Tag: dance audition

How to Handle Dance Audition Nerves

Ohio University sophomore Morgan Arcoraci was at a dance audition a few years ago when disaster struck. “People kept coming up to me, asking for my name. I thought I was really killing it!” she recalls. “It turned out I’d pinned my number upside-down. When they asked me to fix it, I was so upset […]

5 Pros on Their Most Disastrous Audition #Fails

With every audition comes its fair share of nerves. The stakes are high, and dancers strive for perfection. But even pros with super-successful careers make mistakes. These five dancers tell us all about their biggest audition mishaps—and how they pushed through. RENA BUTLER, Hubbard Street Dance Chicago Rena Butler (center) in “Grace Engine,” by Crystal […]

5 People You Didn't Know Auditioned for "SYTYCD"

“So You Think You Can Dance” just kicked off Season 15 with a fabulous audition episode. Unfortunately, as always, some of the gifted dancers we just met won’t make it to the live shows. In fact, so many talented artists have tried out for “SYT,” it can be hard to remember standout auditionees from the […]

"SYTYCD" Season 15 Recap: L.A. Auditions Part 1

It’s baaaaack! “So You Think You Can Dance” kicked off its 15th season last night with auditions in L.A. (and a killer, developpé-filled opening montage set to “This Is Me” from The Greatest Showman). Nigel, Mary, Vanessa (looking sparklier and chicer than ever), and Cat were all on hand—plus tWitch was in the house to […]

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 […]

Spot-On Audition Wear

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