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GEE-GEES DANCE AUDITIONS 2026/27
Please read through the information on this page thoroughly to familiarize yourself with the audition process.
2026/27 Auditions
Thank you for your interest in joining the Gee-Gees Dance Team for the 25/26 season! Below, you will find all the information regarding our upcoming auditions. We are thrilled to welcome both incoming students and returning dancers to our team.
WELCOME ROOKIES!
We are thrilled you are considering auditioning for the Gee-Gees Dance Team!
Below is an outline of how our auditions are structured and what will be required of you at each round. There are multiple rounds to our audition process, so please be sure to read each section thoroughly. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to reach out!
round 1
What?
Submit a video which best represents your dancing abilities, preferably in contemporary, lyrical or jazz. This should be a recent competition or rehearsal video of your solo, duet*, or trio*.
*If submitting a duet or trio, please indicate which dancer you are.
Where?
Virtual! Submissions are to be sent to geegeesdance@gmail.com with the following subject line: VIDEO AUDITION your FIRST and LAST name
(i.e. VIDEO AUDITION SARA SMITH) In your submission email, please include the following:
● Full name
● Program and year of study
● Phone number and email (can be either school email or personal email—whichever you wish to be contacted at)
When?
The deadline to submit your video audition is Monday, August 31st, 2026, by 11:59 pm EST.
Additional Information
After the first round of auditions, all dancers will receive an email from the Captains notifying them whether they have been selected to advance to Round 2. Those who move on will also be informed of their assigned group (Group 1 or Group 2) and their scheduled time slot for the Round 2 in-person audition.
Please note: Group assignments are made in alphabetical order for scheduling purposes only and
do not reflect performance, ranking, or evaluation in any way.
rookie info
If you have any questions about the audition process or anything related to the Gee-Gees Dance Team, feel free to reach out to us through DM via our Instagram (@geegeesdance) or through email (geegeesdance@gmail.com).
♡ Best of luck dancers! ♡
Raigen Brien and Skylla Davis
Zaria Fontaine and Jaidynn Kelly
WELCOME BACK VETS!
We are thrilled at your interest to re-audition for the Gee-Gees Dance Team.
Below is an outline of how our auditions are structured and what will be required of you at each round. There are multiple rounds to our audition process, so please be sure to read each section thoroughly. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to reach out!
round 1
What?
If successful from the in-person auditions, dancers will be asked to attend a final in-person audition with returning members of the team.
This audition will consist solely of a combination in jazz, contemporary, or lyrical. You will be evaluated on your ability to pick up choreography and dance cohesively with returning members of the team.
Where?
Due to construction in the University of Ottawa's gymnasiums, our Round 3 in-person auditions will be held at Forward Dance Academy (911 Richmond Rd, Ottawa, ON).
Dance Team representatives will be at the main entrance of the dance studio to check in.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to us at any time through DM via instagram (@geegeesdance) or through email (geegeesdance@gmail.com)
PLEASE NOTE: There is a $5 audition fee for Round 3. Please bring cash.
When?
Round 3 final auditions will take place on Sunday, September 13th, 2026, from 6:00-8:00 pm at Forward Dance Academy (911 Richmond Rd, Ottawa, ON).
vet info
If you have any questions about the audition process or anything related to the Gee-Gees Dance Team, feel free to reach out to us through DM via our Instagram (@geegeesdance) or through email (geegeesdance@gmail.com).
♡ Best of luck dancers! ♡
Raigen Brien and Skylla Davis
Zaria Fontaine and Jaidynn Kelly
FAQ
Have questions? We've got answers!
For our incoming dancers, we hope that the information below might provide you with a clearer picture of how the team operates.
If you have any further questions, we'd be happy to answer them! Please don't hesitate to contact us here.
1. What styles of dance does the team do?
We primarily compete in styles including Jazz, Contemporary, and Lyrical. Depending on the interests of the team, however, this may change from year to year. We often compete in additional styles including Tap, Hip-Hop, and Open.
We encourage all of our dancers to express themselves in the styles they are most confident in, and provide dancers with the opportunity to choreograph routines in any style they might choose.
For more information about choreography, see Question 5.
2. What skills do I need to be on the team?
The Gee-Gees Dance Team is a university level competitive team, so it is preferred that incoming dancers possess some form of past competitive dance experience and/or studio training.
We value a dancer's technical skills as much as their movement quality; what we look for most in the audition process is the dancer's ability to blend seamlessly with other members of the team. Technique does not automatically guarantee you a spot!
3. How often does the team rehearse?
The team dedicates most rehearsals to polishing routines in preparation for competition. Dancers may rehearse anywhere from 2-7 hours a week, depending on how many routines they choose to be in. Extra rehearsal time may be added throughout the year to prepare for outside events (e.g. Capital Hoops).
Along with competitive rehearsals, the team will occasionally hold technique or conditioning classes and combo classes to maintain strength, flexibility, and style.
4. Where are rehearsals held?
Rehearsals are most often held on the uOttawa campus. Common locations include Montpetit Gym, Minto Sports Complex, and UCU Terminus. For groups of smaller sizes or routines requiring special accommodations (i.e. Tap routines), dancers may be asked to travel to a local studio. To make this commute easier, we promote carpooling for those who live in similar areas.
5. Who choreographs the team's routines?
Our team is entirely student-run, so the majority of our choreography originates from our own dancers. Depending on yearly interest, we may invite outside choreographers in to create original pieces for the team.
If you are an outside choreographer and are interested in choreographing a piece for us, send us an email (geegeesdance@gmail.com) and we’ll be in contact soon!
6. Where and when are competitions held?
The team competes in 2-3 competitions per year. There are currently a small handful of dance competitions that run varsity level events, and these events are usually held in locations throughout Southern Ontario.
Depending on the location of the competition, dancers may be required to travel anywhere from 3–6 hours to cities outside of Ottawa via bus. Competitions are typically held during consecutive weekends in March and often run from Thursday to Sunday, during which the team will stay together overnight.