MAVENS DANCE COMPANY AUDITIONS
completed for Fall 2023
Future Audition Opportunities with the TDW MAVENS
We offer two four-month MAVENS Seasons each year (in the Fall and Spring). Auditions for the Spring 2024 season will be held in January 2024, and the season will run during the months of February, March, April, and May 2024. Check back in December for specific dates, times, and locations (https://bit.ly/MAVENSinfo) and/or speak directly with Jules after any of the TDW student classes.
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We offer in-person and online classes for adult ballet, jazz, and contemporary dancers
(no matter how long it's been since you were in the studio)
MAVENS DANCE COMPANY AUDITIONS
completed for Fall 2023
Future Audition Opportunities with the TDW MAVENS
We offer two four-month MAVENS Seasons each year (in the Fall and Spring). Auditions for the Spring 2024 season will be held in January 2024, and the season will run during the months of February, March, April, and May 2024. Check back in December for specific dates, times, and locations (https://bit.ly/MAVENSinfo) and/or speak directly with Jules after any of the TDW student classes.
Click our menu above to learn more about The Dancer’s Workout® program!
We offer in-person and online classes for adult ballet, jazz, and contemporary dancers
(no matter how long it's been since you were in the studio)
MAVENS INFORMATION SHEET
The Dancer's Workout® enterprise seeks versatile female dancers (ages 18-40+) for inclusion in our national dance fitness videos! These dance fitness videos are created by the Media and Productions division of our company and are included in our online portfolio of commercially available dance fitness masterclasses enjoyed by dancers, dance instructors, and dance studio owners across the country.
To become one of The Dancer's Workout® MAVENS for the Fall 2023 Season (26Jul23-12Nov23), applicants must be proficient in ballet, jazz, and contemporary dance and must have (or be able to develop) compelling video stage presence which demonstrates outstanding dance technique and our shared passion for dance as adults. Availability for the Fall 2023 Season at the "GOLD STAR" level is required this season (see below). As compensation, TDW MAVENS will receive excellent dance video practice and performance opportunities throughout the Season.
Our application deadline for new MAVENS is 15JUL23! To apply, review this information sheet thoroughly, complete the MAVENS Application and Audition Pre-registration Form below, pay the $20 non-refundable application fee, upload your headshot, and join us at your scheduled audition! Veteran MAVENS from previous season(s) are welcome to apply for the new season (see Veteran MAVENS section below).
Become a dance fitness role model who inspires other adult dancers to keep on dancing!
As a MAVEN, you will be one of the featured dancers in our national, commercially available dance fitness videos that are created to inspire paraprofessional dancers like us to start dancing again as adults and to continue dancing! As such, you will be included in our online pre-recorded masterclasses, in our educational materials for dance studio owners and dance instructors, and in our dance fitness program promotions. In the past we have featured our lovely adult students in these videos; going forward our commercial videos will primarily feature our newly dedicated group of MAVENS.
YOUR AVAILABILITY
We're all busy women trying to juggle our jobs and other responsibilities! Fortunately, the MAVENS schedule is designed to fit around our busy lives, with our rehearsals, student classes, and film days/times being scheduled at times that are manageable for most busy working women.
During our Fall 2023 Season, which runs from 26Jul23-12Nov23, we require "GOLD STAR" availability, as defined below. Please do not apply/audition for the Fall 2023 season if you are unable to commit to the GOLD STAR Participation Level defined below.
Our GOLD STAR Participation Level requires:
- Participation in a minimum of six (6) TDW Practice Sessions in each month's film cycle (an average of 1.5 classes/week)
- "TDW Practice Sessions" include a combination of MAVENS-ONLY REHEARSALS (offered on Wednesdays) and TDW STUDENT CLASSES (offered on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays). The six required practice sessions may be spread out evenly across the month's film cycle or concentrated as needed if certain weeks are busier than others for you.
- Participation in a minimum of 3 of the 4 film dates scheduled in Aug, Sept, Oct, Nov, 2023
Pre-planned absences with a minimum of two-weeks' notice and/or deviations due to extenuating circumstances may be approved with proper advance communication (contact Jules for details and approval).
Audition Dates, Callbacks, Times, Locations, How to Prepare, and What to Expect
AUDITION TO BECOME A FALL 2023 TDW MAVEN!
Auditions
Date, Time, and Location - Audition Option 1
Saturday, 15Jul23, 11:45 am -1:00 pm (arrive by 11:30 am), TDS-Space, 2603 South Miami Blvd, Durham, NC
Directions: When you arrive at 2603 South Miami Blvd, it will look like you are turning into the driveway beside a little yellow house. Go ahead and turn in, then drive across the little parking lot to the building in the back. We are in that back building. You will enter through the door on the left. Look for The Dancer's Workout® sign on the door.
