
2022-23 RAPTORS LIL BALLAS DANCE TEAM AUDITION INFO:
DATE: SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 11th 2022
LOCATION: EVOLUTION DANCE STUDIO, 10557 Keele St., Vaughan ON, L6A 0J5
AUDITION TIMES:
9 Year Olds | 10:00 AM |
10 Year Olds | 10:30 AM |
11 Year Olds | 11:15 AM |
12 Year Olds | 12:00 PM |
13 Year Olds | 12:30 PM |
FINALS: 1:30-3:30 PM (be prepared to stay longer if needed).
REGISTRATION: Please register on-site 20 minutes before your audition start time (see times above).
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR:
• Hip Hop dancers with outgoing personalities - Ages 9-13 (must be the required age by the day of the audition)
• Dancers who are dedicated, hardworking and able to pick up choreography quickly.
• Judges will focus on dance ability, style, enthusiasm and performance.
• Minimum 3 years dance experience in Hip Hop is recommended
• Dancers will have an opportunity to show any tumbling and/or breakdancing skills (gymnastics and breakdance is not mandatory for the audition)
• 20-25 team members
OFFICIAL DANCE TEAM APPLICATION & WAIVER:
Please bring the completed application form and waiver with you to your audition. (Waiver and application forms posted here).
WHAT TO EXPECT:
Dancers will be taught a Hip Hop dance routine. Music will be provided. Selected dancers will be invited to return for a final dance audition from 1:30-3:30pm. The audition is closed. Spectators are not permitted.
WHAT TO WEAR & BRING:
• Comfortable dance wear and indoor running shoes with non-marking soles.
• Water bottle.
• Dancers are welcome to submit a dance resume with their audition application form (optional).
COMMITMENT INFORMATION:
• The Lil Ballas Dance Team will have 10-15 mandatory team rehearsals from September to April on Sunday afternoons in Markham.
• The Lil Ballas Dance Team will perform at 12-15 Raptor home games. The team will also perform at home playoff games.
• Final team members will be given the full schedule and all team information following the audition.
PRE-AUDITION WORKSHOP:
August 27th and 28th, 11am-3pm, Markham Theatre. Join us for a jam packed, high-energy Hip Hop workshop to help you warm-up for the audition! Learn from today’s hottest choreographers! Hip Hop, Dancehall and audition prep classes! 5-10 final round passes will be awarded throughout the weekend! Ages 9-13. Registration is open now at www.kicksdance.ca.
Please download and print the Official Dance Team Application and Waiver forms below.