Founded over ten years ago, the Dynamite Dance Team is a performance group dedicated to community outreach and fundraising. The “dynamic” team consists of 150 dancers ages 8 to 10 and Gotta Dance students enrolled in Amethyst through Aqua levels audition for this team in January. The team builds a strong sense of camaraderie and belonging among all of the dancers.
The Dynamite Dance Teams Perform At Exciting Locations
Each year Dynamite Dance Team participates in exciting events and performance opportunities. Two years ago the team performed at the NJ Festival of Ballooning in Branchburg, NJ and at the Somerset Patriots Stadium in Somerset, NJ. In past years they have also graced stages at The Turtle Back Zoo, Medieval Times, Hershey Park, Dorney Park, Ellis Island, the USS Intrepid, and the Statue of Liberty. By participating in larger events the team, as a result, reaches even bigger audiences across the Tri-State Area.
Dynamite Dance Team will perform at Dorney Park for both July and August Sessions!
JULY 2020 DYNAMITE (Basking Ridge): Dates are Monday, July 6th through Sunday, July 12th. The performance is at 10 am on Sunday, July 12th, at Dorney Park!
AUGUST 2020 DYNAMITE (Branchburg): Dates are Monday, August 10th through Sunday, August 16th. The performance is at 10 am on Sunday, August 16th at 10 am at Dorney Park!
Dynamite Fees from 2020: One Subject- $433
Two Subjects- $453
Three Subjects- $473
Four Subjects- $493
Five Subjects- $513
Six Subjects- $533
IMMORTAL PLACEMENT POLICY
We have implemented a placement policy for Immortal Dance Force.
Please remember that dancer must participate in either Nutcracker, Dynamite, Edge or Showstoppers to be eligible for Immortal Dance Force.
Your score from the upcoming Company Auditions on January 11th at RVCC will place you in either ballet, tap, jazz contemporary, or hip-hop Immortal groups. Please Note: In rare cases, a dancer’s score may be high enough for acceptance into Gotta Dance Companies, but may not be high enough in his/her age group to qualify for the particular subject in Immortal Dance Force.
Company Auditions 2020:
Auditions Saturday, January 11th at Raritan Valley Community College (Snow Date: January 12th in RVCC)
Important Note: We hold auditions on one day only and there are no exceptions. If you are unable to audition during your time slot (by level/style) you may audition during a lower level time slot. However, we don’t recommend this as your score will likely be skewed. This will probably cause problems in group and lead role casting because you won’t be adequately compared to your peers.
Dynamite casting is based on:
Dancers are cast based on their highest class level and their scores in each audition. For example, if your dancer’s highest level is Amethyst, Opal or Aqua then they will be placed in Dynamite. Broadway
Dancers are required to be enrolled in a Broadway class at Gotta Dance in order to audition for Acting & Singing roles.
***For Acting & Singing auditions students must be enrolled in a Gotta Dance Broadway class
See Broadway Webpage for details on songs and monologue that must be used to audition
JULY DYNAMITE FAQ’S:
WHEN IS JULY DYNAMITE? Sunday, July 8th through Saturday, July 14th
WHERE & WHEN IS THE PERFORMANCE? Performance is at the USS Intrepid on Saturday, July 14th! TIME TBA
DOES MY DANCER NEED A TICKET? Gotta Dance is providing a ticket for each dancer performing with Dynamite
HOW CAN I BUY ADDITIONAL INTREPID TICKETS? Additional tickets (not including the dancer’s ticket) can now be purchases through Gotta Dance on your family portal. Please select category 1 to “Dynamite Performance Tickets” DEADLINE TO ORDER IS FRIDAY, JUNE 29TH!
HOW MUCH ARE ADDITIONAL TICKETS? Adults (Ages 13+) are $26.50
Children (Ages 5-12) are $19.00
Children 4 and under are Free!
HOW DO I ORDER MY DANCER’S COMPLIMENTARY TANK TOP? Sign up for your tank top through your portal by selecting “Dynamite 18” as session. DEADLINE IS FRIDAY, JUNE 29TH
WHAT IS THE TANK TOP SIZING LIKE? Tanks do tend to run small, so if you are deciding between sizes, it might be better to go with the size up.
Sizes are Child 10-12, Child 14-16, Adult Small, Adult Medium, Adult Large, & Adult X-Large. There will be no exchanges of sizing.
WHY DO YOU NEED MY DANCER’S FLIP FLOP SIZE? Dynamite dancers will be participating in a project that we will need to know their flip flop size! Please sign up for your flip flop size through your portal by selecting “Dynamite 18” as session.
Children Sizes: 8/9, 10/11, 12/13, 1/2, 3/4, 5/6
Adult Sizes: 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11
COVID-19 Message
Gotta Dance is closed due to NJ mandated school closures. We’re still dancing! Remote dancing continues through June 19th. View our virtual dance concert FAQ’s.
