Konpa Performance Team 2024
Konpassion is looking for motivated konpa dancers to join the first ever konpa performance team in the Netherlands! We are looking for 6-10 dancers that are committed to weekly trainings until Donpecember and are ready to show the fun and beauty of konpa to the world. All ages, genders and body types are welcome. While we prefer dancers with konpa and performance experience, the most important qualities to join the team are commitment, desire to grow, teamwork skills and love and passion for konpa dance and music.
The team is led by Janita Ilona, with the assistance of Dylan and other Konpassion team members.
Dates
Tuesday 3rd of September, 20:00 : Audition
Tuesday 10th September - 17th December 20:00 - 21:30 : Training sessions (15 trainings; 22,5 hours). Location in Rotterdam West or centre.
Saturday 2nd of November and Saturday 14th of December: Performances in Rotterdam
Other performance dates will be confirmed later
Audition
Audition is on Tuesday 3rd of September, 20:00 - 21:30
If the date and time don’t work for you, send us a message (@konpassion on instagram) or email konpassiondanceschool@gmail.com. We can consider alternative times
We will teach a short partnerwork and solo choreo at the audition, which will then be performed in front of the team leaders.
Please register for the audition by first submitting the form: https://forms.gle/12yzu1i8M8DZcquh9 Please do this latest on the 2nd of September.
The specific location of the audition will be emailed.
Unsure if you are good enough to audition? Yes you are! We appreciate every dancer who is ready to take the risk and show up to the audition!
Benefits
Showcasing and growing your skills as a dancer and performer in a supportive environment! Being part of a team allows you to grow your confidence and get to know other passionate dancers better.
Professionally filmed video with the team.
50% discount on Konpassion Weekly Classes.
Financial requirements
Payment of 250,- EUR for the trainings until 17th of December. Can be paid in two sections
Willingness to invest at least 100,- EUR on a performance costume (we can increase the budget if the team unanimously agrees to do so).
Have dance shoes (flats or heels) in neutral colours (beige, brown, white, black)
Travel costs to the performance locations.
About Konpassion & Janita Ilona
Konpassion has been teaching weekly konpa classes and workshops in the Netherlands and over 10 other countries since ‘22.
Janita Ilona has trained and collaborated with some of the most well known konpa dancers in the world: Dady & Manuela, Danse Select Canada, Sony (KOTR), Robenson Mathurin and Meggie C.
Janita Ilona started performing over 20 years ago as a singer and dancer. She focused on pop music and musical theatre. 8 years ago she switched her focus on teaching dance. Her first style was commercial dance, followed by kizomba, and finally switching her full focus to konpa four years ago.