Auditions for 2020 SeasonThe Lady Hoofers Tap Ensemble seeks young women tap dancers age 10-18 for our 2020 Youth Ensemble to perform in our annual holiday concert, THE TAPCRACKER, at the Suzanne Roberts Theatre.
Due to social distancing needs, our first round of auditions will be conducted virtually. Interested dancers must: 1) complete the online intake form 2) upload a headshot 3) record and submit an audition video via email All audition materials are due Sunday, April 26th. Read on for full details! 
Audition Information
1) A parent or guardian should assist dancers in completing our online intake form with basic contact information and dance training history. 2) This form also requires dancers to upload a headshot. Headshots do not need to be taken professionally, but should feature the dancer's head and shoulders against a plain background. JPG files preferred. 3) Dancers must submit an audition video via email to info@ladyhoofers.org by the end of the day Sunday, April 26th. We understand everyone is social distancing right now, so videos can be filmed on a phone in whatever space is safe for you to dance in at home. Video submissions should be between 2 and 5 minutes long and must include the following:
Videos can be sent as an email attachment, Google Drive link, YouTube link, or Vimeo link to info@ladyhoofers.org. Please note: if you are uploading to YouTube, Vimeo, or another public forum, and your dancer is performing someone else's choreography, we recommend selecting "unlisted" for the video so as not to share creative work without permission. |
Casting for roles including:
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Rehearsal Fees
Accepted Youth Ensemble dancers will receive:
The rehearsal fee for participation in The Lady Hoofers Youth Ensemble is $450. A limited number of need-based scholarships are available. Please email info@ladyhoofers.org for further information. DVDs of the performance, program advertisements or notes of congratulations, and additional company merchandise will also be available for purchase at THE TAPCRACKER.
*Rehearsals will focus on choreography; dancers are expected to continue taking regular tap classes at their home studios and are also encouraged to take ballet and jazz to help with technique.
Acceptance and Payment
Dancers will be notified of audition results via email in May. Accepted dancers will be invited to attend an in-person session this summer to learn a combination for casting purposes.
Accepted Youth Ensemble dancers will receive:
- Three months of instruction*
- Experience working with professional choreographers
- Training in technique, performance, musicality, and improvisation
- A professional performance opportunity at a major theatre on Philadelphia's Avenue of the Arts
- A discount code to purchase additional tickets prior to public sale
The rehearsal fee for participation in The Lady Hoofers Youth Ensemble is $450. A limited number of need-based scholarships are available. Please email info@ladyhoofers.org for further information. DVDs of the performance, program advertisements or notes of congratulations, and additional company merchandise will also be available for purchase at THE TAPCRACKER.
*Rehearsals will focus on choreography; dancers are expected to continue taking regular tap classes at their home studios and are also encouraged to take ballet and jazz to help with technique.
Acceptance and Payment
Dancers will be notified of audition results via email in May. Accepted dancers will be invited to attend an in-person session this summer to learn a combination for casting purposes.
- Non-refundable deposit will be due this summer at our in-person session
- Remaining balance will be billed monthly this fall
Performances
Dancers must be available for one full weekend including Friday dress/tech rehearsal and Saturday/Sunday performances in December 2020. Exact dates coming soon!
Detailed schedule subject to change; tech and performances will be at the Suzanne Roberts Theatre in Philadelphia. Select dancers may also have the opportunity to perform with The Lady Hoofers at promotional performances in October or November. Past seasons have included The Nutcracker Market at the Kimmel Center, RiverRink Winterfest, Franklin Square, and Headhouse Farmer's Market.
Rehearsals
Weekly rehearsals will take place on Sunday afternoons from 3:00-5:00pm beginning after Labor Day. Dependent on casting, some dancers may be asked to stay for adult company rehearsal from 5-7:30pm on specific days. In November, all dancers should expect to stay as late at 8:00pm for full run-throughs with the entire cast. Dancers MUST ATTEND all Sunday rehearsals leading up to the Holiday Concert (no rehearsal will be held Thanksgiving weekend). Dancers who miss two or more rehearsals will be released from the company and their rehearsal fee will not be refunded.
Dancers must be available for one full weekend including Friday dress/tech rehearsal and Saturday/Sunday performances in December 2020. Exact dates coming soon!
Detailed schedule subject to change; tech and performances will be at the Suzanne Roberts Theatre in Philadelphia. Select dancers may also have the opportunity to perform with The Lady Hoofers at promotional performances in October or November. Past seasons have included The Nutcracker Market at the Kimmel Center, RiverRink Winterfest, Franklin Square, and Headhouse Farmer's Market.
Rehearsals
Weekly rehearsals will take place on Sunday afternoons from 3:00-5:00pm beginning after Labor Day. Dependent on casting, some dancers may be asked to stay for adult company rehearsal from 5-7:30pm on specific days. In November, all dancers should expect to stay as late at 8:00pm for full run-throughs with the entire cast. Dancers MUST ATTEND all Sunday rehearsals leading up to the Holiday Concert (no rehearsal will be held Thanksgiving weekend). Dancers who miss two or more rehearsals will be released from the company and their rehearsal fee will not be refunded.
