Being Successful at Auditions

Auditions for a dance company, team or a certain role in a performance can definitely be extremely nerve wrecking. Being nervous for an audition is completely normal and natural emotion to feel because if you're nervous, it means you want it. I've auditioned for solos, dance teams and I will soon audition for a company at my studio which is really shaking me up. Many other dancers are probably experiencing the exact same situation I am because audition season is here. This post will be all about the steps a dancer can make to ensure that their audition is a success.

Auditions

1. Calm Down

Calming down is probably one of the hardest things to do in a situation like this but it's one of the most important things to do. A way to relax before or during an audition are to breathe slow deep breaths. Hyperventilating in the middle of an audition won't help anyone, so breathing is an extremely important tool to have while auditioning. A way to calm down before in audition is giving yourself a pep talk in the mirror, it sounds ridiculous and probably also looks ridiculous but it can really help boost your confidence and make you feel more prepared.

2. Prepare

Being prepared for an audition is an important part of an audition, make sure to wear  clothes that don't get in the way or move around in an uncomfortable way, keep your hair out of the way and know that during this audition you have to leave your comfort zone. Staying in your comfort zone is not an option for aspiring dancers, you have to constantly push yourself to be better. A good idea is to warm up and stretch before the audition as well, many auditions start right away into choreography or across the floor.

3. Don't be too Hard on Yourself

If an audition isn't going well and you know that you aren't going to get the position, don't beat yourself up or start crying, instead try to learn from the experience. Become inspired by the other dancers there and try to enjoy it while it lasts because auditions can be very character developing and I've learned a lot from them.

4. Have Fun

It's important to take auditions seriously but it's also great to remember that it should be an enjoyable experience where you can meet new people, learn new things and just dance. Don't forget to smile, and be yourself, it will be a lot more enjoyable that way.

Good luck in your auditions and thank you for taking the time to read this post, feel free to subscribe to the blog and to email me any questions or suggestions.