When you're hoping to join a company, she says, you'll want to demonstrate that you're interested in the whole creative process-not just the final result. When she directed the Los Angeles Contemporary Dance Company, Carson was drawn to auditionees who were versatile, open-minded and had a collaborative spirit. "There's a lot more than the technical prowess of a dancer that an artistic director looks for," she says. I almost feel like dance is so underrated in the. At AMDA, she teaches her students to be prepared for both situations: The more flexible you are, the more opportunities will come your way.Īuditioning for a concert-dance company will be a longer process, says Carson. Teyana Taylor Reveals There's No Intense Workout Plan or Diet Behind That Amazing ''Fade'' Body. In theater, there's "a little bit more time to see people dance longer, sing and read sides," says Elkin. Build your skills in learning choreography quickly, and be ready to dance at a moment's notice. Television and film move faster than theater or concert auditions, says Elkin, "especially if you're a union member," because the panel may only have an hour to see people. That said, there are still differences between commercial and concert auditions, so being familiar with each will help make the process less overwhelming.
Study the movement vocabulary of the company you're interested in and reflect on how you can demonstrate that you're prepared to take on its rep. Just like you'd research the specific character of a commercial role, look at the artistic director's bio. "The only way you're going to understand the ethos of the company you're auditioning for is by putting in the time," she says.
Ask yourself: "What character am I auditioning for?" Once you've found your storyline, look behind the scenes: Who is choreographing? What kind of artists have they hired before, and what will you highlight in yourself to show them you're up to the task?Ĭarson, who served as artistic director of the Los Angeles Contemporary Dance Company from 2016–20, says the preparation looks similar even if you're working in concert dance. Elkin, who works professionally as a choreographer and a dancer for film, television and theater, tells her students to focus on the big picture. Every audition, no matter the style, should start with research.
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