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Auditions for the prestigious Alamo City Dance Company took place Saturday, May 18th! This fantastic opportunity is for talented dancers wanting to take their skills to the next level and be part of an extraordinary performance group.
Missed the Audition? Please contact [email protected] to set up a private audition. Being a member of the Alamo City Dance Company comes with incredible benefits:
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To participate in the auditions, please make sure to review the company requirements below. It is essential to familiarize yourself with the expectations and prerequisites for joining the Alamo City Dance Company. Pre-registration is also mandatory, and we encourage all interested dancers to sign up through our website to secure their audition spot.
We kindly request all participants to arrive at least 15 minutes before the scheduled audition time to complete any necessary paperwork and warm up properly. Please remember to bring any required dance attire or footwear, as outlined in the company requirements.
If you have any questions or require further information, please don't hesitate to reach out to our team at [email protected] or 210.369.8311. We're here to assist you and ensure you have all the details needed for a successful audition.
We kindly request all participants to arrive at least 15 minutes before the scheduled audition time to complete any necessary paperwork and warm up properly. Please remember to bring any required dance attire or footwear, as outlined in the company requirements.
If you have any questions or require further information, please don't hesitate to reach out to our team at [email protected] or 210.369.8311. We're here to assist you and ensure you have all the details needed for a successful audition.
PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES 2024 - 2025
OCTOBER 6th - OLD WORLD AND NEW in Collaboration with Heart of Texas Concert Band
NOVEMBER 9TH - FAMILY DAYS at Ruby City
NOVEMBER 29TH - FORD HOLIDAY RIVER PARADE
DECEMBER 14TH/15TH & 21ST/22ND - ALAMO CITY ART'S 33rd ANNUAL NUTCRACKER
DECEMBER 13TH - EVA'S HEROES SENSORY FRIENDLY NUTCRACKER
MARCH TBD - SPRING COLLABORATION WITH THE HARLEQUIN THEATRE
APRIL 26TH - FIESTA KING WILLIAM'S FAIR
MAY TBD - SPRING PRODUCTION WITH ALAMO CITY SYMPHONY VIVA
JUNE TBD - ALAMO CITY ARTS ACADEMY RECITAL
OCTOBER 6th - OLD WORLD AND NEW in Collaboration with Heart of Texas Concert Band
NOVEMBER 9TH - FAMILY DAYS at Ruby City
NOVEMBER 29TH - FORD HOLIDAY RIVER PARADE
DECEMBER 14TH/15TH & 21ST/22ND - ALAMO CITY ART'S 33rd ANNUAL NUTCRACKER
DECEMBER 13TH - EVA'S HEROES SENSORY FRIENDLY NUTCRACKER
MARCH TBD - SPRING COLLABORATION WITH THE HARLEQUIN THEATRE
APRIL 26TH - FIESTA KING WILLIAM'S FAIR
MAY TBD - SPRING PRODUCTION WITH ALAMO CITY SYMPHONY VIVA
JUNE TBD - ALAMO CITY ARTS ACADEMY RECITAL
REQUIREMENTS FOR COMPANY PLACEMENT
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1. Placement
Placement in The Alamo City Dance Company is based on the following criteria:
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Positions Available
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Status as a company member is decided upon by the Artistic Director, Katie Rodriguez Hall with collaboration from the artistic team. Placement is final and cannot be contested at any time throughout the duration of the season.
2. Company Class Attendance & Time Commitment
Dancers are allowed up to three (3) absences from Company classes each semester during the 2024-2025 season. Missing more than six (6) company classes will result in contract termination.
Special exceptions may be made in extenuating circumstances at the discretion of the Artistic Director.
3. Movement Maintenance Requirements
Alamo City Dance Company Alumni members are required to submit a Movement Maintenance Report each month from their home school. This document will ask the owner/director/principal of their main school for technique to affirm that they are enrolled in and regularly attending:
Company Members enrolled at Alamo City Arts Academy receive discount tuition:
Regular attendance in all dance classes is expected of Company members. If a Movement Maintenance Report illustrates excessive absences from any one-dance class, there will be an evaluation for disciplinary action or even dismissal from the Company.
