Link Audition Festival

May 20-25, 2024

What is LINK?

LINK is a project for advanced dancers (18+) to make professional connections, audition for companies/projects, and to experience an in depth exploration of contemporary dance. Our world-class line-up of teachers and choreographers provide an intense and powerful incubator for dancers to develop. Each day includes ballet, contemporary form (improvisation and more), and two intimate choreographic process. LINK is truly an all-inclusive career development resource for dancers.

What you can expect:

  • Daily classes with guest artists from SALT and other companies from the US and beyond
  • 2 creative processes with both renowned and emerging choreographers
  • Auditions for companies, projects, workshops and intensives
  • Intensive training in ballet, improvisation, and contemporary forms
  • Professional seminars and Q&A’s with invited guests
  • End of week performance showcasing the newly created works

AUDITION FOR COMPANIES

Location: U of U School Of Dance

Audition for LINK2024:

  • Fee for audition: $25 (will be applied to total cost if accepted into program)
  • Option 1: audition virtually
    • submit auditions materials by January 21st
  • Option 2: audition in-person
    • NYC, January 13 | Gibney Studios 280 Broadway (entrance at 53A Chambers St) | Studio U | 3-5pm

Register for either option below

Video Audition Requirements:

Please submit a YouTube link, 3 minute minimum, 5 minute maximum of the following:
  • In-studio contemporary movement phrase (please show a variety of dynamics, textures, and expansive movement)
  • Improvisation (please include a wide range of tempo and “full-out” movement)
  • 3 examples of performance footage, where you are clearly identified
  • In-studio ballet technique (please showcase center or across-the-floor combinations)

LINK serves as the audition for SALT and SALT2 along with many other companies. Dancers must attend LINK to be considered for these positions.

LINK aids the professional dancer at the various stages of their career by developing skills, broadening career opportunities, and increasing exposure.

Investment:

  • $700 
  • Payment schedule
    • $250 due February 10th
    • $250 due February 24th
    • $200 due March 9th 
    • Please note there is a $25 registration fee that will be applied to the total cost of the program if accepted.

**NO REFUNDS**

DAILY SCHEDULE 8:30am-6:00pm

The first half of the day is reserved for a variety of classes in ballet and contemporary. The 2nd portion of the day includes 2 choreographic processes. Exact schedule will be released soon. 

Choreographers

SALT
Amy Gunter
Liam Francis
Liam Francis
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Alexa Capareda
Brandon Alley
Brandon Alley
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Karl Watson
SALT 2022
Joni McDonald
Caroline Dahm
Caroline Dahm
LINK AUDITION FESTIVAL 2024
Lauren Edson
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Jesse Obremski
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Jenni Gordon

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