Video Audition Information & Requirements

If you are unable to attend our live auditions, dancers may submit a video audition for consideration. The last day to accept video applications is 11:59pm CT on Thursday, February 15, 2024. Late video submissions will be considered on a case-by-case basis with priority given to dancers who submitted by our February 15th deadline.

STEP 1: Complete our online registration.

STEP 2: Submit the following materials via email to intensives@hubbardstreetdance.com:

• Resume or CV (1 page max)
  Resumes should list the dancer's performance and training experience to date, primary dance instructors, and current place of training.
  
  
• Headshot
  Headshots need to resemble how the dancer appears in the studio. It does not have to be a professional photo, nor a specific color. A black & white photo is acceptable.
  
  
• Video
  Videos must include a spoken introduction, ballet barre, center floor work, and an improv component. Videos must be sent through a Vimeo or YouTube link. Please adjust the privacy settings so your video is accessible without a password. Incomplete applications will not be accepted. Guidelines are listed below.
  
  

VIDEO GUIDELINES

Part 1: Vocal Introduction
Please clearly articulate the following questions below:  

• What is your full name?
• What is your current age?
• Where is your city, or country of residence?
• What inspires you to dance?
• Why are you interested in auditioning for our Summer Intensive?

Part 2: Ballet Barre
Each combination should be a minimum of 32 counts, executed with music, and performed on the dancer’s right and left side at the ballet barre. 

• Tendu with Ronde Jambes
• Fondu with Developpes
• Grand Battement

Part 3: Center Floor Work
Each combination should be a minimum of 32 counts, executed with music, and performed on the dancer’s right and left side in the center. Center floor work can be filmed in any genre that exhibits a technique (i.e. Horton, Ballet, Cunningham, etc).

• A small + medium jumping phrase
• Turning phrase
• Movement phrase

Part 4: Improvisation
Please include 30 seconds of improv performed in the studio or stage (please do not include ensemble work). 

Additional Reminders:

• Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
• Upon completion of your online registration, please email intensives@hubbardstreetdance.com with a copy of your headshot, resume, and video link.
• Videos must be sent through a Vimeo or YouTube link. Please adjust the privacy settings so your video is accessible without a password.
• A dancer must meet our minimum age requirements by June 1, 2024, meaning a dancer must be at least 18 years of age by June 1, 2024 to attend our 18 – 25-year-old audition, and a dancer must be 13 years old by June 1, 2024 to attend our 13 – 17-year-old audition. 
• A limited amount of financial aid is available to dancers attending our Summer Intensives. Dancers are eligible to apply for aid after they have been accepted into our Summer Intensives. Aid will be awarded based on financial need.

If you have any additional questions, please reach out intensives@hubbardstreetdance.com.

Social Media Audition Challenge

Think you’ve got what it takes to be admitted into HSDC’s TEEN REP or EXPLORE Summer Intensive with just a 30-second video? Audition by participating in our Social Media Audition Challenge for a chance to be fast-tracked through the admission and receive a $250 scholarship!

HOW TO ENTER:

• Record a 30-second video of yourself dancing to music of your choice. You must choose a combination of three of the following styles: Ballet Barre, Center/Floor Work, Improvisation, Jazz, Cultural Dance, Hip-Hop. Moderate post-production/editing is permitted and highly encouraged.
  
  
• To be considered, you must post your audition video publicly to TikTok or Instagram with the hashtag #GrowYourGlowHSDC and tag @hubbardstreet by Saturday, December 31, 2023. In order for us to track submissions, your account must be public and we will only be able to consider audition videos that use the hashtag #GrowYourGlowHSDC and tag @hubbardstreet.
  
  
• Social Media Audition Challenge participants do not have to pay an audition fee. Please note that if you later choose to audition through any of the other traditional methods (in-person, Virtual, or Video), you must pay the registration fee for that audition.
  
  
• Winners of the Social Media Audition Challenge will be accepted into the EXPLORE or TEEN Program and will be awarded a $250 scholarship. Winners will be notified by January 8, 2024.
  
  
• Participants who are not accepted through the Social Media Audition Challenge can still opt to audition through any of the other traditional methods (in-person on the Audition Tour, Virtual, or Video).