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A Word to Everyone
By Mia Lyndon There’s something bizarre about achieving our very own aspirations. There’s something impermissible, something prohibited, about reaching the goals that we’ve always set out to achieve. We spend days gazing out into the stars, into the skies, with our aspirations knitted tightly around our hearts- wishing that one day our dreams might simply…
ONE YOUTH DANCE AUDITIONS- APPLY NOW!
Kick-start your dance career by becoming a member of London’s No.1 youth dance company Train in a variety of dance styles, receive mentoring from industry experts, and perform your way across the country, as you experience life as a pre-professional dancer. At One Youth Dance, opportunities are limitless. AUDITIONS: FIRST ROUND: Sunday 6th September 2020…
If Nothing Else, Move Forward
By Mia Lyndon Bad things don’t happen just once. When we are burnt by negativity and left scarred after our last misfortune, often, it happens again. And again. Failure seems to come in waves and bouts- once we trip and fall, we often find ourselves pushed into the midst of prolonged suffering. We cruise through…
Blinded by the Stage Lights
A delve into the realms and realisms of professional dancing, exploring just how many dancers actually ‘make it’ and why you shouldn’t get fixated on just having an onstage career.
Dancers, Take Charge of Your Worth, Now.
By Mia Lyndon Isn’t it fascinating how we pin our own worth onto something else? We hang our esteem, our value of who we are, on something that isn’t actually us. Every one of us needs, yearns, screams for validation that we are ‘enough’- a sweet title that can never be gifted to ourselves. We…
From Moulin to Mentoring: An Interview with Raquel Alder
By Mia Lyndon Raquel Alder, Professional Dancer from Australia, has been performing within the industry for 9 years. She recently finished a contract with the famous Moulin Rouge, among performing in an array of dance contracts and productions world-wide. With extensive experience on stage, Raquel continues to fulfil a satisfying career in dance performance and…
London Contemporary Dance School Audition Tips
Based at The Place, central London, London Contemporary Dance School (LCDS) is considered as one of the top contemporary schools in the world. Offering a three year degree course, LCDS is the perfect place to kick-start your contemporary dance career. Find out more about the school HERE Audition Quest spoke to Ellie, a LCDS first-year…
‘I’m Living the Dream and I Hate It’
Should you hold onto a dream just because it’s what you’ve always wanted?
The Dance Captain Opportunity: Eight Points to Promotion
By Raquel AlderProfessional Dancer and Pro Performer Founder Learn how to maximise your chances of becoming a Dance Captain, with Moulin Rouge Star, Raquel Alder The privilege and responsibility of the Dance Captain role is lusted over by many dancers in the industry. But few dancers are actually offered the opportunity of becoming a Dance…
ALL ABOUT WAITING LISTS
By Mia Lyndon Waiting lists can be a tricky business. They’re the middle man between rejection and ultimate success- often leaving us without quite knowing where we stand. As dancers and performers, many of us like to know what’s going on- we like to understand and plan ahead. But waiting lists can leave us without…
Dancing in an Isolated World: The José Limón Foundation’s Innovative Response to a Global Pandemic
By Mia Lyndon (mialyndon@mail.com) The dance scene, that we were once so familiar with, has been restricted, shut down and cancelled. Yet the dance industry is adapting and evolving at an exponential rate- quickly pathing new ways of surviving in this pandemic. The José Limón Dance Foundation, a company forged upon decades of influence, is…
Creativity, Contemporary and Camera Angles: Inside Northern Rascal’s Virtual Intensive
By Mia Lyndon, of auditionquest.co.uk (mialyndon@mail.com) Just a few months ago, young dancers up and down the country, were in the midst of their dance training and optimistic for the year ahead. However when the Covid-19 outbreak reached our shores, dance schools, universities and colleges closed down indefinitely, leaving students without training and without hope….
HOW TO BE SUCCESSFUL BEFORE YOU EVEN AUDITION: Personal Statement Advice
Whether you plan on applying for musical theatre colleges, dance universities or performing arts centres, you’ll need a personal statement. Holding the ability to make or break a successful application, personal statements get you seen, before you even step into the audition room. In an industry where multi-skilled performers are desired more highly than ever,…
PERFORMING ARTS PERSONAL STATEMENT ONLINE WORKSHOP
Thinking of auditioning soon but worried about writing your application and personal statement..? Learn how to create the perfect application, to be successful in every audition! All dance and performing arts degrees will require you to submit a personal statement, when you apply- So Get Yours Sorted Now! SCROLL DOWN TO BOOK YOUR PLACE BELOW!…
How Are Auditions Changing?
