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.
Key
Audition
Dates for Fall Dance Team
virtual submissions
9-11th grade should submit March 5-13th (by 11:59PM)
8th grade may submit march 5-20th (by 11:59PM)
pre-audition clinic (free)
march 12, 2026
3:30-6:00pm
fdhs main campus fine arts building
In-Person Auditions
Join us for the live audition circuit at FDHS Main Campus. Candidates will be evaluated on technique, freestyle capacity, and team synchronicity. Main Campus students please arrive 5-10 minutes early for check-in. Ninth grade students should arrive by 4:15PM. Eighth grade students may choose to only submit virtually & wait for summer practices. However, we encourage those that can attend in person to arrive by 5:00PM.
Location: 225 Hamilton E. Holmes Dr. NW
FDHS Main Campus Fine Arts Building
March 17-19, 2026 | 03:30— 06:30 PM
Northstarettes Dance Line
Flag Corp
Baton Twirling
Required Application Form
Submit your candidacy for the 2026-27 season. All candidates for the Astro Auxiliary & Winter Dance Teams must provide complete contact details, performance history, and links to virtual audition videos (including interview response questions). Your virtual application is the first step toward joining our elite program. See below for detailed instructions on submitting audition videos.
Video Submissions
Submit your Round 1 virtual audition videos:
1. Introduction: Say your full name, current grade/cohort, and what section you want to audition for
2. Answer TWO interview questions of your choice from the PDF Linked below
3. View the tutorials at the bottom of the website
4. Learn the 6 Stands (all candidates)
5. Learn the Dance Routine (Northstarette candidates only - Flag & Baton candidates will learn their routine in-person)
6. Submit a video to the link below (all black dance attire with jazz shoes or athletic sneakers only - no bare feet)
If you have trouble uploading at this link, you can email your videos directly to Fdhsauxiliary@gmail.com with the subject "[Insert Name] - Astro Auxiliary Audition"
See the contact information for the Auxiliary Directors if you have questions or concerns.
Winter Competitive Dance Team Virtual Submission
Candidates for the Winter Competitive Dance Season (October-March) will submit digitally and be invited to summer and fall training. All submissions must include the mandatory routine breakdown available in our video tutorial. Ensure high-quality lighting and clear visibility of the full body. Details for this submission will be posted on this website after Fall Dance Team auditions are complete. Those who make the Northstarette Dance Team are automatic members of the Douglass Celestial Dance Company.
Submissions Open: April 1- April 22
Requirement: Candidate Application + Routine Video Link
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 available now. Winter Dance Team tutorials will post April 1st.
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.
AVAILABLE NOW UNTIL MARCH 13TH
A deep dive into the technical requirements including kicks, turns, and flexibility combinations for varsity competitive dance team placement.
AVAILABLE APRIL 1ST-22ND
Learn the foundational high-energy routines required for the Douglass Celestial Dance Company audition submission. Focus on sharp execution and performance quality.
AVAILABLE APRIL 1ST-22ND
Audition FAQ
When are the 2026-27 audition dates?
Auditions will be held in two stages: Virtual submissions are open March 5-13, 2026, and in-person auditions are scheduled for March 17-19 at FDHS Main Campus. Detailed schedules are provided upon registration.
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 are hosted on our YouTube channel. Access links are posted above on this site & sent to the email provided during the application process once you have submitted.
Is there a fee to audition for the team?
There is no fee to audition. We will also host a free in-person pre-audition clinic on March 12, 2026 at FDHS Main Campus in the Fine Arts Building (3:30-6:00PM) to provide direct help with choreography and virtual submissions.
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.
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.