Dance Australia – June-July 2017

Melbourne City Ballet

2018 emerging artist programs & Company auditions

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42 / AUDITION SPECIAL

been successful in moving though to round
two. If you have been successful, you will
present a one-minute solo in a dance genre of
your choice either choreographed by you or
another individual.

Is it ok to ask questions?
Yes! The panel is mindful of the fact that an
audition can be a very stressful experience
for some people and that they may feel
nervous to ask questions. At the
commencement of the audition the panel
will encourage you to ask questions
whenever you need something clarified.

Is it ok to ask for something to be
demonstrated again?
Yes. You may find yourself in a situation where
you are at the back of the class and have had
challenges in seeing the teacher and therefore,
missing out on picking up sections of the

sequence or, you might have challenges in

picking up movement quickly. The panel is

sympathetic to the conditions that may arise on

the audition day as well as understanding that

some people are quicker learners than others.

If I am capable of doing something harder

than has been set in an exercise, should

I do it? Or should I stick to what has

been requested?

You should always attempt to do what has

been requested by the teacher. However,

there may be occasions when the teacher

will give you an option to do more or less.

You need to be wise in the choice you will

take. The audition panel would rather see

you execute a movement sequence with

clarity, strength and precision rather than

demonstrating how many pirouettes you can

pull off. The panel is interested in quality

rather than quantity.

Will I get to choose where I stand or will we be

allocated positions?

You will be allocated positions.

What should I do if I get asked to do something

I haven’t learned how to do yet?

In the first instance you should let the

teacher know who will then inform

the panel. If it is safe to do so, you should

attempt the step, however, this will depend

on whether you have had time to understand

the mechanics of the movement, time to

practice and you feel confident. Just

remember, it is important to communicate

with the teacher.

Will I need to improvise?

No

Will I need to learn repertoire?

No

The WA Academy of Performing

Arts – Music Theatre

Christabel Ellis, Music theatre dance

co-ordinator and choreographer

Courses: Bachelor of Arts

(Music Theatre), CUA40513

Certificate IV in Musical

Theatre

Will the class include a

warm-up?

It’s a good idea to be physically warmed up

before the dance audition commences,

however we always conduct a 15-20 minute

warm up before we start progressions.

QUT Dance Performance students

preparing for a ballet class

PHOTO: CSABA BUDAY