music theatre dancing
Thu, 29 May 2003, 09:20 pmWalter Plinge6 posts in thread
music theatre dancing
Thu, 29 May 2003, 09:20 pmI'm a singer who has been auditioning for music theatre shows but am yet unsuccessful. I did ballet for 8 years during primary school but am now in my early 20's and haven't danced for quite some time, although I love it!
I am seriously considering dance classes to give me a fighting chance at being in a music theatre production/ getting a role.
Any advice as to what style of dancing would set me up best for dance auditions/music theatre shows? What sort of dancing experience is desirable to directors and choreographers? Can anyone recommend a dance school? (I live in Seaford (near Franskton) in Melbourne.)
Any advice or comments/encouragement would be greatly appreciated!
I am seriously considering dance classes to give me a fighting chance at being in a music theatre production/ getting a role.
Any advice as to what style of dancing would set me up best for dance auditions/music theatre shows? What sort of dancing experience is desirable to directors and choreographers? Can anyone recommend a dance school? (I live in Seaford (near Franskton) in Melbourne.)
Any advice or comments/encouragement would be greatly appreciated!
Re: music theatre dancing
Sat, 31 Jan 2004, 09:39 amWalter Plinge
Everything that Amanda has suggested is the way to go.
My daughter (now 17) did not start dancing until 4 years ago. She has a passion for musical theatre and recognised that she needed to dance as well as sing and act. She takes classes in ballet, jazz, acrobatics, hip hop, performance, singing and drama and most people think she has been dancing years rather than a short time. Flexibility is the key so take stretch classes as well if you feel that is necessary.
Have a word with friends who dance to get an idea and feel for the dance schools in your area. Some schools will offer a class free so you can go along and get a feel for the place to see if you like it and will fit in.
Good luck.