2023 Dance Production Auditions
Production Information
Summary
Prepare to be whisked away by this original dance production adapted from Hans Christian Anderson's beloved nordic tale The Snow Queen.
The Snow Queen is a fantastical coming-of-age adventure that has inspired many, including the hit Disney movie Frozen and characters like the White Witch from the Chronicles of Narnia.
In this heart-warming tale of two young sisters, Kai's heart gets frozen by the evil Snow Queen. The younger sister (Gerda) sets out on a journey to rescue the older sister (Kai) and thaw her frozen heart. As Gerda ventures through the changing seasons, she encounters the vicious snowbees (The Snow Queen's army), an exceptionally sassy river, the Spring Witch, a pauper and his birds, the Summer Princess, the Autumn Leader of the Thieves, and a friendly reindeer named Siggy. Set to popular music, filled with action, romance, mystery, and triumph, there is something for everyone that is bound to leave you at the edge of your seat!
So, join us on this dangerous and whimsical quest as we dare to take on a story that gives good versus evil new meaning and has warmed the hearts of many over the years!
Who
ANYONE ages 8+
Students ages 5-7 are able to be in the production but no audition required.
Students in Rising Starz, dancers with special needs, are able to be in the production but no audition required.
Dancers ages 18+ are encouraged to audition in a Dec. 14th time slot.
ALL abilities and ability levels are encouraged and welcomed!
When
Dec. 13th from 7-9pm
Dec. 14th from 6-9pm
Where
Northern Starz Creative Dance Center
5300 Alpine Drive
Ramsey, MN 55303
Why
-to be apart of a production process that puts creativity and collaboration at the forefront
-to work with a professional and pre-professional production team (director/choreographer, assistant directors/choreographers, stage manager, lighting and sound designers, prop and set designers, hair and makeup artists...etc.)
-to wear (and keep) the production dance costumes
-to learn storytelling through dance
-to gain experience in dance, performance, dance modeling, stage combat, and student choreography
Questions
Please read the additional information below and if you have any other questions do not hesitate to reach out to Lily Truebenbach (Director of Dance Education) at lily.truebenbach@northernstarz.org
Rehearsal & Placement Information
Rehearsal Information
Schedule
(subject to change, final schedule will be sent out Dec. 28th)
Orange Line- Tuesdays @6-7pm
Purple Line- Thursdays @5:15-6:30pm
Every First Saturday @9am-11am (Feb. 4th, Mar. 4 th, Apr. 1st, May 6th)
Green Line- Tuesdays @7-8:30pm
Every First Saturday @11am-1pm (Feb. 4th, Mar. 4 th, Apr. 1st, May 6th)
Adult Line- Wednesdays @7-8:30pm
Additional Important Dates-
Jan. 5th- Production Meeting @6pm
Parent/Info Meeting @7pm
May 13th- Picture/Headshot 10am-4pm
May 20th- All Day Rehearsal 10am-4pm
Tech Week-
May 30th- Production Rehearsal
May 31st- Production/Dress Rehearsal
Jun. 1st- Dress Rehearsal
Jun.2nd- Final Dress Rehearsal
Performances-
June 3rd- 7pm (call time TBD)
June 4th- 2pm (call time TBD)
Banquet @6pm
Line Placement
After auditions dancers will be placed into Lines (rehearsal groups- Orange Line, Purple Line, Green Line, Adult Line) based on their dance ability level. Dancers who received casted roles will also be placed into lines in addition to having time scheduled outside of rehearsal (if needed) to learn their separate part. Cast list and Line placement results will be posted on Dec. 28th.
Disclaimer- The Line results have no correlation to role casting.
