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Audition Information 2023
Mini/Junior (Age 7-12) Competition Team
Mini/Junior (Age 7-12) Competition Team
Mini/Junior (Age 7-12) Competition Team
Audition August 19, 2024
5pm-8pm
Mandatory Parent Informational Meeting 4:00pm-5:00pm
Dancers will have a group warmup, learn a ballet & jazz dance routine, then present the combinations to the judges! Audition will be heDancers will have a snack break.
Participation Fee $1200 (Team Routines)
*Includes Convention Attendance
*Registers
Audition August 19, 2024
5pm-8pm
Mandatory Parent Informational Meeting 4:00pm-5:00pm
Dancers will have a group warmup, learn a ballet & jazz dance routine, then present the combinations to the judges! Audition will be heDancers will have a snack break.
Participation Fee $1200 (Team Routines)
*Includes Convention Attendance
*Registers Team Routine for 3 Competitions
Warm Up Fee $150 (First Year Only)
Teen/Senior (Age 13+) Competition Team
Mini/Junior (Age 7-12) Competition Team
Mini/Junior (Age 7-12) Competition Team
Audition August 20, 2024
5pm-8pm
Mandatory Parent Informational Meeting
4:00pm-5:00pm
Dancers will have a group warmup, learn a ballet & jazz dance routine, then present the combinations to the judges! Dancers will have a snack break.
Participation Fee $1200 (Team Routines)
*Includes Convention Attendance
*Registers Team Routine for 3 Competitions
Warm Up Fee $150 (First Year Only)
Solo/Duo/Trio Competition Routines
Solo/Duo/Trio Competition Routines
Solo/Duo/Trio Competition Routines
Audition August 21, 2024
5pm-8pm
*Dancers MUST Audition for Team Also*
Mandatory Parent Informational Meeting 4:00pm-5:00pm
Dancers will have a group warmup, learn tap, acro, and lyrical dance routines, then present the combinations to the judges! Dancers will have a snack break.
$1400 Duet/Trio
$1600 Solo Routine
*Registers Solo/Duo/Trio
Audition August 21, 2024
5pm-8pm
*Dancers MUST Audition for Team Also*
Mandatory Parent Informational Meeting 4:00pm-5:00pm
Dancers will have a group warmup, learn tap, acro, and lyrical dance routines, then present the combinations to the judges! Dancers will have a snack break.
$1400 Duet/Trio
$1600 Solo Routine
*Registers Solo/Duo/Trio Routines for 3 Competitions; Optional 4th Competition discussed at Parent Meeting
Community Performance Troupe
Solo/Duo/Trio Competition Routines
Solo/Duo/Trio Competition Routines
All Dancers Age 7+ Welcome
Audition August 22, 2024
5pm-8pm
Mandatory Parent Informational Meeting 4:00pm-5:00pm
Dancers will have a group warmup, learn a ballet & jazz dance routine, then present the combinations to the judges! Dancers will have a snack break.
Participation Fee $800
Warm Up Fee $150
ASAO Community Performance Troupe
Local Dedication to Arts
ASAO Dancers dedicated to sharing their passion for the arts through community outreach, public education, and creating an inclusive environment within our studio space and beyond.
Auditions are held each fall, just before the Academic Year begins. Practices involve learning combinations and critiquing technique. Once on the team, performers are required to attend regular technique lessons and follow higher standards as ambassadors of our company. Events are by invitation, and therefore vary annually.
Performing in Sault Ste. Marie and the surrounding areas for the 2024-2025 Season are:
ASAO Competition Team
Raising the Barre
When on the ASAO Competition team, dancers attend at least 3 competitions. Each dancer is working hard in technique courses and through additional rehearsals to maximize potential at the technical level that is a nationwide standard for dance. We look forward to continuing to raise the "barre" as we travel and learn from industry professionals.
To audition, dancers must perform improvisation routines to various types of songs and in a wide range of styles. Dancers must also demonstrate advanced skill level and choreography retention, in both group and individual settings. At the conclusion of auditions, dancers are invited to enroll into competition rehearsals as a soloist, in a duet, in a trio, or in a group. This prestigious invitation comes with great commitment!
