Saturday, August 26, 2023
Location: Theatre Winter Haven 210 Cypress Gardens Blvd, Winter Haven, FL. 33880 Roles include Party Children, Soldiers, Mice, Mother Ginger’s Children and more. Young dancers have a unique opportunity to work closely with the professional dancers of FDT and experience the hard work, discipline, and dedication necessary for a successful production. A fun and exciting chance to feel the thrill of live performance. *A $65 performance fee is due the 1st day of rehearsal. Audition Times Ages 6 - 8 from 12:30pm –1:15pm Ages 9 - 12 from 1:30pm –2:15pm Ages 13 & up from 2:30pm - 3:30pm FDT's training academy students receive training in ballet, modern, contemporary, jazz and more as they grow and expand their artistic palette in preparation for their annual Spring Academy Recital. We will be offering classes in Lakeland and Winter Haven for the 30th anniversary season.
Saturday, August 12, 2023 Time: 9am-12pm Location: Theatre Winter Haven 210 Cypress Gardens Blvd, Winter Haven, Fl. 33880 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) 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.
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 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. 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, Pabst Charitable Trust and 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.
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 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 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 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 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
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 |