Outstanding Soloist
The RDA Outstanding Soloist program is an educational opportunity for dancers to receive personalized, constructive feedback on a solo performance from RDA’s world-class adjudicators.
The program seeks to cultivate excellence and nurture the artists of tomorrow! Additionally, the winner of the Outstanding Soloist in each Region will gain one-of-a-kind exposure by performing their solo at the Regional festival.
RDA thanks you for sponsoring the
2019 RDA Outstanding Soloist Program
Program features include:
- Solo performance in front of adjudicator
- Personal feedback during the adjudication process
- Individualized written assessment
- One soloist per Region will be awarded the opportunity to perform at the Regional Festival and will be named the RDA Region’s Outstanding Soloist for 2019
Solo guidelines:
- Classical or contemporary solo
- 2.5 minute time length
- Traditional variations, music, and choreography, or original works
- Registration fee, per submission
Company Directors:
Every RDA member company has the opportunity to submit up to three solos for consideration. Please encourage your dancers to get involved with the RDA Outstanding Soloist program and support this new enrichment program.
Company Directors, submit your soloist applications today!
2020 Regional Festivals
Regional Dance America/MidStates
March 8 – 10
Indianapolis, IN
Adjudicator: Lisa Slagle
Regional Dance America/Southwest
March 26 – March 28
Fort Smith, AR
Adjudicator
: Jill Bahr
Regional Dance America/Southeast
April 30 – May 2
Montgomery, AL
Adjudicator: Carol Anglin
Regional Dance America/Northeast
May 14 – May 16
Dayton, OH
Adjudicator: Leigh-Ann Cohen-Hafford