AUDITION PROCESS = Company Class + Audition + Interview

1. Click here to download the Company Info Sheet. Read the sheet completely.
2. Click here to download the Audition Application Form. Complete the form with your answers by typing your info directly into the form. (You can press ‘tab’ to get to each section of the form.)
3. Print your completed Audition Application Form and sign & date at the bottom.
4. Click here to download the Waiver. Print the Waiver and fill it out.
5. Bring your completed forms to Company Class with you on Sunday, Dec 6th.
6. Register for Company Class at the front, and turn in your application at the table.  You will be given a number.
7. Take Company Class regularly (this is the audition piece!).
8. After class is over, you will be asked to do the piece in small groups to be video taped for your audition.
9. The judges will meet and will make a cut.  We will announce who is cut that night.
10. Those who make the cut will be asked to return the following night (Monday) to do a short interview with the Funkbrella directors from 7-9pm.
11. After the interview, we will make our final decision and will post the results on our website, www.funkbrella.com.

FORMS
1) Info Sheet
2) Audition Application Form
3) Waiver

Still have questions? Email nika@funkbrella.com.

Buddha Stretch
Mop Tops/Elite Force (NYC)
Video

Buddha Stretch is one of the pioneers for choreography as we know it today.  He was the very first choreographer to teach hip-hop in a mainstream dance studio – New York’s Broadway Dance Center – in 1989.

Born and raised in Brooklyn, New York, Stretch heavily impacted the dance world by bridging the gap between what was termed, Ol’ Skool and New Skool. His dance style, known as Freestyle Hip-Hop, draws from all aspects of Hip-Hop culture, music and dance. These moves during the early days of music videos helped to launch the popularity of dance in this medium, as well as live shows.

His first video was with Eric B & Rakim, “Eric B for President.” Stretch later formed a crew called Elite Force who appeared in documentaries, music videos, live shows and in countless projects overseas. His first choreography job was for Joeski Love (Pee Wee Dance) and went on to work with the likes of Rosie Perez, Will Smith in the Men In Black and Miami videos; Michael Jackson’s “Remember The Time” video (his most memorable experience) and more. He was nominated for two MTV Awards for ‘Best Choreography’ for the Will Smith videos Men In Black, Gettin’ Jiggy Wit It, and Miami. Recent credits include choreography for Virgin recording artist Thalia (on Good Morning America), Aida, Tony Award Winner, Heather Headley, Hot ‘97 Air Personality, Angie Martinez and rapper Rah Diggah.

Stretch’s trend setting style keeps him in demand as a choreographer, dancer, teacher and performer. His passion for dance is exhibited every time you experience his work. Stretch believes “music is the universal language; dance is its interpreter.”