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2020 Cinderella Auditions
Auditions for Cinderella will be held on Sunday, February 9 at The Company of Dance Arts (CODA).
CODA is located at 70 Apple Street, Suite A in Tinton Falls, NJ.
You must check-in and complete registration according to the check-in time noted for each audition group even if you are pre-registered. Carefully review all of the age, height, and training requirements as noted below. Academy of Dance Arts students should reference the recommended class levels for Fall 2019 to determine appropriate audition group(s) to attend (you may attend multiple audition groups for one audition fee).
Dancers who are not ADA students should use age and height requirements as a guide.
Please read The Meaning of an Audition before your child attends an audition.
Pre-Registration is Recommended for Auditions
Spaces are limited and pre-registering ensures your spot. Find and register for the audition of your choice below.
Walk-In Auditions are Accepted
No pre-registration is required for walk-in auditions, however we strongly recommend pre-registration to quicken the audition check-in process.
Audition Times
Audition times are cited on each individual application and below. Please note: Arrive 45 minutes prior to your audition time.
Audition Fees
Please enclose your payment along with your completed audition form(s) and place in the mailbox located outside the front door at 70 Apple St Suite A, Tinton Falls or bring them to the audition. If paying by check, make check payable to Company of Dance Arts.
$35 for individual ($40 total for immediate family members) for same day audition registration
PLEASE COMPLETE AND SUBMIT YOUR FORM BY TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 4.
If you are registering for multiple groups, one registration fee is required. You do not need to pay multiple fees.
Please feel free to contact us via email coda@codanj.com or email us with any questions.
Rehearsal Availability
You will be required to complete one Rehearsal Availability Form for your audition. You do not need to complete multiple Rehearsal Availability Forms if registering for multiple groups (up to 3).
Auditions are open to students in the following categories:
Please understand that if you are not the applicable training level or required height for the audition, you may be asked to leave.
Children, Groups 1 and 2
Audition Date: Sunday, February 9, 2020
Audition Time: 11:30 AM – 12:45 PM
Audition Check-in Time: 10:45 AM
Minimum Age: 6 years as of 1/1/20
ADA Training Requirements: Levels 3 thru 5
NON ADA Training Requirements: Please refer to Age Guidelines – email questions to coda@codanj.com
Roles: Baby Birds, Baby Mice, Young Fairy Godmother Attendants, Fairy Attendants (Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring)
Bring to the Audition: Please bring a 4” x 6” headshot of your dancer with their name and audition group(s) clearly marked on the back to the CODA office on the day of the audition.
Application: Please complete and submit the required application in order to audition for this group. Please note: Payment is required upon application submission.
Please note: Payment is required upon application submission
DOWNLOAD CHILDREN’S 1 and 2 FORM
Children, Group 3
Audition Date: Sunday, February 9 2020
Audition Time: 12:45 PM – 2:00 PM
Audition Check-in Time: 12:00 PM
Minimum Age: 9 years as of 1/1/20
ADA Training Requirements: Must be training in at least one Level 7, 9, or 11 Ballet Class.
Combined Level 5/7 class DOES NOT MEET Requirements unless also training in additional Level 7 classes.
Level 9’s with minimum of 6 months of pointe experience should be prepared to do pointe work in this audition
NON ADA Training Requirements: Please refer to Age Guidelines – email questions to coda@codanj.com
Roles: Big Mice, Big Birds, Lucifer the Cat, Fairy Attendants (Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring), Jeweler Attendants, Hatter Attendants, Makeup Attendants
Bring to the Audition: Please bring a 4” x 6” headshot of your dancer with their name and audition group(s) clearly marked on the back to the CODA office on the day of the audition.
Application: Please complete and submit the required application in order to audition for this group.
Please note: Payment is required upon application submission.
DOWNLOAD CHILDRENS 3 FORM
Pre-Teen / Teen / Pre-Professional
Audition: Sunday, February 9, 2020
Audition Time: 2:15 PM – 4:30 PM
Audition Check-in Time: 1:30 PM
ADA Training Requirements:
STRONG POINTE WORK
Academy of Dance Arts or equivalent training level(s): Levels 11 thru Advanced*
Pre-Teen: This audition is for dancers who are committed to training a minimum of 3 ballet technique classes /week. Level 9/11 combo class does NOT meet audition requirements.
Pre-Professional: For advanced dancers consistently training at the advanced level
Non ADA Training Requirements: Minimum Age 12, 3 ballet technique classes/week (please email coda@codanj.com)
Pre-Teen/Teen Roles: Hat Maker, Jeweler, Makeup Artist, Horses, Prince’s Friends, Ballroom Guests, Fairy Attendants (Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring)
Pre-Professional Roles: Fairy Godmother Attendants, Ballroom Guests, Fairies (Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring), Step Sisters, Jester, Fairy Godmother/Beggar Lady, Dance Teacher, Cindere
Bring to the Audition: Please bring a 4” x 6” headshot of your dancer with their name and audition group(s) clearly marked on the back to the CODA office on the day of the audition.
Application: Please complete and submit the required application in order to audition for this group.
Please note: Payment is required upon application submission
DOWNLOAD HERE PRE TEEN/TEEN/PRE-PROFESSIONAL FORM
Callbacks for Soloist: 4:30 PM – 7:30 PM (will be advised during audition)
Soloist call back to be invited from this audition based upon prior experience and audition performance
Dress Code and What to Bring
Please wear a leotard, pink tights, and pink ballet slippers. Students en pointe should bring their pointe shoes. Boys wear black tights, black or white ballet slippers, and a black or white fitted t-shirt.
Bring to the Audition: Please bring a 4” x 6” headshot of your dancer with their name and audition group(s) clearly marked on the back to the CODA office on the day of the audition.
Audition numbers (Audition IDs) will be given at check in. Please arrive during your designated registration time.
Audition Results, Role Acceptance, and Company Members
Audition Results
Audition results will be emailed on Thursday, February 13 after 9:00 PM as well as being posted on the Auditions Results page. You will receive a unique code via email in order to access our password protected Company Member portal. The portal will allow you to complete the Production Forms and required documentation in order to accept the role or roles awarded to the dancer.
Company Member Portal
After you receive your audition results, you will need to:
Complete Production Forms (Mandatory for all dancers)
- Enter your unique access code (received via email with audition results)
- Register/Login
- Complete Production Forms
- Make payment for Production Fees. Fees are required at time of Production Forms submission
- All dancers are required to complete Production Forms and make payment prior to first rehearsals