SUN COUNTRY DANCE THEATRE ANNOUNCES OPEN AUDITIONS for the 2020-2021 Performance Season!
Sun Country Dance Theatre (SCDT), founded in August 2008, will hold open auditions for their 12th Season on SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2020.
ON-LINE PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED for all Dancers! To confirm an appropriate audition level, as well as more information to receive the required on-line pre-registration documents - please contact Judy Benton, Artistic Director, at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Pre-Registration deadline is Wednesday, September 9th.
Audition details are as follows:
o SENIOR & APPRENTICE COMPANY - 12:15-2:15 pm
Advanced Level Ballet – ages 14 & up - Must be on pointe.
o YOUTH COMPANY - 2:30-4:15 pm
Intermediate level - Ages 12 & up / Minimum of 4 consecutive years of previous ballet training. Bring pointe shoes if on pointe.
o JUNIOR/TRAINEE COMPANY - 4:30-5:45pm
Ages 8 & up / Minimum of 2 consecutive years of previous ballet training.
IMPORTANT NOTE: COVID-19 safety protocols are in place for entering the facility, including hand washing/sanitizing, temperature checks, face masks, and physical distancing. All dancers auditioning must have a current Waiver on file with Sun Country Sports Center & Sun Country Dance Theatre.
o Dancers should arrive 15 minutes prior to the audition.
o Girls should wear a black leotard, pink tights, and pink ballet slippers, with hair in a slick classical ballet bun (no bangs). Dancers who have at least one year of pointe experience should bring their pointe shoes to the audition.
o Boys should wear appropriate classical ballet class attire.
Sun Country Dance Theatre programs are funded in part by the City of Gainesville, Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Affairs Department..