaborative Benefit Concert: January
 AZ High School Dance Festival: March
 Pep rallies including homecoming and prom assemblies
 Homecoming Halftime show
 Fall and Spring Dance Concerts
 Tour to San Francisco, Chicago, New York City, LA, Orlando (Optional)
4.
Estimated Costs
 Body Tights/leggings/shorts: $50-70
 Team Practice gear: $100
 Warm-ups and T-shirt: $100
 Dance shoes: $30
 UofA dance festival: $150
 Estimated total costs: $ 450
*If we travel the expense is around $1,300 but travel is voluntary
5.
Expectations of Students
 To represent Skyline Dance with professionalism
 To be a role model and leader to all Skyline students and respectful to all Skyline staff
 To maintain a 2.5 GPA, without any Fs
 To maintain an A average in 6th hour dance production
__________________________________________________________________________
I have read through the following information about Ascension Dance Company and affirm my
support for my child’s audition and possible participation as a company member.
__________________________
(Student Name)
________________________
(Parent Signature)
_______
Date
Dance Production and Ascension Comparison
Dance Production
Ascension Dance Company
Members must take Dance Production 6th hour
for credit and meet after school daily until
3:15pm.
Members must take Dance Production 6th hour
for credit and meet after school daily until
3:15pm.
Members rehearse on Tuesdays, Thursdays and
some Fridays solely as a company after school
until 4:15pm
Members participate as choreographers and/or
dancers in auditioned choreography on
Mondays and Wednesdays from 3:15-4:15pm
Members can choose to audition as dancers
and/or choreographers for pieces to be
rehearsed on Mondays and Wednesdays from
3:15-4:15pm. Not required.
Members serve as committee members on the
dance club board and participate in meetings to
plan special events, fundraising, dance club
spending, dance productions and other dance
related business.
Members attend some socials and weekend
events.
Members serve as the cabinet of the dance
club and facilitate meetings to plan dance fund
spending, special events, fundraising, dance
productions and other dance related business.
Members hold a 2:1 ratio vote.
Members attend frequent socials and weekend
events.
Members participate in the summer dance
intensive, homecoming assembly and may be
invited to participate in other assemblies, pep
rallies, fall and spring dance concerts and
other special performances/events. Senior
members are invited to participate in the
Performance Tour to San Francisco, Chicago,
New York or LA.
Members participate in:
 Summer Dance Intensive: First week
before school (times tentative)
 UofA Jazz Dance Festival
 Mesa High Schools’ Collaborative
Benefit Concert: January/February
 AZ High School Dance Festival: March
 Fall and Spring Dance Concerts
 Pep rallies including homecoming and
prom assemblies
 Homecoming Halftime show
 Tour to San Francisco, Chicago, New
York City (Optional)
Estimated Costs
 Body Tights/Leggings: $50-70
 Practice gear: $100
 Dance shoes: $30
Estimated total costs: $ 200.00
*If we travel the expense is around
$1,300 but travel is voluntary
Estimated Costs
 Body Tights/Leggings/shorts:
$50-70
 Team Practice gear: $100
 Warm-ups and T-shirt: $100
 Dance shoes: $30
 UofA dance festival: $150
 Estimated total costs: $ 450
*If we travel the expense is around
$1,300 but travel is voluntary
Dance Production members are often called upon as understudies and apprentices for Ascension dance
company members. Dance Production is a school supported team thus Dance Production members will
be under a contract of expectations. Members will be held accountable for grades when participating in
various extra-curricular events therefore, teacher recommendations and grade reports are a requirement
for auditions for both Dance Production and Ascension candidates.
Skyline Production/Ascension Dance Company
Teacher Recommendation Checklist
_______________________
Name of teacher
__________
Period
_________________
Subject
_____________________________ is a candidate for Production/Ascension Dance Company. There
are many responsibilities of our company members and it is critical that candidates are self-reliant
individuals and strong leaders in their community. Company members are expected to be role models
and exemplary students in both performance and behavior. Please help me in assessing the candidate
by circling the number on the scale which best describes him/her and include additional comments.
This evaluation carries equal weight with the talent evaluation so please give serious consideration to
each section and be honest in your assessment. Evaluations are confidential so please do not return
it with the student but to Shantele Peterson at Skyline High School by Friday, May 6th 2016. If
you have any questions or concerns, I can be reached at 472-9639. Thank you for your assistance.
