Crews and Companies

Our Crew & Company auditions 2025 will be held ON

Sunday 6th July 2025

All current Crew & Company members must also re-audition

Each year we hold open auditions for students to be selected for the Crews and Companies. We have them across all genres Ballet, Jazz & Contemporary, Street Funk, Acrobatics and Musical Theatre.

We also invite students throughout the year to join the pre vocational training. We work at a faster pace and set high standards. These groups will participate in competitions, festivals and events throughout the year.

Our aim is to prepare them for the industry should they wish to pursue a career in the arts.

Ballet Company

The Ballet Company members are chosen for their natural talent and ability as well as a disciplined approach to their dance training. We will work on classical technique and choreography. A solid foundation in ballet is required to audition. Company members must also take their graded ballet classes alongside company classes.

We have Minis, Juniors, Teen & Senior Companies

Entry via audition or invite only

MTC (Musical Theatre Company)

We select our triple threat students(who can dance, act and sing to a high standard) that show promise in musical theatre for the company class. Performers work towards performing 2 productions per academic year.

We have Junior MTC and Senior MTC

Entry via audition or invite only.

ACTING THROUGH SONG GROUP

This group focuses on singing and acting only and work on both group and individual pieces.

Jazz and Co

In the Jazz and Co Company class will be learning choreography and performing it both on stage and on screen. We will invite industry professionals to choreograph pieces and work with the students to discover their talents in dance and choreography. Students work on technique and learn choreography spanning both Jazz & Contemporary styles. Dancers must also attend a ballet class to subsidise their training.

We have Minis, Juniors, Teen & Senior Companies

Entry via audition or invite only.


Street Funk CREW

Since we created the crews for Woking SLAM in February 2020 we have now decided to further their work as crews and start competing in the world of street dance. We will work on team pieces incorporating various styles of street dance, commercial dance and hip hop.

We have Junior Crew and Senior Crew

Entry via audition or invite only.

Acro Elite

Our Acro Elite team members will have reached a high standard of acrobatics. Acro Elite members should also be attending a ballet and jazz class weekly in addition to acrobatics.




BKD Company and Crew Contract for Performers 2024/25 Season

Placement

Placement in BKD Companies and Crews are based on technique, potential, commitment, enthusiasm, attitude and behaviour in class. We place students in groups that we feel will work best together in rehearsals and performances. Company and Crew members are selected by BKD teachers and we will reassess each student as they progress.

Attendance & Commitment

A Company or Crew is a team and is expected to behave like a team. We require all performers to attend all classes and rehearsal. Absences will not only affect the individual, but the team as a whole. There will be times when a performer is granted an absence for a good reason or for illness that could put others at risk. However, if you are injured or have a minor illness you will still be expected to observe class so that you do not fall too far behind.

We have a 3 strike rule in place for all Company and Crew members. The first will be a verbal warning. A second strike will mean that we will write to the parents / carers. A third strike will be a final warning and after that your placement will be reviewed and you will loose your place as a Company or Crew member.

Once offered a place you will be committed until the end of the season (end of summer term 2025) and will be expected to be available for all competition and performance dates.

Performers are expected to come to class on time and prepared with the appropriate dance wear.

Being a member of the BKD companies and Crews is a privilege and you are not only representing yourselves but you are also a representative of BKD Performers.

Your behaviour outside of the studio must also reflect the values we hold at BKD Performers and we reserve to the right to review your placement in the companies at any time.

Courtesy & Respect

All teachers, staff, company and crew members will be held to the highest standard of conduct. Communicating negatively about anyone inside or outside of the studio will not be tolerated. All members of BKD Performers are expected to show courtesy and respect to all instructors, students and other people when out at events. Our Company and Crew members should be respectful, supportive, encouraging and positive in spirit, attitude and behaviour.

Life Experience

Performing is the most wonderful thing to be able to experience - have fun! You’ll gain a lifetime of memories and friendships during this time together. We all want this to be a positive and rewarding experience for everyone.






