When are the auditions?
Auditions are Saturday, August 27th or Sunday, August 28th. You must choose one day to audition with your team.
Where are the auditions?
New Location:
Newton Berg Middle School
1900 N Fifth Ave E
Newton, IA 50208
What do the dancers wear for auditions?
Black leggings or black long jazz pants with a solid white top.
How many dancers can audition?
We allow a maximum of 6 dancers per school.
How do I register my dancers to audition?
Coaches are responsible to register all 6 dancers from your school. Complete the registration form found here.
Registration is due by Thursday, August 18th.
Can we audition on both Saturday or Sunday?
No, we do not allow schools to split their audition day. Please choose either Saturday, or Sunday.
How much do auditions cost?
Auditions will be $27 per dancer.
How can I pay for auditions?
We accept checks, purchase orders, money orders, and credit card.
Credit card transactions include a 3% service fee. All payments are due prior to your audition.
What do I need to complete the audition?
Come to Berg Middle School on your chosen audition day. Dancers need to wear:
- Black pants or leggings
- Plain white top with no writing
- No crop tops
- Black Jazz Shoes
- No Piercings allowed (exception: single lobe studs, no dangle or hoop earrings)
If I am a chaperone, can I drop my dancer off and leave?
No, you are responsible for your dancer in case of illness or injury. All chaperones must be on-site for the duration of the auditions.
When will I find out the results of the audition?
We will email you directly with the results as soon as we can. Typically, coaches are notified in October.
What is the schedule for auditions?
Tentative All-Iowa Audition Schedule:
Registration: 7:15 am – 8:30 am
*Arrive by 8:00 am to allow time for costume sizing
8:30 am – 8:50 am – Announcements
9:00 am – 11:15 am – Teach and review Pom and Kick routine
9:00 am – ISDTA Coaches Meeting – Speaker: Erin Kirtley, IGHSAU
11:15 am – 12:30 pm – Lunch provided Newton Pacesetters (No outside food unless medically necessary)
12:30 pm – 4:00 pm – Auditions (closed)
What if I have a question not covered here?
For general All-Iowa questions, please contact Kathy Enyart. Email: kenyart1951@gmail.com.