Choreographer Auditions

In preparation for auditions, each choreographer should select a style, song(s), and overall vision for their piece to be performed before the Director. During the audition, choreographers will be asked to talk about their piece, previous choreography experience, dance training, schedule availability, and then perform their prepared 6-10 eight counts of choreography for the panel of 2-3 judges. If selected, choreographers will hold weekly, 1 hour rehearsals for 16 to 25 dancers, pending auditions. Choreographers have the option of performing with their dancers in the show and receive discounted registration and tuition rates. For more information, please review the Choreographer Information Packet.

Choreographer auditions are May 26, 28, or 29 from 6:30-10:00 PM on Tuesday, Thursday or Friday, at Frank Sinatra School of the Arts. Sign up for a 10 minute audition time slot using the button below:

schedule your audition

To prepare for your audition, please have your completed Choreographer Audition Form submitted at least 24 hours prior to your audition. Arrive a half hour before to your audition time to warm up and practice your dance. Be prepared to have a short interview with the panel of judges prior to dancing the piece you’d like us to consider for the show. You’ll receive a reminder email from the director a day or two before your audition. Make sure you read that email, bring everything needed on the check-list, and follow the instructions in the email to have a smooth and successful audition.

*Please note, this is not a paid position.

*It is mandatory for selected Choreographers to attend Dancer Audition Day and Tech/Dress days. Please look at your availability prior to auditioning, and if you have any conflicts, please be up-font with them. Your availability may impact selections.

CAN'T MAKE CHOREOGRAPHER AUDITIONS?

Videos submissions are accepted over email if you cannot make an in-person audition time. All video submissions must be received on or before MAY 26 in order to be considered. Dancers should film their work and include the following in your video:

  1. Speak briefly to the camera (like an interview).

  2. Introduce yourself (by name), and describe your previous dance and/or choreography experience and training

  3. What is your vision for the piece? - costume ideas, lighting ideas, tone/overall feel of the piece, any preferences on max & min number of dancers desired to be in the piece?

  4. Any logistics you need to describe? Days during the week (Sunday through Thursday) that you absolutely cannot hold a rehearsal?

  5. Perform the 6-10 eight counts of choreography facing the camera (do not have your back to the camera)

  6. Complete the Choreographer Audition Form, attach your video, and make sure to pay the $10 audition fee (link below).

The video should be uploaded to an UNLISTED YouTube Link, Quicktime file, or Dropbox link. You will not be judged on the editing or quality of the video. Please make sure you have completed the Choreographer Audition Form online and email all materials to director@danceworksnewyorkcity.com.

Bring your $10 audition payment per person to auditions with you (checks and venmo not accepted), if video auditioning, please pay [LINK HERE]. Your audition will not be complete without payment. (a 2% fee is applied to online payments - thanks for understanding!)

Discounts

Choreographers receive a significant discount on tuition as a part of our Choreographer Benefits Program. Choreographers dancing in only their own piece do so for free, however several choreographers take advantage of the Choreographer Benefits Program by registering for other dances in the rehearsal schedule rotation. All choreographers must audition for these dances during Dancer Auditions just like every other dancer, with the exception of their own piece.

REGISTRATION:

  • Registration form and discounted $30 Registration Fee is required by all choreographers each season.

  • Due by, or before, Dancer Auditions

  • Tuition Rates vary

Choreographer Registration Fees & Tuition should be paid online or in cash at Dancer Auditions. Checks are not accepted.

TUITION:

The Tuition Incentive Plan is for choreographers returning from season to season:

*A 2% surcharge applies for credit card processing fees. Thank you for understanding! If preferred, cash can be accepted at Dancer Auditions, or the first week of rehearsals.

*Tuition received after the deadline will be subject to a $20 late fee. A $40 late fee will be applied if more than 1 month late, $60 if 2 months late, and so on.

*Discounted Choreographer Rates are only applicable for choreographers during seasons in which they choreograph. The Choreographer Tuition Incentive Plan is only applicable for returning DWNYC choreographers and is not transferrable between sister companies DanceWorks Boston and DanceWorks New York City.