Deeply Rooted Dance Theater will hold auditions Thursday, Sept. 2, at 17 N. State, 19th floor, 6-8 p.m.

The auditions are for those interested in training in modern dance (Horton-, Graham- and Dunham-based techniques), ballet, African pyragramic and contemporary movement.

The Community Ensemble (D4) is an eight-week intensive workshop offering a Horton-based modern dance class and repertory twice weekly (Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6-9 p.m.) for dancers who wish to deepen their technical skill and artistry.

Deeply Rooted Dance Theater 2 Apprenticeship (D3) is a rigorous training program for possible matriculation into Deeply Rooted Dance Theater 2 (D2), scheduled on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays 10 a.m.-2 p.m. for fall, winter and spring terms.

Invitation into one of the ensembles will be made based on the artistic team’s evaluation. For more information, see www.deeplyrootedproductions.org, e-mail info@deeplyrootedproductions.org or call 312-795-9777.