This summer we invite intermediate/advanced dancers ages 12 and up to experience what a pre-professional program entails. Open enrollment begins February 1st (spaces limited) for our Wednesday night 6-730pm 8 week program. Explore contemporary, choreography creation, and improvisation from a rotating list of instructors throughout the su
This summer we invite intermediate/advanced dancers ages 12 and up to experience what a pre-professional program entails. Open enrollment begins February 1st (spaces limited) for our Wednesday night 6-730pm 8 week program. Explore contemporary, choreography creation, and improvisation from a rotating list of instructors throughout the summer, and participate in an informal in-studio end-of-summer showing for parents/guests. For more info, email teamad@dancetada.com
The TADA Pre-Pro/College-Prep Program is an extended pre-professional class that occurs weekly for Team TADA and YBC dancers ages 13 to 18. Dancers will train in a setting that further challenges their experience in concert style Contemporary dance. The program's focus is to train well-rounded artists who possess the tools necessary for
The TADA Pre-Pro/College-Prep Program is an extended pre-professional class that occurs weekly for Team TADA and YBC dancers ages 13 to 18. Dancers will train in a setting that further challenges their experience in concert style Contemporary dance. The program's focus is to train well-rounded artists who possess the tools necessary for a professional or collegiate career path in dance. The class strives to provide dancers with a carefully curated collegiate-level training experience that expands their knowledge and exposure to dance. Weekly sessions will include Contemporary technique, Improvisation, Partnering, and Choreography. Dancers will be challenged and mentored through the creation and rehearsal process of a new dance work and have the opportunity to explore their own choreography. They will also benefit from mentorship and guidance as they navigate college or professional company auditions, expectations, and preparation.
AUDITION/APPLICATION GUIDELINES:
Auditions will be held via video submission for the 2024-2025 season. 12-15 dancers will be selected from this process. Class sizes are maintained at a specific number for an ideal class setting.
Audition for Team TADA or YBC
Upon acceptance to either program, email teamad@dancetada.com with the following:
*Your Name, Age as of January 1st, 2025, and your preferred email address.
*1-2 minute clip of the dancer moving. This can be choreographed or improvised, but preferably in the Contemporary style.
*A short essay of 100+ words introducing yourself, your dance experience, and a brief explanation of your interest and goals for joining this program.
*Applications are due June 10, 2024
To learn more, email Miss Evelyn at teamad@dancetada.com
Evelyn is a Visiting Assistant Professor at SHSU, a Company Member for Noblemotion Dance, and she holds not only a B.F.A in Dance from The Boston Conservatory, but also an MFA in Dance from SHSU. She also holds an Advanced 2 RAD Certification with Distinction. In addition to teaching master classes locally and abroad, Evelyn has also ta
Evelyn is a Visiting Assistant Professor at SHSU, a Company Member for Noblemotion Dance, and she holds not only a B.F.A in Dance from The Boston Conservatory, but also an MFA in Dance from SHSU. She also holds an Advanced 2 RAD Certification with Distinction. In addition to teaching master classes locally and abroad, Evelyn has also taught ballet and modern at Singapore's School of the Arts and at Sam Houston State University. She was recently recognized by SHSU for Outstanding Teaching. Evelyn has performed with the John Mead Dance Company, Ballet Rox, Nimbus Dance Works, Transitory Sound and Movement Collective, Joshua Manculich’s Whirlwind, MOMIX, and more, and has performed all across the world in Europe and Asia. Evelyn’s choreographic work has been presented at Barnstorm Dance Festival (TX), T.H.E Dance Company’s New Vision (Singapore), ACDA South-Central Gala, and Dance Gallery Festival (TX).
To be considered for this program, dancers must audition and be accepted as a 2024-25 member of our TADA Youth Ballet Company or Team TADA.
Team TADA is our convention/competition competitive team for dancers ages 6 and up who wish to pursue a future in collegiate, industrial/commercial, or professional dance. For more info, please email the team Director Miss Robyn at
team@dancetada.com or stop by the front desk.
TADA’s Youth Ballet Conservatory is for serious, highly-motivated ballet dancers ages 6 and up who wish to pursue a future in classical and contemporary ballet. For more info, please email the YBC Director Miss Elizabeth at
ybc@dancetada.com or stop by the front desk.
Current pre-pro dancers please stay posted to your private page for important announcements, updates, calendar and more:
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