First round of Barton Dance Theatre auditions set for March 28

Barton Dance Theatre
The 2019-20 Barton Theatre Dance squad poses for a photo outside of their dedicated practice facility, Studio 34.

March 9, 2020
Story by Joe Vinduska
Photo by Brandon Steinert

Calling all dancers! 91快活林 is hosting the first round of auditions for its dance company, Barton Dance Theatre, from 10-11:15 a.m. March 28 in Studio 34, located in the Sunflower housing units on Barton鈥檚 campus.听

Dance Theatre Students will have the opportunity to learn what it鈥檚 like to work in a dance company setting, perform in diverse venues, attend workshops and see dance concerts live. Students will get to experience the art form of dance in the styles of modern-contemporary, jazz, tap and ballet.

To be considered for company placement, dance students must have at least two years of dance experience and plan to attend Barton in the fall of 2020. Once accepted, students will register for DANC 1001 Barton Dance Theatre (2 credits) meeting Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:30-8 p.m.

Barton鈥檚 Performing Arts Dance Program is offering generous performance scholarships to Barton Dance Theatre members. The dance program is also providing scholarships for students who wish to take other dance classes.

To register or request more information, contact Barton Dance Instructor Danika Bielek at (620) 792-9253 or bielekd@bartonccc.edu.