By Terry Lowery
Just like a job "interview" for a position in the businessworld, a dance audition is the opportunity for you to marketyourself and your talents. As most dancers who are auditioningalong with you will be talented enough to get the job, what willhelp you to be the stand-out among them?
One of the first things you need to have is an updated resumeand headshot. Make sure you list every dancing job you've had,no matter how small. You don't need to spend a fortune onpictures. A not too posed black and white shot, 8x10 shouldsuffice. Remember to keep your hair and make up simple. You wantto shine and keep the focus on yourself, not your jewelry. Makesure you carry an extra copy of your resume and headshot withyou, just in case.
Remain focused at all times and don't stop reaching to fulfillyour dream. How many times have you heard the story ofpersistence paying off? Sometimes the only real differencebetween those that fail and those that succeed is persistence.It's like a fighter who gets hit, falls on the mat, and thengets up again. Many times you're going to audition for the samedirectors and choreographers. You're not going to be perfect forevery show, but you just might be perfect for an upcoming one,and you'll want to make sure that you're remembered. Make surethat the director sees how interested you are.
Your interaction with your peers is also of great importance.Remember that you're being watched from the minute you walk inthe door of an audition. How do you interact with others? Do yousmile and make eye contact? Do you appear confident, positiveand focused? Do you keep a sense of good-humor about you?
Don't forget to take care of yourself on a regular basis. A gooddiet, exercise, plenty of sleep and relaxation will help keepyou in peak physical condition so you'll be ready for the nextaudition
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