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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
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Everyone is welcome to participate, both VIVA and Non-VIVA dancers! A one-time $15 audition fee is required for role placement, and every dancer who auditions will be cast. Complete the $15 audition payment for each registered dancer through Ellever prior to Aug 1.
Please note that video audition participants are also required to register and submit the $15 audition fee.
Additional production fees include:$150 refundable costume deposit (per costume)$50 non-refundable costume rental fee (per costume)Corps de Ballet: $100 per roleSoloist/Principal: $150 per role
Rehearsals begin in August and are primarily held on Friday evenings. Dancers cast in larger roles may have a few additional weekend rehearsals. An in-house Dress Rehearsal will be held at VDC East on Friday, December 11. The performance will take place on December 13 at the Oak Creek Performing Arts & Education Center.
If you cannot attend in person auditions on August 1st, video submissions are welcome! Simply submit the required age-specific combinations (and pointe combinations, if applicable) by emailing a Google Drive or Vimeo link to info@vivadancecollective.com by 12 noon on Friday, July 31. Full video requirements and submission instructions can be found above.Please note that video audition participants are also required to register and submit the $15 audition fee through Ellever prior to Aug 1.To make video submissions as easy as possible, we're hosting an Open Studio Filming Day on Friday, July 24 from 4:30-6:30pm! Dancers may reserve one complimentary 20-minute filming session to record their audition in the studio. Additional studio time may be reserved at our standard rental rates.
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