Puerto Rican Folkloric Dance & Cultural Center
Call for Auditions - Spring 2012
PRFDance Performing Company - Dancer & Musicians
Junior Company Too!
PRESS RELEASE
January 9, 2012
Puerto Rican Folkloric Dance is a multi-generational performing company
bonded together like a family, who share the joy and liveliness of Puerto
Rico's culture and traditions throughout the year. We are holding auditions
during the month of January for Dancers, Singers, and Musicians for our
Adult and Junior Companies. Call or email us for more information
or an appointment!
PRFDance Performing Company - Dance & Music Auditions
DANCERS:
Are you passionate about dancing? We are looking for men and ladies
with raw-dance talent and vibrant stage presence who wish to be trained for
company membership. Natural acting-ability and/or previous knowledge of a
latin/folkloric dance style a plus. If you like to dance and sing and act,
all at the same time, you will especially enjoy our live music and dance
performances that tell stories based in our cultural heritage.
Specifically we are looking for people who have:
- natural and trainable latin dance talent and stage presence
- enthusiasm and commitment to attend regular classes and rehearsals
- good memory, quick learners for complex material
- ability to recreate the character of our distinct traditional dance styles
- natural and trainable acting skills a plus
- conscientious attention to performance (schedule, costume) details
- team spirit and drama-free, with a strong sense of integrity
MUSICIANS:
Do you enjoy music that represents the soul of a people? Puerto Rican music is
diverse, featuring a wide variety of singing-styles and instruments including
acoustic guitars, cuatro and accordion players, large and small percussion,
strings, horns, winds, and more! We are auditioning advanced and
professional-level musicians, who have a talent for playing music by ear, and
enjoy challenging themselves as artists and developing new skills. If you play
multiple instruments you will have added fun! Qualities listed for Dancers above
apply...but don't worry, we don't make you dance!
Youth Performing Company - Dance & Music Auditions
PRFDance's Youth Company is the training ground for our adult
professional-level performing company of dancers and musicians.
DANCERS:
PRFDance is holding auditions for advanced youth dancers interested
in being trained to perform with our Youth Performing Company.
This fast-paced dance program is
targeted for advanced youth who are ready to mature their dance-skills towards
a level expected of our Professional Company, and gain exciting performance
experience beyond an annual recital. Natural acting ability a plus!
MUSIC:
If your child plays an instrument very advanced for his/her years,
this program gives unique opportunity to
learn traditional Puerto Rican compositions and perform with our
company musicians.
As segments of Puerto Rico's traditional music are not in written form,
this program will develop his/her talent for playing music by ear.
Additional notes - Youth & Adult Programs:
Only those with a giving team spirit and a serious commitment to attend regular
classes/rehearsals and will be considered for our Company. Auditions are by
appointment
and include an interview and demonstration of talent. Artists who master these
programs and demonstrate team sprit and commitment may be invited to
become a permanent member of the PRFDance Performing Company. This invitation
is highly competitive and not guaranteed through these programs.
For more information:
Dr. Ana María Tekina-eirú Maynard
Puerto Rican Folkloric Dance & Cultural Center
Center Location: 701 Tillery Street #13, Austin TX 78702-3740 (Map & Directions)
Mailing Address: 15228 Quiet Pond Court, Austin TX 78728-4555
Phone: +1.512.251.8122
Email: dance@prfdance.org
Web: www.prfdance.org
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