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2025-2026
Shock Dance Center Audition Information
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If you are interested in taking your training to the next level, working with an experienced and supportive staff, and becoming a part of a FAMILY, Shock Dance Center is the Company for YOU!
Audition Day is Saturday, May 16. Please Note: Dancers should audition with their age group for their age AS OF SATURDAY, MAY 16, 2026. No exceptions!! Remember, routine placement IS NOT exclusively determined by age. Skill level, technical achievement/potential, performance ability, work ethic, AND class behavior are the crucial elements which determine routine placement.​
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Please note that anyone wishing to audition for Shock company programs MUST complete this form, even if you are unable to attend the scheduled audition date. This information is kept confidential to only our administrative staff. **If you need to audition at a separate time from the announced date/times, that is addressed in this form.** Thank you for following our process.
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Performance Company:
Shock Performance Company offers dancers the opportunity to perform at three regional competitions in the 26/27 season. The Performance Company will not have weekend rehearsals, and weekly class requirements will not exceed two days per week. Performance Company is a perfect fit for those new to dance, those working to build skills with goals to make a future competitive team, or anyone who simply wants to dance but with less time and financial commitment.
Shock Performance Company will attend THREE Local Regional Competitions in 26/27:
Shock competition schedule will be published at a later date.
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Competitive Company:
Shock Competitive Company offers intermediate/elite dancers the opportunity to train and compete at the highest level. Training requirements vary by age and level but are typically 3-4 days a week, weekend rehearsals are once or twice per month. This program is perfect for those who are committed to their dance education and are looking for opportunities for growth and expansion. Shock is committed to evolving to meet the needs of our ever growing company and we are excited about the new direction of our competitive program. ​
âš¡***NEW FOR 2026-2027 SEASON, COMPETITIVE COMPANY***âš¡PLEASE READ CAREFULLY!
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Shock Competitive Company will attend FOUR Conventions and ONE Regional Competition (no nationals) in 26/27:
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In order to compete a solo, duo or trio, a minimum of 3 group routines is required. To add a second solo, and/or a duo or trio, a minimum of 4 group routines is required.
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We will be moving to an every other year nationals beginning in the 26/27 season. Therefore we will NOT compete at nationals in the 26/27 season.
***Shock convention/competition schedule will be published at a later date.
Dancers must pay a $35.00 audition fee prior to attending audition day. Please email portal@shockdancebylindley.com to register. If you do not currently have a Shock portal, please visit the link below to set up your confidential portal.
https://app.thestudiodirector.com/shockdancecenter/portal.sd?page=Login
No dancers will be eligible to audition who have an outstanding balance. Solo auditions are an additional $15 and are held after Company auditions (same day).
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Please note: your spot is NOT reserved until both the payment on the portal and this form are completed.
During ALL company auditions, dancers may be asked to follow a brief warmup. They will then be asked to learn a short piece of choreography and perform it in groups. They may also be asked to demonstrate specific technical skills.
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SOLO AUDITIONS:
Each dancer interested in competing a solo for the 2026-2027 season will be required to perform a 45-second, self-choreographed solo piece in the genre they wish to compete (no previous solos or choreography please). The cost will be $15 for the solo audition. Dancers must come with a phone to be plugged in for music that starts at the beginning of the track. **Please note, dancers only need to prepare one solo audition, even if your goal is to have multiple solos next season. Final genre decisions will be determined by Shock staff, regardless of genre that is auditioned.**
Solos require a significant commitment—both in time and financial investment—and we want to ensure that every dancer is truly ready for this responsibility. Because of this, auditioning for a solo does not guarantee that a dancer will receive one. Our staff will carefully evaluate each dancer’s audition, as well as their work ethic, classroom behavior, dedication, and overall readiness to determine if a solo is the right fit.
Additionally, with our growing number of dancers, this process is essential to ensuring that our staff has the time and resources to provide every soloist with the attention and training they deserve. We appreciate your continued support and understanding of this process.
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**Solo/duo/trio invites will go out with Company invites at the end of May.**
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AUDITION DRESS CODE/ETIQUETTE:
Auditionees should be dressed in form fitting dance attire. Dancers should have proper footwear, including turning shoes. Hair should be pulled back out of the face and tidy.
Other Audition Etiquette Notes:
*ONLY water will be permitted in the studio.
*Please leave all other items in the Hub Break Area.
*Dancers should NOT SIT at any point during auditions unless permission is granted by staff.
A NOTE TO PARENTS:
SHOCK company auditions are closed, meaning parents are not permitted in the studio during auditions. Parents may plan to drop off/pick up your dancer, and refrain from waiting in the lobby, to keep capacity at a minimum.
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Audition Schedule (May 16, 2026)
*Dancers auditioning for a solo may leave immediately following their solo audition
Ages 15 and Up
Company Audition: 9am-10:30pm *Studio C
Tap Audition: 10:45am-11:15am *Studio A
Solo Audition: 11:15am-12:00pm *Studio C
Ages 12-14
Company Audition: 12:00pm-1:30pm *Studio C
Tap 1:30pm-2:00pm *Studio A
Solo Audition: 2:00pm-2:45pm *Studio C
Ages 9-11
Company Audition: 2:45pm-3:45pm *Studio C
Tap Audition: 3:45-4:15pm *Studio A
Solo Audition: 4:15-5:00pm *Studio C
Ages 6-8
Company Audition: 9:00-10:15am *Studio B
Tap 10:15-10:45 *Studio A
Solo Audition: 10:45am-11:30am *Studio B
Ages 4-5
Company Audition: 11:30am-12:15pm Studio B
Tap Audition: 12:15pm-12:45pm *Studio A
Solo Audition: 12:45pm-1:30pm *Studio B
Summer Training Requirements
Within 10 days following auditions, SHOCK staff will send an email to all who auditioned to inform them if they have earned a spot on our 2026-2027 Competitive Company or Performance Company, along with solo/duo/trio invitations.
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Ballet Intensive (July 22-24) is REQUIRED for all Competitive Company and Performance Company members. Your ballet level for this Intensive will be included in your Competitive Company/Performance Company invite.
Competitive Company members aged 9 and up (or by teacher invite) will be REQUIRED to attend our Summer Intensive Bootcamp, July 7-9.
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Competitive Company members ages 8 and under are REQUIRED to attend Skills & Drills Camp June 10-11.
Performance Company dancers are REQUIRED to attend an assigned camp June 22-25 (based on age). Specific camp will be assigned in your acceptance email.
**Performance Company members are welcome and encouraged to attend either of the two Competitive Company bootcamp options (based on age), but are not required.**
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All Company routine placements will be determined during these summer camps. You will receive assignments to specific routines no later than July 25 and will have until July 29 to accept. At that point, specific details regarding all fees, company installments, choreography dates, etc. will be sent out. We look forward to an AMAZING audition day with everyone!
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