Video Requirements:
The audition video should last a maximum of 20 minutes. It must be filmed with the camera at body height and must include the following:
Front facing position: simply stand, facing the camera, arms relaxed along the body.
Profile position: as previously, but stand sideways to the camera.
Pointing feet, sitting on the ground, sideways to the camera, extend the legs and point both feet.
Flexing feet: sitting on the ground, sideways to the camera, extend the legs in front of the body and flex feet. The heels can lift off the ground.
External rotation (turnout): lying on the ground, on the back, put the legs in a demi plié position (the frog). Try not to arch the back. Repeat the same position while lying on the stomach.
Back flexibility: lying on the stomach, place both hands underneath the shoulders and push up with the arms only. The hips must touch the ground.
Flexibility: sitting on the ground, sideways to the camera, with legs extended in front, lean forward and if possible, touch the feet while keeping the legs straight.
Candidates 11 to 12 Years of Age
On a musical accompaniment:
* Exercices at the barre: pliés, tendus, grands battements, etc.
* Musicality and coordination: frolic in a circle or in diagonal.
* Artistry: perform a short choreography.
Candidates 13 Years of Age and Older
Perform a short ballet class including these elements:
On a musical accompaniment :
* Barre (one side only)
* Centre: tendus, adage, pirouettes and jumps (small, medium and big allegro)
*Girls add one pointe centre exercise (preferably a pirouette exercise) and one variation, depending on the level.
The video must be attached to the registration form using a hyperlink (Youtube, Vimeo, Dailymotion, etc.).
Women's Dress Code
Dance leotard, pink tights, ballet slippers and/or pointe shoes, hair bun
Men's Dress Code
White T-shirt, black shorts or tights, demi-pointe shoes, tied hair if needed