Nazeem Alsabah Dance Company 2015 Auditions

Sunday, April 12th, 1:30-3pm @ Brookhaven Studio
2664 Cove Circle, Atlanta GA 30319

Prerequisites: You must have performed in a student group at a studio show,
or get an endorsement from your current or past instructor.

Nazeem Alsabah is a beautiful & talented group of women, who make up one of the best Middle Eastern Dance Troupes in the U.S. The members are from diverse backgrounds. We welcome women of all different shapes, sizes, and ages. What unites us is a deep love for and commitment to the Nazeem Allayl Studios, and to perfecting and performing the art of belly dance in all its forms. Being in Nazeem Alsabah gives dancers an opportunity to seriously challenge themselves & develop their talent and performance skills. It is also a wonderful way to bond with other dancers, make friends, & have a lot of fun while doing something you truly love. We travel together, go to workshops, do television appearances, and perform at charity events. We rock!

Learn about us on 

and AtlantaBellyDance.com

We want students who L-O-V-E to perform, because that is what Nazeem Alsabah does

We are looking for “works in progress”

Yes, we do accept beginners. You will quickly develop your skills by working in small groups or one-on-one with experienced dancers.

 We want students who L-O-V-E to perform,

            because that is what Nazeem Alsabah does

We are looking for diversity

 Nazeem Alsabah is made up of members from many of different backgrounds.

We are looking for fit dancers

You need to be in good shape, healthy, and have considerable stamina to keep up w/ us.

 We are looking for team players

 What unites us is our strength, our love & respect for ourselves and for other women.

 We are looking for serious dancers

            Belly dance should become your Hobby #1

 We are looking for dependable dancers

            Be there, on time, and with a smile. We value trustworthiness and respect for others.

Audition Sequence:

Informational Meeting & Audition Sign Up.

4/12/15 1:30pm @ Brookhaven Studio

Info meeting, sign up to audition, pay $72 audition fee. Most importantly – we schedule all the events (see segments below).

Segment 1: Choreography Workshop

Dancers will also be taught a choreography in this one-day workshop. This shows us how quickly you can learn a choreography.

Segment 2: Staging and Practices

Auditioners and troupe members will split into mixed teams, stage the dance learned in Segment 1, and then practice it over a few weeks together. This shows us how you manage time, how flexible your schedule is, and how you work with others.

Segment 3: Group Choreography Demonstration

Candidates invited to this phase of the auditions will perform the choreography they learned at the Segment 1 workshop in group(s) in front of an audience. This shows us how you handle performing in a group.
You also perform your solo (see segment 4) at this point, but are not rated on it. More performance experience for you, plus it builds confidence.

Segment 4: Solo Choreography Demonstration, followed by Final Interview

This is it - Candidates invited to this phase of the auditions will perform a choreography that they have learned previously in a 5-week course in front of current troupe members, then will be asked final interview questions, and will also be given the opportunity to ask questions.
This shows us that you can prepare to perform on your own, and how you handle stress.

Supplemental Activities and Events (optional):

A Day in the Life of
Current troupe members will share their experience on a variety of relevant topics, including performance opportunities, time and cost of belly dancing, group dynamics, responsibilities of troupe members, benefits of being a troupe member, etc., plus lots of time for your questions.

Voluntary Solo Critique

In order to prepare segment 4, candidates can perform a solo of her choice & get individual one-on-one critique from a member of the judges’ panel. Also helpful for fine-tuning a choreography for the Hafla.

What to Wear Workshop

Troupe members and auditioners learn to assemble outfits for different occasions. Includes fashion show.