Audition Tips

“Great dancers are not great because of their technique, they are great because of their passion.” - Martha Graham

With a full day of dance auditions tomorrow, I thought I'd write a little post of how to cope in these sorts of circumstances. Im not a professional dancer, I'm a dance student - but I've done a fair amount of auditions and this is some advice I've picked up along the way.   

So for all you dancers out there, here are a few tips to help you all when you feel the pressure:

Prepare - one of my favourite quotes is Those Who Fail to Prepare, Prepare to Fail. Work hard in class and make sure you are technically ready. 

Train yourself to correct yourself - Don't have to be corrected more than once, take onboard the criticism and change it.

Do some memory tests! - Most audition-ers will only give you the instruction ONCE. Make sure you listen carefully.

Make sure you eat a healthy breakfast - Something with lots of energy to keep you going, carb overload, it works.

Dress appropriately- Plan your audition wear, make sure its tight fitting and if possible a bright colour to make you stand out. 

Do steps exactly as the choreographer ask - If they ask for one spin don't do two to show off etc 

Be Confident - There isn't anything you can't do. Take these guys as inspiration.