It’s OFFICIAL- Dance Show season has arrived! This year’s show has a ‘Timeless’ twist, where each piece will portray a particular era/decade/historical or futuristic event.
We have SO many amazing dance pieces for you to take part in, so if you are interested in getting involved, check out the audition timetable and running order below!

AUDITIONS WILL TAKE PLACE THE WEEK OF 18TH JANUARY 2010!!!!

You are welcome to audition for as many dances as you want but as long as you are NOT in 2 consecutive dances in the show (with the exception of the interval). If you would like to take part, please come along to the auditions

RUNNING ORDER

ACT I
1. Stefi- Cave Rave
2. Julian- Salsa In Time
3. Lucy- The Naughty Noughties
4. Laura/Katherine- Jive Bunnies
5. Breakin’ KCL
6. Anna & Teresa- Lost In Time
7. Nic Nie- Rise of the Machines
8. Hoong- Court Waltz
9. Majdi- The Mickey Mouse Club
10. Fahad- Lost In Translation
11. Roxy & Laide- Rhythm Nation 3014
12. Chhaya- Tap Revolution
13. Harriet- Remember

INTERVAL

ACT II
1. Richie- 80R²
2. Fritha- Strictly Night Fever
3. Rath - Night of the Masquerade
4. Gaz- Bacchata: Up, Close and Personal
5. Carla- 1984
6. N.S- 2010: A Break Oddity
7. Corinne- An American Tragedy
8. Laide- Burlesque (90s)
9. Nate & Chloe-Run for Cover
10. Rosy’s Ballet
11. Dan- HIPs that HOP
12. Fusion-Tap
13. Chicken Adobros Excellent Adventures
14. Leah- Dirty Dancing
15. FINALE

AUDITION TIMETABLE

All the auditions will be held at the same time as the rehearsal for that act, for the next 9 consecutive weeks until the show.

MONDAY 18th Jan

MR3
6-7 PM LAURA / KATHERINE – “JIVE BUNNIES”
Description: This piece will seek to recreate the happy, super cheesy decade of the 1950s! Expect lots of partner work, (small) lifts, jumps, polka dots and swanky shirts for the boys. A mix of songs will be used including ‘Rock Around the Clock’, ‘Jump and Jive’ and ‘Hound Dog’!!! If you enjoy energetic dancing, this is the one for you!
Number of Dancers: We will have no more than 8 couples (16 people) on stage at one time, apart from the end…but there will be different sections in the dance requiring different sets of dancers, so lots of people can be involved!
Level: We’re looking for dancers of ALL abilities who enjoy Jazz, Rock ‘n’ Roll and Jive, since there will be different sections of the piece which will cater for different abilities. So beginner, intermediate, advanced or in love with the music of this decade, please audition!

7-8 PM ROSY’S BALLET
Description: If you love ballet (and enjoy pointing your toes), whatever level you may be, this classic ballet number, with a modern twist, may just be the perfect dance for you!
No of dancers: 16-20
Level: Beginners Ballet

8-9 CARLA –“1984”
Description: Contemporary representation of George Orwell’s 1984 (Big Brother).
A dark, quirky piece showing the individual’s struggle to break out from dictatorship and control. Style is fast paced and powerful with plenty of floorwork and physicality.
No of dancers: 6-8 Advanced, Inter approx 6-10 (very much depending on what levels of dancers I get at audition!).
Level: Intermediate and Advanced (approx 6-8 advanced dancers doing some duets).

9-10 LAIDE- “BURLESQUE”
Description: 90s glam inspired piece interpreted in burlesque style and sexy pop jazz!
No of Dancers: 10-15 girls
Level: Intermediate

TUESDAY 19th JAN

MR3
6-7 PM FAHAD – “LOST IN TRANSLATION”*
(*NOTE-This audition will take place on Tues 26th January NOT during official audition week!)

Description: This is a piece that will feature the diverse fusion of styles that can be recognised today as Bollywood dance. The aim of the piece is to reveal the heart of a Bollywood feature act, through a journey into the past, where Bollywood had a more unique identity to Hollywood. This act will be colourful, larger than life, provide real entertainment, and a unique cultural experience!
No of dancers: 20
Level: All levels are welcome to audition as the sets within the piece will have a focus on different aspects of dance; where one set may be more technical another will focus more on character and charisma.

7-8 HOONG-WAI – “COURT WALTZ”
Description: Immerse yourself in this elegant dance inspired by the ballroom dances of 19th century Vienna.
No of dancers: 4-8 girls, 4-8 boys
Level: All levels

8-9 FRITHA – “STRICTLY NIGHT FEVER”
Description: A fun, energetic and lively Latin piece loosely based on Saturday Night Fever, featuring solo and partner sections.
No of dancers: Preferably 8-10 couples, but it can be altered to whoever comes to the audition/how many good people there are and changed if there aren’t enough boys.
Level: All levels. This act is choreographed for Beginners who have at least some knowledge of Latin. However, due to the progressive nature of Latin dance, the dance can be easily adapted to suit the level of the dancers involved.

