by Amy Brandt | Mar 9, 2017 | Audition Advice, Training
I’m often cut from the final round of auditions. Is there a polite way to follow up with directors and ask them for feedback? —Megan When it comes to seeking feedback from directors, I think it depends on the situation and the method of communication. If...
by Nicole Loeffler-Gladstone | Mar 9, 2017 | Company Life
Are you hoping to get a contract this year? These top-tier companies are hiring! Company: Miami City Ballet MCB is holding open auditions in New York City for the 2017-18 season. Artistic Director Lourdes Lopez is seeking classically trained male and female dancers...
by Amy Brandt | Feb 23, 2017 | Ask Amy, Audition Advice
How do you “perform” at auditions without being obnoxious? —Mikayla Auditions are no place to hide or act self-consciously—but there’s a fine line between being assertive and being aggressive. Focus on keeping your movements lush without...
by Amy Brandt | Jan 10, 2017 | Company Life
Just as all the Nutcracker madness comes to an end, summer intensive audition season begins. Whether you’re looking to spend your first summer away from home or hoping to get your foot in the door at your dream company, auditioning can be a daunting process. To...
by Joseph Carman | Jan 28, 2016 | Audition Advice, Career
This story originally appeared in the February/March 2016 issue of Pointe. Ballet company auditions are hard to dodge for anyone aspiring to the profession. But they can serve as valuable learning tools by helping dancers determine which types of companies they prefer...
by Hannah Chang Foster | Dec 27, 2015 | Company Life
Prepping a variation for your upcoming auditions? If the Paquita music you downloaded from iTunes isn’t a ballet-friendly speed, try the Tempo SlowMo app, which lets you import songs from your music library and adjust their tempo—between 20 and 250 percent...
by Amy Brandt | Nov 22, 2015 | Company Life
The Joffrey Ballet’s Dara Holmes. Photo by Quinn Wharton for Pointe. The International Association of Blacks in Dance has announced that it is hosting its first annual ballet audition for women of color. On January 24, 2016, women ages 15 and older will have the...
by Julie Diana | Feb 1, 2015 | Audition Advice, Career, Company Life
This story originally appeared in the February/March 2015 issue of Pointe. Auditions are an unnerving fact of life for dancers—and can be especially unsettling when they’re done in the comfort of your own company. When visiting choreographers and répétiteurs...
