Flight & Jr. Flight Dance Team 

Audition Info:

 

Date:  Saturday, August 23rd, 2025

 

Time: 10 AM

 

Location: C.R.O.W. Center for the Performing Arts - 3120 Hwy 101 in Florence.

 

Auditions are open to all youth.  Previous dance experience is required.  

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Jr. Flight age range: 8 - 11 years old

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Flight age range: 12+ with dance experience.

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Please note, dancers who are younger or older than the above age ranges may be invited to join either team, depending on skill.

 

Participants should bring ballet or jazz shoes, and water in a container with a tightly fitting lid.  

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A dance combination will be taught at the audition, and team members will be selected based on:

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1. Technique​

2. Stage Presence​

3. Ability to quickly learn choreography

4. Attitude / Teamwork

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Please wear dance attire to the audition.  No baggy clothing, please.  Please pull your hair back tightly.  

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The Flight Dance Team and Jr. Flight Dance Team is required to perform in the Holly Jolly Follies (Dec. 5-7,2025), the C.R.O.W. Spring Youth Musical (Dates TBA), and the Spring Dance Showcase (held in late May). The teams will be participating in two or more dance competitions which will require travel and lodging costs (at parent's expense). The Teams are invited to filed trips at the Hult Center and/or other locations (at parent's expense). Other community service and/or performance events may be required at Directors' discretion.

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Participating in Flight/Jr. Flight is a big commitment. 

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Both teams MAY be invited to attend up to 3 dance competitions in nearby larger cities (TBA).  Both directors would like to pursue this avenue.  However, the decision will be dependent on skills, availability, and overall audition turnout. If there is enough interest, we will pursue this! 

 

It is important that you are aware of our expectations PRIOR to auditioning.

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Please read the following information carefully:

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• Dancers must have previous dance experience or training (or equivalent). 

• Flight/Jr. Flight is an annual program, and requires an audition each year. 

• Dancers must sign a contract and commit to being on the team for the entire year.  

• Annual Cost to participate in Flight/Jr. Flight is $425.  Tuition may be paid in 2 installments over 2 months. First payment is due on first day of practice (September). 

• Team Jacket is required at an additional cost (to paid for by participant).​  A new jacket design will be selected for 2025-2026.

• Limited half or full scholarships may be available for those with financial need (application required).

• Families are responsible for purchasing all costumes for annual performances.  Costume costs will be kept as low as possible.  Limited costume and shoe scholarships may be available for those with financial need.

• Dancers must provide 3-4 pairs of their own dance shoes.  Dance shoes must be kept in "performance shape" (i.e.-No holes).  Dancers will receive a list of styles/colors needed once they are accepted onto the team.

• Dancers must wear all black (or Flight/Jr. Flight Team logo) dancewear to all practices.  Rehearsal attire must be meant for dancing.  (No jeans, etc. unless specified)

• Dancers must provide undergarments, tights, and leotards for performances.  

• Dancers with long hair must always pull hair back into a ponytail or bun for all practices.  No Exceptions!  

• Dancers who are unprepared for practices (i.e.- Don't bring their proper shoes, don't pull hair back, or don't wear all black dance clothing) may be removed from the team with no refund at Director's discretion. 

• Dancers must demonstrate good teamwork, respect for authority, and professionalism at all times. Please view C.R.O.W.'s Code of Conduct and Participant Handbook HERE.  

• Dancers may not miss more than 6 practices in a year.  If a dancer is tardy (more than 15 minutes) or leaves more than 15 minutes early without special permission, it will count as an absence.  Please approve any planned vacations in advance.  

• Flight Dance Team Practices will be Thursday afternoons, from 4:15-6:15. 

• Jr. Flight Dance Team Practice times will be announced. 

• There will be no practices during Tech Week for C.R.O.W.'s Spring Musical, nor during the month of December (following the Holly Jolly Follies).  Director may cancel an occasional additional practice as needed.  ​

• Dancers are required to enroll and participate in two other dance classes (and maintain participation in the classes throughout the year – Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring sessions – whenever classes are available).  One of the classes must be focused on dance technique (i.e.- Ballet). Gymnastics may be considered as one of the classes on a case by case basis.  Director reserves the right to request a Dancer takes a certain style of dance for the purpose of skill building.

• Dancers may not be frequently late or absent from additional classes.   

• All Flight/ Jr. Flight performances and events are mandatory.  Dancers are required to perform in events including but are not limited to: The Holly Jolly Follies, Spring Dance Showcase (May), Spring Youth Musical, Elks Christmas Party, Rhody Coronation, Dance Competitions (TBA), and misc. community outreach events. 

• Travel, admission, tuition, costuming, or lodging, or other fees incurred are at the parent's expense. We will do our very best to help make these events accessible for those with financial need.

• Parent chaperones will be required for certain events TBA.  

• Dancers who exhibit any behavior issues or struggle to get along with other dancers may be removed from the team at any time, at the discretion of the Director. 

• Bullying is never permitted.  We expect all dancers to be supportive of one another at all times. 

• Dancers are ambassadors/role models for other participants and must maintain professionalism at all times, both inside and outside of the studio. 

• Mentorship opportunities will be made available to those dancers who exemplify qualities such as integrity, dedication, hard work, teamwork, and growth mindset. 

• IMPORTANT! By committing to the team, Dancers are agreeing to put the team first, above all other commitments.  Participation in sports, extra-curricular activities, auditions, or other classes at other locations can never be prioritized over Flight/Jr. Flight practices/ performances/ etc.  Flight/Jr. Flight must always be your first priority. 

• By auditioning, you are stating that you have read, understand, and agree to all of the rules of participation.  A contract will be provided if you are accepted onto the team

 

We are excited to see what you can do!  

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If you have questions, please contact Melanie Heard at crowtheatrekids@yahoo.com or 541-999-8641.