“Show Us You Can Dance!” says the Berkeley Arts Council.

Young dance students in Berkeley County and around the four-state region are invited to gain competition experience and maybe win cash prizes in the second annual “Show Us You Can Dance” competition. On Saturday, March 31, entrants will audition for the opportunity to perform in the finals on April 28. Both events will be held at Musselman High School in Inwood, WV.

Registration is available online or applications may be downloaded from the Berkeley Art Council’s website, www.berkeleyartswv.org. Registration is open and the deadline is March 15. Time slots for the preliminary round of Auditions are assigned in the order that registration is received. Guidelines for the competition and information on the event are available online.Applications are accepted online and by mail.

Categories that dancers may enter include Solo (ages 9 – 12), Solo (ages 13 – 18), Duets (ages 9 – 12), Duets (ages 13 – 18), Small groups (3 to 10 dancers), and Large Groups (11 – 20 dancers). Most dance styles are accepted. See web site for details.

For questions, email youcandance@berkeleyartswv.org or call 304-262-1611 to receive an application package.

The Berkeley Arts Council is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated ensuring that Berkeley County has a vibrant arts environment by promoting  participation and appreciation of the literary, visual and performing arts.