KLJ Movement, Performance and Dance Company

Performance COMPANY - AUDITIONS

For adults 18 and up, KLJ Movement will host auditions for Adult Company Members. Those that are selected to join the company will be hired for September - June each year. Auditions are held annually, starting in August. If interested in auditioning, we highly encourage attending the weekend workshops mentioned on our bookings page.

Company Auditions

Official auditions to be apart of the 2024-2025 Company will be held on the following dates:

Audition - August 8th, 2024 from 5:30-10PM
Audition - August 9th, 2024 from 6-10:30PM
Callbacks August 10th, 2024 from 9AM -12PM
Decisions by August 14th, 2024

Dancers must attend either August 8th or August 9th to be considered for the company.

Be on the look out on our social media platforms for current information, or email us at info@kljmovement.org

Outline of Auditions

On the day of auditions, we suggest the following:

You have the application filled out prior to auditions,
Arrive early/on time and
Show up as your authentic self!

Auditions will include styles of Modern, Hip Hop, Improvisation, and an interview.

Please note that final decisions will be made August 14th, 2024 via email.

Frequently Asked Questions

Please reach us at kljmovement@gmail.com if you cannot find an answer to your question.

what is the Performance company's style of dance?

KLJ Movement Performance Company holds foundations in Modern Dance technical foundations and merges it with elements of hip hop. The company acknowledges the black and brown influence of movement, and incorporates elements from Black American Culture, Latin American Culture, and other presenting cultures within the company.

Where Do I register for the audition clinics?

Click the "Apply Here" link above, as this link will lead you to create an account. Once you have created an account please do the following:

Ensure all informaiton is accurate and up to date
Go to "Register" and select classes
Under classes go to "24-25 Performance Company Auditions" and select.
There is a $5 registration fee for Clinic's - this fee is non-refundable.

What are you looking for?

We have two opportunitys, Apprenticship and Company Members!

Skills in the following:

Inversions
Double Pirouette
Under curves
Chest and Hip Isolations
Weight shifting/balance
Getting in and out of the floor/front rolls
Tendu’s/Foot extensions
Petite allegro
Back engagement/arm placement

which day do I attend?

Dancers auditioning for the performance company must attend ONE of the two audition days. In your application you will indicate which day you are attending. Call backs will occur August 10th at 9AM.

are there company fees?

KLJ Movement does have a monthly fee of $50. These fees are used toward performances and needed items. There is an inital apparel fee for company warm up’s.

Company Members can take classes at KLJM for free and have access to rent studio space at a discounted rate.

How long is the season?

The season begins late August and will conclude mid June. Rehearsals, performances, and other commitments are briefly mentioned in the audition application.

When will I know if I am apart of the performance company?

All decisions will be announced via email on August 14th, 2024.

KLJ Movement, Performance and Dance Company Members

Kyra Johnson

Founder & Executive Director

Kyra Johnson (she/her) started dancing at the age of 10, however, her mother would say moving started in the womb. She began her training locally from studios and dance teams. Ms. Johnson continued her advancement in dance and earned a BA in Dance and a BS in Psychology from University of Wisconsin Stevens Point (UWSP). She has a foundation in styles of modern, jazz, hip hop, and ballet. Following her Dance degree, Ms. Johnson has been a member and choreographed twice for Madison Contemporary Dance. She continued development at Barrio Dance Studio in Madison, WI, where she performed in a music video for D Major Music and was an instructor. Outside of dance, Ms. Johnson is Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT).

Madalin Berube

Company Lead

Originally from Minnesota, Madalin (She/Her) grew up dancing from a very young age and continued to carry her curiosity and desire to dance into adulthood. She received her BA in Dance from University of Wisconsin Stevens Point, where she studied numerous styles including modern, ballet, jazz, and improvisation, broadening her technical skill set and artistic expression. After receiving a scholarship to study Early Childhood Dance Education at the 92nd Street Y in New York, she found her calling as an educator. She is currently teaching at Preschool of the Arts (PSA), and has a passion for working with all ages through various forms such as choreography, movement workshops, and dance films.

Aczareyen Lyles

Company Assistant

My (he/him) passion for dance started at a very young age. My grandmother used to take me to the dance studio while her and my godfather rehearsed swing dance routines for hours on end. As I got older I began to take the route of music, however, dance was always what I was drawn back to. During my teenage years I trained and took classes in the area before starting to compete. I currently train and teach ballet, jazz, majorette and more! Dance has made me a very determined and resilient person. During my journey as a dancer I have heard “No.” a lot. It’s made me fight that much harder to be who I am today at 25! I wouldn’t change a single thing about my path. I have the opportunity to not only coach dance, but to be a performer again as well. Nothing will ever be out of my reach as long as I continue to learn, grow, and execute. Being a company member at KLJ Movement has provided so many opportunities for me. I’m looking forward to my personal growth and the growth of this incredible organization.

“Tenacity”

The quality of being very determined; persistent forward momentum with a game plan; to never stop trying to achieve a goal even in the face of seemingly insurmountable odds.