FCPS Academy for the Fine Arts Dance Audition Information
Part 1: Class
Students will take a group audition class that consists of basic ballet combinations as well as movement phrases in modern and jazz. Phrases will include adagio and allegro movement as well as floorwork and combinations across the floor.
Part 2: One Minute Prepared Solo
Students will come to the audition with a choreographed and rehearsed, 60 second solo in the dance style of their choice. The dance can be newly created for the occasion or previously performed; it can be self-created or choreographed by a teacher or friend. It is important to choose the dance style that best shows the student’s ability and talent. No costumes, please. Music that accompanies the dance should be on an iPod or phone. We will supply the sound system and iPod cable. (Please remove your iPod case so that our cord can be fully inserted into your device.). Music does not have to be professionally cut but do not rely on Wifi access to play your music. Be sure it is downloaded to your device.
Part 3: Interview
To become better acquainted with the student, a brief interview will be conducted before the student finishes their solo.
Required dress for audition
The student should bring the following items with them to the dance part of the audition:
Part 1: Class
Students will take a group audition class that consists of basic ballet combinations as well as movement phrases in modern and jazz. Phrases will include adagio and allegro movement as well as floorwork and combinations across the floor.
Part 2: One Minute Prepared Solo
Students will come to the audition with a choreographed and rehearsed, 60 second solo in the dance style of their choice. The dance can be newly created for the occasion or previously performed; it can be self-created or choreographed by a teacher or friend. It is important to choose the dance style that best shows the student’s ability and talent. No costumes, please. Music that accompanies the dance should be on an iPod or phone. We will supply the sound system and iPod cable. (Please remove your iPod case so that our cord can be fully inserted into your device.). Music does not have to be professionally cut but do not rely on Wifi access to play your music. Be sure it is downloaded to your device.
Part 3: Interview
To become better acquainted with the student, a brief interview will be conducted before the student finishes their solo.
Required dress for audition
- Ladies: Leotard in any style, convertible tights (to be worn over feet for ballet or rolled up to ankle for modern), and ballet slippers or pointe shoes. Bare feet for modern dance. Bring jazz shoes or dance paws if needed for solos. Hair should be nice, neat and away from the face and neck with no jewelry, bows or accessories other than bobby pins and/or a hair net.
- Gentlemen: Solid T-shirt with tights or gym shorts, ballet shoes with the elastic sewn on and tie strings tucked for ballet and bare feet for modern dance. Hair should be nice, neat and away from the face and neck.
- Jewelry, gum, or warm-up clothing is not permitted during the audition
The student should bring the following items with them to the dance part of the audition:
- Proper attire
- 1 5x7 or 8x10 photo of student wearing dance clothes in a dance position of your choice. Photos do not need to be professionally taken but should be have a plain background, show the entire body, and be in focus.
- A recording of solo music on iPod or phone
- A bottle of water
