Sarasota Contemporary Dance Ensemble audition for season 2024-2025

With Melissa Rummel and Xiao-Xuan Dancingers.

Monday, August 12th, 5:00-7:00 pm
Ages 16+

SCDE auditions for 2024-2025 season

SCDE Audition Details:
- Bring a Headshot, Bio, and Dancer shot.
- Arrive early to be ready to go at 5:00 pm-12 hour audition includes: Warm-up, Phrase work, Improvisation
- Be prepared to stay after for an interview with the SCDE Artistic Directors and SCD Artistic Director
- SCDE season runs from August 2024 to May 2025-Rehearsals for SCDE will be held Tuesdays and Thursdays, 5:00-8:00
- Residencies with Guest Artists, Main Stage and In-Studio Performances, Community Performances

Sarasota Contemporary Dance Ensemble (SCDE) is a training company for aspiring dancers under the direction of Xiao-Xuan Dancigers and Melissa Rummel, with the strong guidance and support of Sarasota Contemporary Dance Artistic Director, Leymis Bolanos Wilmott.

The mission of SCDE is to offer students high-caliber contemporary dance training, opportunities to perform alongside professional dancers, and preparation for a future professional career in dance.

SCDE has the opportunity to perform throughout the year at community events, In Studio Performances, and collaborations with SCD.  SCDE strives to provide a safe environment, where dancers feel comfortable to express themselves and discover their own artistic voice.

SCDE 2023 - 2024

SCDE Details:
SCDE rehearsals Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:00-8:00 pm
SCDE is a performance and training company

SCDE 2023 - 2024 Performance Schedule

November 2nd - 4th, In-Studio Performance, "Evolutions"
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November 7th and March 5th, Aviva Senior Center Performances
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December 1st, St Armands Christmas Performance
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February 22nd - 24th, In Studio Tribute to Michael
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March 22nd -St Armands Lutheran Church
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May 2nd - 5th, "Voices" Main Stage Performance with SCD
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May 17th, Performance at Waterside
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support our scde dancers!

Sponsor an SCDE student’s tuition for a month: $160

Sponsor an SCDE student’s tuition for a year: $1,440

Sponsor an SCDE photoshoot: $500 or $1700

Sponsor an SCDE Associate Director for a month: $400

Sponsor a guest choreographer = $600

Sponsor an SCDE performance: $3500

Sponsor SCDE costumes for the year: $2000