Dance/songs when audtioning?

thinkofMerylStreep · Dance/songs when audtioning?

I'm auditioning for this show in a few months and would like to start getting prepared, dance and vocal-wise...at first, I was thinking about auditioning for Maggie, but now I'm also liking Bebe's part. Either way, what types of dance should I start focusing on? I've had 2 yrs of jazz, a year of ballet, and about 4/5 yrs of various theatre dance, plus basic tap. I'm also looking into songs for auditions, although I suppose I could just use Bebe's part from 'At the Ballet.'

I know, I know, I should put this in the Auditions thread, but everyone over here seems like they really know their ACL stuff! Any help would be greatly appreciated. Very Happy

Thanks soooo much!

BroadwayBaby0202

For my audition, I used "Dance: 10, Looks: 3" and got Val. If you're going for Bebe, it is definitely a good idea to use her part of "At the Ballet." It's not too short, not too long, just right. Dancing wise, there is a tap sequence but it is mostly jazz. Hope that helps! Good luck at auditions and PM if you have any more questions. =]

crluvalotbear

the show is basically a long dance, so as long as you can "move," and sing somewhat, i'm sure you'll get a part. 2 years of jazz for one person could mean complete mastery and for another mean they've gotten as far as step-touch. Razz

I'm sure you're good, though!
however, for bebe, if your director likes that standout that she has in the beginning where zach pulls her out everyone the proper way to do the dance during "i hope i get it" like in the movie (i've seen shows where it has/has not been done), you should really be a gooood dancer.
her part in "at the ballet" is perfect...it's a good piece to show deep emotion/longing on, too

Matthew

Watch the audition dance.
A lot.
They'll probably teach you that.
I know it! Took me a while.

dancelikeumeanit

bebe's part from at the ballet is a great piece for an audition..especially for her! when i tried out for bebe i didn't use songs from the show but i think it would be a great idea to! i loved playing bebe..and everyone loves 'at the ballet.' we learned the beginning part of the choreography at auditions, so definetly try to pick that up from the dvd...good luck Very Happy

BwayJuvinile

although you are better off in the long term by taking ballet...i would say take jazz to quickly get prepared for auditions. The more you take, the easier and quicker the audition combo will be.

OneSongGlory

Honestly, go and find a bootleg of the opening number combos somewhere (NOT FROM THE MOVIE) and memorize it. If it's at a serious theater, chances are a large handful of the auditioners will already know it and come prepared with it memorized hoping that that's the combo they teach at the auditions.

thinkofMerylStreep	Dance/songs when audtioning? I'm auditioning for this show in a few months and would like to start getting prepared, dance and vocal-wise...at first, I was thinking about auditioning for Maggie, but now I'm also liking Bebe's part. Either way, what types of dance should I start focusing on? I've had 2 yrs of jazz, a year of ballet, and about 4/5 yrs of various theatre dance, plus basic tap. I'm also looking into songs for auditions, although I suppose I could just use Bebe's part from 'At the Ballet.' I know, I know, I should put this in the Auditions thread, but everyone over here seems like they really know their ACL stuff! Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks soooo much!
BroadwayBaby0202	For my audition, I used "Dance: 10, Looks: 3" and got Val. If you're going for Bebe, it is definitely a good idea to use her part of "At the Ballet." It's not too short, not too long, just right. Dancing wise, there is a tap sequence but it is mostly jazz. Hope that helps! Good luck at auditions and PM if you have any more questions. =]
crluvalotbear	the show is basically a long dance, so as long as you can "move," and sing somewhat, i'm sure you'll get a part. 2 years of jazz for one person could mean complete mastery and for another mean they've gotten as far as step-touch. I'm sure you're good, though! however, for bebe, if your director likes that standout that she has in the beginning where zach pulls her out everyone the proper way to do the dance during "i hope i get it" like in the movie (i've seen shows where it has/has not been done), you should really be a gooood dancer. her part in "at the ballet" is perfect...it's a good piece to show deep emotion/longing on, too
Matthew	Watch the audition dance. A lot. They'll probably teach you that. I know it! Took me a while.
dancelikeumeanit	bebe's part from at the ballet is a great piece for an audition..especially for her! when i tried out for bebe i didn't use songs from the show but i think it would be a great idea to! i loved playing bebe..and everyone loves 'at the ballet.' we learned the beginning part of the choreography at auditions, so definetly try to pick that up from the dvd...good luck
BwayJuvinile	although you are better off in the long term by taking ballet...i would say take jazz to quickly get prepared for auditions. The more you take, the easier and quicker the audition combo will be.
OneSongGlory	Honestly, go and find a bootleg of the opening number combos somewhere (NOT FROM THE MOVIE) and memorize it. If it's at a serious theater, chances are a large handful of the auditioners will already know it and come prepared with it memorized hoping that that's the combo they teach at the auditions.

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