By Mia Lyndon (of auditionquest.co.uk) Studio doors have been locked and bolted down, leaving face-to-face auditions cancelled without reschedule. The dance scene has been pushed far further than its melting point, yet it’s bouncing back, quickly adapting to our newly-established electric society. With schools and companies eager for income and activity, auditions are still cropping…
THE AILEY SCHOOL: AUDITION TIPS
Built upon the legacy of Alvin Ailey, the Ailey School lives up to the calibre of its founder. Offering a dedicated provision of world-class, rigorous training, the Ailey School is amongst one of the best contemporary training providers in the world. Click here to discover more. Audition Quest had the absolute pleasure of interviewing Lily,…
How to Practise Audition Technique (at home!)
We may be stuck inside and we may have had all of our upcoming auditions cancelled, but this certainly isn’t permanent. Before we know it, the audition season will be back with a bang- so ensure you’re ready for it. Despite our lack of actually having a proper studio to practise in, there are a…
How to Be More Productive than Ever: Keeping Busy in an Isolated World
We’ve had our schedules stripped back and our plans ripped in two- being a dancer in 2020 certainly does not look too promising. As dancers, we excel because we are naturally productive, motivated and committed- we get a kick out of achievement and constantly try to seek out new opportunities. So, being in a situation…
How to Film a Video Audition with Literally no Space
Covid-19 has shaken up the audition world, meaning that almost all auditions are being sent in via video tapes now. Finding it tough to dance around your living room? Follow our tips on how to maximise space and work with what you’ve got. 1. SUSS OUT YOUR HOUSE Pretend that your house has no furniture…
How to be a Kinder Dancer: Staying ‘Nice’ in a Competitive World
By Mia Lyndon (of auditionquest.co.uk) It’s bizarre how dance, which often begins so purely and innocently in our youngest years, can grow to become so cut-throat. Enrolling in junior dance classes- with the only intent to enjoy ourselves- is gradually moulded into a world of competitiveness and hierarchy. Yet for most, we dance only because…
How to e-Network as a Dancer
By Mia Lyndon (of auditionquest.co.uk) From the moment you pledged that you wanted a career in performing arts, you’ve probably had the exact same mantra drilled into you: ‘It’s not what you know, it’s who you know’. I hate to say it, but this is simply true. Trying to forge a career that balances purely…
How to Find Auditions Online (During the Covid-19 Crisis)
Finding dance or performing arts auditions can be super hard, especially when in lockdown due to Covid-19. However, this should never stop you from finding opportunities. Discover where to find, search and compare dance & performing arts opportunities, jobs and auditions, without leaving the house! 1.Star Now (starnow.com)- Loads of auditions for both students and…
To Stay or Play? Differentiating Set-Backs and Shut-Downs
By Mia Lyndon (of auditionquest.co.uk) To achieve anything, you must first be tested. You must prove that you are committed to what you say you want. Regardless of what you desire, or the lengths you say you’ll go to achieve this, you will be torn down, frequently. It’s all about whether you decide to stand…
Oklahoma City University (Ann Lacy) Dance Audition Advice
By Mia Lyndon (of auditionquest.co.uk) As part of Oklahoma City University, the Ann Lacy School of American Dance and Entertainment is one of the USA’s premier dance training providers. Offering a variety of performance opportunities alongside world-class training, The Ann Lacey School at Oklahoma City University is the perfect place to start your dancing career….
It’s a Condition, Not a Competition
Dance breeds natural competition- from every angle. With injury included in this un-attainable rivalry, it’s time t was dealt with the weight that it deserves.
Tips from a Dancing Pro: An Interview with Professional Dancer Harriet Metham
Harriet Metham is a UK professional dancer, who has had the opportunity of performing both nationally and internationally. Having performed professionally in The Maldives, Switzerland and within Africa, Audition Quest got chatting with her about her experiences.
K-Pop, Competitions and Degrees: An Interview with Raymond Sweetman
An interview with Raymond Sweetman, a dancer, academic and K-Pop enthusiast
NYU TISCH SCHOOL DANCE AUDITION TIPS
Find out all the tips, advice and information you’ll need to succeed in the NYU Tisch School Dance auditions
The Injury of Rejection
BY MIA LYNDON (of auditionquest.co.uk) When injured or physically distressed, the body activates a specific part of the brain. I recently read that when rejected, dismissed or refused, exactly the same area is triggered, according to tech-giants Ted. If our bodies interpret failure and physical suffering in the same way, it’s little wonder that rejection…
Tiffany Theatre College Audition Tips
Tiffany student Eleanor shares all of her audition tips and tricks for the Tiffany audition process
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