{"id":83,"date":"2021-08-12T06:40:46","date_gmt":"2021-08-12T06:40:46","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.kmchoreography.com\/?p=83"},"modified":"2021-10-21T08:06:42","modified_gmt":"2021-10-21T08:06:42","slug":"successful-dance-audition","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.kmchoreography.com\/dance-techniques\/successful-dance-audition\/","title":{"rendered":"Tips for Successful Dance Audition"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Dancing is a form of self-expression which can be an outlet for many people. Whether it&#8217;s to get in touch with your creativity or just the need to let off some steam, dance offers a lot more than meets the eye. But what about when you have a dance audition? What should you do? That&#8217;s where this blog post comes in! We&#8217;ll cover things like how to prepare for auditions and what you need to know before going into one!<\/p>\n<p>The first thing we want to talk about is that no matter who you are if you&#8217;re planning on auditioning for any dancing position, certain steps will help ensure that everything goes smoothly.<\/p>\n<h2>How to prepare for a dance audition<\/h2>\n<p>Dance auditions are a nerve-wracking experience for most dancers. The audition process can be even more intimidating if you&#8217;re not confident in your dancing abilities. To help make the process of dance auditions easier, I&#8217;ve outlined some tips that will increase your chances of getting through an audition successfully.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-20\" src=\"http:\/\/www.kmchoreography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/successful-dance-audition-1.jpg\" alt=\"successful dance\" width=\"855\" height=\"405\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.kmchoreography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/successful-dance-audition-1.jpg 855w, http:\/\/www.kmchoreography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/successful-dance-audition-1-300x142.jpg 300w, http:\/\/www.kmchoreography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/successful-dance-audition-1-770x365.jpg 770w, http:\/\/www.kmchoreography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/successful-dance-audition-1-260x123.jpg 260w, http:\/\/www.kmchoreography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/successful-dance-audition-1-50x24.jpg 50w, http:\/\/www.kmchoreography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/successful-dance-audition-1-150x71.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 855px) 100vw, 855px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Practice with a partner or group before going to the audition: This is a great way to find out what areas need improvement and how to work on those weaknesses. Plus, this practice will give you confidence on stage by knowing what steps you should take next if there are any <a title=\"issues with partnering up\" href=\"\/dance-techniques\/being-the-best-dance-partner\/\">issues with partnering up<\/a> at the last minute during an actual audition.<\/li>\n<li>Make sure you have time for practice before the audition. It doesn&#8217;t matter how much talent you have if you don&#8217;t put in enough time before the audition. So practice at least once a day for an hour. You will find that this makes all of the difference when it comes down to performance day.<\/li>\n<li>Make sure that your dance shoes are comfortable and supportive for your feet &#8211; they&#8217;re very important! A good pair of shoes can make or break an audition because they affect how well dancers perform on stage.<\/li>\n<li>Dress appropriately for the type of audition you are attending (ex: ballet dancers should wear tights)<\/li>\n<li>Know what types of dances will be performed at the audition so that you can prepare accordingly (ex: jazz vs. modern)<\/li>\n<li>Practice your routine on several different surfaces to get an idea of how it feels on any given surface (ex: wood floor vs. carpet)<\/li>\n<li>Take care of your feet by wearing comfortable shoes or sandals that provide good arch support.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-21\" src=\"http:\/\/www.kmchoreography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/successful-dance-audition-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"940\" height=\"516\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.kmchoreography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/successful-dance-audition-2.jpg 940w, http:\/\/www.kmchoreography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/successful-dance-audition-2-300x165.jpg 300w, http:\/\/www.kmchoreography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/successful-dance-audition-2-770x423.jpg 770w, http:\/\/www.kmchoreography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/successful-dance-audition-2-260x143.jpg 260w, http:\/\/www.kmchoreography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/successful-dance-audition-2-50x27.jpg 50w, http:\/\/www.kmchoreography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/successful-dance-audition-2-137x75.jpg 137w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 940px) 100vw, 940px\" \/><\/h2>\n<h2>How do you stand out in a dance audition?<\/h2>\n<p>Do you have a dance audition coming up? Whatever your talent, I&#8217;m sure you are looking for ways to be successful! Whether it&#8217;s a solo performance or a group routine, here are some tips that might help.<\/p>\n<p>The first tip: do not skip the warm-up. It is important to stretch and get your body ready for what is ahead of it while also lowering your risk of injury. Make sure to focus on stretching out any tight muscles before they become too sore to continue dancing without pain. Second tip: make sure you wear comfortable clothes and shoes so that you can move around freely during the audition. You want clothes that feel good against your skin but don&#8217;t restrict movement in any way.<\/p>\n<p>I have been teaching dance for over ten years, and I am so excited to share some of my tips about preparing for your audition. So many things go into a successful dance audition, but the most important is getting in touch with your body. You will need to know what it feels like when you are moving well and what it feels like when you are not. What do those feelings feel like? How does the floor feel under your feet? Can you sense how much space there is around you? The more aware of these details the better prepared you will be to take on any challenge at an audition! It&#8217;s never too late to start working on this awareness; it simply takes time and patience.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Dancing is a form of self-expression which can be an outlet for many people. 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