The Black and Gold Dance Team

HOW WE WORK...

The BGDT has 5 main 'teams': Contemporary, Jazz, Hip-Hop, Tap, and Lyrical! We hold auditions for each of these 5 styles, and you can audition for as many as you'd like. Auditioning for each of these main teams is essentially auditioning to be in the large group of that style (that we bring to competition). Auditionees may only be offered spots on certain teams, with a minimum of 1 and a maximum of 5. You do not have to audition for all teams to be on the BGDT, but the more the merrier!

Within these 5 styles, there are also 'select groups'. Select groups include Contemporary, Jazz, Hip-Hop, Tap, Lyrical, Acro, and Open. Dancers are selected by the choreographer for these groups once they have already made at least one main team. For the Contemporary, Jazz, Hip-Hop, Tap, and Lyrical select groups, you are only eligible to be selected if you have auditioned for the corresponding main team - i.e., you do not have to make the corresponding team, just audition for that specific team and make at least 1 team. (e.g., to be in the Contemporary select group, you must have auditioned for the Contemporary team, but do not have to be on the Contemporary team). For the Open select groups, dancers may be selected by the choreographers from any team. *New for the 2025/2026 season, we have added an Acro audition for anyone interested in this select group, but the same rules apply as the other select teams. There are no formal auditions for the other select groups, however choreographers may organize one if they please. Interest for these select groups is gauged at our first team meeting. 

All BGDT members are required to attend 1 team training per week, plus their allotted rehearsal time for whichever teams/select groups they are in. Dancers on the Contemporary, Jazz, and Lyrical teams, as well as dancers chosen for the Acro and Open select groups, are also required to attend 1 technique class per week (Hip-Hop & Tap team members are also encouraged to join technique classes, but it is not mandatory for them). Dancers are required to attend all rehearsals, competitions, our showcase, and dress/tech rehearsals. See our FAQ for more information on the level of commitment our team requires!

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