MONTGOMERY • FEB 9-10, 2024
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Thanks for a great second event in Montgomery, AL for Open Call Competition. We will be returning to The Davis Theatre in 2024 for our 3rd event in this regional location!
Email opencallcomp@gmail.com for Studio Owner Packet!
2024 Awards Results
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HOST HOTEL
EMBASSY SUITES
300 Tallapoosa St, Montgomery, AL 36104
THEATER
THE DAVIS THEATRE
251 Montgomery St, Montgomery, AL 36104
Open Call Convention: The Callback
Open Call will be offering a one-day convention to our event in Montgomery, AL. The day will include 3 master classes from our judges panel from 8:30am to 12:30pm. Classes will be 1hr and 15 minutes. Dancer will have a one hour break between competition and convention! To register, please email mallory@opencallcompetition.com!
S A M P L E S C H E D U L E
FRIDAY
Door Open at 4:00pm
5-7pm: Teen and Senior Solos, Duos and Trios
7pm: 13&Up Improv Showdown
7:15pm: 13& Up Awards
SATURDAY
Convention 8:30am-12:15pm
8:30am: Frankie Morgan (Contemporary)
9:45am: April Cook (Tap)
11:00am: Andrew Wilson (Musical Theatre)
Petite, Junior, Preteen Solos/Duos/Trios Competition from 1:00pm-3:15pm
12 & Under Improv Showdown at 3:15pm
12 & Under Awards at 3:30pm
4pm: Group Competition
6pm: Final Awards
A detailed schedule will be placed online within 7 days of the competition.
A copy of this schedule will be emailed to all studio owner accounts.
Please email opencallcomp@gmail.com (or call 706-389-8433) to pre-register for any add ons.
Judges’ Bios:
April Cook:
April Cook is an NYC-based teacher, choreographer, and dancer from Charlotte, NC. She received her formative training under Gene Medler of the North Carolina Youth Tap Ensemble, Barbara Morgan Eaves, of Rhythm Dance Studio, and Miss Donna's School of Dance. April currently teaches throughout the country, and is a judge/teacher for several competitions and conventions including NYCDA, Mainstage Productions, Dance Theater USA, The PTC Productions Annual Teacher Workshop/The PULSE on Tour, and The Big Apple Tap Festival. She has been a tap instructor for Rosie O’Donnell’s Rosie’s Theater Kids and had the incredible privilege of performing nationally with Savion Glover.
Frankie Morgan:
Frankie Morgan grew up in McAlester, Oklahoma and he moved to Los Angeles, California to pursue a career as a professional dancer. He has assisted choreographers like Stacey Tookey and Tyce Diorio on episodes of the Fox show So You Think You Can Dance. Frankie was the male swing for the Shaping Sound tour choreographed by Travis Wall, Teddy Forance, Nick Lazzarini, and Kyle Robinson. He has performed in the Festival Ballet Theater’s The Secret Garden Ballet & Mixed Repertoire. In 2017, he moved from Los Angeles to New York City to further pursue his passion for dance. Since moving he has worked for choreographers like Joe Lanteri, Kelly Divine, and Karla Garcia.Most recently, he performed with Taylor Swift at the 2019 MTV Video Music Awards.
Cassidy Gerczak:
Cassidy Gerczak has worked professionally in music, film, and live performance for many years now. She has credits with several cruise lines and dance festivals. She has studied under Galen Hooks, Shelia Barker, and Michelle Barker, and she has been feature on Good Morning America, Macy Thanksgiving Parade, and Doubled for Hilliary Duff! She is excited to work with your kids and provide an energetic, fun class.