Tuesday, January 05, 2010

Dance Repertory Company auditions are Jan. 9

WINONA, Minn. — Saint Mary’s University Department of Theatre and Dance and the Minnesota Conservatory for the Arts will conduct auditions for the Dance Repertory Company’s annual spring concert at noon Saturday, Jan. 9, at the Valéncia Arts Center, 1164 West 10th St.

The company is seeking intermediate and advanced dancers with modern, jazz, tap, ballet or pointe training. Roles are available for male and female dancers, ages 13 and older (and for younger students by invitation only).

Interested candidates are asked to bring a photo of themselves, planning calendars, and proper shoes/attire to the audition.

The DRC will be presenting its annual spring concert, featuring The Goodman Suite, on April 22‐24 at Saint Mary’s Page Theatre. The Goodman Suite, debuted by the DRC in the spring of 2000, features works to the swingin’ music of Benny Goodman.

The Dance Repertory Company is the performing troupe of the Minnesota Conservatory for the Arts of Saint Mary’s University. Company members participate in rehearsals, technique classes and stage performances. Past productions of the company include: The Firebird, Sleeping Beauty, The Nutcracker, Paquita, Excerpts from Swan Lake, Cinderella, Youth In Motion, Tappin' to Connick, and Pure Entertainment, among others.

For more information about the Dance Repertory Company, visit www.mnconservatoryforthearts.org, e-mail mca@smumn.edu, or call (507) 453-5500.