Youth Ensemble Auditions

Auditions for 2019 Season

The Lady Hoofers Tap Ensemble seeks female tap dancers age 10-18 for our 2019 Youth Ensemble to perform in our annual holiday concert, The Tapcracker, at the Suzanne Roberts Theatre

Friday, June 14, 2019 from 6:00-8:00pm
Dancers ages 10-13
OR
Sunday, June 23, 2019 from 3:00-5:00pm
Dancers ages 14-18

Institute of Dance Artistry
37 E. Germantown Pike, Plymouth Meeting, PA

**If you are unavailable to attend the audition date for your age group, please contact katie@ladyhoofers.org

Audition Information
Note: Dancers only need to attend one audition date, not both.  Dancers are expected to arrive 15 minutes early to check in. A parent or guardian must accompany each dancer for a brief orientation and to sign a photo and injury release form.

Dancers must bring an 8 x 10 headshot printed on glossy photo paper and their tap shoes. Note: Headshots do not need to be taken professionally but should feature the dancer’s head and shoulders against a plain background. Digital photos can easily be printed at Walgreens, Target, etc.

Performances
Dancers must be available for dress/tech rehearsals and performances in December, including:
  • Sunday, December 8th, dress rehearsal 3pm-8pm
  • Friday, December 13th, tech rehearsal 1pm-10pm
  • Saturday, December 14th, performances 2pm & 7pm
  • ​Sunday, December 15th, performance 3pm
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 at the Institute of Dance Artistry in Plymouth Meeting 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.

Casting for roles including:
The Tapcracker
Clara
Mouse Queen
Mice
Eiffel Tower Guards
Chefs
Mimes

Photos by: Bill Hebert
Rehearsal Fees
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
  • Lady Hoofers T-Shirt
  • 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 katie@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 their acceptance into the company by July 1st.
  • Non-refundable deposit of $200 must be made by July 15th. 
  • Remaining balance of $250 must be paid on or before September 8th. 
Have you heard about our new Youth Audition Workshop?
Register for a two-hour workshop on Sunday, June 9th with directors Kat Richter and Katie Budris to gain audition experience and shake off those nerves before the audition. CLICK HERE for more information.
*Dancers will be required to upload a headshot with registration. Professional photos are not required,
​but the image should feature the dancer's face and shoulders, not a full body shot.