Date, Time, and Location - Audition Option 2
If you are unable to make the 15JUL23 audition, please contact Jules at [email protected] to let her know of your interest in the TDW MAVENS Fall 2023 Season and your conflict with the audition date. Jules may be able to schedule a private audition and/or to have you join one of her TDW student classes in lieu of the scheduled audition date.
Callbacks
Callbacks are by invitation only (following your application receipt and audition)
Sunday, 16Jul23, 2:00-3:00 pm (arrive by 1:45 pm), TDS-Space, 2603 South Miami Blvd, Durham, NC
How to Prepare for your MAVENS Audition
If you are not already familiar with The Dancer's Workout®, you are invited to familiarize yourself with the following information. Visit www.thedancersworkout.com and our social media for an introduction (click social media icons at the bottom of this info sheet). Check out the TDW Treasure Chest if interested in learning the structure and individual components of a typical TDW masterclass. Read Jules' bio in Dance Teacher+ Magazine. To see descriptions of our online membership products that are available nationally, click HERE. Learn the Audition Choreography and Callback choreography HERE that you will be expected to know at the time of your audition/callback.
Acceptance into the TDW MAVENS dance company requires submission of the TDW MAVENS Application and Audition Pre-registration Form (see below). Select one of the group audition dates offered and plan to arrive at the studio no later than the "arrive by" time listed above. When you arrive, please be dressed in black yoga-like pants, a tank top and sports bra, with hair pulled back (ponytail is fine). Bring your shoes (split-sole jazz sneakers, jazz slippers, or ballet slippers). Barefoot auditions are not permitted. Bring water and be sure to eat before the audition. A $20, non-refundable, MAVENS application fee is required with the submission of your MAVENS application and Audition Pre-registration Form.
What to Expect During and After the Audition:
Arrive 15 minutes prior to the start of the audition to get signed in. After a brief introduction, Jules will lead you as a group through a portion of one of our masterclasses. The audition will be filmed and used in the selection process (mistakes are fine and expected - just smile and keep going). After class we will hold a brief Q&A and provide information about callbacks, which will be held on Sunday 16Jul23 from 2:00-3:00 pm at TDS-Space, 2603 South Miami Blvd, Durham, NC.
Final MAVENS selections will be announced on Monday, 17Jul23, by 5:00 pm on this information page (https://bit.ly/MAVENSinfo) and on our main FB and IG pages. On Monday, 17Jul23, each auditioner will also be personally notified by email of the selection decision.
The first Fall 2023 Season rehearsal will be held on Wednesday, 26Jul23, at 241 Horizon Dr, Raleigh, NC (Triangle Lebanese-American Center), from 6:00-7:00 pm (please arrive by 5:55 pm). Please see the Rehearsal and Film schedule section below for additional details about rehearsal and class attendance expectations.
We will hold a group photo shoot on Sunday, 30Jul23, from 3:30 - 6:30 pm, where we will create both our Fall 2023 Season group photos and the headshots of our new MAVENS. Details about what to expect during the photo shoot will be included in the welcome emails to be sent to the selected Fall 2023 MAVENS.
Future Audition Opportunities with the TDW MAVENS
We offer two four-month MAVENS Seasons each year (in the Fall and Spring). Auditions for the Spring 2024 season will be held in January 2024, and the season will run during the months of February, March, April, and May 2024. Check back in December for specific dates, times, and locations (https://bit.ly/MAVENSinfo) and/or speak directly with Jules after any of the TDW student classes.
Between seasons, dancers who may be interested in auditioning for the TDW MAVENS dance company should attend our regular TDW student classes (RSVP for student classes here: www.meetup.com/The-Dancers-Workout/).
Required Practice Sessions (MAVENS Rehearsals and TDW Student Classes)
MANDATORY MAVENS REHEARSALS AND TDW STUDENT CLASSES
Our goal is to make sure you feel confident about your performance in our videos! A minimum of six (6) TDW Practice Sessions in each monthly film cycle (an average of 1.5 classes/week) is required for the Fall 2023 Season MAVENS. "TDW Practice Sessions" include a combination of MAVENS-ONLY REHEARSALS (offered on Wednesdays - weekly - and on Saturdays - once a month) and TDW STUDENT CLASSES (offered weekly on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays). Fall 2023 MAVENS receive unlimited complimentary TDW classes during their active season* and are expected to take advantage of the numerous practice sessions we offer. Between the MAVENS-ONLY rehearsals and the TDW student classes, we provide approximately 20 practice sessions each month on various days and times.
