Dancers must attend both days of auditions

June 1st & 2nd

Rookies Ages 6-7 1:30-2:30 PM

Minis & Jrs Ages 8-12 3:00-5:00 PM

Teens & Srs Ages 13+ 5:00-7:00 PM

If you are unable to attend auditions but are interessted in trying out please email ashlee.meritarts@gmail.com to schedule a private audition.

All black outfit

Barefoot

Hair pulled back out of face

Dancers will be taught combinations in both Contemporary and Jazz to perform in front of a panel of judges. You will not need to prepare any audition materials before hand.

Merit is an artistic company. Perspective members audition and, when invited to the company, are committing to Merit for one full year. Merit dancers, families, and staff share the commitment of achieving excellence through hard work, commitment, dedication, and teamwork.

As a member of Merit & Co., dancers and families are committing to a rigorous training program, the study of diverse dance styles from a variety of visiting choreographers, and the expectations of an elite competitive dance program.

We will be holding an informational meeting for dancers and parents at Merit on April 9th, 2024 from 5:15-6:15 pm for those interested in auditioning for Merit & Co. In this meeting we will discuss our weekly schedule, our competition schedule, and other general information complete with a Q&A session ahead of our Season 3 auditions. Please email ashlee.meritarts@gmail.com to RSVP.

There will be a mandatory parent meeting held for dancers who have been accepted into Merit & Company. All information regarding pricing, tuition rates, class schedule, competition schedule, and further information will be discussed at this meeting. Dancers and parents are required to attend this meeting, the date for this meeting will be shared with those accepted into Merit & Co Season 3.

Audition results will be emailed out to each dancer individually on June 3rd.