TRAINEE PROGRAM
2024-25 Season
Train and perform with professional dancers in CWPAC's tuition-free trainee program!
Trainees experience a professional environment while learning and performing various styles of repertoire. Running August to May, the program is tuition-free. It is an excellent opportunity for aspiring dancers to strive towards their goals in a close-knit environment. Trainees will join the company in touring performances throughout western Colorado, supporting the company's mission of enriching performing arts on the Western Slope.
To apply, email your audition materials to ADMIN@COLORADOWESTPAC.ORG. Candidates must have a strong background in ballet and contemporary technique.
VIDEO AUDITION GUIDELINES
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A video with no introduction consisting of the following performed in leotard and tights for women, and tight fitting dance attire for men.
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Two classical variations drawn from the standard repertoire, danced en pointe by female applicants.
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A short contemporary variation (that could consist of something drawn from the repertoire, phrases from classwork, or an applicant-created work) that illustrates the applicant's command of the range of movement different from that demonstrated in the classical variation.
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3-5 minutes of barre work, danced in soft shoes by male applicants and pointe shoes by female applicants.
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A CV (must include height)
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A Headshot
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2-3 dance photos