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. 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 26 Choreographer auditions are not final. Audition dates will be announced by the end of June. Once final, the dates will be updated on this webpage and also announced over email and social media.
Choreographer auditions take place at Studio Newbury (208 Newbury Street, 2nd Floor).
*Please note, this is not a paid position.
*Selected Choreographers are expected to attend the full day of Dancer Auditions on February 3, 2024 and Tech/Dress days (June 10, 11, 12). Please look at your availability prior to auditioning, and if you have any conflicts, please be up-font with them.
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 January 20th 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)
Attached your Choreographer Audition Form (page 3 of the Choreo Info Packet) and include your video.
The video should be uploaded using a Dropbox link, Quicktime file, or using an UNLISTED YouTube Link. You will not be judged on the editing or quality of the video.
Please bring your $10 audition payment per person to auditions with you (checks/venmo are not accepted), or if video auditioning, please pay the $10 choreographer audition fee per person ONLINE HERE (this button is currently disabled - there is a 2% online convenience fee - thanks for your understanding). Your audition will not be complete without payment.
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.
Choreographer Benefits Program Rates:
$30 Registration Fee - Required by all choreographers each season
Tuition Rates vary
If you are a Choreographer, but do not plan to dance in ANY pieces at the show, please let Director know
Choreographer Registration Fees & Tuition should be paid online or in cash at Dancer Auditions. Checks are not accepted.
The Tuition Incentive Plan is for choreographers returning from season to season:
$150 - Tuition rate for 1st time DWB choreographers
$100 - Tuition rate for 2nd time DWB choreographers
$50 - Tuition rate for 3rd time DWB choreographers
$25 - Tuition rate for 4th time DWB choreographers
FREE - Tuition rate for 5th time+ DWB choreographers
FREE - Tuition rate for choreographers only dancing in their own piece
Choreographers are eligible to dance in up to 5 pieces (including their own dance)
*If paying online, a 2% fee is applied. If preferred, cash can be accepted at Dancer Auditions or the first week of rehearsals.
*Discounted Choreographer Rates are only applicable for choreographers during the season in which they choreograph. These discounts do not carry over from season to season. The Choreographer Tuition Incentive Plan is only applicable for returning choreographers.
