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 Voice Company class per week during season (August-May)
1-hour dance technique class per week.
IN TOTAL: Voice Company is a 2-hour weekly commitment.
Class Attire Requirements
White binder with lined paper & pencil
Comfortable street clothes (must be able to move around, no dresses or skirts)
Comfortable shoes (no heels, “crocs,” or flip flops)
Black RISPA Company Jacket & Company T-shirt (Purchase through RISPA only)
RISPA Company duel bag (optional)
Long hair must be pulled back (pony tail or with headband)
Performance Attire Requirements
GIRLS:
RISPA bling earrings (purchase at Dance Fashions)
Solid Black Cocktail Dress (to the knee) or nice black outfit
Tan character shoes and Eurotard unseamed tan tights
12-19 year-olds: false eyelashes
BOYS:
Black button-down dress shirt and White button-down dress shirt
Black dress pants
Black belt
Black dress shoes and black socks
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 ext
Performance Commitment
Voice Company Show for the Winter Season in December (2-4 performances)
Access Broadway Competition (between late Feb./early March; 2 group performances... 1-class & 1-production performance)
Spring Showcase in May (4-6 performances)
There will be other opportunities to perform during the year, but these will not be mandatory