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ARTISTIC DANCE EXCHANGE

ADE NATIONALS NOBLE PRODIGIES & DOTY

NOBLE PRODIGY & DANCER OF THE YEAR 2024-2025

ALL Dancers Auditioning for Nobles MUST Complete the

Prodigy Questionnaire Below

 

The winner of ADE Dancer of the Year (DOTY) will automatically be an ADE Noble Prodigy for the upcoming season, assist the ADE Faculty on stage, and receive 2-night hotel stays in each tour city for the entire 2024-2025 regional season!

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To compete for DOTY, you must be registered for NATIONALS PRODIGY TIER

For More Information about DOTY PLEASE CLICK HERE

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Noble Prodigies will be featured faculty assistants on stage. Noble Prodigies 18+ and over will also be provided with meals onsite for added administrative duties during the event.

To learn more about the selection process click HERE

rates

NATIONAL TUITION

 

-PRODIGY ALL-STARS. NATIONALS RATE: $425

-Early Rate Ends May 1st, 2024-

​After May 2nd Standard Rate $465

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-NOBLE PRODIGIES RE-AUDITION. 

NATIONALS RATE: $212 (50% Off)

-Only If Registered by March 15th, 2024-

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-CURRENT DOTY WINNERS AND SENIOR NOBLES GRADUATING. 

NATIONALS RATE: FREE

-Only If Registered by March 15th, 2024-

NATIONALS PRODIGY & DOTY TRACK INCLUDES

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-ALL Classes National Classes a total of 15 per level.

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-Nobles & Prodigy Status Audition 

(January 11 TBD)

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-FREE Dancer of the Year Solo Competition (DOTY)
(includes 1 Solo Entry, the additional solo fee will be $175)

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-Prodigy & Noble Choreography Pieces for Gala

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-NEW! THE INDUSTRY PANEL

(July 11th during the morning)

Professional Advice and auditions for Higher Education Programs, Agent Representation, College Scholarships  & Casting Jobs. Learn More HERE

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-NEW! Mentorship Program 

Sessions and exclusive classes with Prodigy Program Director Kevin Frey and other Faculty Members

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IMPORTANT NOTE

If you are attending with your studio please make sure your national registration is through your studio account.

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If you are attending individually please click on the link below to register

AUDITION PROCESS

AUDITION PROCESS & RULES

PART 1: REGISTRATION

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1.-Register for Nationals and pay your tuition.

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2.  Completed Prodigy Questionnaire and uploaded a High-Resolution Headshot.

Please make sure we can see your face clearly!  

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3.  High-resolution full-body shot of you in a Prodigy shirt

 

We just want a clear picture of you smiling naturally in your ADE t-shirt; one that will be easily recognizable to our staff and faculty!  This photo does not need to be professionally taken. Simple is best!

 

Please Click on the link below to do so:

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PLEASE NOTE: Late submissions will not be accepted. Deadline May 15th, 2024

 

Below is a more detailed breakdown of the selection process on site.  

 

Please read through carefully so you know what to expect!

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PART 2: July 7th Orientation Meeting

 

Parents are encouraged to attend orientation and are welcome to stay after their very own parent orientation.

 

PART 3: How will Noble Prodigies be selected?

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Based on a 1000-point system.

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At least 800 points are required to become a Noble Prodigy.

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All the 5 highlighted qualifications below to become a noble are mandatory

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A Prodigy All-Star will always be an example to fellow dancers with an exuberant positive attitude in and out of class.


A Prodigy All-Star will always be humble and respectful to the faculty, staff & and other dancers.


A Prodigy All-Star will perform 100% in every class, full of energy and passion!


A Prodigy All-Star is a role model for others; always striving to improve and working hard to keep the Prodigy Program values elevated.


A Prodigy All-Star will ALWAYS show up on time, ready to dance & and inspire!

 

PART 4: July 11th. The Industry Pannel is Mandatory for all Prodigies & Nobles

 

PART 5: July 12th. Noble & Prodigy Auditions & Gala Tech Rehearsals

 

PART 6: July 12th. Gala Awards Ceremony & Announcements

AUDITION PLACEMENTS

PRODIGY ALL-STARS AUDITION PLACEMENT AT NATIONALS

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All Prodigy All-Stars with expiring scholarships after Nationals could re-audition to extend their scholarship for another year if they don't become a Noble Prodigy.

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NOBLE PRODIGY RE-AUDITION PROCESS

 

Nobles Graduating & DOTY will get a FREE Pass to Nationals where they could re-audition for Noble & DOTY if registered by March 15 th.

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All Current Nobles Re-Auditioning will get a 50% Discount at Nationals if register by March 15th, 2024

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  • Age does not matter when auditioning to be a Noble. All auditionees go into the same audition pool. From there, the faculty decides if and where they should be placed.  

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  • If a junior noble is between 12 - 13 years old, they will be available to re-audition for Noble again. The faculty will determine the age placement if they remain a junior noble or qualify as a teen noble or teen prodigy all-star. 

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  • If you are not selected as a noble again, you will automatically be a Prodigy All-Star for another year.

 

 

NOBLE GRADUATION, PRE-PROFESSIONAL PROGRAM & EMERGING NEW ARTIST PROGRAM

 

Noble Prodigies who were awarded Noble status as a Senior of age at 18 will graduate to Noble Alumni at the conclusion of that year’s ADE National. 

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Any ADE Alumni will receive Free Lifetime Classes with ADE, and they could apply for THE EMERGING NEW ARTIST PROGRAM to continue further education with ADE. 

Learn more about THE EMERGING NEW ARTISTS HERE

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