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Dance Requirements, Middle School PDF Print E-mail

 Miami Arts Charter School
(for students wishing to enroll in the middle school dance program) 

All dance applicants must arrive 45 minutes early and do a self-warm-up. The following will be required:

* Participation in a Ballet Class
* Participation in a Modern Class
* Applicant must be prepared to perform a 1 minute solo in their chosen dance style or free form. Applicants should provide their own accompaniment CD for the solo.

Criteria will include:

  1. A potential for trainable growth
  2. Physical/movement techniques, including coordination, strength and flexibility
  3. Rhythmic sensibility and musicality
  4. A serious commitment to dance.

Required Dress

Female Dancers
Ballet: A solid colored leotard-pink, nude or black convertible or footless tights. Ballet shoes (any color)
Pointe shoes are not required.

Modern: Same as the above (no time to change clothes)
Bare feet---no socks
You will not need two pairs of tights.

Male Dancers
Ballet: White fitted tee-tank or white tucked in t-shirt
Black footless tights
White or black socks
Ballet shoes
Modern: Same dress as ballet
Bare feet---no socks


* Warm-up clothes during the audition are not permitted; however, you may wear warm-up clothes in the warm-up room prior to the audition.
*  Please remove all watches, dangling jewelry, and tongue rings. Small earring studs are permitted.
*  All dancers should have hair neatly up and pulled out of the face.


If you have specific questions, please contact the dance department.