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EAST COAST
MOMIX DANCE THEATER
Artistic director Moses Pendleton. The internationally acclaimed MOMIX dance theater will be holding auditions for professional dancers with strong ballet and modern technique. No warm up class will be given. Please visit www.Momix.com for more info on the company. Please bring headshot, full body shot and resumé. Sat, May 17, 2008 12pm-2pm / Men 2:30pm-4:30pm / Women (Callbacks: 5pm-6pm) NY City Center Studio 4 130 West 56th Street New York, NY 10019
GROVER DALE SEEKS DANCERS FOR 'WEST SIDE STORY' OPEN CALL
Union and Non union positions available for Lyric Stage in Irving, Texas. Production dates Sept 5-14, 2008; Rehearsals begin Mon, Aug 11. AEA SPT tier 6. Grover Dale Director/Choreographer. Seeking youthful, trained dancers to play Jets (Diesel & Riff) and Sharks (Bernardo, Pepe, Indio). The Jets: All American in appearance. The Sharks: Puerto Rican in appearance. Performers of all ethnic and racial backgrounds are encouraged to attend. Please be warmed up/ready to dance. Men: Bring knee pads & jazz sneakers. Women: Bring character shoes. Some may be asked to stay & sing after all have danced. Prepare traditional musical theatre song. Bring sheet music; accompanist provided. Bring picture/resume, stapled together Mon, May 19, 2008 10am / Male Dancers (singing & reading following dance) 4pm / Dance call for Anita (singing & reading following dance) (callbacks same day) Pearl Studios 500 8th Ave (btwn 35th & 36th) 4th Floor NYC
WEST COAST
SINGIN' IN THE RAIN / KAVLI THEATRE
Cabrillo Music Theatre casting Singin' in the Rain. Choreographer: David Engel. Nonunion rehearsals start 06/21, Equity rehearsals 06/30 or 07/07. Performances July 25-Aug 3 at Kavli Theatre in Thousand Oaks Countrywide Civic Arts Plaza. All roles open. Partnering & tap a must. Seeking boys ages 8-12, dance well, basic tap, singing a plus; male & female singers, dancers, actors, ages 15+. Prepare musical theatre song, no pop, nonunion - limit song to one minute. Pay for nonunion performers. One Equity Guest Artist Contract ($510/wk) available for Kathy Selden or Lina Lamont. Equity auditions for Kathy & Lana by appt only May 19, 10:30am-3:30pm, Madilyn Clark Studios, 10852 Burbank Blvd, N Hollywood. www.cabrillomusictheatre.com. To schedule audition appt call (805) 497-8615. Sat, May 17, 2008 10am / Kathy and dancers 12:30pm-5pm / principals and singers 5pm / children [Principals & Singers > please visit West Coast Audition page] Hillcrest Center for the Arts 403 W. Hillcrest Dr Thousand Oaks, CA
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By Grover Dale
What comes to your mind when you think about dance auditions? At real auditions, dancers may not be singing out loud, "I need this job," but that thought is often in their minds. The task of making it past the first "cut" and getting a callback is not an easy one. Truth is, dancers put themselves (and their talent) on the line every day, deliver everything that asked of them, and still smile when they're rejected.
So, why do we do it? It's actually quite simple. A dancer might answer that question with, "why do you breathe?" For many, dance is our life. We will do everything and anything to be successful at it. If it takes 100 dance auditions before we land a job, then we will audition 100 times. For some of us, it isn't merely a choice. It's an essential part of our being.
The Importance of Dance Auditions
Auditioning is a must for dancers, and no one can succeed in the industry without auditioning. It's basic to the profession. Looking at dance auditions as opportunities for not only securing dance employment, but also for securing experience, is a very healthy attitude. New dancers, who may believe they are too inexperienced for a particular job, should still try out for it. They may be surprised and actually book the job. Another reason is they will learn what to expect, and gain a sense for what they need to work on.
A third reason for attending as many dance auditions as possible is putting your face out there and making new connections. You may not be right for the job at hand, but you may be right for the job that the casting director, choreographer, or producer is involved with six months from now. Make that impression. It can pay off later.
Dance Auditions As Training
Many dancers know the importance of taking dance classes. Why not look at auditions as part of your education, too? Auditions are a chance to shine, but they are also an opportunity to grow and expand as a dancer. You can learn something new from every audition you attend. Auditions give you opportunities to attempt styles you've never experienced before.
Dance auditions also allow you to dance beside veterans who know the biz like the back of their hands. You can see their strengths and weaknesses and apply this to your learning capacity. That girl over there has the most brilliant way of connecting to the music. Well, what is she doing differently than you? Why not imitate her musicality until your own kicks in?
Attending auditions with a positive attitude, will not only help you have better experiences, but will also allow you to take something new away from every audition you attend.
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