Celebrating our 15th anniversary this year, the award-winning Silk Road Dance Company is the East Coast's pioneering ensemble of women's dance traditions from Central Asia, the Middle East, the Caucasus and beyond.

We have performed at DC's most prestigious venues as well as nationally and internationally. Silk Road Dance Company has invitations for more international performances in 2010 and 2011.

Interested dancers should schedule an audition slot by calling 301-585-1105 or via e-mail at silkroaddance@aol.com.

Dancers are encouraged to have a valid passport.

Prospective members should bring a photo with a dance resume and prepare a short solo of approximately 3 to 5 minutes. The piece may be in any dance style, preferably Middle Eastern or Asian, and must be performed in costume and make up. Immediately following the individual solo presentations, all dancers will be taught several ensemble combinations that reflect SRDC’s diverse repertoire drawn from over a dozen distinct cultures. Please bring rehearsal clothes for this part of the audition.

Dancers should have some familiarity with the company’s mission statement available at the official website www.silkroaddance.com. Awareness of the depth and breadth of our repertoire is also helpful. Video clips are posted at www.youtube.com/silkroaddancecompany

Membership in the Silk Road Dance Company constitutes a considerable time commitment. Company rehearsals are presently Wednesday evenings and Sunday afternoons. Sectional rehearsals are scheduled according to individual availability. The ensemble presents numerous performances -- locally, nationally, and internationally -- throughout the year, with as many as eight to ten per month during the busiest season.