Competing as Representatives of ASAO Dance for the 2024-2025 Year are:
Competition Team Award Winners
Jamie Carstens
Brooklynn Hoolsema
Jasmine Hoolsema
NYC All Star
Judges' Selection Invite
"Cringe" Contemporary
Intermediate Solo
Kids Artistic Revue Dance Competition 2023
Jasmine Hoolsema
Brooklynn Hoolsema
Jasmine Hoolsema
NYC All Star
Judges' Selection Invite
"Human" Contemporary
Intermediate Solo
Kids Artistic Revue Dance Competition 2023
Brooklynn Hoolsema
Brooklynn Hoolsema
Brooklynn Hoolsema
NYC All Star
Judges' Selection Invite
"Don't You Worry" Musical Theater
Primary Solo
Kids Artistic Revue Dance Competition 2023
Brooklynn Hoolsema & Hope Lund
Jader Hoolsema & Jasmine Hoolsema
Jader Hoolsema & Jasmine Hoolsema
NYC All Star
Judges' Selection Invite
"Breathe Me" Contemporary
Intermediate Duet/Trio
Kids Artistic Revue Dance Competition 2023
Jader Hoolsema & Jasmine Hoolsema
Jader Hoolsema & Jasmine Hoolsema
Jader Hoolsema & Jasmine Hoolsema
NYC All Star
Judges' Selection Invite
"Anchor" Acrobatic Dance
Intermediate Duet/Trio
Kids Artistic Revue Dance Competition 2023
Zoey Wienckowski
Jader Hoolsema & Jasmine Hoolsema
Eleanor Maloney & Jasmine Hoolsema
Most Photogenic
Jr Winner
Kids Artistic Revue Dance Competition 2023
Eleanor Maloney & Jasmine Hoolsema
Eleanor Maloney & Jasmine Hoolsema
Eleanor Maloney & Jasmine Hoolsema
6th Overall High Point
"Someone You Loved" Pointe
Intermediate Duet/Trio
Kids Artistic Revue Dance Competition 2023
ASAO "Mini" Competiiton Team
Eleanor Maloney & Jasmine Hoolsema
ASAO "Mini" Competiiton Team
Judges Choice Award
"Don't I Make It Look Easy" Jazz
Primary Small Group
Kids Artistic Revue Dance Competition 2023
ASAO "Teen" Competiiton Team
Eleanor Maloney & Jasmine Hoolsema
ASAO "Mini" Competiiton Team
3rd Overall High Point
Judges Choice Award
"Prayin'" Contemporary
Primary Large Group
Kids Artistic Revue Dance Competition 2023
"Mini" Competiiton Team
Zoey Wienckowski & Brianna Hoolsema
Zoey Wienckowski & Brianna Hoolsema
1st Place Overall Small Group
"Don't I Make It Look Easy" Jazz
Petite Level, Business Class
FLY Regional Dance Competition 2023
Zoey Wienckowski & Brianna Hoolsema
Zoey Wienckowski & Brianna Hoolsema
Zoey Wienckowski & Brianna Hoolsema
1st Place Overall Duet/Trio
"Girl Power" Jazz
Petite Level, Business Class
FLY Regional Dance Competition 2023
Jasmine Hoolsema & Penelope DePalma
Zoey Wienckowski & Brianna Hoolsema
Jasmine Hoolsema & Penelope DePalma
2nd Place Overall Duet/Trio
"Rain On Me" Jazz
Petite Level, First Class
FLY Regional Dance Competition 2023
Jasmine Hoolsema & Jamie Carstens
Jasmine Hoolsema & Jamie Carstens
Jasmine Hoolsema & Penelope DePalma
4th Place Overall Duet/Trio
"Blame" Contemporary
Teen Level, First Class
FLY Regional Dance Competition 2023
Jader Hoolsema & Jasmine Hoolsema
Jasmine Hoolsema & Jamie Carstens
Jader Hoolsema & Jasmine Hoolsema
3rd Place Overall Duet/Trio
& Judge's Award for "Lift Off"
"Anchor" Acro
Teen Level, First Class
FLY Regional Dance Competition 2023
Jasmine Hoolsema
Jasmine Hoolsema & Jamie Carstens
Jader Hoolsema & Jasmine Hoolsema
5th Place Overall Solo
"Human" Contemporary
Junior Level, First Class
FLY Regional Dance Competition 2023
Andy Wienckowski
Andy Wienckowski
Andy Wienckowski
"The Flyest Dad" Award
FLY Regional Dance Competition 2023
At this competition, the judges were snowed in at their hotel. ASAO Competition Dance Dad Andy swiftly rescued them and made sure they arrived at the competition location.
