Audition photo advice

[Circe]

Hello. I'd be grateful for any advice on an audition photo for my dd. I would wait til after summer to do this with her teacher but I'm keen not to miss the boat like I did on most things last year (ENB spring course). One of the photos is first arabesque en l'air and we're not sure if this should be on a flat foot or demi-pointe? Assume not pointe as its only inter foundation level. Any advice or links to good photos appreciated! Many thanks

[dancemad]

Hi Tulte. It won't be demi pointe You need to really understand what you are technically looking to achieve in the photograph if you are going to choose them without your teacher!

[Lula-belle]

I agree with dancemad, could you not ask your DD's teacher to help you with them, even if it is out of class time? Or at least take a few in each of the positions required and email them to the ballet teacher so she can help with choosing the best ones/advise you on improving them? X

[petipacat]

Hi Tuite,

I agree with Lula-belle,

see if your daughters teacher would supervise ,when my dd did a audition work shop with ENB they said audition photos were important ,don't do them in your living room and get a teacher to get your child into position . I am sure her teacher would be more than happy to help . good luck

[Circe]

Ok many thanks for that advice it does sound like we'd be best to wait and get photos done with teacher as won't have missed any deadlines.

Thanks to you all for responses.