Spirit In Motion Dance Company is holding auditions for our Winter/Spring 2026-2027 season on
Monday, October 26th
Call-backs on Thursday, October 29th, 2026 @ 8:00pm
at Spotlight Ballroom in West Sacramento, CA.
Spirit In Motion Teams
This season, we are excited to offer four teams:
Performance Team Foundations
Learn all about what it means to be on a formation team! Join new dancers learning and developing their dance foundations, patterns, connection, and technique, while learning fun choreography. Advanced dancers are also welcome and will gain insights and understanding from a deeper study of dancing foundations. Be part of an encouraging and supportive community of dancers learning bronze level choreography to perform and compete together! (Recommended classes: Level 1-3)
Team Expectations:
-Positive attitude
-Consistent weekly attendance
-Learns choreography with review & repetition during rehearsal with individual practice outside rehearsal,
-Weekly physical practice (20-30 minutes) outside of rehearsal to improve knowledge of choreography
Performance Team
Continue the formation team journey with enthusiastic dancers developing their dancing and expanding their knowledge of patterns, connection, and technique, while learning exciting and challenging choreography. Be included in an encouraging and supportive community of dancers learning intermediate and advanced bronze level choreography to perform and compete together! (Recommended classes: Level 3-4)
Team Expectations:
-Positive attitude
-Consistent attendance
-Learns choreography with some review & repetition during rehearsal with individual practice outside rehearsal
-Weekly physical practice (45-60 minutes) outside of rehearsal to improve knowledge and execution of choreography
Performance Team Plus
Enhance formation team skills with dancers focused on growth in their connection, technique, focus, and expression, while learning rigorous choreography. Take part in an encouraging, supportive, and growth-mindset community of dancers learning advanced bronze level choreography with silver elements introduced to perform and compete together! (Recommended classes: Level 4-5)
Team Expectations:
-Positive attitude
-Consistent weekly attendance
-Learns choreography quickly with minimal review during rehearsal
-Weekly physical practice (1 hour) outside of rehearsal alone and with a partner to improve execution and technical expression of choreography
-Commitment to be prepared at rehearsals
-Dedicated availability to perform and compete
-Ability to dance choreography without a partner
Competition Team
Expand formation team experience with dancers dedicated to developing sophistication in their connection, technique, focus, expression, and musicality while learning and taking risks with demanding choreography. Be involved with a passionate and encouraging community of professional and amateur dancers committed to pushing their dancing limits while learning advanced silver to open level choreography to perform and compete together! (Recommended classes: Level 5-6 & beyond)
Team Expectations:
-Positive attitude
-Consistent attendance
-Learns choreography quickly
-Weekly physical practice (1.5 hours) outside of rehearsal alone and with a partner to improve execution and technical expression of choreography
-Commitment to be prepared at rehearsals
-Dedicated availability to perform and compete
-Ability to dance choreography without a partner
In addition, a Competition Team Member is comfortable and flexible with:
-Changing partners & positions during every rehearsal
-Sudden last-minute changes to partnerships, team positions, or formation changes, even on performance day, due to unforeseen circumstances
-Maintaining a positive attitude during growth despite feelings of frustration
-Accepting personal dancing critiques and notes graciously
-Feeling open-minded to dancing outside their comfort zone at a difficulty level that is just beyond reach, requiring growth during the season to achieve their goals
-Practicing different emotions, experimenting with musicality, and taking risks with their dancing limits.
ALL of our teams are eligible attend competitions and performances throughout Northern California. These events are not determined solely based on the level of each team.
If you have any questions which aren’t answered below, email us at info@spiritinmotiondance.com!
I'm a brand new dancer. What can I expect as someone who has little or no experience?
Brand new dancers with little or no experience will start on our Foundations team where we'll teach you how to dance each step, learn how to lead or follow, and perform!
What should I wear to auditions?
Wear clothes that are easy to move in, such as a t-shirt and athletic or yoga pants. Please wear your suede-soled dance shoes, if you have them. If not, a pair of socks will do just fine!
Do I need a partner?
No! You do not need a partner to audition. You will partner up with the other auditionees.
Do I need to prepare choreography?
No! We will teach you all the choreography. However, we want you to present the choreography to the best of your ability with your best technique.
Do I need to know how to dance?
For our Foundations Team - no! We welcome new dancers and will teach you how to dance.
For our Performance Team, Performance Team Plus, and Competition teams, you will already need to know how to ballroom dance, though you don't have to know every style.
Regardless of your level, it will be VERY beneficial if you are taking ballroom dance classes as well during the season – the more classes you take, the more you’ll understand what we’re asking you to do during rehearsals. We love Spotlight and highly recommend their classes, but any ballroom studio is a great option! Check out Spotlight Ballroom’s class schedule for the right level class for you!
When do you meet for practices?
Performance Team Foundations - Sundays, 4-5pm
Performance Team & Plus - Mondays, 8-10pm
Competition Team - Thursdays, 8-10pm
What opportunities will I have to perform?
Spirit in Motion performs annually in the Spotlight Ballroom showcases held throughout the year. Other opportunities, such as community events and competitions, come up during the year when our members are available to perform, such as UC Davis Picnic Day and the California State Fair. Competing in the International Grand Ball in July is a yearly tradition!
Are there monthly fees or dues?
Yes. Current dues at $70 a month, but if the membership dues are a financial hardship, we have scholarship opportunities that can help! All required expenses are explained in our team contract, which you are able to review before agreeing to join the team.