Audition dates & times:

Saturday, January 13

2:30pm – 3rd-6th Grade | 3:45pm – 7th-12th Grade

Calling all Hip Hop dancers in 3rd-12^th grade to audition for a brand new hip hop crew: Fierce Elements Dance Company! Fierce Elements Dance Co. is the newest and freshest Hip Hop dance company to come to Lawrence, Kansas! Fierce is all about the Funk. This performance-based troupe will not only teach the fundamentals of Funk and Hip Hop styles, students will also learn about Hip Hop culture. The mission of Fierce Elements Dance Co. is to provide inspirational performances while enriching the lives of dancers through collaboration and movement.

Under the artistic direction of Rauly Dueñas, company members will gain technical training in Hip Hop and performance experiences in community and urban settings. Dancers are required to audition in order to be considered for the company. Auditions are held at the beginning of the Fall & Winter/Spring Semesters. Company members have the option to commit to one or both semesters.

Additional Requirements

Junior and Senior Members must:

• Be in 3^rd – 12^th grade
• Attend 1 Hip Hop class at the Lawrence Arts Center
• Attend all company weekly rehearsals (1-2 hours per week) and additional rehearsals during performance weeks
• Be available to perform at scheduled events
• Participation Fee: $250

Please arrive 10 minutes prior to audition time. Attending the audition is FREE, and no prepared materials are required to audition. Dancers should arrive wearing appropriate dance attire and be ready to move.

Please visit lawrenceartscenter.org for details, or contact Rauly Duenas at rauly@lawrenceartscenter.org or 707.235.7883.