Astro DanceAuditions 2026

AUDITIONS FOR 2026-27 SEASON

Step into the spotlight and elevate your performance to become part of the Northstarette & Astro Auxiliary legacy. Find all digital resources, YouTube tutorial links, flyers, and application forms right here. Send in your audition videos & prepare to meet us at in-person auditions March 17-19, 2026.

Flag Corp

Northstarettes Dance Line

Baton Twirling

Winter Competitive Dance Team Auditions

Requirements

In order to audition for the Douglass Celestial Dance Company, the student must have all of the following:
- Be a current student at Frederick Douglass High School for the 2026 - 2027 academic year
- Currently have a 70 or higher in all classes
- No major discipline infractions within the current school year (OSS)

Expected Attire
- Black Bottoms (Knee-length or longer; any shorter bottoms must be worn with dance tights)
- Black Tops (full-length; no crop tops)
-Tennis Shoes (NO slides/crocs)
- NO JEWELRY

- NO bags/phones/extra items in hands or on body while dancing

- Makeup is NOT required but encouraged

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All dance interests encouraged to attend APS Power Up Fine Arts camp in the summer to study dance skills.

APS Power Up Registration Closes May 1st

Douglass Celestial Dance Company

In-person auditions TBA

2026-27 Astro Dance & Auxiliary Team Audition Tutorials

Master the required choreography for the Astro Fall Auxiliary & Winter Dance Team auditions. These tutorial videos are designed to help you prepare for both virtual submissions and in-person evaluations. Fall Auxiliary Team tutorials are no longer accessible. Winter Dance Team tutorials will be available only to those invited for in-person summer training.

Auxiliary Stands & Field Show Choreography

Jazz & Technical Skills

Competitive Pom & Hip-Hop Routines

Prepare for precision and synchronization in the stands and on the field. This tutorial includes 6 stands that should be submitted via video for all sections: dance, flag, & baton. Those interested in dance line must also learn the field show dance routine. Field shows for flag & baton will be taught in-person.

AUDITIONS FOR 9-11TH CLOSED ON MARCH 19TH.

8TH GRADE MAY STILL SUBMIT UNTIL APRIL 1ST.

EMAIL FDHSAUXILIARY@GMAIL.COM FOR MORE INFO.

A deep dive into the technical requirements including kicks, turns, and flexibility combinations for varsity competitive dance team placement.

AVAILABLE DURING SUMMER TRAINING

Learn the foundational high-energy routines required for the Douglass Celestial Dance Company audition submission. Focus on sharp execution and performance quality.

AVAILABLE DURING SUMMER TRAINING

Audition FAQ

When are the 2026-27 audition dates?

Astro Auxiliary auditions already took place March 17-19. There will not be any additional tryouts for current 9-11th grade.

Dance company auditions will be held in two stages: Video submissions will be required with the Google Form application until April 22nd.

Ms. Mathis will contact you directly to invite you to the in-person summer training on June 2nd. The final audition will take place during this training session.

Dancers must wear form-fitting black dance wear with appropriate footwear (jazz shoes or athletic sneakers - no bare feet). Hair must be secured away from the face. Detailed grooming guidelines are in the candidate application.

What is the required audition attire?

How do I access the tutorial videos?

Official dance combinations and technique tutorials for Auxiliary are posted on our YouTube channel. Access links are posted above on this site & sent to the email provided during the tryout process once you have submitted. (No longer accessible - tryouts have concluded).

For dance company tryouts, only those invited to summer training will receive access to the routine videos in preparation for the in-person audition during summer training on June 2nd.

Is there a fee to audition for the team?

There is no fee to audition for either team.

What technique is evaluated?

Dancers are judged on jazz and hip-hop technique, flexibility, performance, and special skills (not required but will be considered).

Auxiliary candidates (flags and batons) are also judged on coordination, pattern clarity, and group synchronization. All flag & baton routines will be taught in-person.

IG: fdhsAuxiliary

IG: douglassdance

fdhsauxiliary@gmail.com

Brittany.mathis@apsk12.org
404-594-2002

FDHS Main Campus
Fine Arts Building - A106

Chat.smith@apsk12.org

FDHS Main Campus
Third Floor - Rm 307

Contact Directors

The 2026-27 season starts here. Reach out for recruitment details, dance tutorial links, and audition application help. Our directors are ready to help you prepare for the floor.