10 Ways To Get Noticed At A Dance Audition

10 ways to get noticed at a dance audition

1. Arrive early - Always allow yourself enough time to find the location of the audition and to register.

2. Warm up – Just like arriving early, you want to make sure you allow yourself enough time to warm up properly. The typical amount of time needed to warm up is 30 minutes, so make sure you do to avoid injury.

3. Resume and headshot – Having a professional headshot and resume is a vital tool at any audition. It allows judges to see your previous jobs, training and skills. Make sure that the headshot is an 8x10 with your name, stats, and contact information on the back.

4. Attire – In some cases auditions may cause for a certain type of dress attire, so you want to make sure you dress appropriately. Hair should always be away from the face and jewelry is not allowed.

5. Be seen – Stand in front whenever possible. The front row is typically where judges will look first, and then they make their way to the back. If you have a hard time learning combinations standing in the front is the ideal place for you to be. During the actual audition depending on how it is set up (individual or group) you may be required to stand according to number. If that is the case stand up straight and radiate confidence

6. Learn the combination - Do your best to learn the dance sequence as quickly as possible. While learning it do exactly as the teacher does. Do not try to improvise or add your own flare just yet. The judges want to see if you are able to take direction and can pick up on movements. If there is a call back, then you will have time to add your own flare.

If you were required to compose a routine for the audition make sure you rehearse so there is no chance of forgetting. If that does happened, be confident and recover with a new step of the next step. Since you were the one that choreographed the routine no one will know you’ve made a mistake but you.

7. Facial expression – Make use for your face. If the dance calls for compassion or anger, show it in your face. Just make sure you don’t go over board. There have been cases of dancer face, when all the judges can see is the over exaggerated facial expression of dancers. This takes away from the moves and you will be passed over.

8. Confidence – It has been stated before but having confidence is key. Believe in your moves, believe in yourself. Stand up straight, hold your head up high and SMILE!

9. While you wait – While you are waiting for your turn to audition pay respect to those that are performing. This is not the time to hold side conversations, instead watch the others audition and mark the steps in your head.

10. When its all over- Thank the judges and the instructor when you are done. This gives them one last look at you and shows a sign of professionalism.

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