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ASH Assistant Audition & ASH The Company Audition

ASH Assistant Audition

ASH strongly encourages anyone auditioning for ASH Assistant to also register for theCompany Intensive.

ASH Assistant Audition Fees

In order to register for the ASH Assistant Audition, dancers must have received either an ASH Apprentice or ASH Apprentice Runner Up at a regional event in the 24/25 Season. Registering for the Convention is required in order to participate in the ASH Assistant Audition. 

Anyone registered for the ASH Assistant Audition does not need to register and perform a solo twice, as in past years. However, anyone registered for the ASH Assistant Audition MUST have at least one solo registered for the Open Competition. This solo is NOT included in the ASH Assistant Audition Fee.

Anyone who wishes to be considered for both ASH Assistant and ASH The Company must register for both auditions. However, the ASH The Company Audition Fee will be waived if you are registered for the ASH Assistant Audition.


Included in the ASH Assistant Audition Fee:

  • ASH Assistant Live Audition.
  • Gala Closing Number Choreography and Rehearsals (See below for more information.)
  • Personalized Jacket (Exclusively designed for ASH Assistant Auditioners ONLY.) You must register by the Early Bird Deadline to receive personalization and guaranteed sizing.
  • ASH The Company Live Audition. (In order to be eligible for both ASH Assistant and ASH The Company, you must register for both but if you are registered for the ASH Assistant Audition, the ASH The Company Audition is free of charge.)

 

GENERAL RULES

This is the culmination of the ASH Apprentice/ASH Apprentice Runner Up Scholarship program. There is no scoring or weighted scoring of any kind. This is also an “Add- On” to your convention registration and is to audition to become an ASH Assistant or ASH The Company Member for the 2025-2026 Season. There is a separate audition for ASH The Company. In order to be eligible for both ASH Assistant and ASH The Company, you must register for both auditions. However, if you are registered for the ASH Assistant Audition, the ASH The Company Audition is free of charge.

 

PREREQUISITES

  • To be eligible to register for the ASH Assistant Audition at Nationals, you must have received an ASH Apprentice or ASH Apprentice Runner Up Scholarship at a 24/25 Regional event.
  • Dancers MUST audition in the age group in which they received their ASH Apprentice or ASH Apprentice Runner Up Scholarship.
  • Dancers must be able to attend the ASH Assistant Audition, perform a solo in the Open Competition, attend convention classes, closing number rehearsals and the Gala to participate.

 

PROCESS

The ASH Assistant Audition consists of three parts; a minimum of one solo registered in the Open Competition, The ASH Assistant Audition (Round 1 and Round 2), and their work in Convention Classes throughout the event.

 

Audition Process:

  • Dancers must be registered for the ASH Assistant Audition in order to attend.
  • The ASH Assistant live audition (round 1) – The live audition will consist of ballet, contemporary, hip hop and improv.
  • The ASH Assistant live audition (round 2) – The dancers selected for round 2 will be announced during an awards ceremony (specified on the event schedule).
  • Finalists will participate in a second live audition. These are closed auditions, so no Observers or Teachers may observe the audition.
  • Audition numbers must be worn during the audition, all convention classes and rehearsals.
  • Dancers are required to attend all convention classes. All dancers auditioning are observed by all ASH Faculty in attendance in all classes. Work ethic, responsibility, focus, technique and speed of learning are aspects that are important to becoming an ASH Assistant.
  • Dancers must register a solo in the Open Competition.

All dancers auditioning to become an ASH Assistant will perform in the Closing Number of the Gala. The Closing Number will be taught and rehearsed throughout the duration of Nationals. These are closed rehearsals in which Observers and Teachers are not permitted. Dancers must attend all rehearsals.

 

Finally, all 25/26 ASH Assistants will be announced at the Gala on the final night of Nationals!

 

Please Note: If a dancer receives the ASH Assistant title, they must stay with the studio in the same capacity that they registered with upon receiving their Assistant title. If they choose to leave, their Assistant status will be revoked. This training is an extension to your studio training, not a replacement.

ASSISTANT COMMITMENTS

TRAVEL

  • ASH Assistants must attend the first regional city of the 2025/2026 Tour, a minimum of eight regional cities (including the first event of the tour), and must attend Nationals in Orlando, FL 2026.

 

DUTIES

  • Assistants will learn one group piece for the Welcome Show. In select cities ASH Assistants may be asked to perform a solo in the closing show. ASH events include additional classes that are held on Friday evenings. ASH Assistant rehearsal will be held Friday morning/afternoon or Saturday morning.
  • Assistants will perform in Welcome and Closing Shows, assist faculty in all classes, assist at scholarship auditions, attend rehearsals, participate in backstage duties for Performance Showcase, if your studio is not in attendance, and always arrive early.
  • As part of their professional training, ASH Assistants will be required to work backstage during the Performance Showcase. It is expected that ASH Assistants will maintain a clean and put-together appearance, a clean and orderly space backstage, and a positive attitude toward all participants. Dress code for showcase is pants and a top or a long dress only! No skirts, shorts, or short dresses are allowed. ASH Assistants are not permitted to use their phone during work time. This is to devote the attention needed to all Showcase participants, safety of backstage, and to continue setting a positive example for all attendees to follow.

 

SAFETY AND GUARDIANSHIP

  • Assistants under the age of 18 must be accompanied to each event by a parent or designated guardian. Should an ASH Assistant request to be accompanied by anyone other than the signed parent or guardian below, notification must be given to and approved by the Convention Manager prior to the start of the event. ASH Productions shall not act as a guardian and is not responsible for the well-being of any ASH Assistant.

ASH The Company Audition

ASH strongly encourages anyone auditioning for ASH The Company to also register for theCompany Intensive.

