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CHOREOGRAPHY REQUIREMENTS

Participants are required to submit a videotaped audition that must include at least one piece choreographed entirely by the participant. 

Choreography in all forms of dance may be submitted. Pieces should be from two to five minutes in length, the total submission cannot exceed eight minutes.  The number of dancers must be two or more. 

Participants will be judged on concept, clarity of purpose of the dance; movement invention, exploration of movement to the purpose of the dance; development of thematic material; choreographic texture and individuality of creative voice. Participants in traditional dance forms must show originality of form and presentation of traditional material as well as originality in conceptual ideas.

NOTE: If you are chosen as a YoungArts Week finalist as a choreographer, YoungArts will only pay the costs associated with your participation (travel, lodging, food, etc.). If you choose to bring your dancers to Miami for YoungArts Week, you or your school will be responsible for their expenses (travel, lodging, food, etc.) as well as their supervision while in Miami. Dancers of a choreographer's work participate only in those YoungArts Week activities directly related to the coaching, judging, and presentation of the choreographer.

 

REQUIREMENTS FOR CONTENT OF CHOREOGRAPHY VIDEOTAPE/DVD AUDITION:

  Do's (required) Don'ts (can be disqualified)
1 Submit a NEW DVD or VHS. 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 title of the piece 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.  

 

 

 

RECOMMENDATIONS 

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 its 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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