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The Nutcracker

8/17/2022

 
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Florida Dance Theatre's presentation of The Nutcracker returns to the Festival of Fine Arts at Branscomb Auditorium. Enjoy this holiday classic set to the iconic musical score of Tchaikovsky. Join Clara and The Nutcracker Prince as they battle The Mouse King and journey to the Land of The Sweets where they meet The Sugar Plum Fairy and a whole host of friends. This epic production is a timeless classic of the season and one you sure don't want to miss!

Prices: 
     $25 for adults
     $15 Children 13 and under (Under 5 free)
Saturday, December 17th, 7:30 PM
Sunday, December 18th, 2:30 PM

The Golden Age of Jazz

8/17/2022

 
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Join Florida Dance Theatre for an evening of dynamic dancing as they present The Golden Age of Jazz, an evening celebrating the smooth sounds of jazz through contemporary dance.
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When: 
Friday, October 21, 2022, at 7:00 pm
Where: Florida Southern College, Branscomb Auditorium
Price:
     Adults $25
     Children $10 age 13 and under (Under 5 free)
     Seniors $15
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Cocktails and Choreography

8/17/2022

 
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Join us for an evening of exploring the intricacies of crafting the perfect cocktail and structuring dance. This event will be led by FDT Artistic Director and Red Door Bartender, Stefan Dolbashian.

When: 
Saturday, October 15 at 6:00 pm
Where: The Well, 114 East Parker St, Lakeland Florida 33801
Price:
     Single admission->$30
     Couple admission->$50


Tickets include food, beverage, and a small performance.
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APEX: An Exploration of The Arts Through Science & Technology

6/23/2022

 
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JUNE 25, 2022
BRANSCOMB AUDITORIUM (Florida Southern College)
3:15 PM Panel Discussion
4:00 PM SHOWCASE

​Stepping into a phase of scientific investigation using the art of dance. As the first of its kind to be produced in the City of Lakeland, Apex  is an arts & technology initiative to further conversations and  bring the cultural arts and scientific communities together. Utilizing Mbientlab Metamotion C boards, Adafruit Neopixels and Myoware muscle sensor technology, Florida Dance Theatre in collaboration with graduate students of Florida Polytechnic University's Arts Lab venture into an epic exploration. As dancers execute various movements, sensors built by Polytechnic graduates will record the data and funnel it through an algorithm to produce colorful fractal images and light. 

This project will be structured with the capacity for touring to schools in underserved communities in the City of Lakeland and surrounding communities as part of FDT's Passport to The Arts program. Collaborating with Crystal Lake Elementary School and Explorations V Children’s Museum, we will produce lecture demonstrations and workshops that allow students to wear the sensors, see data they produce during movement and provide input on ways to advance STEM and arts integration within the city. This allows students to increase their levels of critical thinking and creative problem-solving skills while experiencing arts innovation. In these first steps of combining arts and technology, we are moving Lakeland and Polk County a few steps further in the Creative Industries. 

This project is supported in part by an Impact Polk grant through the George W. Jenkins Fund within GiveWell Community Foundation and grant from The Maguires of Lakeland. As we continue to work to create lasting impact in the communities we serve, we are extremely grateful to our supporters. ​
Audience members can vote on colors they would like to see the sensors display during the performance.

Summer Youth Dance Camp

6/2/2022

 
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The Summer Youth Dance camp is a free dance camp and open to the public. The students of this week long training will have the opportunity to show off their new skills in an in studio showcase. To top things off, the Florida Dance Theatre will be considering select students for a scholarship opportunity to our training academy.  There will be two sessions available this year so be sure to register today.

Session 1 
June 27th - July 1st

Session 2
July 18th - July 22nd

Florida Dance Theatre Company Auditions

4/8/2022

 
Florida Dance Theatre is holding auditions for the 2022-2023 season. We have a very diverse repertoire with a busy season ahead and are looking for male and female dancers trained in classical ballet as well as contemporary dance.

Please have a resume, headshot and short bio available on the day of audition. Ladies, please bring your pointe shoes. The audition will consist of a full company class as well as learning repertoire. Please arrive 30 minutes prior to fill out paperwork.

