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.
2019 NEXT STEP REHEARSAL SCHEDULE
| Group A | Group B | ||
| Saturday, January 12 | 1:00 – 3:00 | Saturday, January 12 | 1:00 – 3:00 |
| Saturday, January 19 | 1:00 – 3:00 | Saturday, January 26 | 1:00 – 3:00 |
| Saturday, January 26 | 1:00 – 3:00 | Saturday, February 2 | 1:00 – 3:00 |
| Saturday, February 2 | 1:00 – 3:00 | Saturday, February 9 | 1:00 – 3:00 |
| Saturday, February 9 | 1:00 – 3:00 | Saturday, February 23 | 1:00 – 3:00 |
| Saturday, February 23 | 1:00 – 3:00 | Saturday, March 9 | 1:00 – 3:00 |
| Saturday, March 9 | 1:00 – 3:00 | Saturday, March 16 | 1:00 – 3:00 |
| Saturday, March 16 | 1:00 – 3:00 | Saturday, March 23 | 1:00 – 3:00 |
| Saturday, March 23 | 1:00 – 3:00 | Saturday, April 6 | 1:00 – 3:00 |
| Saturday, April 6 | 1:00 – 3:00 | Saturday, April 13 | 1:00 – 3:00 |
| Saturday, May 4 | 1:00 – 3:00 | Saturday, May 4 | 1:00 – 3:00 |
| Saturday, May 18 | 1:00 – 3:00 | Saturday, May 11 | 1:00 – 3:00 |
| Sunday, May 19 | TBA | Sunday, May 19 | TBA |
AUDITIONS
Auditions will be held on SATURDAY, DECEMBER 1 at the following times.
| Group A ◦ 6-9 years | Group B ◦ 10-14 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 8th.
COST
The cost of the program will be $600. 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 $200 is due by December 16 with the balance of $400 due no later than January 12.
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be between 6 and 14 years of age as of September 30, 2018 – 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 19 is mandatory
- Must be available to perform in every recital – Wednesday, May 29 through Sunday, June 2.
- Must SIGN UP TO AUDITION no later than Thursday, November 29.