AUDITION PROCESS
Candidates must submit an online application form before auditioning. Closing date for our applications is the 1st of August. All applicants initially will provide general and academic information with a personal statement which gives some indication of their goals and aspirations. The Live It Academy promotes individuality and welcomes everyone’s applications equally.
All applicants are invited to audition.
THE AUDITION DAY
For all applicants the day generally includes:
Tour of the facilities
Introduction to our course and a question and answer session
Dance Technique
Commercial class
A dance solo in the candidate’s chosen style (time limit of 1½ minutes)
Interview with the Principal or Director
AUDITION CRITERIA
All applicants are seen by an audition panel consisting of the Director, Principal, and industry experts. The Live it Academy looks for potential and raw talent as well as prior training. Applicants are assessed according to the following criteria:
· Dance: a lack of experience in a dance style does not preclude entry to the course.
Ballet/Dance Technique: potential and/or good demonstration of placement, physicality, sense of performance, musicality and co-ordination.
Commercial: performance, energy, musicality, facility, speed of learning and physicality.
Sense of Performance and Artistry: confident performance and artistic interpretation of different styles and genre are assessed throughout the audition. Live It is always interested in performers who show individuality.
AUDITION DATES
In-Person Audition:
Saturday 25th January, 2025
Saturday 22nd March, 2025
Saturday 21st June, 2025
Saturday 2nd August, 2025
There is an option to audition via video. All information will be provided when the online application has been processed. The online audition will be in similar content to the above audition day.
AUDITION FEEDBACK
You will receive audition feedback within 2 weeks from your submission. All applicants are welcome to ask for individual feedback from the principal if required.
If you receive an acceptance letter a security deposit will be required within a month to secure your place at The Live It Academy.