Successful auditions include learning the combination quickly and executing it professionally.
Becoming a dancer on Broadway requires a lot of hard work and dedication. It not only takes years of training and practice, but also countless auditions in which you must learn the steps on the spot and perform in front of the choreographer, often in groups of twenty or more. It can be a nerve-wracking and stressful process, but well worth the effort when you get your first callback.
Instructions
1. Start taking dance classes as young as possible. Learn the fundamentals of dancing and a general knowledge of many various types of dancing.
2. Enroll in a college dance program. Study with qualified professionals and receive supported intensive training.
3. Subscribe to periodicals and websites listing auditions for dancing on Broadway, such as Stage Door Access or Answers 4 Dancers. Keep a rolling list of all suitable auditions coming up.
4. Prepare a resume that includes your training and past dance experience. Make sure it is concise and easy to read. Staple a head shot to it; the photo should go no lower than your shoulders and be taken professionally.
5. Arrive for auditions at least an hour early; there could be hundreds of people trying out. Bring a bottle of water and snacks in your dance bag, as well as all of your dancing attire. Make sure your clothing and shoes are appropriate to the part for which you are auditioning. Sign in, get a number, and fill in the paperwork they give you. Stretch and warm up properly.
6. Act courteous, but not chummy, to the choreographer. Pick up the combination she shows you as quickly as possible and showcase your talent. Hope to receive a callback anytime from later that day to a month.
