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Ballet Requirements

Participants are required to submit a videotaped audition that must include the following - in this order:

  • 2 minutes maximum of technique as follows
  • 2 minutes maximum of solo piece as follows

The presentation of technique and the prepared solo should display the full range of the participant's abilities.

Ballet Technique

  • Men and Women/center floor - Grand Adagio, including developpes in each position, promenades and pirouettes.
  • Men and Women/through space - Petit Allegro, including batterie; Grand Allegro, including jetes, tour jetes and double tours (for men).
  • Women must be en pointe and include pirouettes, releves and echappes.

Note: Video must include movements-in-place with the camera framing the entire body as well as movement in and through space, demonstrating advanced techniques and accomplishment whenever possible. Although music may be included, this segment should not be choreographed.

Ballet Solo

A prepared solo of the participant's choosing lasting no more than two minutes. If the solo is from standard ballet repertoire, it must be a recognized version. Participants are responsible for obtaining all necessary releases for choreography as well as music, if applicable.

Audition Apparel

All dancers must wear a color that is in contrast to the background.
Costumes are NOT allowed.  Rehearsal tutus and skirts are NOT permitted.

Women

  • pink or skin-toned tights
  • leotard
  • toe shoes
  • hair must be controlled
  • (jewelry and warm-up clothes are not permitted)

Men

  • tights
  • leotard or unitard
  • soft ballet shoes
  • (jewelry and warm-up clothes are not permitted)

REQUIREMENTS FOR CONTENT OF DANCE VIDEOTAPE/DVD AUDITION:

  Do's (required) Don'ts (can be disqualified)
1 Submit a NEW DVD or VHS cassette. Do not submit a mini-DV, mini-cassette or VCD. QuickTime and AVI files will not be accepted for adjudication.
2 Announce your audition by stating your eight digit YoungArts ID# and the three digit category code. “My YoungArts ID# is 07009999/101.” (You will receive your ID# once you have completed the registration process). You must also include the name of the variation or title of the piece, choreographer, and composer of the pieces as well as the DVD track/Chapter # or VHS/DVD player counter/Timestamp. Do not state your name or place it in or on the DVD/video case. Do not make any other comments.
3 Use a fixed point of view for your camera. Shoot straight on, leaving the camera in one location. Do not pan, move the camera or follow the dancer.
4 The dancer must remain in the full frame of the camera, as close as possible, keeping the movement of the camera to a minimum. Do not shoot video into the mirror to get a better angle.
5 Record your audition in a clearly defined interior space. Do not record your video outside.
6 Cuts between technique segments are acceptable. Do not edit within the solo. Do not use special effects, dissolves, fades or wipes.
7 Submit your audition materials according to the official mailing requirements Do not send in pre-recorded live performances, such as recitals or concerts.
8 Include the names and composers of the pieces as well as the DVD track/Chapter # or VHS/DVD player counter/Timestamp on the content card inside the DVD/Videotape case.  

Recomendations

  • If recording your pieces onto a DVD, do not assume that our adjudicators will be able to view it. As soon as the DVD is recorded, make certain you view it in it’s entirety on a standard DVD player prior to submitting. Do not view your submission on a laptop or desktop as it could format the disc to play only on a computer.
  • The camera should be placed sufficiently close to the performer so that positioning and movement of all parts of the body are clearly visible. A brief full-face shot, half-body shot and full-body shot may be included at the end of the video.
  • Please note that the registration fees are non-refundable even in the case of injury. You must also be free of injury to participate in YoungArts Week if you are chosen as a finalist.
  • Make sure the sound and picture are both of good quality. The backdrop should be neutral and free of creases and breaks.

NOTE: DVDs/Videotapes will not be returned. Participants should make and keep copies of all materials submitted. YoungArts is not responsible for materials lost or damaged in the mail. DVDs/Videotapes that cannot be viewed will be disqualified.

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