cdp2

CDP2 is the preparatory training company of Crash Dance Productions, for preteen, teen, and adult dancers. Dancers will train in CDP’s unique contemporary aesthetic, and learn repertory that will be performed at various shows throughout the year.

CDP2 is...

• For dancers with prior experience in contemporary, ballet, modern, or jazz dance;

• Comprised of two program levels, Corps (for high school dancers aged 14-18), and Apprentice (for adult dancers aged 18-23);

• A year-long commitment; 

• A tuition-based program;

• For dancers committed to developing contemporary dance technique, deepening their knowledge of dance composition, and exploring improvisational movement practices;

• A pre-professional program, with opportunities for guest performances, assisting, creating student choreography, and for learning roles with the professional company;

• A supplemental program to dancers’ school/studio/team training, designed to enrich understanding of concert dance

  
  
  

cdp2 2023-24 AUDITIONS

CDP2 will be accepting video audition submissions for the 2022-23 season; select dancers will be invited to an in-studio callback and interview. To be considered for CDP2, please email the following to crashdanceproductions@gmail.com, by 11:59p on Sunday, August 6:

—Email subject should read “Dancer’s name/ CDP2 audition."

—Resume, in PDF format, with contact information, dance education, other relevant experience, and headshot.

—Video audition, via Youtube link (do not send video as attachment).

1-2 minute introduction: include your name, age, where you live, go to school, and/or train; tell us how you heard about us and why you’d like to be part of CDP2; tell us about the video work sample you’re submitting.

3-5 minute contemporary, ballet, jazz, or modern dance work samples: include video footage from a performance or rehearsal, your dance reel, something you’ve prepared for this audition, or any combination of similar work samples.

Callback

Candidates may be invited to an in-person callback and interview on Saturday, August 12, 4-7p at Hothouse (time subject to change). Callbacks will include a candidate meeting, informal interviews, and observation during a contemporary class.

Callback invitations and regrets will be made by email by 11:59p on Friday, August 11.


Audition via Crash Course: the Intensive

Dancers can bypass the video submission & callback process by attending our summer intensive, Crash Course. Register for Crash Course, and email us a letter of interest to inform us that you are auditioning for CDP2. To be considered for CDP2 during your participation in Crash Course, please email the following to crashdanceproductions@gmail.com by 11:59p on Sunday, August 6; or, bring a printed copy to the intensive:

Email subject should read “Dancer’s name/ CDP2 letter of interest."

• 1-page letter of interest, in PDF format; include your name, age, where you live, go to school, and/or train; tell us how you heard about us and why you’d like to be part of CDP2.

The company will be announced the week of August 27. The first day of CDP2 for the 2023-24 season is Sunday, September 10.

PROGRAM DETAILS

APPRENTICE

CDP2 APPRENTICE is an advanced, pre-professional program; dancers should have extensive experience in contemporary, ballet, modern, or jazz dance. The recommended ages for participants is 18-23.

CORPS

CDP2 CORPS is an advanced, pre-professional program; dancers should have prior experience in contemporary, ballet, modern, or jazz dance. The recommended ages for participants is 13-18 (grades 7-12).

REHEARSAL

SUNDAYS, 3:30-5:30p
Hothouse in NE Minneapolis

TRAINING

Dancers are required to take weekly technique class before or after rehearsal on Sundays. Dancers can select their class weekly, to have the chance to take a variety of contemporary disciplines. 

Technique classes:

Dancers are required to take weekly technique class before rehearsal. Classes are instructed by members of Crash Dance Productions and master teachers.

Technique class:

Sundays 2:30-3:30p contemporary technique

Makeup class:

Thursdays 8-9:15p
Contemporary, Hothouse

TUITION

$145/month or pay season in full for discount

Tuition covers space, choreography, instruction, technique class, costumes, show production, and incidental costs. Dancers may be required to make a one-time purchase of custom-made undergarments, used for costuming. There are never additional fees outside of monthly tuition. CDP2 Apprentice members may apply for work-study, to offset the cost of tuition.

CURRICULUM AND PERFORMANCES

CDP2 is a year-long program, with 3 seasons or “terms:” Concert, Student Choreography, and Company Show. Dancers must be accepted to CDP2 via pre-season audition; then, dancers may select the terms in which they will participate upon acceptance. Participation in Concert term is required of all dancers.

CONTRACT TERMS

Dancers must be able to attend rehearsals to participate in each term. Dancers who anticipate more than 1 absence per month are not eligible to participate in that term.