When: Thursday, April 28th, 9:30 AM-12 PM
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Where: Florida Dance Theatre Studio
               305 West Main Street, Lakeland FL, 33815

For more information, please call (863) 802-0399 or email floridadancetheatre@gmail.com

Summer Dance camp: Princess & Superhero dance class

3/30/2022

 
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Saving the city through dance! Have your little ones join us for a week of movement exploration, arts & crafts and a barrel of laughs

Session #1

Date/Time: Monday, June 6th to Friday, June 10th.
9 AM to 11 AM


Location: Florida Dance Theatre Studio, 305 West Main Street, Lakeland FL, 33815
Session #2

Date/Time: Monday July 11th to Friday July 15th
​9 AM to 11 AM

Location: Florida Dance Theatre Studio, 305 West Main Street, Lakeland FL, 33815

Second Auditions for summer dance intensives

3/30/2022

 
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If you missed the first round of auditions for our Summer Dance Intensive sessions, here is your chance to get in. 

When: Saturday April 9th from 12 PM to 1:30 PM.
Where: Florida Dance Theatre Studio located at
 305 West Main Street, Lakeland, FL, 33815.

Both the Junior and Senior applicants will be auditioning during the same time frame of 12 PM to 1:30 PM. 



​Summer Intensive Dates
Program Dates: June 6th- June 25th

Senior Intensive: June 6-25, Monday -Friday from 9am-5pm & Saturday 10a-3pm
Junior Intensive: June 13-25, Monday- Friday from 9am -3pm


What to wear for Audition:
Ladies, black leotard, pink tights, pink ballet shoes hair in a bun/secured out of face

Gentlemen, form fitted t-shirt, black tights, black ballet shoes
  • In-person audition is highly recommended especially for students that have not had previous training and are wanting to be consider for the program.
  • If students are unable to attend in-person, an audition video will be acceptable. Audition video must include:
  • Barre work (One side only)- Tendu, degage, rond de jambe, frappe, fondu, grand battement
  • Center floor work: Adagio, pirouette combination, petit and grand allegro.
  • Pointe work: Echappe, releve in arabesque, pirouettes.
  • Room and Board will be provided for any student of the Senior Intensive who may require it. Cost of room and board will be $1,500 for all three weeks. This fee is in addition to the summer program tuition and would be adjusted to the number of weeks the student will be attending. Audition results will be provided via email within two weeks of the audition. Once accepted, a non-refundable deposit of 25% of the tuition is required by March 25th to secure the student's position within the program. All remaining program fees, including room & board are due no later than May 27, 2022.

Audition videos can be mailed to :
Florida Dance Theatre
P.O.Box 831, Lakeland Fl. 33802

or links may be sent to Floridadancetheatre@gmail.com by April 9th, 2022

Fractured Fantasies • Academy Spring Showcase

2/14/2022

 
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Join our Academy Students for the Spring Showcase of Fractured Fantasies at Florida Southern College, Branscomb Auditorium.
When: May 15,2022
Time: 2:30 pm

Summer Intensive Audition

2/14/2022

 
When: Saturday, February 26, 2022
Where: Florida Dance Theatre Studios- 305 West Main Street, Lakeland, FL, 33815

Junior Intensive (7-13 years) 9am-10am

Senior Intensive (14+ years) 10am-11:30am
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Cost: $25

Summer Intensive Dates
Program Dates: June 6th- June 25th

Senior Intensive: June 6-25, Monday -Friday from 9am-5pm & Saturday 10a-3pm
Junior Intensive: June 13-25, Monday- Friday from 9am -3pm

What to wear for Audition:
Ladies, black leotard, pink tights, pink ballet shoes hair in a bun/secured out of face

Gentlemen, form fitted t-shirt, black tights, black ballet shoes
  • In-person audition is highly recommended especially for students that have not had previous training and are wanting to be consider for the program.
  • If students are unable to attend in-person, an audition video will be acceptable. Audition video must include:
  • Barre work (One side only)- Tendu, degage, rond de jambe, frappe, fondu, grand battement
  • Center floor work: Adagio, pirouette combination, petit and grand allegro.
  • Pointe work: Echappe, releve in arabesque, pirouettes.
  • Room and Board will be provided for any student of the Senior Intensive who may require it. Cost of room and board will be $1,500 for all three weeks. This fee is in addition to the summer program tuition and would be adjusted to the number of weeks the student will be attending. Audition results will be provided via email within two weeks of the audition. Once accepted, a non-refundable deposit of 25% of the tuition is required by March 25th to secure the student's position within the program. All remaining program fees, including room & board are due no later than May 27, 2022.

Audition videos can be mailed to :
Florida Dance Theatre
P.O.Box 831, Lakeland Fl. 33802

or links may be sent to Floridadancetheatre@gmail.com by February 26, 2022

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