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
CHECK BACK SOON FOR 2020 REACH AUDITION DATES.
Auditions for Charlotte Ballet’s Reach program are open to boys and girls ages 7-10. No previous dance experience required. Students with a passion for dance are encouraged to audition.
Selection is determined based on natural abilities, the potential to be trained in dance, financial need and family commitment to the program. Families that meet the qualifications for the North Carolina free and reduced lunch program also qualify for the Reach program scholarship.
SAMPLE AUDITION SCHEDULE
Students only need to attend one audition session. A sample audition schedule is listed below. Check back soon for a confirmed 2020 audition schedule.
MONDAY | 5PM
IVORY BAKER RECREATION CENTER
1920 Stroud Park Court
Charlotte, NC 28206
WEDNESDAY | 5PM
MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. RECREATION CENTER
500 Bilmark Avenue
Charlotte, NC 28213
TUESDAY | 5PM
NAOMI DRENAN RECREATION CENTER
750 Beal Street
Charlotte, NC 28211
THURSDAY | 5PM
BETTE RAE THOMAS RECREATION CENTER
2921 Tuckaseegee Road
Charlotte, NC 28208
FRIDAY | 5PM
ALBEMARLE ROAD RECREATION CENTER
5027 Idlewild Road North
Mint Hill, NC 28227
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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