Tag: auditions

4 Summer Intensive Directors on How to Stand Out at Auditions

Summer intensive auditions can be nerve-racking. A panel of directors is watching your every move, and you’re not even sure if you can be seen among the hundreds of other dancers in the room. We asked five summer intensive directors for their input on how dancers can make a positive impression—and even be remembered next […]

Quiz: What's Your Audition Type?

We all know audition season can be super nerve-wracking. How will you perform under pressure at that upcoming summer intensive/industry gig/college dance program tryout? Take our quiz below to find out—and learn how to deal. (And if you need even more audition tips and tricks, check out our upcoming January Summer Study Issue, available in […]

College Application Advice from Dance Program Admissions Officers

Applying for a college dance program can feel like a guessing game. Should you highlight all your competition titles and awards? How important are your academic grades? And how should you act in the audition? Here’s advice from admissions officers from some of the top dance programs in the country about how to make your […]

Inside an Audition for the School of American Ballet

It’s crazy to think about what the dance world would be like without the high-quality digital video that’s taken over the Internet. We wouldn’t have inspiring class videos (like this one featuring Tate McRae), or mind-blowing music videos (like Parris Goebel’s one-woman production), or live streams for all kinds of special events (hello, World Ballet […]

Audition Advice from the Rockettes

Auditions are like vegetables: Are they the most delicious food? Probably not. Are they essential for your growth as a dancer? Definitely. We love asking the pros for their advice, because we know the important role auditions play in every dancer’s career. Whether we’re breaking down the basics for first-time auditionees, giving you real talk […]

Inside "SYTYCD" Season 9 Auditions

For the past two days, DS managing editor Rachel Zar and I have been behind the scenes at the NYC auditions for Season 9 of “So You Think You Can Dance.” If you thought the competition was tough last year, you’ll be floored by the talent of the upcoming season. From contemporary to ballroom to […]

Nigel Lythgoe Opens Up About the New "SYTYCD" Season

Get ready for Cat Deeley’s fierce fashion, Lil’ C’s fictional vocabulary, Mary Murphy’s high-pitched holler and, of course, some insanely talented dancers! That’s right, “So You Think You Can Dance” is back for a new season tonight. And Season 9—with a brand new one-night-only format—will certainly be an exciting one. DS chatted with our favorite […]