
Created to Dance (CTD) is a non-competitive performance company for children, teens, and adults who love to dance and who have a passion to perform! Dancers in CTD will be challenged to grow both artistically and technically as they are encouraged to discover and develop their unique gifts and talents, all within a supportive and extremely fun environment. Our goal is to not only provide exceptional dance training and exciting performance opportunities, but to encourage each dancer to build self-esteem, confidence, and friendships, while they also develop important values, including teamwork, commitment, and giving back to our wonderful community.
Company dancers will perform locally on Mercer Island and in surrounding areas with the mission to spread joy as they share their love for dance!
CTD Auditions
2024 CTD Audition date will be announced soon!
Ruby Company- Audition time TBA
Emerald+Sapphire Company- Audition time TBA
Diamond Company- Audition time TBA
To register for CTD auditions, please login to your portal account, click on "Register for Classes", and select the "CTD Auditions 2023' tab. To receive an Information Packet and Class Requirements Packet, please email
ctd-events@creationdancestudio.com
Choreography Week
2024 Choreography Week dates will be announced soon!
Auditions
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All dancers who are ages 6 and older may audition for the CTD Performance Company!
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All dancers who would like to join the CTD Performance Company must attend the in-person audition held at Creation Dance Studio or submit a video audition.
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2024 CTD audition dates will be announced soon!
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Dancers must turn in a completed audition form prior to auditioning.
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After auditioning, dancers will be placed into one of four companies based upon their age and skill level.
Ruby Company
Ages 6+
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Zero-two years of previous dance experience is required to audition for the Beg.- Beg/Int. level Company!
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Dancers must be entering 1st grade in the fall of 2024 to audition.
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Mini Company dancers will have the opportunity to perform in both Ballet and Hip Hop/Jazz styles!
Emerald Company
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At least two-three years of previous dance experience is required to audition for the Beg/Int. - Int. level Company!
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Junior Company dancers will have the opportunity to perform in Ballet/Lyrical, Jazz, and Hip Hop styles!
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Junior Company dancers are required to audition for at least two styles of dance (for example: Jazz and Hip Hop), however, we encourage all dancers to audition and perform in all three styles.
Sapphire Company
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At least three-four years of previous dance experience is required to audition for the Int.- Int/Adv. level Company!
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Junior Company dancers will have the opportunity to perform in Ballet/Lyrical, Jazz, and Hip Hop styles!
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Junior Company dancers are required to audition for at least two styles of dance (for example: Jazz and Hip Hop), however, we encourage all dancers to audition and perform in all three styles.
Diamond Company
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At least five-six years of previous dance experience is required to audition for the Int/Adv.-Adv. level Company!
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Advanced Company dancers will have the opportunity to perform in Contemporary, Jazz, and Hip Hop styles!
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Advanced Company dancers are required to audition for at least two styles of dance (for example: Contemporary and Hip Hop), however, we encourage all dancers to audition and perform in all three styles.
Creation Adult Company
Ages 18 & up
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Adult company members are not required to audition.
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Adult Company dancers will have the opportunity to perform in Ballet/Jazz styles!
Company Requirements
CTD dancers will have specific requirements throughout the year. Requirements include attending a certain number of Summer Classes, attending Choreography Week in August, enrolling in specific School Year Session classes, and attending 4-6 CTD performances per season (dates TBD). Although there are requirements for all dancers who participate in the CTD Performance Company, we strive to make CTD a reasonable option for all families, both in terms of commitment level and financial obligations! Having your dancer participate in only two out of three dances is a great option for families who are looking for less time commitment. Participating in ALL dances is a great option for dancers who are deeply invested in dance!
Summer Classes
Dancers in CTD will be required to attend a certain number of summer drop-in classes leading up to Choreography Week in August! Summer class requirements are determined based on the Company that your dancer is placed in and the types of dance that they have auditioned for. Summer dance classes are required to ensure that dancers are maintaining their strength and dance skills over the summer! Please email ctd-events@creationdancestudio.com to receive a CTD Information Packet and a CTD Class Requirements Packet.
Choreography Week
Choreography Week will be announced prior to 2024 auditions. During this extremely fun week, dancers will learn all of their CTD choreography, get to know their fellow company members, do team building activities, and take dance classes!
School Year Session Requirements
Depending on how the types of dance that your dancer is participating in, they will have certain class requirements during the school year so that they can continue to learn and grow as dancers! School Year Session requirements are determined based on the Company that your dancer is placed in and the types of dance that they have auditioned for. In addition to required classes, dancers in all companies will have ONE one-hour rehearsal per week during the School Year Session where they practice their dances and prepare for upcoming performances! Please email ctd-events@creationdancestudio.com to receive a CTD Information Packet and a CTD Class Requirements Packet.
Interested in having your dancer audition for CTD? Email us at ctd-events@creationdancestudio.com!