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    An Aspiring Ballerina's Guide to: Auditions
    An Aspiring Ballerina's Guide to: Auditions
    An Aspiring Ballerina's Guide to: Auditions
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    An Aspiring Ballerina's Guide to: Auditions

    By Gemma Pearce

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    For most dancers, at one stage in your career you will have to attend an audition; whether it is to get into a school or to get that job you've always wanted.
    Unlike a performance where you've had the opportunity to practice your steps many times before displaying them to an audience, the audition process can be a completely unfamiliar and nerve wracking experience, requiring you to face new challenges outside of your comfort zone.

    - What to wear?
    - What companies are out there?
    - What can I expect?
    - When and how should I audition?
    - Where should I stay?
    - What should my resume look like?
    - How do I find companies to audition for?

    Luckily for you, having experienced my fair share of auditions, I have compiled this book to guide you in your ventures. This short volume in the "Aspiring Ballerina's Guide to" series is designed to help ballet dancers identify these challenges and give themselves the best chance of success in an audition.

    From resume details, photos and audition DVD's, to choosing the perfect attire, we've got it covered. You'll also find links to many company websites along with other helpful resources to get your started.

    Get your copy now, and be one step ahead of the rest!!

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherGemma Pearce
    Release dateAug 3, 2014
    ISBN9781311815385
    An Aspiring Ballerina's Guide to: Auditions

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      An Aspiring Ballerina's Guide to - Gemma Pearce

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      Auditions

      Gemma Pearce

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      Copyright 2013 Gemma Pearce

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      Thank you for downloading this eBook. You are welcome to share it with your friends. This book may be reproduced, copied and distributed for non-commercial purposes, provided the book remains in its complete original form. If you enjoyed this book, please return to your favorite eBook retailer to discover other works by Gemma Pearce. Thank you for your support.

      Table of contents

      Foreword

      Finding Auditions

      Know what you are auditioning for

      Company class or cattle call?

      What to expect

      What to wear

      How to act

      Being on time

      Success and failure

      Travelling…

      Audition material

      Got the job?

      List of Dance Companies

      About the Author

      Contact the Author

      OTHER TITLES

      Foreword

      For most dancers, at one stage in your career you will most likely have to attend an audition, whether it is to get into a school, or to get that job that you've always wanted.

      It can be a challenging experience in more ways than one.

      This short guide is designed to help you identify these challenges and give yourself the best chance of success in an audition.

      Auditions Image 01

      Finding Auditions

      When searching for auditions, the Internet is your best friend (apart from Mom, obviously...). There are some great websites dedicated to dance that will list auditions as they come up. These websites can guide you in the right direction.

      networkdance.com

      pointémagazine.com

      danceeurope.net

      danceinforma.us/dance-auditions/

      There may be a specific company or school that you are interested in without an audition listed. In this case you should search their website for contact information and send them an email stating your interest, and request information on auditioning. Don't be afraid to resend an email if you don't get a response within a couple of weeks. Companies often receive hundreds of emails and sometimes yours may be overlooked. Persistence is the key here; remember

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