Auditions

Auditioning can be very stressful, with all the nerves and worrying done it takes a lot out of you. But as a dancer it's something you have to get use to. It's the same with any performing art, auditioning is a part of life and it determines whether or not you get on the team or get the part. Auditions can be intimidating but with confidence and the right preparation you will be able to rock the auditions with few flaws and be able to leave with a smile on your face. Important tips for auditions involve your preparation, punctuality, appearance, and confidence.

preparation is probably one of the most important aspects or tips for auditions because the way you prepare determines how you will do in the actual auditions. Read your audition information thoroughly and carefully because that will tell you everything you need to know about your audition. What to wear, what to bring, where to go, etc. Everything you need to know is in there. Before you even show up at auditions you need to know what you're doing and this packet of information you get  becomes your life line. For me, I always resort to my packet of information whenever my mind goes blank I forget what I need to bring or what time something is at, etc. At my school our auditions take about three to four days and during that time we have audition clinics, where we learn the audition dance and technique we need to do for the actual auditions. Preparation for this is super important because you're already given what you have to do, so you just have to practice it and perform it for the judges at the best of your ability. Preparation involves practicing the audition dance so you remember it and practicing the technique so you do it well. I know that sounds easy, but with stress and nervousness mixed in there its very easy to forget the dance during actual auditions, so preparation is very important.

don't be late to auditions. Being late to auditions is one of the worst possible things you can do. For one, it shows the judges that you are not responsible and gets you on there bad side. Starting you off with a not so good reputation. Do whatever it takes to get there on time. Traffic, accidents, forgetting something, can all lead you to being late so leave with plenty of time for delays to occur. A girl on my dance team before was late to auditions and that got her on the bad side of our coach. She started off the season as an alternate and had to work her way up to competing because the coach didn't trust her enough.

Your appearance matters. Making sure you know what you're suppose to wear builds confidence with the judges that you are responsible. Showing up with all the appropriate clothing and not forgetting anything is important. Sometimes judges won't even let you try out if you forgot or don't have the correct or appropriate clothing on. Even if you have everything you're suppose to, make sure everything is covered and appropriate for when you're dancing. Don't be showing the judges anything you don't want them to see. Practice what you're going to do in the clothing you're suppose to wear before auditions. So you know how everything's going feel and fit for the actual auditions when you're moving around and actually dancing.

confidence is very important when auditioning. You can get so down on yourself when auditioning because you start to compare yourself to the other people around you. Being prepared will help you in your confidence level but don't ever get down on yourself or let your mind wonder to negative thoughts. Stay positive and you will perform the dance and technique with success. Mentally prepare yourself for the auditions and enter knowing that you will do well with confidence.

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