Jazz Unlimited is thrilled for another exciting season of “THE NEXT STEP” program. The Next Step Program is a series of rehearsals emphasizing technique and choreography and was developed to supplement weekly scheduled dance classes. This program is designed for students who show promise and who are interested in additional performance opportunities. The dancers will be featured in our annual recitals.
2018 NEXT STEP REHEARSAL SCHEDULE
| Group A | Group B | ||
| Sunday, January 21 | 1:00 – 3:00 | Saturday, January 20 | 1:00 – 3:00 |
| Saturday, January 27 | 1:00 – 3:00 | Saturday, January 27 | 1:00 – 3:00 |
| Sunday, February 4 | 1:00 – 3:00 | Saturday, February 3 | 1:00 – 3:00 |
| Saturday, February 10 | 1:00 – 3:00 | Saturday, February 10 | 1:00 – 3:00 |
| Sunday, February 25 | 1:00 – 3:00 | Saturday, February 24 | 1:00 – 3:00 |
| Saturday, March 3 | 1:00 – 3:00 | Saturday, March 3 | 1:00 – 3:00 |
| Saturday, March 10 | 1:00 – 3:00 | Saturday, March 10 | 1:00 – 3:00 |
| Saturday, March 24 | 1:00 – 3:00 | Saturday, March 24 | 1:00 – 3:00 |
| Saturday, April 14 | 1:00 – 3:00 | Saturday, April 14 | 1:00 – 3:00 |
| Saturday, April 21 | 1:00 – 3:00 | Saturday, April 21 | 1:00 – 3:00 |
| Saturday, April 28 | 1:00 – 3:00 | Saturday, April 28 | 1:00 – 3:00 |
| Saturday, May 5 | 1:00 – 3:00 | Saturday, May 5 | 1:00 – 3:00 |
| Saturday, May 12 | 1:00 – 3:00 | Saturday, May 12 | 1:00 – 3:00 |
AUDITIONS
Auditions will be held on SUNDAY, DECEMBER 3 at the following times.
| Group A ◦ 6-8 years | Group B ◦ 9-13 years |
| 1:00 – 2:15 | 2:30 – 4:00 |
SIGN UP TO AUDITION FOR NEXT STEP
Parent’s meetings will be held the first 15 minutes of each group’s audition time. The audition will include a warm-up, a few across the floor combinations and a short dance combination. Dancers should wear dance attire (form-fitting, flexible clothes). Hair should be pulled away from face. Bring all dance shoes.
Dancers are encouraged to audition even if they don’t have experience with all styles. Teachers will place the dancers in the appropriate sections of the routine based on their strengths. Before deciding to audition, please make sure your dancer can also fulfill all of the requirements listed below. Emails advising you of which dancers have made the program will be sent no later than Saturday, December 9th.
COST
The cost of the program will be $580. This price includes the cost of a costume but does not include shoes. There is no cost to audition. Upon acceptance into the Next Step Program, a deposit of $180 is due by December 13 with the balance of $400 due no later than January 21.
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be between 6 and 13 years of age as of September 30, 2017 – No Exceptions.
- Must be available for the rehearsal times listed above.
- Dancers are not permitted to miss more than 2 rehearsals.
- Dress Rehearsal – SUNDAY, May 20 is mandatory
- Must be available to perform in every recital – Wednesday, May 30 through Sunday, June 3.
- Must SIGN UP TO AUDITION no later than Friday, December 1.