SAMBISTAS
AUDITION
The Semi-Professional Samba Performance Team of Escola de Samba Adelaide
The Sambistas team was created to give advanced Samba dancers the opportunity to level up in the calibre of performances and also perform at semi-pro commercial gigs and events.
AUDITION INFORMATION
Location:
Dance Gallery
210 Henley Beach Road,
Torrensville SA 5031
Date: Friday, 14th April 2023
Arrival time: 6:15pm
Audition time: 6:30pm – 8:30pm
AUDITION CONTENT
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Demonstrate the Samba no pé basic to a slow and medium speed for technique, timing, and musicality.
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Learn and “perform” a short combo taught by Sashya
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Show your personality and connection to Samba through freestyle
REQUIRMENTS
An intermediate / advanced level of Samba is mandatory.
TEAM EXPECTATIONS
If you are selected for the team, the following commitments will be required, note that the final team will be subject to the first team meeting where team guidelines will be agreed to by the group.
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Weekly attendance to at least 1 Samba class
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Monthly 2-hour team training session (time and day TBC). Training cost $40
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Purchase of the team Samba couture costume (bodysuit, arm-pieces, headpiece, and feathers) from Rio Samba Costumes. Cost approx: $750.