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Los Angeles County High School for the Arts
DANCE AUDITION REQUIREMENTS

(YOU MAY AUDITION FOR ONE ART AREA ONLY)

For the purpose of identifying each dance applicant, the audition may be videotaped.
All Dance Applicants

1. Must arrive 45 minutes prior to scheduled audition time for registration
2. Must do self-warm-up prior to the audition.  A room is available.
3. Will be adjudicated by the Dance Panel through the following:

* Participation in a Ballet Class
* Participation in a Modern Class
* Applicant must be prepared to improvise in their chosen dance style or free form.

The Dance Panel will evaluate all students on:

1. A potential for trainable growth
2. Physical/movement techniques, including coordination, strength and flexibility
3. Rhythmic sensibility and musicality
4. A serious commitment to dance training and a career as a professional dancer

PLEASE NOTE: Some students will be asked to return to the Callbacks.

1. The callback will be held on the same day after 5:00 PM.
2. A callback list will be posted or announced 10 minutes after each audition is completed.
3. If not asked to stay for the callback, you may leave.
4. The callback does not connote acceptance; and a student who was not called back also may be accepted.

Female Dancers
Ballet:          A solid colored leotard
Pink, brown, or flesh colored tights with toe cut on the toe seam
Ballet shoes (any color)
Please bring Pointe shoes if you are en pointe.  However, Pointe shoes are not required.
Do not purchase if you are not already studying pointe.
Modern: Same as the above (no time to change clothes)
Bare feet---no socks
You will not need two pairs of tights. Remember to cut tights on the toe seam and pull to your ankle.

Male Dancers
Ballet:         
White fitted tee-tank or white tucked in t-shirt
Black footless tights
White or black socks
Ballet shoes

Modern: Same dress as ballet
Bare feet---no socks
* Warm-up clothes during the audition are not permitted; however, you may wear warm-up clothes in the warm-up room prior to the audition.
*  Please remove all watches, dangling jewelry, and tongue rings. Small earring studs are permitted.
*  All dancers should have hair neatly up and pulled out of the face.
If you have specific audition questions, please call Dance Chair Gina Buntz, at (323) 343-5123