IDT AXiS DANCE PERFORMING GROUPS

“Dancing allows me to explore myself in so many ways, to learn about my limitations and strengths, my ability to cope with adversity and to go farther than I thought I could. You find out what you’re made of.” ~ Andrew Asnes

What is IDT AXiS DANCE?                   

AXiS is comprised of IDT student dancers, along with their parents, who are committed to a heightened level of training and performing.   Students benefit from the camaraderie of being part of a team and are mentored by teachers and choreographers. Competition is not the goal of the program although we do perform at competitions in addition to performance concert settings.   At these competitions, dancers are not competing against other dancers, but training through performance to improve their own personal technique and performance quality (or as a group).  Feedback from judges is reviewed together with their teachers to improve each time a piece is performed. Students have the opportunity to observe students, dancers and styles from all over at both competitions and while in class alongside them at convention weekends, taught by guest and master teachers from all over the country and abroad. Through these experiences, students gain education and inspiration! Not only are our children receiving excellent dance education, but are also building lifelong memories that help to shape whom they will grow to be as individuals.  Many students are accepted into college dance programs and companies upon completing their senior year at IDT, but whether or not they choose to dance in college or professionally, the lessons learned through the discipline and art of dance will overflow into all facets of their life. Grace, beauty and strength- usually with a profound attention to detail are just some of the gifts that a healthy dance training environment can bring.  If you have any questions about our performing programs, please feel free to contact us. 


Happy Dancing,

Alicia Parrish, Owner and Director

Melissa Gould, AXiS Liaison Director

IDT Office Email:
info@issaquahdance.com

2010 AUDITIONS ARE SATURDAY JUNE 5 2010

2010 -11 Season AUDITIONS
SATURDAY June 5, 2010- Informational handbooks are available at IDT. 

Axis Mini, Junior, Teen/Senior Teams:  Male and female student dancers ages 6.5 years+

Lyrical, Contemporary, Modern, Jazz, Musical Theater, Tap, Hip Hop Performing Groups
New Advanced Ballet Performance Division

All teen and senior dancers should plan to attend ballet class at 10 or 12
Saturday morning for the ballet technique portion of the audition.   The actual audition times below will not include any ballet combinations.  Unable to attend class in the morning?  Please set up other arrangements with the office and directors.

RSVP to the audition and turn in your audition form and fee early to speed up the registration process for this event.   It can be very busy prior to auditions, so this will help!   The office is happy to email you an audition form in advance. 

10:00 am Minis Audition Ages 6.5 - 8 (approximately 45 min - 1 hr)
11:30 am Junior Audition Ages 9-12 (approximately 1 hr)
1:30 - 3:00 Teen/Senior Audition Ages 13+ (approximately 1.5 hrs)

Note: Students will be cast in the division where their age and level fits best and may be different than the level they auditioned with.

Audition Fee is $25
Please arrive on time and be dressed professionally as you would for class with all dance supplies and necessary shoes.   Combinations will be given in various dance forms
for groups to perform for judges and a guest panel.  Enjoy the audition!