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How Do I Find Dance Auditions? - Modelfactory

Making it as a professional dancer means going out on a lot of auditions. If you have an agent, they can refer you to specific calls-but you don't have the representation to present yourself for dance gigs. To find dance auditions on your own, you can use online casting platforms like Backstage. We have been around for over 50 years, making us an established resource for finding auditions of all types, including dancers and choreographers. Backstage regularly posts new casting calls for dancers on Broadway and elsewhere.But once you get the audition, what happens next? There are three main ways to book a dance audition: You can self-submit on a platform like Backstage, you can go to open calls, or an agent can submit to you.Self-submitting: Start by searching the casting notice on the platform of your choice. Backstage, you'll see that each one will see the type of production, the type of role, whether or not it is a paid job and if it is a union or non-federal job,...

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How Do I Make A Dance Reel For Auditions? - Modelfactory

A dance reel-like a traditional demo reel for actors-is a short collection of video clips that showcase your experience and skills as a dancer. To create your dance reel, start with a screen containing your headshot and your name. Then, transition to the clip you selected. This should describe your strengths and mastery of the technique. If you're a versatile dancer, perform several of the styles you've trained in. But don't include sub-par clips just to add another style to your reel.If you don't have footage from a performance, don't worry-it's acceptable to film a friend you're choreographing in or even outside the studio space and use it on your reel. As you gain more dance experience, you can update your clips with higher-quality footage. When possible, avoid group dances where it is difficult to tell who is who. If you include group performances, put that clip on your reel for later so that viewers have a better chance of identifying you based on y...

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What Does It Take To Be A Dancer? - Model factory

Beyond the Obvious-you have to be a skilled dancer, of course!-you'll need three things to build a career in dance: a headshot, a dance resume, and a dance reel. Most auditions will require you to submit these materials in advance, as will some potential agents. We'll walk you through each one below:Headshots: Most dance auditions and casting calls will require you to bring current headshots. They serve some important purposes. First, they are your professional calling card and help agents, casting directors and choreographers to remember you. Second, they give casting directors and choreographers a quick, easy way to determine which dancers from a pool of applicants are uniquely the best fit for the company or production they are going for. That's why it's important that your headshot looks like you (and especially like you right now—if you have long hair in your headshot and a pixie cut in real life, casting directors may feel like they've shot t...

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Do Dancers Need Singing Or Acting Training? - Model Factory

Here's the good news: Unless your dream is to perform as a triple threat on Broadway, you won't need to worry about learning to sing and performing it like a professional dancer. Ballet dancers rarely speak on stage, and modern and contemporary dancers usually only add sound to pieces when it is part of the director's artistic vision. It's becoming more common, but you don't necessarily have to be a stellar singer with a voice coach to make magic happen on stage.However, if you want to get into theatrical productions or go on Broadway, adding singing and acting skills to your CV is a definite bonus. Still, keep in mind that singing is usually the second part of Broadway auditions for dance roles. First, dancers must pass a choreography round and show their ability to pick up movement phrases quickly and perform them with amazing accuracy and strength. Singing is not usually a factor until callbacks, when performers are typically expected to prepare to sing the m...

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Do I Need Training To Be A Dancer? - Modelfactory

While there are no specific education requirements to become a dancer, training is an essential part of a career in dance. No matter how natural you feel on your feet, almost everyone will need at least some formal training to become a professional dancer. Many dancers pursuing professional careers have been training since they were very young, and may or may not decide to pursue more intensive training at academies or conservatories in high school and college.If you're new to dancing-or just wondering what type of additional training would be most helpful when considering ballet classes. Most dancers will tell you that ballet is always the most practical place to start. Having a strong foundation gives you strength, flexibility and muscle memory, which will help you with any dance style. In a large city like New York, there are many dance centers such as the Broadway Dance Center and Steps on Broadway that teach classes ranging from salsa and hip hop to contemporary and theate...

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