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 The new Community Outreach Dance Program provides free, accessible, high quality dance instruction and performance opportunities to 120 children, ages 8 to 10, in four geographically diverse areas of the county. Participants and their parents will also have access to North Carolina Dance Theatre’s professional dance performances. Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation is partnering with Dance Theatre to promote the program and to provide sites for the classes at several recreation centers. The program is supported by a generous donation of $78,000 from the Women’s Impact Fund (WIF) and is sponsored by Piedmont Natural Gas.
Selection for the Community Outreach Dance Program will be determined by audition, financial need and family commitment to the program. No prior dance experience is required. NC Dance Theatre President & Artistic Director Jean-Pierre Bonnefoux, Director of Education and Outreach April Berry and program teaching artists will make up the audition panel. Up to 30 students may be selected at each location. Community Outreach Dance Program classes begin in September 2009
Helpful Links
Pre-Audition Session Dates
Audition Dates
Partners and Sponsors
More Information
Email April Berry, NC Dance Theatre ’s Director of Education and Outreach, at aberry@ncdance.org.
FAQS
How can I get more information on the program?
Attend a pre-audition session. These sessions will outline the Community Outreach Dance Program as well as give you the opportunity to ask questions about the audition process. The dates for the pre-audition sessions are below.
Is a registration required to attend the pre-audition session?
No.
My child isn’t 8, 9 or 10, are they still able to participate?
Children turning 8, by December 31, 2009, are eligible to audition. Children ages 11 and up at the time of audition, are not eligible.
What determines financial need?
Priority is given to those who qualify for the North Carolina free and reduced lunch program. If you do not qualify for free and reduced lunch, but are still interested in the program, please attend a pre-audition session to gain additional information regarding possible eligibility.
Do you have to attend a pre-audition session in order to audition?
No. We encourage you to attend a pre-audition session, but it is not required.
Do I have to attend the pre-audition session at my neighborhood Park & Recreation center?
No. You can attend any pre-audition session.
Do I need to bring anything to the pre-audition session?
Helpful information about the Community Outreach Dance Program and auditions will be given, so bring a pen and paper if you are interested in taking notes.
What should children wear to the dance audition?
Comfortable clothes that allow freedom of movement, such as shorts, sweat pants, t-shirts and socks. You do not have to wear formal dance wear or shoes. No dancing will take place at the pre-audition sessions.
When do the program classes begin?
September 2009
When are the auditions?
Please see below for pre-audition and audition dates.
 Pre-Audition Information Sessions and Audition Dates
September 19, 2009
Check below for audition times and locations.
Download the audition flyer.
Greenville Center (Central)
1330 Spring St.
Charlotte, NC 28206
Audition: Saturday, September 19, 2009: 10-11:15 AM
Naomi Drenan Center (South)
750 Beal St.
Charlotte, NC 28211
Audition: Saturday, September 19, 2009: 12-1:15 PM (GYM)
Albemarle Road Center (East)
5027 North Idlewild Road
Charlotte, NC 28227
Audition: Saturday, September 19, 2009: 2-3:15 PM (GYM)
Bette Rae Thomas Center (West)
2921 Tuckaseegee Road
Charlotte, NC 28208
Audition: Saturday, September 19, 2009: 4-5:15 PM (GYM)
Partners and Sponsors
  
Women’s Impact Fund
The mission of the Women’s Impact Fund is to maximize women’s leadership in philanthropy by engaging and educating its membership, increasing charitable contributions and strengthening communities through the impact of collective giving. The Women’s Impact Fund funds projects and programs that either address emerging community issues or apply new, creative solutions to critical community needs.High-impact grants, that are a minimum of $40,000 and maximum of $100,000, are awarded to organizations located and providing services in Mecklenburg County. |