4. Injury and Illness
Company members must be present in ALL their classes and rehearsals for the two weeks prior to every performance. Sick or injured dancers are to stay home to not spread illness and should try to do exercises at home to stay in shape. Please reach out to Artistic Staff for resources to make this happen.
5. Courtesy & Respect
Dancers must act with due regard for public morals, conventions, and ACA policies. Any act involving moral turpitude, public disrepute, scandal, or behavior that may embarrass or offend individuals or groups, or reflect unfavorably upon Alamo City Arts, will result in the termination of this Agreement. Company members must uphold the highest standards of conduct and show courtesy and respect to all instructors and students. Negative or disrespectful behavior will lead to a verbal warning, probation, and potential dismissal. Negative behavior includes physical actions, verbal actions, or negative electronic communications (e.g., group chats, social media, texting). All behavior must comply with David’s Law.
6. Non-Compete
During the term of this season (June 1, 2024, through May 31, 2025), company members agree not to engage in performances or related activities within a 50-mile radius of Alamo City Arts or any location where Alamo City Dance Company has performed in the past six months, without written consent from the Director. This includes auditioning, performing, choreographing, teaching dance classes, or providing other services that compete with Alamo City Dance Company. Company members acknowledge that this restriction is reasonable and necessary to protect the artistic integrity of ACA’s productions. Breach of this clause will result in irreparable harm, entitling ACA to seek injunctive relief and/or damages.
7. Dress Code
Company members must wear appropriate dancewear for each rehearsal and class:
BALLET
All dancers must be covered up when arriving at and leaving ACA and any performances. Failure to adhere to the dress code will result in a write-up.
8. Required Volunteer Hours
All company members are required to complete a minimum of thirty (30) volunteer hours during the contract term. These hours may be fulfilled by the dancer or a third-party representative. Volunteer activities may include, but are not limited to:
9. Financial Commitment
There is no cost to be part of Alamo City Dance Company. Principals are paid per performance.
Company members will be responsible for a reduced performance fee for public audition performances:
Dancers that chose Alamo City Arts Academy as their home school will receive a discount on tuition.
Company Members enrolled at Alamo City Arts Academy receive discount tuition:
Apprentice/Corps de Ballet/Alumni/Soloist/Principal Members are required to participate in 4 performances throughout the season including The Nutcracker, and Spring Production.
Trainee and Jr. Trainee Members are required to participate in 2 performances throughout the season, The Nutcracker, and Spring Production.
2024 - 2025 Season
October 6th: Collaboration with Heart of Texas Concert Band
November 29th: Ford Holiday River Parade
December 14th & 21-22nd: ACA's 33rd Annual Nutcracker
December 20th: Eva's Heroes Sensory-Friendly Nutcracker
March 2nd: Collaboration with Heart of Texas Concert Band
April: Various Fiesta events
May (TBD): La Coppélia
May (TBD): Spring Collaboration with Ballet Folklorico De Alamo City Arts
June (TBD): ACA Spring Recital
11. Photography Release
If offered a contract the dancer must grant Alamo City Arts permission to use their likeness in photographs, videos, or other digital media in all its publications, including web-based publications, without payment. All photos become the property of ACA and will not be returned. The dancer must authorize ACA to edit, alter, copy, exhibit, publish, or distribute these photos for any lawful purpose. The dancer will waive any right to inspect or approve the finished product and any right to royalties or other compensation. The dancer will release and hold harmless ACA from all claims related to this authorization.
12. Insurance
Dancers must maintain their insurance at their expense throughout this contract. Dancers are liable for and indemnify ACA against any claims, demands, costs, liabilities, and expenses arising from their actions under this contract. This contract expresses the complete understanding between the parties and cannot be assigned without written consent from both parties.
13. Write-ups
Violations of the contract and expectations will be documented through a write-up system. Each write-up serves as a formal record of the infraction. Accumulating more than three (3) write-ups in a semester will result in the termination of this contract and render the dancer ineligible for a contract the following year.
2. Company Class Attendance & Time Commitment
Dancers are allowed up to three (3) absences from Company classes each semester during the 2024-2025 season. Missing more than six (6) company classes will result in contract termination.
Special exceptions may be made in extenuating circumstances at the discretion of the Artistic Director.
- Excused absences: Sudden illness, injury, ACA-approved competitions, family emergencies, sudden transportation issues (e.g., flat tires, car accidents).
- Unexcused absences: Last-minute family gatherings, concerts, games, performances, failure to plan transportation to company class.
- Absences not submitted 48 hours in advance will be marked as unexcused and will result in a write-up.
- SUMMER - June 3rd-August 2nd -Mondays 6-8pm
- FALL -August 12th- May 24th 2025 - Saturdays from 11-12:30PM.
- SUMMER - June 3rd-August 2nd - Mondays 5-6PM.
- FALL -August 12th- May 24th 2025 - Fridays from 6-7PM.
3. Movement Maintenance Requirements
Alamo City Dance Company Alumni members are required to submit a Movement Maintenance Report each month from their home school. This document will ask the owner/director/principal of their main school for technique to affirm that they are enrolled in and regularly attending:
- Two (2) Ballet classes per week.
- one (1) Modern or somatic (Progressing Ballet Technique, yoga, Pilates) class per week or one (1) class of choice in the other varieties of disciplines (Jazz, Tap, Hip-Hop, Flamenco, Ballet Folklorico de Mexico, etc.)
- three (3) Ballet classes per week
- one (1) Modern or somatic (Progressing Ballet Technique, yoga, Pilates) class per week
- one (1) class of choice in the other varieties of disciplines (Jazz, Tap, Hip-Hop, Flamenco, Ballet Folklorico de Mexico, etc.)
- six (6) hours of the above-mentioned required classes must be at Alamo City Arts Academy. Company classes do not count towards this total as they may be used for rehearsals. This requirement ensures the safety and integrity of the dancers' training.
- Two (2) Ballet classes per week
- one (1) class of choice in the other varieties of disciplines (Jazz, Tap, Hip-Hop, Flamenco, Modern, Ballet Folklorico de Mexico, etc.)
- four (4) hours of the above-mentioned required classes must be at Alamo City Arts Academy. Company classes do not count towards this total as they may be used for rehearsals. This requirement ensures the safety and integrity of the dancers' training.
- two (2) Ballet classes per week.
- one (1) class of choice in the other varieties of disciplines (Jazz, Tap, Hip-Hop, Flamenco, Ballet Folklorico de Mexico, etc.)
- two (2) hours of the above-mentioned required classes must be at Alamo City Arts Academy. Company classes do not count towards this total as they may be used for rehearsals. This requirement ensures the safety and integrity of the dancers' training.
- one (1) Ballet classes per week
- one (1) class of choice in the other varieties of disciplines (Jazz, Tap, Hip-Hop, Flamenco, Ballet Folklorico de Mexico, etc.)
- one (1) hours of the above-mentioned required classes must be at Alamo City Arts Academy. Company classes do not count towards this total as they may be used for rehearsals. This requirement ensures the safety and integrity of the dancers' training.
Company Members enrolled at Alamo City Arts Academy receive discount tuition:
- 2 hours per week: $100
- 3 hours per week: $150
- 4 hours per week: $175
- 5-7 hours per week: $225
- 8+ hours (unlimited) per week: $250
Regular attendance in all dance classes is expected of Company members. If a Movement Maintenance Report illustrates excessive absences from any one-dance class, there will be an evaluation for disciplinary action or even dismissal from the Company.
4. Injury and Illness
Company members must be present in ALL their classes and rehearsals for the two weeks prior to every performance. Sick or injured dancers are to stay home to not spread illness and should try to do exercises at home to stay in shape. Please reach out to Artistic Staff for resources to make this happen.
5. Courtesy & Respect
Dancers must act with due regard for public morals, conventions, and ACA policies. Any act involving moral turpitude, public disrepute, scandal, or behavior that may embarrass or offend individuals or groups, or reflect unfavorably upon Alamo City Arts, will result in the termination of this Agreement. Company members must uphold the highest standards of conduct and show courtesy and respect to all instructors and students. Negative or disrespectful behavior will lead to a verbal warning, probation, and potential dismissal. Negative behavior includes physical actions, verbal actions, or negative electronic communications (e.g., group chats, social media, texting). All behavior must comply with David’s Law.