ASH THE COMPANY AUDITION FEE

To be eligible to register for the ASH The Company Audition at Nationals, you must have received a Nationals Scholarship, Faculty Pick Scholarship, ASH Apprentice or ASH Apprentice Runner Up Scholarship at a 24/25 Regional event.

There is a required fee of $125.00 to audition for ASH The Company. This is an “Add- On” to your convention registration. If you are registered for the ASH Assistant Audition and wish to be eligible for ASH The Company, you must still register for the ASH The Company Audition, however, the fee will be waived.

GENERAL INFORMATION

ASH The Company is a training program and supplement to a dancer’s studio training. This program is a bridge from ASH attendee to ASH Assistant. Company members are required to attend a minimum of 4 cities in which the program is held, however they receive a full year scholarship to all ASH events, should they wish to attend more events. The program gives a taste of what touring with a convention is like, they will learn choreography to perform in the Closing Show, work the Performance Showcase and more! After the season is complete, at our Nationals event, one Company Member will be chosen as an ASH Assistant for the next season. The goal is for Company Members to dive deeper in their training and dance experience while invigorating them to push themselves to the next level! 

This is also an “Add- On” to your convention registration and is to audition to become an ASH The Company Member for the 2024-2025 Season. There are 2 parts of the ASH The Company Audition:

    1. Live Audition: This is a closed audition and will be run by ASH’s Director and Faculty in Attendance.
    2. Convention Class Work: All Auditioners are observed by all ASH Faculty in attendance. Work ethic, responsibility, focus, technique and speed of learning are aspects that are important to becoming an ASH The Company Member and are observed by all decision-makers.

Finally, all 25/26 ASH The Company Members will be announced at the Gala on the final night of Nationals!

 

PREREQUISITES

  • To be eligible to register for the ASH The Company Audition at Nationals, you must have received a Nationals Scholarship, Faculty Pick Scholarship, ASH Apprentice or ASH Apprentice Runner Up Scholarship at a 24/25 Regional event.
  • Dancers MUST audition in the age group in which they received their Scholarship.
  • Dancers must be able to attend the ASH The Company Audition, convention classes, and the Gala to participate.

 

PROCESS

The ASH The Company Audition will be a single Live Audition. Dancers will learn combinations from ASH’s Director, Braham Crane and ASH The Company Director, Hannah Gossett (Bring clothes and shoes for ALL styles!) This audition is closed. No teachers or parents will be allowed in the room for any reason.

Finally, all 25/26 ASH The Company Members will be announced at the Gala on the final night of Nationals!

 

ASH THE COMPANY COMMITMENTS

TRAVEL & ATTENDANCE

ASH The Company Members must attend the first regional city of the 2025/2026 Tour, a minimum of four regional cities in which ASH The Company is hosted (including the first event of the tour), and must attend Nationals in Orlando, FL 2026.

Mandatory Rehearsal Date: Company Members will learn group piece choreography for the Closing Show. There will be rehearsals one day before the start of the first regional event to learn the choreography.

Members will have rehearsal as early as Friday at 12:00 PM in each regional city. Please plan your travel accordingly so you are able to attend all rehearsals, classes and activities. An exact schedule will be emailed to you one week prior to the event.

 

DUTIES AT EVENTS

ASH The Company Members must attend all classes in your assigned level, scholarship auditions, rehearsals, participate in backstage duties for Performance Showcase (if your studio is not in attendance), and perform in the Closing Show.

As part of their professional training, ASH The Company Members will be required to work backstage during the Performance Showcase.

Members will wear only ASH Merchandise while taking class and/or assisting. ASH The Company Members will be required to purchase specific ASH Merchandise items to wear while at the event, merchandise will be presented to you at the first city of the 25/26 Season, in Orlando.

 

SAFETY & GUARDIANSHIP

Members shall not fraternize with faculty, staff, and/or crew. Members are not permitted to be alone with anyone associated with ASH Productions. All interactions with staff, crew, and faculty must remain in public and/or common areas. Members are not permitted to contact staff, crew, or faculty via phone call, social media, or text messaging unless approved to do so by the Director or Convention Manager.

Members under the age of 18 must be accompanied to each event by a parent or designated guardian. Should a Member request to be accompanied by anyone other than the signed parent or guardian below, notification must be given to and approved by the Convention Manager prior to the start of the event. ASH Productions shall not act as a guardian and is not responsible for the well-being of any Member. ASH Productions will not check-in or check-out any Member to/ or from their hotel room.

 

MISCELLANEOUS

ASH The Company members are permitted to perform solos, duet/trios and groups in any Performance Showcase, however you are not eligible to audition for scholarships at any regional city since you will attend Nationals under ASH Apprentice status. No discounts for Performance Showcase entries are available. Members must register Performance Showcase routines through their online registration account which will be set up once the initial fee is paid.

 

 

PAYMENT

ASH accepts Visa, Master Card, Discover, American Express, checks or money orders. Checks or money orders must be postmarked before the Early Bird Discount Deadline in order to secure the Early Bird rate. If a check is returned, you will be assessed a $30.00 fee. Only cash and credit cards are accepted when registering at the door or paying a final balance upon check-in at Registration. *All funds must be paid in U.S. currency only. No International, Canadian or Foreign checks will be accepted.

 

REFUND POLICY

Unless ASH is forced to cancel due to Acts of God, CDC, local, state, or federal government mandates, ASH will not provide a refund under any circumstance. If the event is held and a dancer cannot attend due to injury or illness, you must contact the ASH Office at least 24 hours prior to the start of the event. ASH will issue a credit statement to be used up to one year from the date of issue for convention and/or performance showcase fees provided the dancer submits a doctor’s note within 30 days via email to info@ashproductions.com.

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