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
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| 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
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Auditioning for EDS FAM is free of charge. However, if you join a sub-team, there is an annual membership fee of $120 per person, per sub-team.
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Please note that we prioritize in-person candidates. If you are applying for or renewing your EDS Family membership and cannot attend all time slots, please contact us via WeChat (eds-2016 )or email (contact@eds.dance). We may consider accepting a video submission, though you may be required to complete a make-up audition in person.
Unfortunately, we cannot offer the same accommodation for the EDS Crew audition.
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You may join up to two sub-teams.
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Absolutely. We welcome English speakers and currently have many English speaking members.
While most of our dancers are Chinese speakers, they are comfortable communicating in English.
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.