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The extended audition: giving dancers more time to shine.

Publication: Dance Magazine
Publication Date: 01-FEB-09 		Format: Online
Delivery: Immediate Online Access

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Cattle-call auditions are often a nightmare. Trying to stand out among hundreds of dancers can be frustrating, not to mention downright depressing. But if you think you have just one shot a year to make it into your dream company, think again. Many troupes, especially in modern and contemporary ballet, are establishing longer-term training programs, or "extended auditions," in search of new company members. From structured work/study situations, like the one offered at Thodos Dance Chicago, to open classes with companies like STREB and Shen Wei Dance Arts, these programs give dancers more time to get to know a company, and vice versa. It's the ultimate "foot in the door" experience and a welcome alternative to the sometimes brutal open call.

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