BEGIN:VCALENDAR
VERSION:2.0
CALSCALE:GREGORIAN
BEGIN:VEVENT
CREATED:20251031T164000Z
UID:30319
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260322T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260322T170000
DTSTAMP:20260502T150932Z
LOCATION:  
DESCRIPTION:<span style="color: #000000;"><b>Virtual Scholarship Auditions</b></span> <p data-pm-slice="1 1 []">Sunday, March 22 | Video Audition Submission Deadline</p> <div class="TypographyPresentation TypographyPresentation--m RichText3-paragraph--withVSpacingNormal RichText3-paragraph"><strong>Application Requirements</strong></div> <div></div> <ul> <li class="TypographyPresentation TypographyPresentation--m RichText3-paragraph--withVSpacingNormal RichText3-paragraph">Dancers ages 10-21 years of age by the start of the intensive and dancing at an intermediate/advanced level with at least two years of prior dance experience.</li> <li class="TypographyPresentation TypographyPresentation--m RichText3-paragraph--withVSpacingNormal RichText3-paragraph">There is no cost to apply for a scholarship. Partial merit scholarships will be awarded to those enrolled in the Senior intensive only.</li> </ul> <div class="TypographyPresentation TypographyPresentation--m RichText3-paragraph--withVSpacingNormal RichText3-paragraph"><strong>Online Merit Scholarship Application and Video Audition Checklist</strong></div> <div class="TypographyPresentation TypographyPresentation--m RichText3-paragraph--withVSpacingNormal RichText3-paragraph"><em><strong>Submission Deadline: March 22</strong></em></div> <div></div> <div class="TypographyPresentation TypographyPresentation--m RichText3-paragraph--withVSpacingNormal RichText3-paragraph">1. To be considered, applicants must complete the online application, write a brief essay and submit a video audition in addition to meeting the intensive’s enrollment requirements by the deadline of March 22, 2026. No exceptions.</div> <div class="TypographyPresentation TypographyPresentation--m RichText3-paragraph--withVSpacingNormal RichText3-paragraph">2. Applicants should upload their video using<a class="PrimaryLink BaseLink" href="http://www.youtube.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> youtube.com</a> and mark their video as “unlisted.” This service is free. Include the video URL on your online application.</div> <div class="TypographyPresentation TypographyPresentation--m RichText3-paragraph--withVSpacingNormal RichText3-paragraph">3. Applicants should dress in ballet attire and wear flat ballet shoes. It is optional for advanced dancers to wear pointe shoes.</div> <div class="TypographyPresentation TypographyPresentation--m RichText3-paragraph--withVSpacingNormal RichText3-paragraph">4. Video auditions must include following criteria (not to exceed 15 minutes):</div> <div class="TypographyPresentation TypographyPresentation--m RichText3-paragraph--withVSpacingNormal RichText3-paragraph">A. Applicant stating their first and last name, age, hometown and dance studio</div> <div class="TypographyPresentation TypographyPresentation--m RichText3-paragraph--withVSpacingNormal RichText3-paragraph">B. Ballet combinations at the barre (one side only):</div> <div class="TypographyPresentation TypographyPresentation--m RichText3-paragraph--withVSpacingNormal RichText3-paragraph"><strong>*Demi and grand plié</strong> – in 1st, 2nd, 4th, and 5th position</div> <div class="TypographyPresentation TypographyPresentation--m RichText3-paragraph--withVSpacingNormal RichText3-paragraph"><strong>*Tendu and dégagé</strong> – from either 1st or 5th position</div> <div class="TypographyPresentation TypographyPresentation--m RichText3-paragraph--withVSpacingNormal RichText3-paragraph"><strong>*Grand battlement and a balance in arabesque</strong></div> <div class="TypographyPresentation TypographyPresentation--m RichText3-paragraph--withVSpacingNormal RichText3-paragraph">C. Ballet combinations in center (one side only):</div> <div class="TypographyPresentation TypographyPresentation--m RichText3-paragraph--withVSpacingNormal RichText3-paragraph"><strong>*Adagio</strong> – must include développés, penchés, and promenades</div> <div class="TypographyPresentation TypographyPresentation--m RichText3-paragraph--withVSpacingNormal RichText3-paragraph"><strong>*Pirouettes</strong> – must include pirouettes en dedans and en dehors</div> <div class="TypographyPresentation TypographyPresentation--m RichText3-paragraph--withVSpacingNormal RichText3-paragraph"><strong>*Petit allégro</strong> – must include changements, jetés, and assemblés.</div> <div class="TypographyPresentation TypographyPresentation--m RichText3-paragraph--withVSpacingNormal RichText3-paragraph"><strong>*Grand allégro</strong> – must include grand jetés and grand jeté en tournants.</div> <div></div> <div class="TypographyPresentation TypographyPresentation--m RichText3-paragraph--withVSpacingNormal RichText3-paragraph"></div> <div class="TypographyPresentation TypographyPresentation--m RichText3-paragraph--withVSpacingNormal RichText3-paragraph"><em>*Submission is via Google Docs. Online sign-in required.</em></div> <div class="TypographyPresentation TypographyPresentation--m RichText3-paragraph--withVSpacingNormal RichText3-paragraph"><em>**Online submission only. Applications via mail or drop-off will not be accepted.</em></div>   <strong>About Lawrence Dance Intensive</strong> Since 2016, the Lawrence Dance Intensive (LDI) has connected regional dancers with distinguished instructors and guest artists to enrich students’ skills and artistry. This summer, LDI returns to host a series of summer programs for contemporary and ballet dancers ages 10-21 years. Based on a diverse and well-balanced curriculum, this program strives to develop the artists of tomorrow. No pre-screening or audition is required to attend. <a class="btn-secondary" href="https://lawrenceartscenter.org/financial-assistance-at-lawrence-arts-center/">Financial Aid</a> is available.
SUMMARY:Auditions | 2026 Lawrence Dance Intensive Scholarship (Virtual)
ORGANIZER:Lawrence Arts Center
URL;VALUE=URI:https://lawrenceartscenter.org/event/auditions-2026-lawrence-dance-intensive-scholarship-virtual/
TRANSP:OPAQUE
BEGIN:VALARM
ACTION:DISPLAY
TRIGGER;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20260322T160000
DESCRIPTION:Reminder for SYT 2026 Cast List &#038\; Info!
END:VALARM
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR