2013-2014 Season Auditions

Pre-Professional Company & Trainee Program Audition

Sunday, April 21, 2013
12:30 Sign In | 1:00 Audition
Please be prepared with the appropriate attire for a ballet technique class and contemporary movement. Head-shot required.
Class fee: $25
Register today.

Pre-Professional Company & Trainee Program Audition

Sunday, June 2, 2013
12:30 Sign In | 1:00 Audition
Please be prepared with the appropriate attire for a ballet technique class and contemporary movement. Head-shot required.
Class fee: $25
Register today.

Project Description

Vitacca Dance Project Pre-professional Company is established in Houston, Texas as an audition only, nonprofit, repertory company offered to Pre-professional dancers, ages 11-18. The 36-week program provides advanced ballet technique and contemporary movement coaching which acts as the foundation for professional dance careers and college preparation. Company members work with a world-class faculty, notable local artists and renowned national artists including:

Artistic Staff

Kelly Ann Vitacca - Artistic Director
Phillip Broomhead - Artistic Advisor / Ballet Master

Guest Choreographers

Autumn Eckman - Artistic Associate of Giordano Dance Chicago
Randall Flinn Founder | Artistic Director, Ad Deum Dance Company
Andy Noble - Co-Artistic Director, NobleMotion Dance
Assistant Dance Professor, Sam Houston State University
Dionne Noble - Co-Artistic Director, NobleMotion Dance
Assistant Dance Professor, Sam Houston State University
Andrea Dawn Shelley - Co-Founder | Associate Artistic Director, iMEE
Joseph Walsh - Houston Ballet Principal Dancer

Due to the company's limited acceptance rate, the dancers receive personal focus and coaching from the faculty and guest artists. Through the creation of advanced repertoire, the 36-week season educates the pre-professional dancer on the artistic process, a disciplined work ethic and dance industry standards. Vitacca Dance Project performance opportunities take place in professional venues such as: Dance Chicago, Vitacca P&C's Annual Houston Gala, national festivals and showcases.

The company's structure is constructed to push each dancer beyond their technical and artistic abilities and offer the education needed to pursue a long, healthy and professional career. This program is offered as a unique cross-training option in addition to your home studio.

Why Vitacca Dance Project Pre-Professional Company?

This exclusive project is made available with the support of tax-deductible donations and company membership dues. Vitacca Dance Project is able to provide the following and much more:

• Coaching with industry professionals
• Personal mentorship meetings with Artistic Staff
• Progress evaluations and industry guidance
• Weekly focused company class
• Weekly repertoire rehearsal
• Master classes with locally/nationally known teachers and choreographers
• Repertoire set by national guest choreographers
• Soloist choreography and coaching
• Professional performance opportunists
• Regional tour schedule including advanced classes and a performance in Dance Chicago (www.dancechicago.com)
• Vitacca Productions & Company Annual Dance Soirée Performance
• Photo shoot coordination- professional head and dance shots
• Costume wardrobe and costume maintenance

Company membership dues can be scheduled one time, per semester, or monthly.

Please contact Vitacca Productions & Company to learn more.