For those interested in being part of Pedro Menendez High School’s, Menendez Dance Ensemble, auditions will be held this year through online video submission. The audition video submission will be composed of three parts: Ballet Technique, Jazz Technique and Solo Performance. Each part will be uploaded separately as unlisted YouTube or Vimeo private links. Please look further to find more details on how to complete each part of the video submission.
Ballet Technique Learn and record this ballet center combination and upload as an unlisted YouTube or Vimeo video that can be accessed with a private link. List video title as First & Last Name – MDE Ballet. https://youtu.be/KMk7aFUVUkg Jazz Technique Learn and record this jazz center combination and upload as an unlisted YouTube or Vimeo video that can be accessed with a private link. List video title as First & Last Name – MDE Jazz. https://youtu.be/7UB_nxItU7A
Solo Performance Upload a 1-2-minute solo of yourself dancing to any style/song of your choice. Showcase the style you feel best represents you, along with an appropriate song choice. Choreography can be a dance you have previously performed from this school year, choreography set by another individual with their permission, or you may choose to self-choreograph. If you currently do not have any choreography to pull from, you also have the option to learn and record the dance linked below. Upload your video as an unlisted YouTube or Vimeo video that can be accessed with a private link. List video title as First & Last Name – MDE Solo. https://youtu.be/iejnH8wA2kk
*Inappropriate music and/or choreography will not be accepted, and you will not be considered for a place in MDE. *Proper dance attire and hair is required. Dancer should be in leotard, layered with either shorts or leggings with hair in a bun. You may choose to change your attire and hair to fit the style of your solo performance but must remain appropriate.
In addition to the video submission, please write a 1-paragraph statement explaining why you want to be part of Menendez Dance Ensemble.
All links and 1-paragraph statement will all be submitted to Ms. Rust via email [email protected]. List subject line as First & Last Name – MDE Audition 2020. Submission Deadline Friday, May 8th, 2020
It is understood the resource of space may be limited, so each of these combinations have been created with a restriction of space in mind. Nonetheless, give it your all and show your personality and love for dance! Best of luck!