Video Requirements:
Please record each of the following six sections separately in the order listed; you will be required to upload six videos to your application. You may not upload additional videos.
Section One: Introduction
A brief close-up shot of your face, from the shoulders up.
Clearly state your full name, current city and country of residence.
Provide a brief history of your previous dance training.
Tell us why you have been inspired to audition.
Section Two: Performance
A prepared solo, either ballet, modern or contemporary, to musical accompaniment.
State the title of the solo, the choreographer, and the composer of the music before performing.
The solo may be original choreography or from standard repertory.
The solo should demonstrate your artistic qualities and flow of movement.
The solo should be approximately two minutes in length.
Section Three: Ballet Technique - Center Exercises
Please view the demonstration video prior to recording your prescreening. You may learn and submit the suggested ballet combinations and phrases in the demonstration video. However, if you already have pre-recorded material that you would like to upload instead, you are welcome to do so as long as it meets the below criteria.
We’re looking for:
Tendu in the center combination with a pirouette
Adagio in the center
Pirouette that moves across the floor
Petite allegro combination
Grand allegro combination
Record the combinations on the right and left sides
You may use music from our suggested playlist or any music of your choice.
Again, you may learn the combinations in the demonstration video or you may provide your own.
Exercises may be recorded separately but must be edited together prior to submission.
Section Four: Modern Technique
Please view the demonstration video prior to recording your prescreening. Treat the video as a class and execute the modern combinations as demonstrated.
Modern combination #1 - Record on the right and left in 12 measures. Then record on the right and left in 8 measures.
Modern combination #2 - Record on the right, and then record on the left.
Links to the music will be provided after you have started your application.
Combinations may be recorded separately but must be edited together prior to submission.
Section Five: Choreography and Composition
Please view the demonstration video prior to recording your prescreening.
Learn the phrase in the video
Using the phrase, change your facing within your space after every 8 counts
Once you’ve changed your facing, think about the words “expand/contract” and “contract/expand” to improvise for 8 counts from the shape in the phrase you’ve arrived in. Then, continue on in the phrase.
Repeat this pattern until you have concluded the original phrase
No music is required.
Combinations may be recorded separately but must be edited together prior to submission.
Section Six: Improvisation
Please view the demonstration video prior to recording your prescreening.
Improvisation exercise (60 seconds)
Please use the Bach Cello Suite No. 1 in G Major, BWV 1007: III. Courante from our playlist.
Accompaniment
You may use music from our suggested playlist or any music of your choice, unless otherwise stated. The playlist will be sent to you after you have started an application.
Pointe Work
Please note, pointe work is NOT required as part of the video audition. However, dancers are welcome to do the technique and/or the performance section en pointe if they so choose.
You are required to upload your files in a Video format. Acceptable file types include:
.3g2, .3gp, .avi, .m2v, .m4v, .mkv, .mov, .mpeg, .mpg, .mp4, .mxf, .webm, .wmv
PLEASE NOTE: Some .mov files use a codec which is not supported by the application. We recommend that .mov files be converted to another accepted format to avoid uploading difficulties.
We support media files as large as 5GB, but please be advised that larger files will take longer to upload from your Internet connection and may stall if you are on a wireless connection or one that cannot sustain a connection for the necessary period of time.
Women's Dress Code
You must be in a unitard, or tights and tight-fitting top, or leotard that clearly enables the viewer to observe your technique.
Do not wear skirts, loose-fitting tee shirts, leg warmers, or costumes.
Wear clothing that contrasts with the filming environment so you can clearly be seen and stand out from the background.
Pointe shoes may be worn but are not necessary.
Men's Dress Code
You must be in a unitard, or tights and tight-fitting top, or leotard that clearly enables the viewer to observe your technique.
Do not wear skirts, loose-fitting tee shirts, leg warmers, or costumes.
Wear clothing that contrasts with the filming environment so you can clearly be seen and stand out from the background.
Pointe shoes may be worn but are not necessary.
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