* Note unlimited complimentary TDW student classes are offered to the Fall 2023 MAVENS from 26JUL23 through 25NOV23
Mandatory MAVENS Rehearsals - Selected MAVENS will sign up for rehearsals here: https://bit.ly/TDWmindbody
Mandatory rehearsals are held each Wednesday during the Fall 2023 Season, starting on 26Jul23, from 6:00-7:00 pm, at 241 Horizon Dr, Raleigh, NC (Triangle Lebanese-American Center) and on the four Saturdays which precede our film dates (11:45 am - 12:45 pm at TDS-Space, 2603 South Miami Blvd, Durham, NC.) The final Fall 2023 Season rehearsal is scheduled for Saturday, 11Nov23, prior to our final film date on Sunday, 12Nov23. With advanced planning and discussion with Jules, absence from one or more Wednesday or Saturday rehearsals can be made up by your attendance at our regular student TDW classes.
Student TDW Classes - The TDW MAVENS are encouraged to join as many student classes as possible throughout the season.
The Dancer's Workout® offers four (4) one-hour TDW student classes each week. The typical days, times, and locations of these classes are as follows:
Tuesdays, 5:45 pm, TDS-Space, 2603 South Miami Blvd, Durham, NC
Thursdays, 5:45 pm, TDS-Space, 2603 South Miami Blvd, Durham, NC
Fridays, 11:45 am, TDS-Space, 2603 South Miami Blvd, Durham, NC
Saturdays, 11:45 am, TDS-Space, 2603 South Miami Blvd, Durham, NC
To join a specific TDW student class, MAVENS are expected to RSVP on www.meetup.com/The-Dancers-Workout/ at least 6 hours prior to class (preferably a week or two in advance).
Our goal is to ensure that each TDW MAVEN enters into our film days well-prepared, well-conditioned, confident, and excited about the amazing products we are creating together.
Film Dates, Times, Locations for the MAVENS Fall 2023 Season
The following film dates are planned for the MAVENS Fall 2023 Season. All MAVENS are expected to be in attendance.
With advanced notification to Jules, one excused absence is allowed per season.
Date/Time: Sunday, 20Aug23, 2:00-4:00 pm
Location: TDS-Space, 2603 South Miami Blvd, Durham, NC
Date/Time: Sunday, 17Sept23, 2:00-4:00 pm
Location: TDS-Space, 2603 South Miami Blvd, Durham, NC
Date/Time: Sunday, 15Oct23, 2:00-4:00 pm
Location: TDS-Space, 2603 South Miami Blvd, Durham, NC
Date/Time: Sunday,12Nov23, 2:00-4:00 pm
Location: TDS-Space, 2603 South Miami Blvd, Durham, NC
VETERAN MAVENS Application Process and New Season Information
VETERAN MAVENS
As one of our Veteran MAVENS, you hold a very special place in our hearts! You will always be remembered and appreciated for your hard work and help with our prior season(s). We thank you for your interest in joining our new season!
We're excited about the Fall 2023 Season! We have learned a lot during our first two seasons, and we are always interested in applying these lessons learned so that we can ensure each season will be fun, heart-warming, and successful for everyone involved! To that end, please review the changes described below that are planned for the Fall 2023 Season.
FALL 2023 SEASON UPDATES (i.e., key differences about this season)
Fall Season Dates In contrast to our inaugural Fall season, we will be finished with the Fall 2023 filming schedule before the Thanksgiving break, with no filming scheduled for December 2023 (see our Fall 2023 Film Dates section). This is to allow time for our annual TDW photoshoot, that is planned for 10Dec23, without asking you for more than one December weekend! We definitely understand how busy December gets for all of us and hope you will plan to reserve the afternoon of 10Dec23 to join us for The Dancer's Workout® Annual Photoshoot!
Fall 2023 Audition/Callbacks/Photoshoot As described in more detail below, veteran MAVENS will not be required to audition for the FALL 2023 season but will be required to attend the callbacks on Sunday, 16JUL23, and the kick-off photoshoot on Wednesday, 30JUL23. Rehearsals for the Fall 2023 season will begin on Wednesday, 26JUL23.
Rehearsal Time/Location While we certainly enjoyed our Wednesday evening rehearsals at the Raleigh School of Ballet, we have moved the Wednesday rehearsals for the Fall 2023 Season to the "Horizon Studio," located at 241 Horizon Drive, Raleigh, NC. The time of the Wednesday rehearsals has also changed slightly, with the new time being 6:00-7:00 pm Wednesdays. We are looking forward to having a larger studio, with the ability to film from the back of the room (rather than from the side), and ample free parking. Come check out the Horizon Studio this Summer, as we are holding TDW student classes there every Wednesday from 6:00-7:00 pm between 31May23 and 19Jul23 (RSVP on meetup for student classes). There will be no change to the sign-up process - MAVENS are expected to sign up in Mindbody for each rehearsal they will be attending (preferably one to two weeks in advance but minimally 24 hours in advance).
