TEAM CANADA BALLET!

*THIS IS A TEAM CANADA DANCE / IDO CANADA TEAM

- not a specific studio/choreographer team although we hold the auditions and most rehearsals at their studio(s).  We are fortunate to have their space donated for our use.  Please contact the TeamCanada Dance office, NOT the studio we use and/or the choreographers with any questions.  

NEW:

The organizers will also be holding the IDO World Acrobatic Dance Championship and IDO World Performing Arts Improvisation Cup at the same time/venue. Dancers may be a part of all or some teams but there will be separate choreography charges.  For Improv, dancers already attending may enter, we will not hav a separate team  

see Ontario Acro Audition tab

IN PERSON AUDITIONS:

AUDITION #1 - completed 

AUDITION #2 - completed

VIDEO AUDITION ONLY UNTIL JULY 25

*SEE BELOW*

IN PERSON AUDITION FORMAT

PLEASE WEAR BLACK AND  BRING DANCE APPROPRIATE SHOES, including POINTE SHOES  for junior/adult ballet if you have them.  No pointe work for 12 & under, mandatory for 17 & over.

The auditions/teams are generally combined as we usually travel as one group to the three championships - they are held at the same venue consecutively but may be separated in the future..  Auditions are workshop-style s you do not need to prepare any solo for this - HOWEVER - we may ask to see your solo if you have one after the audition to further assess. 

GOLDEN TICKETS

We will also be scouting at competitions and some competitions are giving away Golden Tickets - FOR STRAIGHT  TO TEAM

VIDEO AUDITIONS 

You may send a video audition, however, in-person auditions are always preferred as the choreographer would like to see you work in person and doing their choreography (if offered).  

We would like  a video from you dancing a recent routine in competition.  If you do not have a recent video, please film something with your phone.  

Please fill out the audition registration form, e-transfer the $40  fee, and send your video(s) or link to idocanadabjmc@gmail.com. 

 You e-transfer question should be dancers name/genre/province and answer Audition.

*IMPORANT  INFORMATION ABOUT DEREK PIQUETTE

Derek will be the Team Canada Dance choreographer for ONTARIO - Adult Jazz, All Ages of Modern/Contemporary, and All Ages of Acro.  We will accept video auditions to idocanadaderekpiquette@gmail.com.  

All video audition information as stated above applies - except the email address. 

He is currently living in NY so video auditions only for his teams are currently planned.  

Choreography & Rehearsals will be coordinated for dancers on all teams in Ontario.  We will communicate on one TeamSnap once the team is established.

TO REGISTER:

To register for video auditions, follow the same link and select 'video' on the form.

CHOREO/REHEARSALS:

Tentative schedule  below

RESULTS

We  will notify EVERYONE whether they made the team or not by the registered email on file. Some  dancers may be asked to come for a second look.

Questions?

contact idocanadabjmc@gmail.com for ballet or jazz questions

or idocanadaderekpiquette@gmail.com for adult jazz, all acro, or all modern/contemporary questions.  

Please do not contact the choreographers on their personal or studio emails. The team-specific emails are shared with the choreographer(s) and Team Canada Dance staff so your questions will be received and answered promptly.   

*IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT AGES - SEE BEOW IN RED BANNER

IDO World Ballet Championship

November 26-28, 2024

Kielce, Poland

IDO World Modern/Contemporary Championship

November 27-December 1, 2024

Kielce, Poland

IDO World Jazz Championship

December 1-3, 2024

Kielce, Poland

IDO World Performing Arts Improvisation Cup

November 29-30

Kielce, Poland

*open to dancers on the team

IDO World Acrobatic Dance Championship

November 29-30

Kielce, Poland

*separate team, however, BJMC dancers may participate if rehearsals don't overlap

The championships are separate events, however, they have been held consecutively in recent years.  Dancers usually compete in more than one genre, however, it is not mandatory.

Fees

Team Fees will be offered based on your stay and teams that you are a part of. 

Package Fee includes:

• hotel (includes breakfast)
• scheduled shuttle to/from airport Poland
• ground transportation to/from hotel/venue in Kielce
• Commemorative T-shirt for dancer
• IDO participation fees
• admission for parent/supporter (if applicable)
• Team Canada admin fees
• Choreographer/coach travel 

Package Fees do not include:

• Flights - Team Canada will not be booking flights for the teams this year. We can assist if needed.
• Dancer entry fee for Improv Cup
• Choreography - This fee goes to the choreographers and rehearsal coaches must be paid in cash during choreography week.  $350 includes choreography and rehearsal time with coaches.  Derek's fees will be $250usd plus $100cdn for rehearsal.  $350 but mixed currency.
• Extra Groups - If you are selected for a small group, there is another choreography charge determined by the choreographer and must be paid in cash during the first 'extra group' rehearsal
• Solo/Duo - if you are selected for  these, extra choreography may apply if the routine is new or needs revamping 
• All routines are subject to additional costume charges which will be through the choreographer 
• Travel, health, and cancellation insurance.  
• Any local travel for rehearsals and Canadian airport, etc.  Dancers may be able to 'bunk' with a local dancer on the team if they need lodging.
• Meals and leisure inKielce (except breakfast), but there will be at least one mixer included
• Any additional (optional) Teamwear that is available from our webstore

Please note that we are limited in the 'extra' routines we may bring as we are only allowed 3 entries per nation, which will be split between the eat and west teams.  For example, 3 children jazz solo female, 3 children jazz solo male, 3 children small group, etc.

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