OPEN AUDITIONS – The Holiday Heist - Another original from EDE!

 

This show is a fun, fast, and vibrant fusion of jazz, swing, character dance, ballet, lyrical, and tap dance.Presented by Ellensburg Dance EnsemblePerforming December 11-13, 2026 at Morgan Performing Arts Center

 

Ellensburg Dance Ensemble invites dancers ages 6-adult to audition for our original brand new story, The Holiday Heist: A Winter Whodunnit! Winter Town is preparing for its beloved Holiday Parade when disaster strikes: the town's treasured Magical Snow Globe vanishes in the middle of the celebration.

 

With the town in an uproar, five colorful detectives arrive to help the Mayor and Townsfolk solve the mystery. This funny and energetic production will blend jazz, swing, character dance, ballet, lyrical, tap, and creative storytelling to bring this entirely made-up story to the stage.

 

This funny and energetic production will blend jazz, swing, character dance, ballet, lyrical, tap, and creative storytelling to bring this entirely made-up story to the stage.

 

Audition Date: Saturday, September 12, 2006.

Ages 6-8 - Time: 2pm-2:30

Ages 9-13 - Time: 2:45pm-3:15pm

Ages 13-Adult - Time: 3:30pm-4:00pm

Location: The Studio by EDE - 118 East 4th

 

Principal Roles (additional lead roles may be added as story develops)

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Mayor of Winter Town - Character, Jazz, Partnering

Detective 1 – The Smooth One - Ballet, Lyrical, Character

Detective 2 – The Brainy One - Tap, Jazz

Detective 3 – The Dreamy One - Jazz, Character, Ballet Partnering

Detective 4 – The Hotshot One - Jazz, Musical Theatre, Swing

Detective 5 – The Quiet One - Contemporary, Ballet, Character Acting

 

Featured Ensemble (additional ensemble roles may be added as story develops)

 

Frozen Statues (pointe)Snowflakes (ballet/lyrical)

Shadow Street Figures (jazz)

Townsfolk (mix of styles of dance):

Peppermint Plaza Shopkeepers

Candy Makers

Bakers

Toymakers

Toys

Holiday Market Vendors

Christmas tree dancers

Gingerbreads

 

What We’re Looking For:

 

Dancers with passion, imagination, and a spirit of collaboration.

 

All studios and community members welcome—you are not required to be enrolled in a dance class at The Studio by EDE, but we sure encourage it!

 

About the Show:

 

Directed by Serena Scheffer-Arango, creator of EDE's productions, The Little Prince, 'Twas the Night Before Christmas. and The Nutcracker & The Battle for the Key, this new performance blends classical technique with modern theatricality for a family-friendly holiday performance.

 

Choreographers including Serena, Emma, Katie, and Alyssa will set amazing and fun dance scenes for everyone that will chanllenge and improve your dance technique!

 

We can’t wait to dance with you!

 

Audition Expectations & Preparation:

 

Dancers should arrive early to warm up and prepare for a jazz and ballet-based audition, including center work and across-the-floor combinations. Pointe dancers should bring their pointe shoes and be ready to demonstrate technique. Tap dancers should bring their tap shoes and be prepared to demonstrate technique. Some dancers may be asked to demonstrate character movement or tumbling. Be prepared to learn and perform short choreography sequences. We want to see your acting skills as well!  Show us your personality.

 

Wear appropriate dance attire (leotard, tights, ballet shoes, tap shoes, or pointe shoes as applicable).

 

Rehearsal Schedule:Rehearsals begin the weekend of September 26th and will be held:

Saturdays: 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Sundays: 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM

 

Dancers who participate in a show receive a 10% discount on attending classes at EDE (discounts cannot be stacked with other class discounts)

 

Don’t miss your chance to be part of this festive and enchanting production! We look forward to seeing you at auditions!

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