Audition Prep Workshop

with Tamara Merritt Irving & Keisha Laren Clarke Gray

Your First Impression Starts Here

The Audition Prep Workshop powered by From the Stage to the Classroom is a high-impact workshop designed to build confident, versatile dancers who are prepared to shine in any audition environment.

Whether you're preparing for a school dance team, studio program, college audition, or your first professional opportunity, this inaugural event offers the real-world tools you need to succeed.

This is more than just another summer workshop...
It’s the next step in your audition journey.

What You’ll Gain:

✅ Techniques to pick up choreography with ease and clarity

✅ Ballet, modern, and jazz training in one immersive session

✅ Tools for stage presence, facial expression, and confidence

✅ Audition mindset and etiquette guidance

✅ Improve coaching for those unpredictable moments

Meet Your Coaches

Tamara Merritt Irving and Keisha Laren Clarke Gray met while performing in The Lion King and have each gone on to become trusted dance educators and mentors. Together, they bring decades of experience across performance, education, and mentorship helping dancers not just train, but thrive.

Tamara Irving

Former Lion King performer, University Professor, arts education consultant, and founder of From the Stage to the Classroom.

Keisha Laren Clarke Gray

Performer, educator with Creative Movement and Dance, owner of Arise Light Shine Yoga Inc., and Lion King alum.

Workshop Breakdown

Open to dancers ages 10+ | Intermediate to Advanced Levels

Choose your focus:

Workshop A – Ballet Emphasis: Ballet + modern/jazz
Workshop B – Modern Emphasis: Modern focus + improv/jazz blend

📝 A Parent/Guardian Info + Experience Form will be sent after registration.

💸 Investment

Pricing will be determined after form completion and consultation.
Includes full intensive + audition technique + style coaching
✨ Spots are limited for personalized feedback

✨ Optional Add-On Coaching (Available After Registration)

“Clean Your Dance” – Polish your solo or combo
“Create Your Dance” – Choreograph a new piece for upcoming auditions
Private lessons available on request

🎓 About From the Stage to the Classroom

From the Stage to the Classroom bridges the gap between professional performance and dance education offering students direct access to working artists, audition prep, and career readiness.

This intensive is the first in a series of experiences that help dancers transition from training to thriving.

🚨 Ready to Show Up Strong?

Walk into your next
audition prepared, polished, and powerful.