Be a committed dance student, between the ages of 8 -18, willing to train, explore, perform, grow themselves as an artist and give back to the community as a part of "Art in the Heart of Huntington".

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Attend a week long intensive at 4th Avenue Arts as an audition process. Acceptance depends on many factors, however this company is OPEN TO ALL, regardless of your home studio. 

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Be a leader. Know how to be a role model. Move with dignity, pride, and humbleness.

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Respect your craft (dance), honor your tool (the body), and have the ability to change...this is why we move. This is why we are human. 

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Do not compare yourself to others. Repeat the phrase: "I will only dance better than I did yesterday." 

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End of story. Do not compete with anyone but yourself.

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Be present. Be kind. Listen to yourself & those around you. Do not fear the act of trying or failing.

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Be yourself....your wonderful, brilliant, fun, lovable, goofy, serious, happy, sad, talented, crazy, silly, amazing, scared, insecure, grumpy, sweaty, stinky, passionate, weird, beautiful, growing self!

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