2024 update ☺ I've recently become a tutor on Preply! If you have specific technical issues you're trying to work through in class or need help with audition season--regardless of age or experience--I'd be happy to hear from you! preply.com/en/tutor/4758453 😇
Thank you sm Jeanette these are good to keep in mind for sure! This year has been crazy because its all video auditions - my big tip to everyone is put your variation at the beginning of the video because it will (hopefully) grab them in :)
Omg I can't even begin to imagine what that must be like! I've had ballet students--especially those trying to transition into professional life--on my mind so much since the beginning of the pandemic. It must be so challenging right now, but I wish you all the best and I think your tip sounds like a great idea! Thanks for watching. :-)
Thank You! Just discovered your RUclipschannel after following you on insta for years or something… i am definitely have to watch more of your videos they‘re so helpful!
I'm glad it was helpful! I don't have experience in video auditioning as in during corona times, if that's what you mean. But I didn't manage to talk about the video that's required to be considered for company auditions, and I do have experience with that, so I was thinking this might be useful as a part 2! I think a lot of things will carry over for corona auditions. :-)
@@jeanettekakareka thank you for your reply! Definitely, I'd love a part 2! By the way, I am obsessed with your channel ☺️ thank you for creating great content!
4th year adult ballet student here. One of my teachers is holding a open audition for a adult student only ensemble piece. Non of us are professional dancers. I have stage time as a musical theater actor and dancer in my local studio. We are between the ages of 19 to 50. What do I do.?
Hi Geoffrey! I hope I'm not too late! I didn't realize I'd logged out of my channel account. As adults who are also not professional dancers I would think of these key themes: - flexibility, of the mind! You may be asked to do some things you've never done before like improvisation or steps you don't like, but take it on with a positive attitude. - presentation, I would think carefully on how I want to present myself as an adult. You want to be comfortable while dancing, but also looking your best. As a guy, put effort into styling your hair and picking out a flattering shirt color. People who put in the effort straight from the start get noticed! - the rule of eating well and staying hydrated still apply!!! (To be honest, especially the older we get. 😅) Make sure you're eating well-rounded meals and you got enough sleep the night before. A physical and potentially "stressful" situation requires your body is running efficiently. I hope that helps!
Thank you, very helpful to see an example!. My question is, would you separate summer programs from year round programs or put them all together from most to least recent?
Oh that's a good question!! I didn't bother because I only did one other summer intensive that wasn't Rock or SFBS, which was PNB, but if you think it's relevant because you went to a good school in the summer or it shows variety of style, I would include it in a separate section. I might do SUMMER INTENSIVE TRAINING underneath a regular TRAINING section. Hope that helps 😊
If you're already a professional dancer with experience and auditioning for a professional job, I would definitely ONLY wear the tights over the leotard. It otherwise marks dancers as "student-y" from any ballet company that I know of to wear tights under a leotard. 😊 Sorry for the late reply!
2024 update ☺ I've recently become a tutor on Preply! If you have specific technical issues you're trying to work through in class or need help with audition season--regardless of age or experience--I'd be happy to hear from you! preply.com/en/tutor/4758453 😇
Thanks for this video! I love your courage to be open and honest as you offer advice to other dancers. The dance world needs more people like you! 💞
Aw thank you for saying that!! I'm so glad you liked the video and hope you'll be back. 😁
Thank you sm Jeanette these are good to keep in mind for sure! This year has been crazy because its all video auditions - my big tip to everyone is put your variation at the beginning of the video because it will (hopefully) grab them in :)
Omg I can't even begin to imagine what that must be like! I've had ballet students--especially those trying to transition into professional life--on my mind so much since the beginning of the pandemic. It must be so challenging right now, but I wish you all the best and I think your tip sounds like a great idea! Thanks for watching. :-)
Thank You! Just discovered your RUclipschannel after following you on insta for years or something… i am definitely have to watch more of your videos they‘re so helpful!
Aw sweet ❤❤🙏 its so nice to hear that you're finding the videos helpful and I hope you'll stick around!
Thanks for the honesty, and the tips
I'm glad if it helped ❤️ hope you'll be back!
Thank you for this video💖
Sure thing, I hope it helped 😁
Hello! Very helpful video! Thank you. Do you have any advice for video auditions? x
I'm glad it was helpful! I don't have experience in video auditioning as in during corona times, if that's what you mean. But I didn't manage to talk about the video that's required to be considered for company auditions, and I do have experience with that, so I was thinking this might be useful as a part 2! I think a lot of things will carry over for corona auditions. :-)
@@jeanettekakareka thank you for your reply! Definitely, I'd love a part 2! By the way, I am obsessed with your channel ☺️ thank you for creating great content!
@@alessiadevita6362 aw thank you!! I'm so glad to hear that. And I should have a part 2 up next Wednesday :-)
@@alessiadevita6362 part 2 is up :-D ruclips.net/video/97DQNlCWEeM/видео.html
Comment and let me know if you have any additional advice you'd like to share or any questions! 😁
4th year adult ballet student here. One of my teachers is holding a open audition for a adult student only ensemble piece. Non of us are professional dancers. I have stage time as a musical theater actor and dancer in my local studio. We are between the ages of 19 to 50. What do I do.?
Hi Geoffrey! I hope I'm not too late! I didn't realize I'd logged out of my channel account. As adults who are also not professional dancers I would think of these key themes:
- flexibility, of the mind! You may be asked to do some things you've never done before like improvisation or steps you don't like, but take it on with a positive attitude.
- presentation, I would think carefully on how I want to present myself as an adult. You want to be comfortable while dancing, but also looking your best. As a guy, put effort into styling your hair and picking out a flattering shirt color. People who put in the effort straight from the start get noticed!
- the rule of eating well and staying hydrated still apply!!! (To be honest, especially the older we get. 😅) Make sure you're eating well-rounded meals and you got enough sleep the night before. A physical and potentially "stressful" situation requires your body is running efficiently.
I hope that helps!
Thank you for your help. I did pass the audition.
Thank you, very helpful to see an example!. My question is, would you separate summer programs from year round programs or put them all together from most to least recent?
Oh that's a good question!! I didn't bother because I only did one other summer intensive that wasn't Rock or SFBS, which was PNB, but if you think it's relevant because you went to a good school in the summer or it shows variety of style, I would include it in a separate section. I might do SUMMER INTENSIVE TRAINING underneath a regular TRAINING section. Hope that helps 😊
@@jeanettekakareka thank you!
Is it acceptable to wear pink tights over the leotard for company auditions/video auditions for professional companies?
its really just personal opinion but it looks more put together if there under especially for a audition
If you're already a professional dancer with experience and auditioning for a professional job, I would definitely ONLY wear the tights over the leotard. It otherwise marks dancers as "student-y" from any ballet company that I know of to wear tights under a leotard. 😊 Sorry for the late reply!
your insta still down :(
Lol yesss so annoying... I should've heard back by now so idk what's going on.