6. Non-Compete
During the term of this season (June 1, 2024, through May 31, 2025), company members agree not to engage in performances or related activities within a 50-mile radius of Alamo City Arts or any location where Alamo City Dance Company has performed in the past six months, without written consent from the Director. This includes auditioning, performing, choreographing, teaching dance classes, or providing other services that compete with Alamo City Dance Company. Company members acknowledge that this restriction is reasonable and necessary to protect the artistic integrity of ACA’s productions. Breach of this clause will result in irreparable harm, entitling ACA to seek injunctive relief and/or damages.
7. Dress Code
Company members must wear appropriate dancewear for each rehearsal and class:
BALLET
- Option 1: Black leotard, pink footed tights, pink ballet shoes, hair in a tight bun, black skirt optional.
- Option 2: White or black fitted T-shirt, black bike shorts/tights/leggings, black ballet shoes (with black ankle-length socks if not wearing footed tights),
- Hair out of the face and eyes.
- Black leotard or fitted shirt, black bike shorts/convertible tights/leggings/jazz pants, tan jazz/tap shoes, clean sneakers (indoor use only), bare feet.
- Hair out of the face and eyes.
- Black leotard or fitted shirt, appropriate skirt (consult instructor or office), black bike shorts/tights/leggings/jazz pants (under skirt if not in leotard), black folklorico heeled shoes.
- Hair out of the face and eyes.
All dancers must be covered up when arriving at and leaving ACA and any performances. Failure to adhere to the dress code will result in a write-up.
8. Required Volunteer Hours
All company members are required to complete a minimum of thirty (30) volunteer hours during the contract term. These hours may be fulfilled by the dancer or a third-party representative. Volunteer activities may include, but are not limited to:
- Social Media Promotion: Actively promoting Alamo City Arts productions and events through personal social media channels.
- Production Assistance: Helping with various aspects of production, such as set-up, teardown, costume maintenance, ushering, backstage support, ticketing and front of house.
- Donating Supplies: Contributing necessary items for productions and events, such as water, concessions, paper supplies, etc.
9. Financial Commitment
There is no cost to be part of Alamo City Dance Company. Principals are paid per performance.
Company members will be responsible for a reduced performance fee for public audition performances:
- Soloists: 50% fee discount
- Corps de Ballet: 40% fee discount
- Apprentices: 30% fee discount
- Trainees: 20% fee discount
Dancers that chose Alamo City Arts Academy as their home school will receive a discount on tuition.
Company Members enrolled at Alamo City Arts Academy receive discount tuition:
- 2 hours per week: $100
- 3 hours per week: $150
- 4 hours per week: $175
- 5-7 hours per week: $225
- 8+ hours (unlimited) per week: $250
Apprentice/Corps de Ballet/Alumni/Soloist/Principal Members are required to participate in 4 performances throughout the season including The Nutcracker, and Spring Production.
Trainee and Jr. Trainee Members are required to participate in 2 performances throughout the season, The Nutcracker, and Spring Production.
2024 - 2025 Season
October 6th: Collaboration with Heart of Texas Concert Band
November 29th: Ford Holiday River Parade
December 14th & 21-22nd: ACA's 33rd Annual Nutcracker
December 20th: Eva's Heroes Sensory-Friendly Nutcracker
March 2nd: Collaboration with Heart of Texas Concert Band
April: Various Fiesta events
May (TBD): La Coppélia
May (TBD): Spring Collaboration with Ballet Folklorico De Alamo City Arts
June (TBD): ACA Spring Recital
11. Photography Release
If offered a contract the dancer must grant Alamo City Arts permission to use their likeness in photographs, videos, or other digital media in all its publications, including web-based publications, without payment. All photos become the property of ACA and will not be returned. The dancer must authorize ACA to edit, alter, copy, exhibit, publish, or distribute these photos for any lawful purpose. The dancer will waive any right to inspect or approve the finished product and any right to royalties or other compensation. The dancer will release and hold harmless ACA from all claims related to this authorization.
12. Insurance
Dancers must maintain their insurance at their expense throughout this contract. Dancers are liable for and indemnify ACA against any claims, demands, costs, liabilities, and expenses arising from their actions under this contract. This contract expresses the complete understanding between the parties and cannot be assigned without written consent from both parties.
13. Write-ups
Violations of the contract and expectations will be documented through a write-up system. Each write-up serves as a formal record of the infraction. Accumulating more than three (3) write-ups in a semester will result in the termination of this contract and render the dancer ineligible for a contract the following year.
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