Choreographer Auditions
In preparation for auditions, each choreographer should select a style, song(s), and overall vision for their piece to be performed before the Director. During the audition, choreographers will be asked to talk about their piece, previous choreography experience, dance training, schedule availability, and then perform their prepared 6-10 eight counts of choreography for the panel of 2-3 judges. If selected, choreographers will hold weekly, 1 hour rehearsals for 16 to 25 dancers, pending auditions. Choreographers have the option of performing with their dancers in the show and receive discounted registration and tuition rates. For more information, please download the Choreographer Information Packet.
The dates for Season 23 Choreographer auditions are not final. Audition dates will be announced by the end of April or early May. Once final, the dates will be updated on this webpage and also announced over email and social media.
Choreographer Auditions are from 6:30 - 10:00pm during the weekday at Frank Sinatra School of the Arts and take place a few weeks after the previous season’s show.
*Please note, this is not a paid position.
*It is mandatory for selected Choreographers to attend Dancer Audition Day and Tech/Dress days. Please look at your availability prior to auditioning, and if you have any conflicts, please be up-font with them. Your availability may impact selections.
CAN'T MAKE CHOREOGRAPHER AUDITIONS?
Videos submissions will be accepted over email if you cannot make an audition time. All video submissions must be received on or before the last day of Choreographer Auditions in order to be considered. Dancers should film their work and include the following in your video:
Your Name
Your previous dance and/or choreography experience and training
Your vision for the piece - costume ideas, lighting ideas, tone/overall feel of the piece
Max & Min Number of dancers desired to be in the piece
Any days during the week (Sunday through Thursday) that you absolutely cannot hold a rehearsal
Perform the 6-10 eight counts of choreography facing the camera (do not have your back to the camera)
The video should be uploaded to an UNLISTED YouTube Link, Quicktime file, or Dropbox link. You will not be judged on the editing or quality of the video. Please include your completed Choreographer Audition Form (page 3 of the Choreo Info Packet) in your email to the director.
Bring your $10 audition payment per person to auditions with you (checks and venmo are not accepted), or if video auditioning, please pay ONLINE HERE (CURRENTLY CLOSED FOR SUBMISSIONS). Your audition will not be complete without payment. (a 2% fee is applied to online payments - thanks for understanding!)
Discounts
Choreographers receive a significant discount on tuition as a part of our Choreographer Benefits Program. Choreographers dancing in only their own piece do so for free, however several choreographers take advantage of the Choreographer Benefits Program by registering for other dances in the rehearsal schedule rotation. All choreographers must audition for these dances during Dancer Auditions just like every other dancer, with the exception of their own piece.
REGISTRATION:
Registration form and discounted $30 Registration Fee is required by all choreographers each season. Complete online here.
Due by, or before, Dancer Auditions
Tuition Rates vary
Choreographer Registration Fees & Tuition should be paid online or in cash at Dancer Auditions. Checks are not accepted.
TUITION:
The Tuition Incentive Plan is for choreographers returning from season to season:
$150 - Tuition rate for 1st time DWNYC choreographers
$100 - Tuition rate for 2nd time DWNYC choreographers
$50 - Tuition rate for 3rd time DWNYC choreographers
$25 - Tuition rate for 4th time DWNYC choreographers
FREE - Tuition rate for 5th time+ DWNYC choreographers
FREE - Tuition rate for choreographers only dancing in their own piece
No tuition is due for choreographers that are only teaching/choreographing and not dancing
Choreographers are eligible to dance in up to 5 pieces (including their own dance)
*A 2% surcharge applies for credit card processing fees. Thank you for understanding! If preferred, cash can be accepted at Dancer Auditions, or the first week of rehearsals.
*Tuition received after the deadline will be subject to a $20 late fee. A $40 late fee will be applied if more than 1 month late, $60 if 2 months late, and so on.
*Discounted Choreographer Rates are only applicable for choreographers during seasons in which they choreograph. The Choreographer Tuition Incentive Plan is only applicable for returning DWNYC choreographers and is not transferrable between sister companies DanceWorks Boston and DanceWorks New York City.
