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Audition to Dance with CCB for our 40th Anniversary!

April 30, 2019 by Canyon Concert Ballet

Audition to be a member of Canyon Concert Ballet’s company, CCB2, and/or Youth Ensemble! All auditions take place at CCB’s main studio at 1031 Conifer Street, Fort Collins, CO 80524. Please contact info{at}ccballet.org or call us at 970-472-4156 with any questions. Our season runs from August 2019 through May 2020.

Canyon Concert Ballet’s 2019-2020 Season will include our 3rd Annual Ballet & Beer, our 38th Annual The Nutcracker, and our Spring Concert. The season will include the world premieres of works by Artistic Director, Alicia Laumann, and local choreographers Judy Bejarano, Matthew Harvey, and Jenna Smith!

Thank you!

CCB Company Auditions: May 11, 2019

CCB’s Company is comprised of a diverse group of dancers who have an extensive background in classical ballet, who are generally 18 years or older and have completed approximately 10 years of training. Many are college students training for their careers or have moved on to other full-time careers and family. Some are still training and working towards a professional career in dance and see the benefit of the rigorous training opportunities available to them through the School and the extensive performing opportunities available to them through the Company. All love to dance and are committed to their craft. They show personal and artistic maturity and are able to perform in a wide-range of styles. They are ambassadors of the organization and mentors to its students.

Company Audition Schedule:
5:00: Registration
5:30-7:00: Technique Class 
7:00-7:30: Pointe
7:30-8:15: Contemporary

You can find more information about CCB and our Ballet Company on our website here: https://ccballet.org/ballet-company

CCB2 Auditions: May 19, 2019

CCB2 is a training company for young, highly skilled dancers generally ages 15-18, who are showing a dedication to their training. CCB dancers ages 15-18 who have completed one year of level 6 interested in being considered for CCB2, PLUS all non-CCB dancers ages 15-18 with a minimum of 5 years of training and 2 years of pointe are eligible to audition. CCB2 dancers are eligible for all company roles if they are technically and artistically ready and meet all eligibility requirements. CCB’s commitment to these dancers to is to provide a clear training pathway and top-notched performing opportunities that will enable them to find a career in dance, if that is their choice.

CCB2 Audition Schedule (ages 15 – 18)
12:45: Registration
1:00 -2:00: Ballet Technique
2:00-2:30: Pointe
2:45-3:45: Contemporary

Learn more about CCB2 here: https://ccballet.org/ballet-company

Youth Ensemble Auditions: May 19, 2019

The Youth Ensemble at CCB is designed for the dedicated dancer who desires performance opportunities beyond the annual Spring Concert and our holiday performance of The Nutcracker. Dancers may choose to incorporate modern, lyrical, jazz and musical theater dance forms into their dance education and may also be offered the opportunity to perform at community events throughout the year.

Youth Ensemble Audition Schedule (ages 7 – 16)
11:45: Registration 
12:00-12:45: Audition for Ages 13 – 16
12:45-1:30: Audition for Ages 7 – 12

Learn more about Youth Ensemble here:https://ccballet.org/school/youth-ensemble

Filed Under: CCB News, Company, Ensemble

Youth Ensemble Auditions

August 10, 2018 by Canyon Concert Ballet

Dear Canyon Concert Ballet students and families,

 

I first want to express how excited I am about directing Youth Ensemble this year. This new season promises to be one with lots of fun dances and bonding experiences for our  dancers. Below you will find information about the audition date and time for your dancer. We have attached the audition form. Feel free to print and fill out as much as possible to bring in that morning or you may fill one out at the studio. I look forward to meeting you and do not hesitate to email me with any questions you might have.

 

Sincerely,
Analia A. Weber

 

Questions can be directed to: ensemble@ccballet.org

 

Youth Ensemble Audition Information

Auditions are on Saturday, August 25th from 10am-2:55pm. This year we have scheduled the dancers based on their Fall ballet level. Please see the schedule below for when your dancer will be needed! The schedule has taken into consideration Nutcracker Auditions for your convenience.

