College audition season is tough! So much to manage, so much vocal/monologue material to prepare, and requirements vary for every school. But perhaps the most nerve-wracking piece is the unknown that lies behind the door of the dance audition. Nine times out of ten, you can’t prepare ahead of time for a dance call (except to train for at least a year before audition season), because material is presented to you in real time when you’re already laced up and on the dance floor. So I’m here to ease your mind, break it down for you, and remind you that there is hope! You CAN make a great showing at the dance call, even if you don’t have training.
Movement calls for musical theater programs will most likely include a warmup, a technique evaluation, and a dance combination (usually in classic musical theater style), to be performed in small groups. Here’s how you’re going to wow them despite your wobbly legs:
1. Break every step down into right/left/right.In my program Don’t Dodge the Dance Call, the very first fundamental we discuss is the idea that dancing is just glorified walking. When it comes down to it, there are only two things you can do: step on the right foot or step on the left.
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