Zoey Wienckowski
Andy Wienckowski
Andy Wienckowski
In every regional city, each 24 Seven faculty member will choose one dancer as the recipient of their “Weekend Warrior” scholarship. This dancer may be someone who excels in class, someone who shows a lot of potential, or someone who stands out to the faculty for a special reason.
Selected by Jazz & Contemporary Instructor Brooke Pierotti
24 Seven National Dance Competition 2023
Hope Lund
Andy Wienckowski
High 5 Award
In every regional city, each 24 Seven faculty member will choose one dancer as the recipient of their “Weekend Warrior” scholarship. This dancer may be someone who excels in class, someone who shows a lot of potential, or someone who stands out to the faculty for a special reason.
Selected by Convention Director & Jazz Instructor Danny Lawn
24 Seven National Dance Competition 2023
High 5 Award
ASAO "Mini" Competition Team
High 5 Award
Recognition of Excellent Technique in Convention Classes by 24 Seven Faculty
Eleanor Maloney - Ballet
Jasmine Hoolsema - Ballet
Hope Lund - Jazz
Brooklynn Hoolsema - Ballet
Allayna Pike - Ballet
24 Seven National Dance Competition 2023
ASAO "Mini" Competition Team
ASAO "Mini" Competition Team
ASAO "Mini" Competition Team
Third Place Overall
"Don't I Make It Look Easy"
Jazz Division / Mini Level
24 Seven National Dance Competition 2023
Madeline Longson
ASAO "Mini" Competition Team
ASAO "Mini" Competition Team
Third Place Improvisational Contest Winner
Teen/Senior Level
FLY Regional Dance Competition 2022
Madeline Longson
Madeline Longson & Jamie Carstens
Eliana Walter & Ariana Zimmerman
6th Place Overall Soloist
"Talk" Contemporary
Senior Level, Business Class
FLY Regional Dance Competition 2022
Eliana Walter & Ariana Zimmerman
Madeline Longson & Jamie Carstens
Eliana Walter & Ariana Zimmerman
1st Place Overall Duet/Trio
"Beautiful" Lyrical
Teen Level, Intermediate Class
Starbound Regional Talent Competition 2022
Madeline Longson & Jamie Carstens
Madeline Longson & Jamie Carstens
Jasmine Hoolsema, Eliana Walter, & Isabella Stratton
1st Place Overall Duet/Trio
"I Built A Friend" Contemporary
Senior Level, Business Class
FLY Regional Dance Competition 2022
Jasmine Hoolsema, Eliana Walter, & Isabella Stratton
Jasmine Hoolsema, Eliana Walter, & Isabella Stratton
Jasmine Hoolsema, Eliana Walter, & Isabella Stratton
1st Place Overall Duet/Trio
"Hold On" Contemporary
Teen Level, First Time Flyer Class
FLY Regional Dance Competition 2022
Jasmine Hoolsema & Brianna Hoolsema
Jasmine Hoolsema, Eliana Walter, & Isabella Stratton
Jasmine Hoolsema & Brianna Hoolsema
1st Place Overall Duet/Trio
"Count On Me" Acrobatic Dance
Petite Level, First Class
FLY Regional Dance Competition 2022
Madeline Longson
Jasmine Hoolsema, Eliana Walter, & Isabella Stratton
Jasmine Hoolsema & Brianna Hoolsema
First Place Improvisational Contest Winner
All Levels
FLY Regional Dance Competition 2021