CREW & COMPANY AUDITIONS 2024/2025

Our Crew & Company auditions will be held at

Kingfield School in the Main Hall on Sunday 6th July.

All current Crew & Company members must also re audition for a space.

If you are currently in a crew or company and DO NOT wish to continue in September please let us know as soon as possible. If you do not attend or explain your absence you will risk losing your place.



TIMETABLE

Kingfield Primary School, Woking, GU22 7RA

Please ensure you book a space for each different company if you want to audition for more than one 

9.15am - 10.30am - Senior Musical Theatre Company / Acting through Song Company 

Main Hall 

Current school Year 6+ 

Plain black clothing and trainers 

Please prepare a verse & chorus of a song a cappella (without musical accompaniment) that shows your vocal range and a monologue or poem no longer than 30 secs 


9.15 - 10.30am - Teen and Senior Ballet Company 

Dining Hall

Teen Ballet Company Current Year 6 / Grade 3 Ballet + 

Senior Ballet Company Current Year 7 / Inter Foundation Ballet +

Ballet uniform & ballet shoes - presentation must be immaculate



10.30am - 11.45am - Junior Musical Theatre Company 

Main Hall

Rising Year 1 (Current YR) - current Year 5

Plain black clothing and trainers 

Please prepare to sing Happy Birthday a cappella (without musical accompaniment) and a monologue or poem no longer than 30 secs 


12.00pm - 12.45pm - Minis & Junior Ballet Company 

Main Hall

Minis Ballet Company - 5 yrs + Primary - Grade 1 Ballet 

Junior Ballet Company - 8 yrs + Grade 2 +

Ballet uniform & ballet shoes - presentation must be immaculate


12.45pm - 1.30pm  -  Minis & Junior Jazz & Co 

Main Hall

Minis Ballet Company - Rising Year 1 (Current YR) - current Year 1 

Junior Ballet Company - Current Year 2 - current Year 5

Leotard & shorts / leggings - bare feet - presentation must be immaculate


1.30pm - 2.00pm - Junior Acro Elite

Main Hall

Rising Year 1(current YR) - current Year 5

Leotard & shorts / leggings - bare feet 

Dancers MUST also attend the Junior Jazz & Co audition 

Junior Acro skills - these are a minimum requirement (can still be spotted)

  • -  Cartwheel both sides

  • -  One handed cartwheel both sides 

  • -  Handstand both legs 

  • -  Handstand to bridge & recover 

  • -  Back to bridge and kick over 

  • -  Round off 

  • -  Headstand 

  • -  Forearm stand 

  • -  Chest stand 

Dancers can show any other skills that they would like to in addition to these.
Acrobatic elite dancers must also attend ballet and jazz class on a weekly basis 


LUNCH 


2.30 - 3.30pm - Senior Jazz & Co 

Main Hall

Current school Year 6+ 

Leotard & shorts / leggings - bare feet 

Dancers will be asked to improvise 


3.30 - 4.00pm - Senior Acro Elite

Current school Year 6+ 

Leotard & shorts / leggings - bare feet 

Dancers MUST also attend the Senior Jazz & Co audition 

Senior Acro skills: 

  • -  All cartwheels - 6 ways, flying, hurdle etc 

  • -  Round off 

  • -  Forwards walk over 

  • -  Backwards walk over 

  • -  Headstand 

  • -  Forearm stand 

  • -  Chest stand 

  • -  16 count bridge recover 

Dancers can show any other skills that they would like to in addition to these. 

Acrobatic dancers must also attend ballet and jazz classes on a weekly basis. 


4.15 - 5.00pm - Junior Street Funk 

Current Year 1 + 

Funky outfit & trainers 

Dancers will be asked to freestyle and show any tricks 


5.00 - 5.45PM - Senior Street Funk 

Current school Year 7+ 

Funky outfit & trainers 

Dancers will be asked to freestyle and show any tricks 

We look forward to seeing lots of you there!