Become part of our annual show!
Participate as a choreographer, dancer or both!
Dancers
Auditions for our 2022 show are completely based on submitted auditions. Please fill out this form to get started and to gain access to the audition videos. Prospective dancers audition by style (ballroom, latin or swing), but can also indicate specific dance preferences.
Once accepted, time commitment consists of 1-2 hours of practice for every piece per week, in which individual dancers can choose to participate in multiple pieces based on their interests and availability.
Choreographers
Choreographer selection occurs before auditions — keep an eye out on the listserv for when bids open. In this process, choreographers submit proposals with their choice of music, dance style, and overall vision for their pieces. The show team will then review the bids and provide feedback before making final decisions.
Don’t let nerves hold you back! If you’re interested in choreographing but are unsure of your qualifications, you can be matched with an experienced co-choreographer, and the show team will provide you with resources and guidelines.
A last note — Many dancers come to show with little to no experience — we welcome all levels! Show is a fantastic space to learn, grow and show off your hard work. Hope to see you at auditions!
Celeste Beals
Show Director
Past Show Samples
In this piece from the 2014 BLAST Show: BLAST Has a Secret, two couples from very different dance backgrounds get on the Purple Line Express, listening to the same song. A hip hop/swing dance battle ensues, and the whole train gets involved!
A serial killer terrorizes innocents in a paso doble piece from the 2017 BLAST Show: BLAST Never Sleeps
In this older piece from the 2011 BLAST Show, the merry murderesses of the Cook County Jail dance the Cell Block Tango