Guest pointe2dtop Posted March 9, 2004 Report Share Posted March 9, 2004 How do I prepare for an audition such as a drop in class. That's what i've been doing because I (at my age) have to spend the summers with my father and I am limited to SIs in West Palm Beach and Boca Raton, Florida. In 2 weeks i'll be "auditioning" for Ballet Florida and I need to know more about auditions. My last audition was for a less proffesional SI/company. Quote Link to comment
Administrators Victoria Leigh Posted March 9, 2004 Administrators Report Share Posted March 9, 2004 An audition class for an SI is just that, a class. You prepare for it the way you do for any regular class. Be sure that you look your best, with an appropriate color leotard, clean tights and shoes, and your hair neatly coiffed in a bun. You should also discuss your training background and age with the person who is scheduling your class, so that you are placed in an appropriate class for your level of training. They will need to know how long you have studied ballet, how many classes a week you take, whether you are on pointe or not, and where you study during the year. Quote Link to comment
Bee Posted March 9, 2004 Report Share Posted March 9, 2004 Good Luck, pointe2dtop! Smile and look confident - show the auditioners that you know what you're doing. Also, concentrate veeeery veeeery well when combinations are being shown: that way, you'll be able to think about the actual exercise when you're doing it, and not the order of moves... *completely off-topic* Ms Leigh, "coiffed" is such a nice word! I've never heard anyone use it before though - does it come from the French 'coiffure' ? Quote Link to comment
Guest jane Posted March 9, 2004 Report Share Posted March 9, 2004 Don't forget to smile and enjoy the dancing . Show everybody what a positive and enthusiastic dancer you are . Good Luck Quote Link to comment
Administrators Victoria Leigh Posted March 10, 2004 Administrators Report Share Posted March 10, 2004 Yes, Bee, I think coiffed probably does come from the French word coiffure. Quote Link to comment
lildancechick722 Posted March 10, 2004 Report Share Posted March 10, 2004 Remember to warm up before the class, and sure you are stretched. BE confidante, and always smile. Show the auditioners that you love to dance. If they give you a correction remember to apply it right away so they know that you want to improve! oh ya and get sleep the night before so your not yawning in the class! Have fun and enjoy! Quote Link to comment
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