Film Location and Time Now that we have improved the studio lighting, the Fall 2023 Season filmings will occur at TDS-Space, 2603 South Miami Blvd, Durham, NC. Due to studio availability issues, we will be filming from 2:00-4:00 pm on each of the four film dates instead of later in the afternoon. There will be no change to the sign-up process - MAVENS are expected to sign up in Mindbody four weeks in advance for each filming they will be joining.
Gold Star Availability The Fall 2023 Season will require its MAVENS to commit to Gold Star availability, as described in the "Required Practice Sessions" section above. This will help ensure that each MAVEN receives adequate choreography practice and physical conditioning prior to each scheduled film date. MAVENS are welcome to exceed the required minimum number of practice sessions but may become disqualified from the Season if unable to maintain availability for a minimum of 6 practice sessions each film month. Details are available in the "Required Practice Sessions" section above. There will be no change to the sign-up process - MAVENS are expected to sign up in meetup for each TDW student class they will be attending (preferably one to two weeks in advance but minimally 6 hours in advance).
MAVENS Participation Fee There will be a $65/month MAVENS participation fee for the four active months of the Fall 2023 Season (Aug, Sept, Oct, Nov), which will be auto-deducted via Mindbody, as described in the Participation Fee section below. MAVENS will continue to receive both complimentary, unlimited TDW student classes between 27JUL23 and 25NOV23 and periodic off-season discounts between MAVENS Seasons.
VETERAN MAVENS APPICATION AND AUDITION PROCESS
All Veteran MAVENS interested in joining the Fall 2023 Season will be required to apply for the season but will not be required to audition. The application process will be complimentary for veteran MAVENS and is streamlined, given our existing knowledge of your dance abilities, work ethic, performance quality, etc. It will not be necessary for you to submit your headshot. Any Veteran MAVEN interested in the Fall 2023 Season will need to apply by midnight on 12JUL23.
CLICK HERE TO APPLY NOW AS A VETERAN MAVEN
WHAT HAPPENS NEXT?
Each Veteran MAVEN will receive an immediate acknowledgment of our receipt of your application submission. On or before 5:00 pm on Friday, 14JUL23, each veteran MAVEN applicant will receive notification via text or email as to whether you have been invited to callbacks. Callbacks will be held on Sunday, 16JUL23, as described in the callbacks section. We are looking forward to callbacks, as they will include both Veteran MAVENS and the new MAVENS who have applied and made it through the Fall 2023 audition process. It should be fun to have the group together!
MAVENS Participation Fee
MAVENS PARTICIPATION FEE
Each MAVEN is required to pay a $65/month MAVENS Participation Fee during each month of the active Fall 2023 season (26July23 - 12Nov23). This participation fee helps The Dancer's Workout® cover the seasonal costs for MAVENS rehearsal space, photoshoot expenses, and expenses associated with our filmings. Recurring payments for the "MAVENS PARTICIPATION FEE" are to be made in the TDW mindbody system (https://bit.ly/TDWmindbody), under the contracts section. The four scheduled (recurring) monthly payments will be terminated at the conclusion of your MAVENS season.
Perks and Rewards
You will enjoy the following perks and rewards by becoming a TDW MAVEN
Digital Dance Performance Training and Experience
- Participation in video shoot opportunities where you gain experience being captured on film as a ballet, jazz, and contemporary dancer
- Access to practice videos for self-improvement prior to formal video shoots
- Participation in MAVENS photoshoots and on-camera interviews and testimonials
Access to Your Digital Assets
- Headshots and group photos will be available to you at no cost - for use on social media and elsewhere as you wish
- Online access to masterclasses which feature and credit you as a TDW MAVEN
- Digital copies of your on-camera interviews and testimonials
Social Media and Dance Exposure
- Opportunities to build your digital portfolio, dance resume, and social media presence
- Inclusion on the TDW website as a MAVEN
- Possible group photo inclusion in digital magazines as The Dancer's Workout® continues its rise in popularity
Dance and Fitness
- Get and stay in outstanding shape with your complimentary access to our TDW student classes. MAVENS receive unlimited complimentary access to our TDW student classes during the active months of the MAVENS Season
- Inclusion in our dedicated MAVENS-only classes (Wednesdays 6:00 - 7:00 pm) and monthly filmings
Community/New Dance Friends
- Become a member of our “no drama” health and dance-fitness-focused group of dancer friends
- Join our group parties, special events, and retreats as you wish
TDW tanks
- Complimentary TDW tank, plus discounts on additional TDW tanks and swag
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