ICE STUDIOS SCHOOL OF DANCE
HIP-HOP COMPETITION TEAM AUDITIONS

Audition Fee: $50

Aug 25

Time: 6:00 PM–8:00 PM
For: Dancers who did not participate in ICE Studios Summer Competition Team Training

Auditions are designed to evaluate each dancer’s current skill level, performance ability, work ethic, and readiness for placement on an ICE Studios Competition Team.

WHAT WE’RE EVALUATING
Dancers will be evaluated in the following areas:

Conditioning & stamina
Flexibility
Acro & tumbling skills
Hip-hop foundations
Freestyle ability
Musicality & rhythm
Choreography retention
Performance quality
Time management & punctuality
Proper audition uniform
Coachability & ability to apply corrections
Team interaction, attitude & sportsmanship
Focus, discipline & professionalism
HIP-HOP FOUNDATIONS

Dancers may be evaluated on:

Groove
Bounce
Rock
Body isolations
Two-step
Running Man
Roger Rabbit
Reebok
Bart Simpson
Smurf
Happy Feet
Basic footwork & weight transfers
Levels
Freestyle
Musicality & rhythm
TUMBLING & ACRO EVALUATION
Premier-Level Skills
Forward roll
Backward roll
Cartwheel
Round-off
Bridge kick-over
Controlled handstand

Elite-Level Skills
Elite dancers should demonstrate all Premier-level skills PLUS advanced skills, including:

Front walkover
Back walkover
Round-off rebound
Aerial or actively working toward one
Back handspring preferred
Kip-up or headspring
K-stall
FLEXIBILITY EVALUATION
Premier-Level
Right split
Left split
Center split or actively working toward it
Bridge with straight arms
High kicks with proper technique and control
Basic leg hold with balance and control
Elite-Level
Elite dancers should demonstrate all Premier-level flexibility skills PLUS:

Full right, left & center splits
Standing leg hold
Heel stretch
Advanced back and shoulder flexibility
Scorpion or actively working toward it
Needle or actively working toward it
AUDITION FORMAT
The 2-hour audition may include:

Check-In & Warm-Up
Conditioning & Flexibility Evaluation
Hip-Hop Foundations & Across-the-Floor Skills
Acro/Tumbling Evaluation
Freestyle Evaluation
Choreography Combination
Routine Retention Evaluation
Small-Group Performance
Team Interaction & Final Evaluation

AUDITION UNIFORM
Dancers must arrive in:

All-black dancewear
Hot pink and/or white accents are allowed
ICE Studios apparel is permitted
Clean tennis shoes/sneakers appropriate for dancing
Hair secured neatly away from the face
No graphic T-shirts or outside logos.

Dancers should arrive dressed and ready to begin on time.

WHAT TO BRING
Water bottle
Small towel if needed
Any necessary dance or athletic support items
Positive attitude
Energy and readiness to work

IMPORTANT
Auditioning does not guarantee placement on a competition team. Dancers will be placed based on their overall evaluation, current skill level, readiness, commitment level, and the needs of each team.

Placement is based on the whole dancer. One advanced trick or skill does not automatically determine team placement.

Dancers may be placed on the team that ICE Studios believes will best support their growth and success for the 2026–2027 season.

ICE STUDIOS SCHOOL OF DANCE

BEGINNER JAZZ COMPETITION TEAM  AUDITIONS

Audition Fee: $50 Time:

6:00 PM–8:00 PM Level: Beginner Competition Team

Aug 27

Auditions are designed to evaluate each dancer’s current technical foundation, performance ability, work ethic, and readiness to participate on the ICE Studios Beginner Jazz Competition Team.

AUDITION PREREQUISITE

Dancers must have a minimum of 2 years of previous training in one or more of the following:

Ballet
Jazz
Contemporary
This team is designed for dancers who are newer to competition dance but already have a basic foundation in dance technique.

WHAT WE’RE EVALUATING

Dancers will be evaluated in the following areas:

Conditioning & stamina
Flexibility
Ballet and jazz technique
Leaps & jumps
Turns
Across-the-floor skills
Musicality & timing
Performance quality
Choreography retention
Ability to apply corrections
Time management & punctuality
Proper audition uniform
Team interaction, attitude & sportsmanship
Focus, discipline & professionalism
TECHNIQUE EVALUATION

Dancers may be evaluated on:

Proper posture and alignment
Pointed feet
Straight legs
Turnout
Pliés
Tendus
Passé
Relevé
Chassés
Jazz walks
Jazz squares
Pas de bourrée
Battements / high kicks
Basic floor work
Weight transfers
Transitions and movement quality
TURNS

Dancers may be asked to demonstrate:

Clean single pirouette
Double pirouette or working toward it
Pencil turns
Chaîné turns
Piqué turns
Proper spotting
Controlled preparation and landing
LEAPS & JUMPS

Dancers may be asked to demonstrate:

Chassé
Sauté
Jeté
Grand jeté / split leap
Side leap
Calypso or working toward it
Toe touch or straddle jump
Proper takeoff and controlled landing
FLEXIBILITY EVALUATION

Dancers may be evaluated on:

Right split
Left split
Center split or actively working toward it
Bridge with straight arms
High kicks with proper technique and control
Basic leg hold
Back and shoulder flexibility
Dancers are not required to have every flexibility skill mastered, but should demonstrate an appropriate level of flexibility and a willingness to continue developing.

AUDITION FORMAT

The 2-hour audition may include:

Check-In & Warm-Up
Conditioning & Flexibility Evaluation
Ballet & Jazz Technique
Across-the-Floor Progressions
Turns, Leaps & Jumps
Choreography Combination
Routine Retention Evaluation
Small-Group Performance
Team Interaction & Final Evaluation
AUDITION UNIFORM

Dancers must arrive in:

All-black fitted dancewear
Hot pink and/or white accents are allowed
ICE Studios apparel is permitted if appropriate for movement
Jazz shoes
Hair secured neatly away from the face
No oversized clothing, graphic T-shirts, or outside logos.

The audition team must be able to clearly see the dancer’s body alignment and technique.

WHAT TO BRING

Water bottle
Jazz shoes
Any necessary dance or athletic support items
Positive attitude
Energy and readiness to work
IMPORTANT

Auditioning does not guarantee placement on the Beginner Jazz Competition Team.

Placement is based on the dancer’s overall evaluation, technical foundation, performance ability, coachability, commitment level, and readiness for competition training.

Dancers are evaluated as a whole dancer. One advanced skill does not automatically determine placement.

Dancers accepted onto the Jazz Competition Team will be required to participate in the designated Leaps & Turns class as part of their continued technical training.

Elite Contemporary/Jazz Competition Team (Advanced | Placement Required)

 

This advanced competition class is built for dedicated dancers ready to train and compete at a high level. Students will build upon a strong ballet foundation while expanding their movement in a competitive environment. Training will be intense, technically demanding, and focused on individual growth and performance excellence. Strength conditioning and technical precision are central to this class, preparing dancers for the demands of competitive stages.

Requirements:
• Strong ballet and contemporary foundation
• Full split on both sides
• Triple pirouette
• 180° leaps on both sides
• Clean lines and strong overall technique
• Demonstrated dedication and ability for rigorous training

 

Uniform: 

Black Leotard

Tights (Can wear dance skirt or leggings)

half-sole soles 

Ice Studios Audition Instructions

• Arrive at least 5–10 minutes before your audition to check in.
• Wear proper dance uniform and shoes: black, hot pink, and white (no branding, large logos, or graphics).
• Be prepared to freestyle and demonstrate tumbling skills.