Ballet Level 3
Warm-up: 10:00 – 10:30am
Jazz: 10:30– 10:50am

Ballet Level 4
Warm-up: 11:00 – 11:30am
Jazz/Contemporary: 11:30– 12:00pm

Ballet Level 5
Warm-up: 12:00 – 12:30pm
Jazz/Contemporary: 12:30– 1:00pm
Solo Auditions: 1:00-1:30pm

Ballet Level 6+
Warm-up: 1:30-1:50pm
Jazz/Contemporary: 1:50-2:20pm
Solo Auditions: 2:20-2:55pm

  • There will be a $10 fee to audition!
  • Audition Forms are available here.
  • Please arrive 15 minutes prior to audition to make sure dancers are ready, all forms are correctly filled out and fees are paid.
  • Dancers should be prepared to dance in ballet, jazz, and lyrical/contemporary.
    • Please bring ballet shoes, jazz shoes and/or lyrical shoes.
  • Wear tights and a leotard and have hair pulled back neatly in a bun. Shorts can be worn during the Jazz/Contemporary portions of the audition.
  • Please indicate on the Audition Sheet if your dancer wants to be considered for a solo/duet/trio. All levels can register to be considered for duets/trios. Please note only level 5+ dancers can audition for solos.
  • For Level 5+ dancers wanting to be considered for solos: Please prepare a short 20-30 second dance and bring your music.

We will have the full handbook available on August 25! Our goal for this season is that Youth Ensemble will compete in at least two Denver competitions, with one including a convention, and will be involved in monthly community performance opportunities.

Filed Under: CCB News, Ensemble, School Tagged With: auditions, Ballet, Choreography, Competition, contemporary, contemporary dance, dance, Dance Class, performances, Youth Ensemble

Musical Zoo 2018 A Success!

February 13, 2018 by Canyon Concert Ballet

Congratulations to all our fabulous dancers from our Youth Ensemble who performed at the Fort Collins Symphony Musical Zoo 2018 this past Sunday.  It was a true success!  They danced beautifully, and we are also proud of our staff who choreographed all new dances to the Mother Goose Tales.  It was a real honor to be part of Musical Zoo again this year, and to have the opportunity to dance with the Fort Collins Symphony!

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Filed Under: CCB News, Ensemble, Events Tagged With: Ballet, dance, Fort Collins Symphony, Musical Zoo, performances, Youth Ensemble

Lessons In Teamwork

November 7, 2017 by Canyon Concert Ballet

Preschool Tap Dancing ClassWhen my daughter was between the ages of 6 and 8, my husband and I had a few discussions about the need to put her in a team sport.  I wasn’t against team sports in any way, but Paloma is a very small girl for her age and she always had a hard time keeping up with the bigger kids on the playground.  I would always counter that ballet is a team effort but would have a hard time articulating exactly why.  Lately, each Saturday as I’m surrounded by dancers ranging in age between 6 and 60, I’m reminded again of just what a valuable lesson in teamwork participating in productions such as Nutcracker are.

“All artists who understand the collaborative aspects of ensemble know they can often accomplish much more together than the group’s individual talented members could ever achieve on their own.” ~Dr. Patricia Hoy

Undoubtedly, participating in an ensemble production is very different than playing in competitive soccer, for instance.  There are no winners or losers, no score is kept.  On the other hand, each person on stage is personally responsible for their role while simultaneously needing to be continually aware of all the other dancers on stage.  The goal is collective: to produce the most beautiful and flawless dance… together.  And here is what I like best:  it is done for others, our audience.  I always feel so blessed to be in the field I’m in, but lately, as I’ve peeked at our group of 7-year-old Fairies sitting quietly while I work with the older dancers, I can see that they already get that they are part of a larger whole and that warms my heart incredibly.

Thank you, parents, for your part in the teamwork by allowing your children to participate and making the commitment to our production.   Here is a neat little article on all the benefits of ballet for kids.

~Alicia Laumann
CCB Artistic Director

Filed Under: CCB News, Ensemble, Productions, School, The Nutcracker Tagged With: Nutcracker, performances, productions, Youth Ensemble

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