The Dance Institute of The University of Akron Presents Carnival of Animals Now announcing auditions for beginning-advanced dancers for a new contemporary ballet. Choreographers Julie Schullo, Elyse Morckel and Brian Murphy will be creating a brand-new piece to premier throughout Northeast Ohio! Where: Auditions will take place in studio 194 at Guzzetta Hall (228 E. Buchtel Ave. Akron, Ohio) at The University of Akron. Attire: Dancers should wear either a black leotard and pink/skin-tone tights or a form fitting black shirt and black leggings. When: November 18th 12:30 PM warm-ups 1-2:30 PM auditions Who: Open to all beginning-advanced dancers. The piece will combine elements of classical ballet and pointe, with contemporary ballet. Dancers cast in the ballet must enroll in one dance class at The Dance Institute. Dancers cast as principals or as a soloist, will be asked to join the Dance Institute Dance Company for the Spring Semester. Rehearsal schedule: Rehearsals will take place at Guzzetta Hall on campus at The University of Akron on Saturdays, from 9-12 PM for principal and soloist and Wednesdays, from 4:30-6:00 PM for other dancers. Rehearsals begin January 10th, 2024 Performance Schedule: Performances are scheduled for April 18th at The Akron Art Museum, May 17th and 18th at The University of Akron and June 24th at The Akron Zoo How to Sign-Up: Please follow this link to sign-up: https://forms.gle/DNHvXdh4rEW6rvN77 Who are we: Dance Institute at The University of Akron is a pre-professional ballet-based program founded in 1967, nationally recognized for its curriculum which prepares students for careers in both dance performance and dance education. Directed for 28 years by Gena Carroll and for 14 years by her daughter, Lana Carroll Heylock, Dance Institute established a heralded reputation for training and performance excellence. Questions: Please email danceinstitute@uakron.edu<mailto:danceinstitute@uakron.edu> or call 330-972-7949 See you soon! Sarah E. Bailey M.M. She/Her Manager, Arts Preparatory Division School of Dance, Theatre, and Arts Administration Buchtel College of Arts and Sciences The University of Akron Akron, OH 44325 Office: 330-972-7949 School of Dance, Theatre, and Arts Administration<https://www.uakron.edu/dtaa/dance/>