Saturday, February 11, the Hot Springs Children’s Dance Theatre Company (HSCDTC) will hold auditions for Coppélia at the Techniques Studio, 216 Garrison Road, Hot Springs. All dancers from the ages of 5+ are encouraged to audition for the opportunity to perform in the greatest comedy ballet of the romantic era. Students should arrive 30 minutes prior to audition time to register. A parent or guardian must be present to sign appropriate waiver forms for students under 18.
The auditions will be held Sat., Feb. 11; 9 – 10 AM ages 5-9; 10:30 AM –12:00 noon ages 10 –13; and 12:00 –1:30 PM ages 14 and older. An audition fee of $10 is required.
For auditions, dress code for girls is black leotard, pink tights, ballet shoes, and hair in a bun, in addition to pointe shoes for advanced and intermediate females. Males are asked to wear tights, shorts or sports pants, and a t-shirt. Each performer selected will be required to sign an agreement and pay a participation fee of $50. An additional $90 costume fee will be required in April. Financial assistance is available.
Dance rehearsals will be every Saturday (and some weeknights for more advanced dancers) from February through the May performances. The technical rehearsal week will be May 14 – 17. Performances are Fri.-Sat., May 19-20, and Thur., May 25, at 7 PM, and a matinee 1 PM Sat., May 20.
For full details, please contact the HSCDTC at hotspringscdt@gmail.com.
