Reach, Charlotte Ballet’s nationally recognized need-based dance scholarship program, is a three-year scholarship dance program that makes beginning level, quality dance training accessible to students who demonstrate a natural talent for movement and the potential to be trained in dance. The program affords children the opportunity to access quality dance training in their neighborhoods free of charge promoting self-esteem, discipline, a strong work ethic and an appreciation for the arts.
REACH AUDITIONS
LAST CHANCE FOR AUDITIONS: Don’t miss an opportunity for 29 weeks of free dance classes!
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Auditions for Charlotte Ballet’s Reach program are open to boys and girls ages 7-10
Auditions will be held at local Park and Recreation Centers on Wednesdays and Thursdays from September 8- September 30, 2021.
WEDNESDAYS | 5-6 PM
Ivory Baker Recreation Center 1920 Stroud Park Court | Charlotte, NC 28206
Albemarle Road Recreation Center 5027 Idlewild Rd N I Charlotte, NC 28227
Sugaw Creek Recreation Center 943 W. Sugar Creek Rd I Charlotte, NC 28213
THURSDAYS| 5-6 PM
Bette Rae Thomas Recreation Center 2921 Tuckaseegee Road | Charlotte, NC 28208
Hickory Grove Recreation Center 6709 Pence Road | Charlotte, NC 282
Charlotte Ballet Reach program is a community outreach scholarship program that makes quality dance training available to students at no cost. Classes meet twice weekly, from September to May, at local Mecklenburg County Park & Recreation Centers. Students must attend an audition and demonstrate a natural talent for movement, the potential to be trained in dance and financial need.
Please complete an application online at https://cbaportal.org/portal/auditions-reach. Contact Emma Manion, at emanion@charlotteballet.org or 704.414.2792 with any questions.
Classes will be held at regularly scheduled dates and times.
Albemarle Road Recreation Center Mondays 5-6 PM and Wednesdays 5-7 PM
Bette Rae Thomas Recreation Center Tuesdays 5-6 PM and Thursdays 5-7 PM
Hickory Grove Recreation Center Tuesdays 5-6 PM and Thursdays 5-7 PM
Ivory Baker Recreation Center Mondays 5-7 PM and Wednesdays 5-6 PM
Sugaw Creek Recreation Center Mondays 5-6 PM and Wednesdays 5-7 PM
REMINDER: Applicants are also required to upload the students 2020/2021 report card and proof of income (W-2, 2020 taxes or free and reduced lunch letter).
IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS CONTACT EDUCATION MANAGER, Kimberly Pereira HERE
SAMPLE CLASS SCHEDULE
IVORY BAKER RECREATION CENTER
MONDAYS 5-7 PM | WEDNESDAYS 5-6 PM
NAOMI DRENAN RECREATION CENTER
TUESDAYS 5-7 PM | THURSDAYS 5-6 PM
ALBEMARLE ROAD RECREATION CENTER
MONDAYS 5-6 PM | WEDNESDAYS 5-7 PM
BETTE RAE THOMAS RECREATION CENTER
TUESDAYS 5-6 PM | THURSDAYS 5-7 PM
HICKORY GROVE RECREATION CENTER
TUESDAYS 5-6 PM | THURSDAYS 5-7 PM
MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. RECREATION CENTER
MONDAYS 5-6 PM | WEDNESDAYS 5-7 PM
RETURNING DANCERS
All students must audition each year. During the audition, progress from the previous year will be assessed. Returning students should wear their Reach attire to the audition. Hair should be pulled back away from the face and neck.
NEW DANCERS
Students who have not participated in the Reach program previously should wear comfortable clothes that allow freedom of movement such as shorts, sweat pants and t-shirts (solid colors—no words); formal dance wear/shoes are not required.
ONCE ENROLLED
Students selected for the program attend classes two times each week, 29 consecutive weeks beginning in September, at a designated Mecklenburg County recreation center, including Albemarle Road, Bette Rae Thomas, Ivory Baker, Naomi Drenan, Hickory Grove and Sugaw Creek Recreation Centers. All first-year students receive their dance attire at no charge to their families. Students and their parents also receive tickets to attend select Charlotte Ballet performances.
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