Tag: auditions

Exclusive Audition Advice

In Dance Spirit’s February issue, we highlight 45 companies looking to hire in our annual Audition Guide. But that’s not all. We also asked 5 industry insiders to offer tips for making the most of each audition you attend. We printed our favorites in the magazine, but there’s so much more great advice where that came from, […]

Help, I Have to Freestyle!

Author Jen Jones Donatelli at the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders tryouts (courtesy Jen Jones Donatelli) It was the audition of a lifetime. I’d always dreamed of being a Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader. Though I knew the odds were probably against me—I’m a little older and curvier than the average NFL cheerleader—this year I decided to go for […]

“SYTYCD” Returns for Season 10 + Audition Dates!

It’s baaaaaaack! There were rumors that after cutting “So You Think You Can Dance” to one episode per week, our favorite TV show would be no more after Season 9. But nothing can keep dancers down; FOX has announced that the new format will return this summer for Season 10. And this year could be your […]

Acting Out

Heather Morris transitioned from dancer to actress/dancer on “Glee.” (Mike Yarish/Fox) Whether they’re kick-ball-changing into your living room on “Glee” or tearing up the silver screen in Step Up Revolution, dancers are nabbing some of today’s juiciest acting roles. And the trend isn’t going to end anytime soon, according to McDonald/Selznick Associates agent Shelli Margheritis. […]

“SYTYCD” Season 9: Atlanta Auditions Recap

I have to say I’ve been very proud of “So You Think You Can Dance” so far this season. There haven’t been too many painfully bad auditions, plus the dancers with sob stories haven’t completely outnumbered the ones without. Bravo! On the other hand, Nigel seems to be getting more and more inappropriate. (No he […]

"SYTYCD" Season 9: The Premiere Recap!

Ah, that old “So You Think You Can Dance” theme song. Whenever I hear it I’m reminded that summer is here, and with that comes everyone’s favorite dance competition: Welcome, to “So You Think You Can Dance!” [Insert adorable Cat Deeley British accent here.] Last night’s two-hour Season 9 premiere kicked off with auditions in […]

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