Dancers are selected through the audition process. Auditions are held at Metamorphosis Dance Academy. The audition includes a ballet class and selections of repertoire. Dancers should come dressed according to the dress code for a ballet class, and should bring pointe shoes if applicable. If you have any questions, contact the Artistic Director at info@metamorphosisdance.org or call 512-246-6047.
AMDE Resident Artist Requirements
- 18 years of age or older and have graduated high school.
- Must have at least 5 years of ballet training and additional training in jazz and modern.
- Must have performance experience in ballet, jazz, or modern dance.
- Must be available for Saturday and/or Sunday rehearsals as needed.
AMDE Student Artist Requirements*
Senior Company:
- Must be at least 14 years of age or going into high school-18 or senior in high school, and have a minimum of 5 years of ballet training. Must be on pointe.
- Must currently be enrolled in at least 3 ballet classes a week, jazz, or contemporary classes. (Company class does not count as one of those classes)
- Must maintain 85% attendance record in all classes.
- Must be available Saturdays 9:30am-4:30 at Metamorphosis Dance Academy.
- $500 (Includes Fall and Spring; can be paid in installments invoiced through Paypal).
Senior Company Apprentice:
- All of the above requirements of a Senior Company member.
- Must be 13 or going into the 8th grade.
Junior Company:
- Must be at least 10-13 years of age and have a minimum of 2 years of ballet training.
- Must currently be enrolled in at least 2 ballet classes and 1 jazz class. (Company Class does not count as one of these classes.)
- Must maintain 85% attendance record in all classes.
- Must be available on Fridays 5:30pm-7:30 at Metamorphosis Dance Academy.
- $400 (Includes Fall and spring; can be paid in installments invoiced through Paypal).
Junior Company Apprentices:
- Must be 7-10 years old.
- Must currently be enrolled in 1 ballet class and 1 jazz class or 2 ballet classes.
- Must maintain 85% attendance record.
- Must be available on Fridays 5:30pm-7:30 at Metamorphosis Dance Academy.
- $150 (Nutcracker Only).
* If you take classes at another studio an attendance confirmation will be required from the other studio and must be signed by a member of their staff. Attendance will be regularly audited at Metamorphosis, as well, to ensure compliance with this rule.