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East Coast

NORWEGIAN CRUISE LINE

Norwegian Cruise Line ships sail to the Caribbean, Europe, South America, Hawaii, Alaska, the Bahamas. Seeking strong singers, dynamic personalities, play variety of roles, sing Pop/Rock to Contemporary Musical Theatre (Jersey Boys, Wicked, Mamma Mia, etc). Especially seeking Female Singer/Dancers for Shout! The Mod Musical. Also seeking Advanced Dancers, trained technique, performance jazz, athletic/toned body. Gymnastics, flying/web, partnering skills a plus. Dancers not required to sing. 6-month performance contracts; paid rehearsal period; competitive salaries. Visit: www.NCL-Productions.com.

Mon, March 22, 2010
9:30am sign in / Dancers
12:30pm sign in / Singers
Tue, March 23 / callbacks
Ripley Grier Studios
520 Eighth Ave, 16th fl
NY 10018

LEGALLY BLONDE / TOUR

Seeking males & female ensemble dancers, 20s�early 30s, all ethnicities. Trained, athletic dancers who sing well. Abercrombie & Fitch fraternity & sorority types; jump-roping ability. Dir/Choreo: Jerry Mitchell. Be warmed up, ready to dance. Bring jazz shoes & knee-pads. After dancing, you may be asked to sing 16 bars of pop song or musical theatre pop song. Bring sheet music; accompanist provided. Contract: Production (League) Tour Tier B; $1114/wk min. Bring picture & resume, stapled together.

Fri, Mar 12, 2010
10am / Eq female dancers
2pm / Eq male dancers
Pearl Studios
500 Eighth Ave
12th Fl
NYC

West Coast

SACRAMENTO MUSIC CIRCUS
UPCOMING SEASON

Seeking ensemble dancers, all types. Excel at tap, ballet, jazz; acro a plus. Season includes: Spamalot, Joseph And The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Oklahoma!, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, Funny Girl, The Marvelous Wonderettes, and 42nd Street. [Note: All roles available for all shows except The Marvelous Wonderettes, however, performers auditioning will be considered for possible replacements should any become necessary.] All will dance first. Women: bring character heels, flats & tap shoes. Men: bring character shoes & tap shoes. All wear comfortable clothes. Have prepared 16 bars of song in your key in case asked to sing after all have danced. Singing material from shows listed is acceptable & encouraged. Bring sheet music; accompanist provided. Contract: RMTA; $951/wk min. Bring picture & resume, stapled together.

Mon, Mar 15, 2010
10am (sign-in 9:30am) / male dancers
2:30pm (sign-in 2pm) / female dancers
Screenland Studios
10501 Burbank Blvd
North Hollywood,
CA 91601

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A4D receives over 200 auditions per month. We publish info as received and are not responsible for errors in time, place, or content. If contact numbers are available, we publish them. We urge everyone to confirm in advance before making lengthy trips to any audition. As in all business transactions, we urge you to exercise good common sense in selecting which opportunities to attend.

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.