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The Performing Arts Center of Connecticut, located in Trumbull, brings a home for the arts to Fairfield County. They are proud to say that at the beginning of their 8th year they have given out over $547,900 in scholarships to students from Bridgeport, Trumbull, Monroe, Fairfield, Newtown, Orange, Shelton, New Haven, Woodbridge, Stratford, Easton, Redding and Milford. PACC's 13,000 square foot state of the art location houses 5 dance studios, a black box theater, a musical theater/acting studio, kitchen/study room, company room, costume shop, 4 voice/music instrumentation studios, 2 lobbies and is conveniently located off of I-95, the 25 Connector, the Merritt Parkway and Route 1. Our neighbors include Planet Fitness, Trumbull Tennis Club, Triple Play Sports Center and the Trumbull Mall. Our goal is to give students the opportunity to perform as much or little as they desire in an inspiring, creative, nurturing environment.

In addition to ballet, pointe, contemporary and classical partnering, men's class, jazz, tap, modern, contemporary, hip hop, dance lab and choreography lab - their classes include acting, voice, musical theater, theater productions, music lessons (piano, guitar, bass, strings and woodwinds), stretch and strength, antigravity yoga, pilates, zumba and yoga. For those triple threat students they offer Performing Artists Workshop, Vocal Ensemble, Musical Theater Dance Rep and Young Voices. The center's focus is on great fundamental classes, while always being open to what is new and exciting. Their monthly master classes bring notables such as Desmond Richardson, Larry Keigwin, Pedro Ruiz, Denise Vale and Kristina Berger. PACC has their own pre-professional dance company, In Motion and a youth ballet ensemble, CORPS. Auditions in September for "A Winter Ballet", "Ideas In Motion" and their new musical theater production. Come by any time for a FREE trial class. Registration for 2011-2012 classes July: Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursdays from 12 - 8 pm; August: Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursdays 12-8 pm and Saturdays 12-4 pm; September: Monday - Friday 2-7 pm and Saturdays 12-5 pm or call for a personal appointment and/or evaluation. PACC is home to over 450 dance students - 43 of whom are male. Their professional NYC dance faculty of 22, all hold degrees in dance (M.F.A., B.F.A.'s or certification), and most are currently performing professionally and/or have their own companies.

The Performing Arts Center of Connecticut believes that the arts should not be competitive but supportive and inspiring. Students are encouraged to work hard to become the best they can be, while giving back to their community through their art form.







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IN MOTION COMPANY&
SCHOLARSHIP AUDITIONS 2012

Date: Thursday, June 7th, 2012

Time: 4:00-5:00 pm Ages 9-12
           5:15-6:45 pm Ages 13-14
           7:00-9:00 pm Ages 16+

Place: Performing Arts Center of Connecticut, 18 Lindeman Drive, Trumbull, CT 06611

Audition Fee: $10

Contact: PACC at 203-372-2787 for more information

Audition Info: Auditions will be in Ballet and Modern. Please bring ballet and pointe shoes, proper dance attire, girls must have their hair pulled securely away from their face. Company will consist of a maximum of 24 Senior members, plus an additional 18 Apprentice and Junior Company members. Once June auditions have passed, all further auditions are made by appointment only.

Scholarship Audition Info: All Scholarship Auditions will take place at the time of company auditions, and may be awarded on talent and/or a financial need basis. In just 8 years PACC has given $547,900. to In Motion, CORPS and studio scholarships.

Scholarships Awarded to In Motion Company:
2004-2005 $20,000
2005-2006 $25,000
2006-2007 $39,000
2007-2008 $55,000
2008-2009 $48.000
2009-2010 $103,250
2010-2011 $93,760
2011-2012 $87,900

You need not be a student of the Performing Arts Center of Connecticut, LLC to be a company member of In Motion. The only requirement for dancers accepted into the company, are three (3) ballet classes (one company and two leveled), one (1) Modern class and one (1) Company Choreography per week and one (1) monthly Master Class. The reason for the required classes is to build a close rapport between the dancers in the ensemble and develop a similar style and way of working. There may be additional company choreography and repertoire rehearsals called as needed. Dancers are encouraged not to miss classes, choreography sessions or rehearsals, and to learn all repertoires. There will be a meeting for all company dancers and their parents to explain ensemble policy, obligations and fees.