Audition Requirements
Company Members must audition EACH SEASON for placement, which is not guaranteed.
Prepaid Audition Fee of $10/Company with Cash, Check or Charge. Pay-as-You-Go Audition Fee is $18/Company CASH ONLY.
A short combination will be taught.
Dancers must have awareness of music & rhythm, be exible and have basic dance technique.
Rising High School Seniors who are NOT CURRENTLY RISPA COMPANY MEMBERS may require an additional audition/approval.
We are looking for hard-working, dedicated, and passionate students for our Company. Don’t forget to have fun!
Training & Class Requirements
1-week Summer Intensive Workshop: June 3-7 OR July 15-19... Times for the workshops are the same for both weeks.
(Elementary M-Th 9:00-12:30/ F 9:00-10:30; Middle School M-Th 1:00-4:30/ F 11:30-1:00; High School M-Th 5:00-8:30/ F 2:00-3:30)
1-hour Lyrical Company choreography class per week during season (August-May)
1-hour Ballet Technique class per week. (If in Ballet Company, you will take a Pointe Class or 2nd Ballet ES Class instead of this Ballet Technique class.)
An additional 1-hour Jazz Technique class or additional Turns & Leaps Technique class per week may be required as well.
IN TOTAL: Lyrical Company is a 2-hour minimum weekly commitment. Technique classes will be assigned.
Class Attire Requirements
GIRLS:
Black leotard
Turners
Black footless tights
Black RISPA Company Jacket & Company T-shirt (Purchase through RISPA only)
RISPA Company duffel bag (optional)
Hair must be in a high bun
BOYS:
Black tight-fitting T-shirt
Turners
Black shorts or black jazz pants
Black RISPA Company Jacket & Company T-shirt (Purchase through RISPA only)
RISPA Company duffel bag (optional)
Performance Attire Requirements
GIRLS:
RISPA bling earrings (purchase from Dance Fashions)
Nudie (a nude-colored cami-style leotard)
12-19 year-olds: false eyelashes
BOYS:
Black button-down shirt, black jazz pants
ALL:
Nails must be a natural color for performances. Hair, weaves and extensions must be a natural color as well. Highlights are acceptable, but please no extreme colors (i.e. g
Performance Commitment
Company Winter Spectacular Show in January (4-6 performances)
Access Broadway Competition (between late Feb./early March)
Spring Showcase in May (4-6 performances)
There will be other opportunities to perform during the year, but these will not be mandatory