Video Audition Information & Requirements

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.