Never
Seldom
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Usually
Always
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Follows rules and directions 1
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Dependable
1
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5
Enthusiastic to learn
1
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4
5
Attentive in class
1
2
3
4
5
Punctual
1
2
3
4
5
Positive
1
2
3
4
5
Organized
1
2
3
4
5
Works well with others
1
2
3
4
5
Outgoing and friendly
1
2
3
4
5
Respectful
1
2
3
4
5
Open to feedback
1
2
3
4
5
Motivated
1
2
3
4
5
Additional Comments:________________________________________________________________
Teacher Signature and extension _____________________________________________
Skyline Production/Ascension Dance Company
Teacher Recommendation Checklist
_______________________
Name of teacher
__________
Period
_________________
Subject
_____________________________ is a candidate for Production/Ascension Dance Company. There
are many responsibilities of our company members and it is critical that candidates are self-reliant
individuals and strong leaders in their community. Company members are expected to be role models
and exemplary students in both performance and behavior. Please help me in assessing the candidate
by circling the number on the scale which best describes him/her and include additional comments.
This evaluation carries equal weight with the talent evaluation so please give serious consideration to
each section and be honest in your assessment. Evaluations are confidential so please do not return
it with the student but to Shantele Peterson at Skyline High School by Friday, May 6th 2016. If
you have any questions or concerns, I can be reached at 472-9639. Thank you for your assistance.
Never
Seldom
Sometimes
Usually
Always
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Follows rules and directions 1
2
3
4
5
Dependable
1
2
3
4
5
Enthusiastic to learn
1
2
3
4
5
Attentive in class
1
2
3
4
5
Punctual
1
2
3
4
5
Positive
1
2
3
4
5
Organized
1
2
3
4
5
Works well with others
1
2
3
4
5
Outgoing and friendly
1
2
3
4
5
Respectful
1
2
3
4
5
Open to feedback
1
2
3
4
5
Motivated
1
2
3
4
5
Additional Comments:________________________________________________________________
Teacher Signature and extension _____________________________________________
Skyline Production/Ascension Dance Company
Teacher Recommendation Checklist
_______________________
Name of teacher
__________
Period
_________________
Subject
_____________________________ is a candidate for Production/Ascension Dance Company. There
are many responsibilities of our company members and it is critical that candidates are self-reliant
individuals and strong leaders in their community. Company members are expected to be role models
and exemplary students in both performance and behavior. Please help me in assessing the candidate
by circling the number on the scale which best describes him/her and include additional comments.
This evaluation carries equal weight with the talent evaluation so please give serious consideration to
each section and be honest in your assessment. Evaluations are confidential so please do not return
it with the student but to Shantele Peterson at Skyline High School by Friday, May 6th 2016. If
you have any questions or concerns, I can be reached at 472-9639. Thank you for your assistance.
Never
Seldom
Sometimes
Usually
Always
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Follows rules and directions 1
2
3
4
5
Dependable
1
2
3
4
5
Enthusiastic to learn
1
2
3
4
5
Attentive in class
1
2
3
4
5
Punctual
1
2
3
4
5
Positive
1
2
3
4
5
Organized
1
2
3
4
5
Works well with others
1
2
3
4
5
Outgoing and friendly
1
2
3
4
5
Respectful
1
2
3
4
5
Open to feedback
1
2
3
4
5
Motivated
1
2
3
4
5
Additional Comments:________________________________________________________________
Teacher Signature and extension _____________________________________________
Skyline Production/Ascension Dance Company
Teacher Recommendation Checklist
_______________________
Name of teacher
__________
Period
_________________
Subject
_____________________________ is a candidate for Production/Ascension Dance Company. There
are many responsibilities of our company members and it is critical that candidates are self-reliant
individuals and strong leaders in their community. Company members are expected to be role models
and exemplary students in both performance and behavior. Please help me in assessing the candidate
by circling the number on the scale which best describes him/her and include additional comments.
This evaluation carries equal weight with the talent evaluation so please give serious consideration to
each section and be honest in your assessment. Evaluations are confidential so please do not return
it with the student but to Shantele Peterson at Skyline High School by Friday, May 6th 2016. If
you have any questions or concerns, I can be reached at 472-9639. Thank you for your assistance.
Never
Seldom
Sometimes
Usually
Always
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Follows rules and directions 1
2
3
4
5
Dependable
1
2
3
4
5
Enthusiastic to learn
1
2
3
4
5
Attentive in class
1
2
3
4
5
Punctual
1
2
3
4
5
Positive
1
2
3
4
5
Organized
1
2
3
4
5
Works well with others
1
2
3
4
5
Outgoing and friendly
1
2
3
4
5
Respectful
1
2
3
4
5
Open to feedback
1
2
3
4
5
Motivated
1
2
3
4
5
Additional Comments:________________________________________________________________
Teacher Signature and extension _____________________________________________
Name: ________________
Student Grade Report for Dance Production and
Ascension Dance Company Auditions
Teacher’s Name
Period
Subject
Grade %
Comments
and extension
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