Guest Little Swan Posted January 5, 2003 Report Share Posted January 5, 2003 Do you think it would be ok to wear a black leotard with a different color trim to an audition that requires a black leotard? Or would it be better to just wear solid black? Quote Link to comment
Administrators Victoria Leigh Posted January 5, 2003 Administrators Report Share Posted January 5, 2003 If it says black, then I would stick with just black. For other auditions which do not specify, I'm sure the two color one would be fine. Quote Link to comment
kiki Posted February 17, 2003 Report Share Posted February 17, 2003 I have begun to seriously audition for professional ballet companies this year. Most of the auditions I will attend will be the big cattle call auditions in NYC as well as a few other auditions that I will travel to and take company class. I have only attended a few so far and have always dressed in a colored leotard with pink tights. I have seen other dancers in a variety of other outfits and was wondering what your thoughts were. Do you think it is okay to wear black tights? I would of course never wear warmers or other junk but I have considered wearing black tights instead of my normal pink. What do you think??? Would some directors think of this as a turn off? Is pink always safer or does it really even matter??? Sorry this might sound stupid but I am just curious!!! Thanks! I am also planning to attend the Washington Ballet audition Ms Leigh...what do you think they would think about black tights??? Quote Link to comment
Mel Johnson Posted February 17, 2003 Report Share Posted February 17, 2003 Black tights are for boys.:mad: Quote Link to comment
Administrators Victoria Leigh Posted February 17, 2003 Administrators Report Share Posted February 17, 2003 I think it is not a terrific idea, kiki. Sorry Quote Link to comment
kiki Posted February 18, 2003 Report Share Posted February 18, 2003 That was what I had always thought...pink tights are more appropriate!!! I was just suprised at the number of dancers who came to these auditions dressed in unitards, black tights, tights rolled up, pink tights over their leotards or even wearing skirts. I always stuck to my pink tights but just wondered what others thought! Thanks!!! Quote Link to comment
kitri81 Posted February 18, 2003 Report Share Posted February 18, 2003 I have a question along these same lines... What are your thoughts on wearing short skirts for center work for a professional ballet company audition? Is that appropriate or not? I have heard mixed advice from various people and wanted to know Ms. Leigh and Mjr. Johnson's opinions. Julie Quote Link to comment
Mel Johnson Posted February 18, 2003 Report Share Posted February 18, 2003 Short skirts aren't a problem, as long as they don't obscure the hipline to an unrecognizable extent. What I don't like is having somebody show up as if they're going for a little walk in Antarctica, and shed layers as the class progresses. Grunge is so last decade! Quote Link to comment
Administrators Victoria Leigh Posted February 18, 2003 Administrators Report Share Posted February 18, 2003 And if you are going to wear a skirt, make sure it is around your WAIST, and not your HIPS! When they hang from the hips they just lengthen the torso and shorten the legs. Not attractive Quote Link to comment
kitri81 Posted February 18, 2003 Report Share Posted February 18, 2003 Thank you for the replies. I'm surprised that anyone would show up at audition with layers of warmups on- I would never think of doing that. And I agree with you Ms. Leigh- I've never understood why some people insist on wearing their skirts hanging off their hips. It definitely does not complement any body type. Thanks again. Quote Link to comment
Marjolein Posted March 4, 2003 Report Share Posted March 4, 2003 What should I wear for a dance audition that's not ballet? It's for the dance part of an audition for musical theatre. Part of the audition will be ballet. I also have to send them a picture of me in dance clothes. Will a picture of me in ballet class wearing a black leotard, pink tights and pointe shoe be ok, or should it be a picture in jazz clothes? I thought ballet would be better because the clothes show more of the body line. Quote Link to comment
Mel Johnson Posted March 4, 2003 Report Share Posted March 4, 2003 There can be some variables at work here. What's it for, a show? A course? Other?:confused: Quote Link to comment
Marjolein Posted March 4, 2003 Report Share Posted March 4, 2003 It's for a college audition. Quote Link to comment
Mel Johnson Posted March 4, 2003 Report Share Posted March 4, 2003 OK, your instincts are perfect, in my book. If I were looking for a musical theater dancer for a college, I'd want one who could show me that s/he had a strong foundation in a technical type of dance, and it don't get more technical than ballet! For a workshop, or a single-shot show, or even a stock company, the photos would be different. Quote Link to comment
Marjolein Posted March 5, 2003 Report Share Posted March 5, 2003 And what do you think about an oufit for the audition? Quote Link to comment
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