Sun Country Dance Theatre Open Auditions
- When: Sunday, August 16, 2026, 12:15 pm - 6:00 pm
- Location: Sun Country Sports Center, 333 SW 140 Terrace, Jonesville, FL 32669
- Cost: Audition fee is $25 per dancer, due at the time of registration.
Sun Country Dance Theatre (SCDT), founded in August 2008, will hold Open Auditions for their 19th Season (2026-2027) on Sunday, August 16, 2026.
A Mandatory Pre-Audition meeting for all dancers and parents/ legal guardians of dancers planning to audition for SCDT will be held on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, at 7:00 pm, at Sun Country Sports – West location. The purpose of this meeting will be to outline and review all information and details regarding becoming a performing member of SCDT.
On-line pre-registration for the auditions is also required for all dancers. All required audition documents and links will be provided to parents at the pre-audition meeting. Audition fee is $25 per dancer – due at the time of registration. The deadline for all completed pre-registration documents and audition fee payment is Friday, August 14th!
Audition details for Sunday, August 16th is as follows:
o Senior / Apprentice Company - 12:15-2:15 pm
- Advanced Level Ballet – ages 14 & up - Must be on pointe.
o Teen / Youth Company - 2:30-4:30pm
- Intermediate level - Ages 12 & up / Minimum of 5 consecutive years of previous ballet training. Bring pointe shoes if on pointe.
o JUNIOR / Children’s Division - 4:40-6:10pm
- Ages 9 & up / Minimum of 3 consecutive years of previous ballet training. Current level Ballet III/IV/IV training required.
o All auditions will be held at Sun Country Sports – West location – 333 SW 140 Terrace, Jonesville, FL.
o Dancers should arrive 20 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). Int. & Advanced level dancers should bring pointe shoes. Boys should wear appropriate classical ballet class attire.
o To confirm an appropriate audition level – or for more information – contact: Judy Benton, Artistic Director.
Sun Country Dance Theatre (SCDT) is the resident nonprofit, pre-professional performing company of DANCE Sun Country at Sun Country Sports Center. For nearly two decades, SCDT has inspired and developed talented young artists by providing exceptional pre-professional training, meaningful performance experiences, and opportunities to grow both on and off the stage.
Company dancers perform throughout the year at community and charitable events, share the joy of dance through educational outreach programs for underserved youth, and conclude each season with a professionally produced Spring Concert at the Phillips Center for the Performing Arts. Featuring original story ballets and diverse works by resident and guest choreographers, SCDT offers young dancers an unparalleled opportunity to perform, collaborate, and flourish in a supportive, artistic environment while enriching the cultural life of our community.
Membership in Sun Country Dance Theatre is by audition and is open to all qualified dancers without regard to race, religion, ethnicity, gender, or national origin. Financial sponsorship assistance is available.
Sun Country Dance Theatre programs are funded in part by the City of Gainesville, Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Affairs Department, a CAPRA Accredited Agency; by Visit Gainesville, Alachua County, FL; and the Arts Council of Alachua County.
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Contact Name: Judy Benton, Artistic Director
- Contact Phone: (352) 246-9763
- Contact Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
- Category: Auditions/Tryouts
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