Swimmer Expectations and Information
Start Here: Is This For You?
Swimming in the water ballet is fun, but it’s a real commitment. This is a collaborative community theater production that happens to take place in a pool. Swimmers don’t just perform; we also help create costumes, props, choreography, and the set, and we set up and reset the space on show days.
Creating the show takes time and teamwork, and most participants find it a rewarding and community-building experience.
Typical Commitment
2 rehearsals per week (June–July)
Up to 3 absences allowed
Mandatory Tech Day (full day)
8 performances over 2 weekends
Help with setup, strike, and builds
Swimming in the water ballet works best for people who can reliably plan around June and July evenings.
Not Sure Yet?
Totally fair. Many of our swimmers started as volunteers or audience members.
You can still be part of the show without rehearsals:
Help with costumes, props, or builds
Volunteer during show weekends
Audition for land acting roles
Interested? Contact: volunteers@fluidmovement.org
Key Dates at a Glance
Sign-ups open: Late April at 6 PM (open for 24 hours)
Mandatory meeting: Early May
Rehearsals: June–July
Tech Day: Saturday before first show
Shows: Last weekend in July and first weekend in August
What You’ll Actually Do
The show combines synchronized swimming scenes with land acting and ends in a full-cast finale.
Each year’s show is different, and flexibility is part of the process.
You will:
Rehearse your scene
Help create costumes/props/set
Help set up and reset the pool between shows
Perform multiple shows
(Optional) Learn the full-cast finale number
How Sign-Ups Work
Fluid Movement does not hold auditions. Participation is first-come based on safety and capacity.
Online sign-up form
Posted on website, Instagram, Facebook, and newsletter
Open for 24 hours
You’ll receive a scene assignment or waitlist notice afterward
Attendance Expectations
Mandatory May Meeting
Kickoff meeting in early May to meet the team and directors.
Missing this counts as one absence.
Rehearsals
Twice weekly (typically 5:30-7:30 PM)
June through July
Up to 3 absences allowed
Start on land before pools open
Pool locations vary across the city
Weather or pool closures will be communicated by your directors or Assistant Stage Manager.
Tech Day (Required)
A full day the Saturday before the first show (approximately 10 AM–6 PM).
We run the entire show with sound, staging, and learning the finale.
Additional rehearsals occur during the following week to prepare for opening weekend.
Performances
Typically 8 shows across two weekends:
Last weekend in July
First weekend in August
Call times are early afternoon. Shows are in evenings.
Schedules may change depending on pool availability and safety.
Build & Volunteer Requirements
Everyone helps create the show.
Minimum:
Volunteer for 4-6 hours at headquarters (303 W Monument Street)
Help with setup and strike during performances
Tasks may include moving seating, hanging set pieces, organizing storage, assisting tech, or supporting cast needs. We accommodate different abilities.
Community Expectations
All participants agree to the Code of Conduct to keep the environment safe and welcoming.
An incident report form is monitored by the Board of Directors and may be used at any time.
Fluid Movement Junior (Ages 9–14)
Shorter season designed for younger swimmers.
Commitment Snapshot
90 minutes weekday rehearsals for 2 weeks in July (Monday-Friday)
Full attendance expected
Tech Day required (shorter hours)
Perform in same show weekends as main cast
Sign-Ups
Online form announced via website, social media, and newsletter.
Rehearsals
Led by dedicated directors with their own choreography, costumes, and props. Juniors are an integral part of the full production.
Performances
Same weekends as the main cast with slightly later call times.
Need Accommodations?
Contact: volunteers@fluidmovement.org