IF YOU ARE IN SHOWS 1 & 2 (On Saturday):
You must park in the Baskin Center Garage. There are 3 different graduations happening this day as well!
IF YOU ARE IN SHOW 3 (On Sunday):
You may park in the Curb Event Center Garage as usual.
Below is a link to the Belmont campus map.
Massey Performing Arts Center is #16 on the map, and the Randall and Sadie Baskin Center is #8.
There week be no classes tomorrow (Monday, May 14th)!!
Dress rehearsal starts on Tuesday, May 14th AT BELMONT.
Check your email for your rehearsal times. You should have received an email with the show orders. Please try to arrive approximately 30 minutes before your scheduled time. We WILL run on time!!!
Can’t wait to preview all of the wonderful performances the students have been working on all year!
HDA will be hosting a Spring Festival!
On Saturday, April 27th
From 2 pm-6pm
We are welcoming spring with a day filled with dancing and fun. There’s something to do for the entire family!
(Including booths with jewelry, Thirty-one merchandise, baked goods, and dietary supplements)
There will be dance classes available to try out….
**All classes are free to the public. Classes held later in the evening will be more advanced:
2-2:30/ 4- 4:30- Hip- Hop
2:30- 3/ 4:30- 5- Jazz
3- 3:30/ 5- 5:30- Ballet
3:30- 4/ 5:30- 6- Tumbling
***Registration for all summer classes and camps will be inside.***
You may register for spring and fall classes.
If you register before the end of recital (May 19th),
then you will FREE registration for summer camps/classes AND fall classes!
This is a wonderful opportunity to see what HDA is all about. I promise you won’t be disappointed 
Booth rental space is still available. For more info call Tiffany @ 615.545.0421
ALSO:
1. There will be finale rehearsal on Saturday
2. The summer camps/class schedule has been posted!
This is Saturday is an important day!!!
3 things:
1. Finale practice will be held from 12 pm-2 pm.
Recital is just around the corner, so be there! If you are unable to make it, and you are interested, let us know
2. There will be a FREE song and dance class from 9 am-11:30 am, ages 6 & up!
Come hang out with Belmont University students and learn a song and dance from the popular show Glee!
A sign up sheet is available at the front desk and there is a flyer below.
3. An adult Zumba class will be held from 6 pm-7 pm!
The cost is $10 and the proceeds go to the HDA competition team to help pay for Nationals.
Come hang out at HDA!!!
***Studio Closed this week for Spring Break***
If you are wanting to pursue a career in dance, you will go through audition after audition after audition.
I have been attending auditions lately and have seen some interesting behavior that has inspired me to share audition tips.
Tips BEFORE you audition:
1. Hear a correction once and apply that correction. Train yourself now!
2. ALWAYS perform in class. Technique is important, but performance can be more memorable.
3. Practice picking up choreography quickly! You won’t be able to really dance if you can’t remember the choreography
4. Research what you are auditioning for. Always do your homework!
5. Prepare your resume and headshot. These are not always necessary, but always bring them. At the very least, it is a good way for the choreographer to remember who you are and what you look like .
6. Have a small bag of clothing/shoe options you can quickly change into if needed.
Tips DURING the audition:
1. Don’t audition next to your friends. You may be tempted to talk!
2. Don’t hide in the back, be confident.
3. Memorize the names of the instructors, producers, choreographers, assistants, etc.
4. Be expressive (smile a lot if the movement calls for it).
5. Use your etiquette:
- Don’t ever sit down
- Don’t talk
- Don’t turn your back to the instructor
- Clap for other dancers
- Shake the instructor’s hand and thank them at the end of the audition
6. Believe in yourself!
p.s. If you start getting nervous, try running in place. It will get you warm, your blood pumping and burn off extra adrenaline.
There are many other helpful hints, but these are some that I find most important.
Auditions can be intimidating, but always remember that it is an experience.
Try your best to have fun and relax!
You WILL get told no more than yes and that’s okay!
Never get discouraged and keep pursuing your passion
For more information, visit the link below:
Dance Audition Tips
Don’t forget there are NO CLASSES this week.
Everyone take this time to rest your dancing bodies, because we will be back and ready to work next week.
Recital is only 2 months away!
Safe travels…
This weekend,
HDA is traveling to Chattanooga for their third competition, Masquerade!
So far the season has been exciting, especially last weekend at Revolution, and this weekend won’t disappoint!
Be sure to wish the team good luck
**Revolution results coming soon
