Auditions for Canyon Concert Ballet Company, Chamber, and CCB2 will be held Saturday, August 18 at 10am at CCB’s Old Town Studios, 1031 Conifer Street in Fort Collins. We invite you to join us!
Company
CCB’s Company represents the organization’s most elite dancers. These dancers are generally dancers who are at least 18 years old and have completed approximately 10 years of training. They show personal and artistic maturity, are able to perform in a wide-range of styles, and are able to take on demi-soloist, soloist and principal roles, in addition to corps de ballet roles. They should see themselves as ambassadors of the organization and mentors to its students.
As a semi-professional company, CCB sees itself as an organization that allows eligible dancers the opportunity to perform in top-notch, full-length classical ballets and smaller contemporary programs. CCB provides these opportunities to both dancers who love to dance but have chosen different career pathways or as a stepping stone to full-time employment in a professional company. As such, and as an unpaid company, CCB endeavors to try and work with these dancers to provide the most fruitful and equitable relationship possible.
Company Eligibility
- CCB is generally designed for adult dancers who are admitted through an audition process. (Exceptional CCB2 students may be invited to audition for the company.)
- Dancers must be available to perform in all programs.
- Dancers must be available for all rehearsals set by the director and adjust their work and school requirements around the rehearsal schedule.
- Dancers must maintain their attendance requirements according to the guidelines set forth by the director.
- Dancers must excel at multiple dance styles.
- Dancers must maintain good community standing and in their online presence through FB and IG.
- Dancers must not perform with other companies or schools without permission from the artistic director.
Company Sample Weekly Schedule
- Monday: Modern 6-7:30
- Tuesday: Company 6-7:30, Rehearsal 7:30-9
- Wednesday: Company class 6-7:30
- Thursday: Ballet 7/CCB2 or Contemporary 4; Rehearsal 7:30-9
- Friday: OFF
- Saturday: Company class 9-10:30, Rehearsal 10:30-2pm
Company Benefits
- Dancers will receive two pairs of pointe shoes per season (Nutcracker and Spring Show)
- All regular performance fees are waived
- All classes are free
- Studio rental for approved projects is free
CCB2
CCB2 is a training company for young, highly skilled dancers generally ages 16-18, who are showing a dedication to their training. CCB2 dancers can be 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 Eligibility
- CCBII is generally designed for dancers still in high school who are admitted through an audition process.
- All dancers who have completed a minimum of 3 years on pointe are eligible to audition, with a minimum of one year in level 6.
- Dancers must show maturity commensurate with their age and a commitment to CCB.(Dancers must not perform or take class elsewhere without permission as they are considered scholarship students.)
- Dancers must maintain their attendance requirements according to the guidelines set forth by the director.
- Dancers are required to attend all CCB2 particularly designated classes and rehearsals.
- Dancers must excel at multiple dance styles and be willing to train broadly.
- Dancers must maintain good community standing in school and in their online presence through FB and IG.
Sample Weekly Schedule
- Monday: Ballet 7; Adv. Modern 6-7:30
- Tuesday: Company 6-7:30, Rehearsal 7:30-9
- Wednesday: OFF if desired
- Thursday: Ballet 7/CCB2; Rehearsal 7:30-9
- Friday: Ballet 7/CCB2; CCB2 only Repertory Class 5:30-7pm
- Saturday: Company class 9-10:30, Rehearsal 10:30-2pm
CCB2 Benefits
- Dancers will receive two pairs of pointe shoes per season (Nutcracker and Spring Show)
- All regular performance fees are waived
Chamber
Chamber company is designed for adult dancers who have already moved onto other career or family pathways. Company members range in training and ability, but must be able to fulfill needed roles for CCB’s main productions.
Chamber Eligibility
- Chamber is generally designed for adult dancers who are admitted through an audition process.
- Dancers must audition for at least one program per year.
- Dancers must be available for all rehearsals set by the director and adjust their work and school requirements around the rehearsal schedule when possible.
- Dancers must maintain their attendance requirements according to the guidelines set forth by the director.
Chamber Benefits
- Dancers will receive two pairs of pointe shoes per season (Nutcracker and Spring Show) if needed for a pointe role.
- All regular performance fees are waived.
- All classes are at a reduced class rate of $150/mo.
- Studio rental for approved projects is free.
