Joanne1 Posted January 2, 2023 Share Posted January 2, 2023 Hi, My DD is in the process of auditioning for dance colleges. For some of her auditions she is required to sing a solo ( which she has prepared). It states on the audition not to wear dance wear but her choice of an appropriate outfit. My question is does she choose an outfit that is suited to the character/style of song or an outfit that she feels comfortable to sing in. She is auditioning for post 16. Apologies if this has been asked before, new to this forum and first time writing. Thank you in advance for any advice. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
balletbean Posted January 2, 2023 Share Posted January 2, 2023 (edited) 12 minutes ago, Joanne1 said: Hi, My DD is in the process of auditioning for dance colleges. For some of her auditions she is required to sing a solo ( which she has prepared). It states on the audition not to wear dance wear but her choice of an appropriate outfit. My question is does she choose an outfit that is suited to the character/style of song or an outfit that she feels comfortable to sing in. She is auditioning for post 16. Apologies if this has been asked before, new to this forum and first time writing. Thank you in advance for any advice. Hi. We are all here to help in anyway we can. 😊 From my experience the girls tended to wear nice pair of trousers and a top or a pretty (floral)day dress. Nothing too tight or too short. Sunday lunch not Saturday night vibe. (and not linked to their song). With their heels ie New Yorkers or similar. The heels helped them stand better than flats during their solo. Brush the hair down or leave 1/2 up. Light makeup. Light coloured lipstick. 🙂 Edited January 2, 2023 by balletbean Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joanne1 Posted January 2, 2023 Author Share Posted January 2, 2023 Thank you 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jan McNulty Posted January 2, 2023 Share Posted January 2, 2023 Hello Joanne1 and welcome to the Forum! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pixiewoo Posted January 2, 2023 Share Posted January 2, 2023 My DD has just been auditioning for post 18 musical theatre courses. She wore a pair of smart trousers in a bright colour and then a plain contrasting fitted sleeveless top, with a pair of nude heels (a couple of colleges said no higher than 2 inches). Sometimes she wore her hair down, sometimes in a low pony and sometimes left it in a ballet bun. This is very much her usual 'style' and so she was much more comfortable than if she'd worn a dress for example. Definitely agree with Balletbean that it's a 'Sunday lunch' not 'Saturday night' outfit! And the outfit is not 'costuming' the song. DD wore light makeup and only lip gloss for her auditions as that is what she usually wears. Some of the girls she met had 'audition leotards', but DD tended to take a couple of favourites with her, and wore which took her fancy when it was time to dance. Best of luck to your DD Joanne1. My DD enjoyed her auditions; having great dance classes, catching up with old friends and meeting new people. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isabella Posted January 2, 2023 Share Posted January 2, 2023 Can I just ask about associates etiquette. Do you wear your associate leotard if you’re auditioning for a full time place at that school or is it best not to? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dancing unicorn Posted January 3, 2023 Share Posted January 3, 2023 When we were auditioning for first audition our associate teacher said to wear associate leo. But for finals a bright leo and matching belt. Hope that helps ❤️ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jan McNulty Posted January 3, 2023 Share Posted January 3, 2023 Not specifically what to wear but there are loads of previous threads about auditions and what to expect if you search on auditions. This thread has some useful tips: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neverdancedjustamum Posted January 3, 2023 Share Posted January 3, 2023 13 hours ago, Isabella said: Can I just ask about associates etiquette. Do you wear your associate leotard if you’re auditioning for a full time place at that school or is it best not to? I can’t see anything wrong with this and although not for upper school, I’ve seen this done in auditions for lower school. What I find a bit odd is when young dancers wear their full associates uniform (tracksuit and all) to auditions not related to that school’s associate scheme. My DD and noticed this in various auditions and intensives - in particular students of a specific associates scheme. Perhaps it is like a badge of pride but doesn’t make sense to us especially if the audition, for example, is for other schools. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Streetdancer Posted January 5, 2023 Share Posted January 5, 2023 On 02/01/2023 at 16:47, Joanne1 said: Hi, My DD is in the process of auditioning for dance colleges. For some of her auditions she is required to sing a solo ( which she has prepared). It states on the audition not to wear dance wear but her choice of an appropriate outfit. My question is does she choose an outfit that is suited to the character/style of song or an outfit that she feels comfortable to sing in. She is auditioning for post 16. Apologies if this has been asked before, new to this forum and first time writing. Thank you in advance for any advice. May I ask which colleges have said this? My DD has 2 post-16 auditions coming up which include singing but nothing has been said about clothing. I'm wondering now if she should take something non-dancey with her? She'd happily stay in her leo all day 🤣 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dancing unicorn Posted January 6, 2023 Share Posted January 6, 2023 When dd auditioned for both lower and upper at Hammond they were advised to wear top and skirt/trousers for the singing bit of the audition. ❤️ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joanne1 Posted January 6, 2023 Author Share Posted January 6, 2023 17 hours ago, Streetdancer said: May I ask which colleges have said this? My DD has 2 post-16 auditions coming up which include singing but nothing has been said about clothing. I'm wondering now if she should take something non-dancey with her? She'd happily stay in her leo all day 🤣 Hi, Both Morea performing arts and Performers College and I believe Laines as well have said not to wear dance wear to the singing part of the audition. Which Colleges is your DD auditioning for? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Streetdancer Posted January 6, 2023 Share Posted January 6, 2023 Laine and SLP are the ones she's doing with singing solos. I'm pretty sure neither have mentioned clothing but now we'll be giving it some thought thank you 👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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