2026-27

eDS family audition

EDS FAM

2026-27 EDS Family AUDITION

What Teams Are There

To better serve the growing EDS dance community, we seek improvement to build the community teams every year! 
For details of each team, please read the following details carefully.

EDS Fam

The primary objective of the EDS Family is to harness the power of dance video projects and captivating stage performances to inspire and drive personal growth. Through dedicated team training, enthusiastic class participation, and diligent routine practices, we are dedicated to assisting each member in unlocking their true potential as a dancer, taking them to new heights in their dance journey.

This year, we are excited to introduce three sub-teams: K-Pop, Heels, Chinese Fusion.

Each group will be guided by dedicated leaders with focused training. To ensure fairness and efficiency in scoring, audition times will be scheduled according to the dance group you wish to join, as follows:

Sub-Teams

Chinese Fusion (风华录)

EDS风华录 — “风”拂柳絮舞翩跹, “华”彩流光映九天。

Team Expectations

Fenghualu Crew represents a new frontier of cultural fusion at Enjoy Dance Studio. We aim to bring together dancers who are passionate about sharing Chinese culture through movement, while embracing the versatility of jazz, hip-hop, and other modern styles.

Blend of Chinese culture with modern dance styles

  • Produce high-quality video projects and live performances.

  • Storytelling through fusion choreography

  • Honoring tradition while innovating

  • Pride in cultural expression & collaboration

Team Commitments

  • Attend classes and internal training (team + master instructors).

  • Help organize and participate in EDS family events.

  • Take part in EDS FAM video projects and performances.

Chinese Fusion Sub-team Audition Details:

  • 45s–1min solo in Chinese Fusion/Lyrical style

  • 30s Choreo learning on site

Heels

EDS Heels Team is a passionate and driven heels dance team dedicated to empowerment and growth. Heels isn’t just walking pretty—it’s strength, control, and attitude wrapped in artistry. Our mission is to cultivate a supportive, inspiring space for dancers to push their limits and shine individually and collectively.

Team Vision

For the upcoming season, the EDS Heels Team features a new structure built for both inclusive growth and performance excellence. The Main Team focuses on strengthening foundational technique, body control, and confidence, with opportunities to participate in team video projects and live performances. For dancers seeking an advanced challenge, our Exhibition Team within the main team demands higher technical skill and commitment, dedicated to delivering polished, high-level showcases at bigger stages.

Team Commitments

  • Training & Class Attendance: Active participation in regular classes and workshops, plus mandatory weekly team training (focusing on foundations, body conditioning, flexibility, and choreography).

  • Performances & Video Projects: Commitment to team video projects and live performances—including rehearsals, filming, and active support on set.

Heels Sub-team Audition Details:

  • 45s - 1 min solo in stiletto heels

  • Choreo learning on site

    *Exhibition team candidates will be evaluated against higher performance and technical standards.

Kpop

EDS Family’s K-pop Subgroup is dedicated to celebrating K-pop culture through performance, community, and connection. Its mission is to bring together dancers who share a love for K-pop, consistently challenge themselves through dance covers, and contribute to the local K-pop events while having fun along the way.

Focus on dance covers & performances:

  • Produce high-quality Dance Covers projects and live performances.

  • Active participation in local K-pop events

  • Collaboration, teamwork, and fun

  • Growth in dance skills + community connection

Team Commitments:

  • Attend at least 1 full K-pop dance cover project per quarter.

  • Regularly participate in K-pop classes, EDS events, and internal/external performances.

  • Contribute to EDS-hosted events, including helping with planning, organizing, and supporting events such as K-pop Random Dance and K-pop Cover Competitions.

KPOP Sub-team Audition Details:

  • 1 minute KPOP Solo

Audition Detail

  • Fam Age Requirement: 16+

  • Audition Rules:

    Each dancer may audition for up to TWO sub-teams.

Scoring Criteria


Each sub-team’s scoring criteria will be set and announced by its leader, covering aspects such as body awareness, textures, musicality, control, performance, and creativity.

Audition Fee

Free

Training Location

Cupertino Studio

Annual Membership Fee

If you join a sub-team, there is an annual membership fee of $120 per person, per sub-team.

The annual fee helps support team-related expenses, including studio facility usage, video filming, and leader training Compensation.

Responsibilities and benefits

EDS FAM
RESPONSIBILITIE
  • Attendance of FAM training
  • Help organize and participate in EDS family events
  • Participate EDS FAM video projects and performances
  • BENEFITS
  • Free Studio Access: FAM can reserve the studio for practice during designated times at no cost
  • Class Pass Booster: FAM can enjoy a 20% booster on Studio Class Passes (e.g., buy 100 pts and get 20 pts for free) , except for single walk-in passes (1pt/1.5pts/2pts). This benefit can be applied multiple times throughout the fam year.
  • Free FAM Video Projects Shooting
  • Free Access to EDS organized private events
  • Opportunity for leading performances, and holding FAM sharing session
  • Opportunity for public showcasing
  • Merchandise Discount: 10% off on any new products released starting in October 2026.
  • Annual Fee $120 per person, per sub-team. The annual fee helps support team-related expenses, including studio facility usage, video filming, and leader training Compensation.

    Audition Details

    Time

    We have three designated time slots for each sub-team on 10/17. If you’re unable to attend on 10/17, we will also have a make-up audition on 10/19 for all sub-teams.

    • EDS Fam Audition

      • Chinese Fusion

        10/17 Sat 3:00PM

        Heels

        10/17 Sat 5:00PM

        KPOP

        10/17 Sat 7:30PM

    • EDS Fam Make-Up Audition

      • 10/19 Mon 7:00PM

    Location

    • Cupertino Studio: 10268 Bandley Dr #107, Cupertino, CA 95014

    How to Sign Up

    Sign up for audition though the button or paste following link in your browser.

    (https://forms.gle/89MGRW4TMWRyUztw7)

    When and How will I Know the Results

    The results will be commented by email by the end of the Nov 3, 2026.

    FAQ

    EDS Crew

    EDS Crew Season Update

    EDS Crew will not be holding public auditions for the upcoming Fall season. We are taking a scheduled pause from the audition cycle for the time being.

    Thank you to everyone for your continued support. For any future updates regarding our team activities or future audition announcements, please stay tuned to our official channels.

    Current EDS Crew members will remain on the team in the meantime.