Dancer Information
- Dance Company Submission Tapes
- Rehearsals
- Audition Information
Deadline: January 9th, 2009
Submit "cued, non-returnable tapes or DVDs" of only the
performance piece that you want showcased at the festival by January
9th.
Please include the following contact information with submission:
Name, Address, Phone, and
Email/Website addresses.
Please send tapes to:
The Garden State Dance
Festival
25 Alton Ave, Voorhees NJ
08043
The 2009 Garden State Dance Festival Open Auditions were held on Sunday, December 7th, 2008.
Thank you to everyone that participated.
How old do I have to be to audition for the Garden State Dance
Festival?
We select GSDF dancers on the basis of dance ability, not age. We
strongly suggest an intermediate or above skill level for the
audition.
Can I audition for just one type of dance?
Absolutely! We welcome dancers to audition for
one or all genres of dance at an open audition.
How much does it cost to audition?
There is no fee for GSDF
auditions.
What can I expect at the audition?
Participants
complete a registration form, receive a registration number and have
a photo taken. The Artistic Director will conduct a brief meeting
at the beginning of the audition. The Garden State Dance Festival
conducts cold auditions. Dancers are shown a dance combination and
selected based on their ability to perform. Dancers may also be
asked to improvise. Dancers invited to participate in the
performance will
have their names and registration number posted on the GSDF website
a few days following an audition. Dance shoes will not be
provided. Dancers are encouraged to arrive early. The auditions
usually last 2-1/2 hours but may take longer depending on the number
of participants.
Are dance companies considered for the Garden
State Dance Festival?
We accept applications for emerging
artists/companies in contemporary ballet, jazz, hip hop, or tap.
See this page for details
What about rehearsals?
The tentative rehearsal schedule is:
Saturdays 11 AM - 5 PM & Sundays 10 AM - 4 PM
Beginning Saturday January 3rd, 2009
When are the performances?
The 2009 performances:
Friday March 13th, 2009 @
12:30 PM (Outreach Program)
Friday March 13th, 2009 @ 8 PM
Saturday March 14th, 2009 @ 8 PM
Sunday, March 15th @ 2pm
Friday March
20th, 2009 @ 12:30 PM (Outreach Program)
Friday March 20th, 2009 @ 8 PM
Saturday March 21st, 2009 @ 8 PM