10 Tips to Stand Out in an Audition

HIP-HOP- Sneakers, loose fitting pants (no jeans), bright colors, memorable hat or accessory. Be funky! Wear make-up (females) and be well groomed (males). Undergarments should not be visible (no bra straps or underwear sticking out).

Instead, dancers should wear form-fitting clothing that shows their lines and that they are in shape. Even at a hip-hop audition, directors want to see your legs. Choose skinny jeans, or even boyfriend-fit jeans.

1. Learn to adapt. Great dancers aren’t just good at dancing.
2. Learn Quickly and Apply Corrections.
3. Dress to Impress.
4. Keep Calm and “5,6,7,8!”
5. Roll With the Punches.
6. Personality Matters.
7. Show Off.
8. Fake it until you make it.

Ballet, jazz shoes or jazz sneakers (read audition requirements)​ Tap shoes are generally by request only. If you don’t have any idea what a dance belt is, don’t go buy one, but, do wear compression shorts under your garb.

Grey, blue, and other neutral colors work best for auditions. Try to avoid white backdrops or any distracting patterns in the background. Also, take note of what clothes you’re wearing. If you’re using a blue backdrop, don’t wear a blue shirt (you don’t want to look like a floating head).

The basic rules are what not to wear to an audition. No solid black, solid white, or solid red clothing. No costumes unless specifically asked to wear one.

Top Songs to Avoid at an Audition

• “Popular” from Wicked.
• “Defying Gravity” from Wicked.
• “For Good” from Wicked.
• “Gimme Gimme” from Thoroughly Modern Millie.
• “Not For the Life of Me” from Thoroughly Modern Millie.
• “I Dreamed a Dream” from Les Misérables.
• “On My Own” from Les Misérables.
• “Bring Him Home” from Les Misérables.

25 Top Talent Show Songs That’ll Give You the Best Chance Of Winning

• “Thinking Out Loud” – Ed Sheeran.
• “All Of Me” – John Legend.
• “Someone Like You” – Adele.
• “I Will Always Love You” – Whitney Houston.

If you’ve ever wondered if you should audition for a musical when you can’t sing, the answer is, unequivocally: Yes! Musicals need all types of people: dancers, actors, singers, and people to fill the stage in big crowd numbers.

The following criteria will be used to judge your audition: Volume (can you be heard throughout the room), Pitch (are your notes accurately sung), Expression (is there an indication of feeling, spirit or character), Stage presence (are you comfortable singing in front of someone else).

15 Tips to Nail Your Singing Audition

1. Assume no one has ever heard your song before.
2. Spit out your words.
3. Keep your eyes open.
4. Ask yourself, “Who am I singing this to?”
5. Choose a song that speaks to you.
6. It never hurts to speak certain lyrics.
7. Be hopeful throughout your song.
8. Throw a water bottle.

The best drinks for your singing voice are water (especially room-temperature water, perhaps with a squeeze or two of lemon) and tea, but be careful about consuming too much caffeine, which can dehydrate you. You can find wonderful herbal teas designed for singers.

Effective Tips for Singing Contests and Competitions!

1. Competition Tip # 1: Be Well Prepared.
2. Competition Tip # 2: Know Your Voice Well.
3. Competition Tip # 3: Dress Appropriately for Your Image and Your Song.
4. Competition Tip # 4: Use Your Stage and Perform!
5. Competition Tip # 5: Always Do Your Vocal Warmups Before You Sing!

Judging Criteria

1. Vocal Technique – Tone Quality, Breath Support, Intonation, Diction and Articulation.
2. Performance – How well the performer is able to express the meaning and mood of the song.
3. Show Design – Music Selection, Effective use of Stage and Performance Area, Outfit and style.

How to Prepare for a Singing Audition | 15 Audition Tips for…

1. #1 Practice.
2. #2 Breathing exercises.
3. #3 Schedule rehearsals.
4. #4 Do vocal warm-ups.
5. #5 Eat and drink correctly.
6. #6 Choose the right song.
7. #7 Dress the part.
8. #8 Make an impression.

What is a singing competition. In a singing competition typically young vocal artists participate to demonstrate their singing skills to a jury and a public audience. Most competition involve concert performances. Winners are selected after the competition process which can take days or weeks.

How to register:

• Log in to your artist account and click/tap Virtual Open Call. (You will need to complete the agreements first.)
• Select a day and time for your audition and watch your countdown begin!
• You will also receive a email reminder 24 hours before your audition.

Format. Presented with a group of six “secret singers” identified only by their occupation, a contestant must attempt to eliminate bad singers from the group without ever hearing them sing, assisted by clues and a celebrity panel over the course of six rounds.