EVENTS

SALSA LEVEL 1 - $80+tax/person

$45+tax (4 wk) or $85+tax (8wk)

$80+tax (4 wk)/person

AUDITION LOCATION (all dates):

SELECT ONLY ONE AUDITION DATE TO ATTEND:
 
 
SALSA AUDITION DATE/TIME #1 - Thurs Jun 29@6-8pm
 
BACHATA AUDITION DATE/TIME #1 - Thurs Jun 29@8-10pm

SALSA AUDITION DATE/TIME #2 - Thurs Aug 31@6-8pm
 
BACHATA AUDITION DATE/TIME #2 - Thurs Aug 31@8-10pm

If you CANNOT make either times, PLEASE EMAIL contactus@etownsalsa.com or CALL 780-906-7939 and we will arrange a 1 on 1 interview/audition

Pre-requisites:

- No Salsa/Bachata experience necessary but other dance training a must in this case.
- A desire for Latin music.
- A hard working individual
- Ability to learn footwork and choreography quickly
- A positive attitude
- A team player
- A committed person
- Good stage presence
- Professionalism on and off stage

Assets:

- Social dance experience.
- Music background like playing an instrument for years. - Classical music training like ability to read sheet music. - Dancing "On2" experience
- Previous salsa dance team experience
- Previous dance performance experience
- Jazz training/ Ballet training/ Partner training/ Ballroom training/ Swing training/ cheerleading training/ bellydance training. - High level folkloric traditional training such as Ukrainian etc.

Frequently Asked Questions

WILL I FIT IN IF I HAVE OTHER DANCE EXPERIENCE ONLY?
For example: We have had many females with jazz and ballet training under their belt. In fact, this training has been the best results for the fastest learning curve amongst new Latin dancers over the many years we have done this. As well, Belly dancers, Hip hop, and even cheer leaders!

WHAT DOES AN AUDITION ENTAIL?
STEP 1: First you will need to bring your dance shoes or a clean pair. Please wear stretchy attire appropriate for a dance class. You will be required to do your own stretching and warm up 15 min before beginning your audition. Everyone registered will be required to learn a short shine choreography that will take about 30 min to teach and learn. You will all get an opportunity to demonstrate alone to the directors what you have learned. You will then all get a chance to partner with each other and social dance what you know of Salsa.

I'M INTIMIDATED BY THE AUDITION, WILL THIS BE DIFFICULT?
As the pre-requisites show, candidates do not necessarily have to have a lot of dance experience but have to show a willingness to learn and give their all, every time on stage. Those we feel have potential, we will ask to be on the training team to develop their skills. If you have some Salsa experience but not quite yet for the dance teams, we will refer you to register for our TRAINING PROGRAM that will give you a year of in depth knowledge into Salsa / Bachata and performing as well.

WILL I BE ABLE TO COMMITT?
Past history shows someone with a regular 9-5 job has a better lifestyle to fit the team time commitments. If you have a busy off-work schedule already, past history shows that this can be a little too much on someones plate to add on top. Currently if you are on other dance teams, this may be too much for you to handle as times will be harder to coordinate with team members so we are not selected people that are currently on other groups and plan to continue with them while joining our groups. You may be selected to be on more than one team. We are looking for 2 to 3 days a week for practice and performances (mostly Saturdays or Sundays). To begin practices are 2-3 days a week, but as performances near, more practices are required leading up. Weekday evenings will require practice by attending classes regularly to re-inforce fundamentals and to progress faster. For the ladys team, there will be no partnering required so practicing by yourself at your convenience is encouraged highly. If you are brought on as a TRAINING MEMBER or to be on the BEGINNER STUDENT TEAM, you will be required to come to classes on a regular basis during weekday evenings or weekends. Most events will be weekend commitments and advance notice of dates will be available.

WHAT IS THE COST?
Each team member will be required to pay a flat fee each month for rented dance space and the directors time. An overall cost is broken down into a set number of months.(These teams will be financially managed differently than the Advanced Dance Team) Performance costumes and funds for out of town event accommodations and travel will be out of pocket depending if the event is compensating portions or all of the event. A costume can cost between $100-$250 per routine.

DO I NEED TO PAY FOR OUT OF TOWN EVENTS AND TRAVEL?
Our team goal this year is to attend at least 1 out of town national event to represent EDMONTON!, and 1 international event to represent CANADA! Fund raisers will be held to supplement a portion of funds needed for out of town events. The remainder will be out of pocket. Last year the teams attended the Calgary Salsa Congress and Saskatoon Salsa Congress fully paid and partially paid respectively.

WHAT EVENTS ARE PLANNED FOR 2017 - 2018?
We are searching for a larger event for 2018 to attend for our more advanced teams. For our trainees we plan either Calgary or Montreal. Festivals to attend will be Mi Tierra Festival, Edmonton Carnaval, Heritage Days, Edmonton Latin Festival. Event dates need to be confirmed and are based on availability and economic feasibility.

HOW LONG IS THIS COMMITMENT?
We are looking at an 9 month period and we will take a couple breaks in between. Such as a few weeks in December/January and possibly another break in May or early June. In turn, we will tack on practices in July to prepare for a few festivals.

MONTHLY FEES (6 or 10 mth commitment):

TRAINING PROGRAM TEAM - $120/mth SALSA or BACHATA STUDENT TEAM: $120/ mth - 10 month commitment.
BOTH STUDENT TEAM AND BACHATA TEAM - $170/mth

SALSA INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED TEAM: TBA/mth - 9 month commitment (Sept-May payments, and potential extra months available as well with performing)
SALSA COMPETITIVE TEAM: tba/mth - 6 mth commitment at a time. (requires previous salsa experience/ payment based on experience)