9-10 ROXY/LAIDE – “RHYTHM NATION 3014”
Description: Fast-forward to the year 3014… Following several battles, only one nation remains. Witness the journey of this new generation in their quest to survive. This fast-paced, energetic and slick routine will epitomize the true essence of Janet Jackson, from her early days to the present.
No of dancers: 20 dancers. Both boys and girls are welcome (preferably equal numbers)!
Level: Intermediate level of Street Dance/Street Jazz. The routine will be fast-paced and include various styles, incl. Locking, Jazz, Pop Jazz, Street and Hip Hop (essentially Janet Jackson).

WEDNESDAY 20TH JAN

MR3
3-4 PM STEFI – “CAVE RAVE”
Description: Step back in time and discover your inner fiesty Cavewoman or alpha Caveman! A fun, energetic, and sexy dance to get your grrr on! Street and contemporary styles combined - must come with primeval (no boys not pro evo) flare.
No of dancers: 25
Level: All levels

4-5 LUCY – “THE NAUGHTY NOUGHTIES”
Description: Modern/Street Jazz in style, this piece will have some of the artists, songs and dances that have shaped the Naughty Noughties. From booty-shaking like Beyonce to boom-boom-powing like the Black Eyed Peas, this routine is high energy and should be lots of fun!
No of dancers: 16- 20
Level: Beginner/Intermediate

5-6 HARRIET – “REMEMBER”
Description: FAME. A vibrant energetic routine celebrating the 80s era. Think truffle shuffle costumes and old school jazz dancing with elements of the new styles from the new fame film too. Should be great fun to watch and great fun to be in!
No of dancers: Up to 25 dancers
Level: Intermediate level in any style (balletic style, street, jazz all wanted)

6-7 JULIAN- “SALSA IN TIME”
Description: This act will represent the progression of Salsa dance over time. It will include the earlier forms of Latin music such as Chachacha, Rumba, Rueda and modern-day Salsa!
No of dancers: 18-24
Level: All levels welcomed - But will be looking for good beginners.

7-8 LEAH – “DIRTY DANCING”
Description: Dirty dancing medley which will be a mix of styles including jazz, 60’s, and the classic dirty dancing theme. Guys don’t be shy, you will love this! Try being Patrick Swazey for a while… I’m looking for people to enjoy this dance; acting and performance are imperative, as well as a sense of humour!
No of dancers: 25
Level: The level is intermediate to advanced. Girls and boys can both audition.

THE SPIT
8-9 GAZ - BACHATA: “UP, CLOSE AND PERSONAL”
Description: If you’ve never danced Bachata before (or even heard of it), this is a great opportunity for you to try something new! Bachata is a latin-style partner dance, which can be picked up very easily and is so much fun to learn. If you’ve ever done partner work before, whether it be salsa, ballroom or latin - come and get Up, Close & Personal with Bachata. See you at the auditions!
No of dancers: 18
Level: All levels

9-10 DAN – “HIPs that HOP”
Description: This Salsa number will be one like no other. Taking influences from Street and Hip Hop dance styles, with the use of samples, varied style and pace of music, cannons and changing formations, this piece will be extremely dynamic, energetic and fun! Salsa, street, and toprock dance styles will all be intermingled, with a bit of Cali style footwork for extra flavouring! So please do not be afraid and come down to audition! I don’t bite!
No of dancers: 5 - 7 Couples (10 - 14 Dancers)
Level: Int- Adv Salsa. Auditionees will definitely need to have experience dancing salsa, but I am also looking for individuals with a street background. If this is you, come on down! I would also like to add, if you get in, there is no hierarchy - we will work as a TEAM….and may also grab a cheeky pint after rehearsals

THURSDAY 21ST JAN

MR1
6-7 PM CHHAYA – “TAP REVOLUTION”
Description: The dance begins with broadway style tap to Gene Kelly’s Singin’ in the Rain. As the music shifts to the remix of Singin’ in the Rain by Mint Royale the tap style changes to a contemporary/hip-hop style. Then there is a short part of the dance where the tap dancers need to build their own music with their taps (something like stomp/tap dogs)! The dance ends in Rhianna’s “Umbrella” with a flirty modern style and of course… umbrellas!!
No of dancers: 16
Level: Intermediate. However, I would encourage anybody with a good sense of rhythm in tap to come down and try out! You need to be confident and most of all enjoy yourselves with this dance!

THE SPIT
8-9 MAJDI – “THE MICKEY MOUSE CLUB”
Description: A Disney medley to a range of styles including contemporary, street, swing, breakin’ and hip-hop. You don’t at all have to be an expert in any of these genres - just open to trying things out. So, if you still love dancing around to songs like the Circle of Life and Under the Sea… this is definitely a dance for you!
No of dancers: 18-24
Level: All levels, but there are some intermediate sections.

9-10 NIC NIE – “RISE OF THE MACHINE”
(*NOTE-This audition will take place on Thurs 28th January NOT during official audition week!)
Description: Machines have taken over the world. AI has rendered music irrelevant. Will they rediscover Hip hop and Funk? Audition to be part of the journey which pushes dance and perception of music into the future!!
No of dancers: 12 dancers (male or female)
Level: Intermediate

FRIDAY 22ND JAN

THE SPIT
8-9 PM GENESCO DELA CRUZ/ JASON TORRES/ CHRISTOPHER REYES/ RAPHAEL SANGLAY/ MATTHEW TRIM- “CHICKEN ADOBROS EXCELLENT ADVENTURES”
Description: With 5 choreographers (and therefore 5 different styles of choreography), we plan to take our Dancers back to Old School, then to the Future, and then bring them back to the Present, through Hip Hop/Nu Style DANCE!!!!
No of dancers: 20 altogether
Level: All levels

MR3
7-8 RATH– “NIGHT OF THE MASQUERADE”
Description: An MJ tribute act like no other, this act is for all the fans out there…
The story is of a royal masquerade ball set in 18th century Venice. It is a time of war as the last remnants of the once great Venetian power begin to crumble. However, the court has decided to throw the ball regardless, as a way for their subjects to let their hair down in true Venetian regality…disguising themselves behind masquerade masks of grace and gravitas. But just when all seems well, an enemy faction infiltrates the ball and starts trouble, causing a showdown of epic proportions…rogues versus princes, dames against femme fatales, just who will triumph in this clash of power? Audition and find out
No of dancers: 20 - 25 (aiming for 20 unless everyone happens to be super amazing)
Level: Intermediate - Advanced ability in any one or more of these styles: Hip Hop, Street Jazz, Jazz, MJ, Popping or Locking. Beginners are welcome to audition too; it’s the enthusiasm and love of dance that the auditions will be looking for!

8-9 CORINNE – “AN AMERICAN TRAGEDY”
Description: A medley of some of the best dance numbers from West Side Story incl. “Cool”, “America” and “Dance at the gym”. Dancers confident in ballet, jazz and musical theatre and/or those that enjoy partner work either Latin or show dance please. This is an extremely character based piece, the story is the most important part. Tony or Maria? Jet or shark? “An American tragedy” will tell the story of this modern Romeo and Juliet that changed the face of theatre in 1957 and did the same with film in 1961!
No of dancers: 20
Level: Int/advanced but performance ability is the most important for me, so I will definitely like to have people who perform/act well even if their dance ability perhaps isn’t that high!

9-10 RICHIE – “80R²” (pronounced eight zero R squared)
Description: “Do you remember growing up, turning on the TV and bopping along to your favourite children’s cartoon and posing like a Thundercat or pumping out your chest to “stare” away your enemies or even looking for Ghosts with your Ectometer? Remember the first games console you played and getting all excited when pulling off that 10 hit combo or finding that secret Green mushroom? Well it’s time to relive that moment.”
“Eighty Reruns & Replays” will be a fun and lively Street Dance performance using songs and music from popular film and TV from around the 1980’s.
No of dancers: 20-25
Level: The routine is aimed to be a Beginners to Intermediate level to give the opportunity for anyone to try out for the routine. If you’ve got rhythm, style, ability to pick up moves and most importantly, have fun then I’d say you’d consider popping down for an hour

MR5
6-7 CHLOE/NATE – “RUN FOR COVER”
Description: A mixture of hip-hop and contemporary fused together to shock and inspire. A high energy performance is required, so drive, stamina and determination are a must for all that come and audition. A mixture of boys and girls are required, so everyone come down and try it!
No of dancers: 16
Level: Intermediate

7-8 ANNA/TERESA – “LOST IN TIME”
Description: This classical ballet piece is set to be both fun and challenging for those classically trained or with experience in contemporary. With the use of scarves the aim of our ballet is to combine flowing and lyrical movements to create the feeling of “lost in time”. If you enjoyed ballet class this year, or are still yet to make it down, come and audition for this years intermediate/advanced ballet dance!
No of dancers: 14-20
Level: Int/adv

All rehearsals and auditions are held at Boland House, Guys Campus.
For further information about the Dance Show incl. important rehearsal dates and guidelines, check out the DTTF page.

There will be no more classes or “Taster Workshops” happening for the rest of this Uni Year.
I hope you’ve enjoyed moving like Micheal Jackson, letting off some steam with Krump, moving fast paced at House, learning something new at Bollywood and even dancing with the UK Number 1 Salsa Champion.