Audition preparation

[Katymac]

DD has a lot of auditions

So good food, lots of rest, multi-vitamins, face-mask to avoid catching germs
So we have booked her flu jab & gel nails
We are working out leotards/tights/shoes & doing an MOT on them all
She has a folder for each which will have college address/letter,song score, solo dance music & monologue for each but she is also taking her singing folder in case they don't like her song & her iPod in case her CD doesn't play is incompatible
Must remind her to do pilates/yoga DVD when she has time
We have 2 Monologues & 5 songs - that is the lowest number we can get away with to meet the requirements

Oh & all her pink tights are soaking in Vanish over night

I started thinking about this yesterday on BalletCoForum but thought I should start it here as well; people think differently on each forum which adds to the communal knowledge (IMO - I could be wrong)

[2dancersmum]

As I said previously I think you have it all covered. I know its not easy but try and take a deep breath and relax. You and your DD seem very organised. Personally I think this stage is every bit as bad as the waiting for the results of audition letter - the anticipation and the unknown. Once the auditions get underway it is not as bad. If you are a worrier you will still worry (I did) but both DD and myself actually enjoyed each and every audition. DD regarded each one as a positive learning experience, regardless of outcome, and came out buzzing every time. I enjoyed spending time with her, meeting new people - and the same ones over and over so I had someone to chat with over a cup of coffee while we waited. I also think it is rather good that you have auditions bunched together as you won't have results from one when you go to the next. It might be a boost if the news is good but I suspect that even those getting a multiple offers of places get their share of 'no's thrown into the mix.

Are you going with DD to any auditions?

[Katymac]

Not Arts Ed, Brit or Urdang as she has been there

Laine, Bird & Performers definitely as she can't get there/stay over night without me

Millenium, Italia Conti & Bodyworks we haven't decided yet.......

Sometimes I think clustered is good - but DD is less sure & sometiems I think it's a nightmare & DD says 'It'll be fine' in my tone of voice

[Kitschqueen]

I enjoyed spending time with her, meeting new people - and the same ones over and over so I had someone to chat with over a cup of coffee while we waited.

I loved this 2dm, I agree it is such a privilege to be able to spend quality time with our teenage daughters (and sons).

My Dd can be a very typically stroppy, uncommunicative teen. As you know yesterday we spent a fabulous evening together at the theatre. On the way home she said 'I do love you mum'. It was so unexpected it brought a tear to my eye. It reminded me of when she was about 3 years old and quite spontaneously said ' I love you more than cheese'

I have also met some fabulous mums at auditions, rehearsals, dance schools, CAT scheme etc and whatever the future brings, we have both made friends for life through her dancing.

[Katymac]

I'm amazed at the difference in the requirements for all the different college auditions

Classes in Ballet, Jazz, Contemporary & Tap; workshops in singing or acting; 1 or 2 monologues, 1 or 2 songs, no or 1 or 2 solo dances or a song & dance performed

Each one is so different

[Katymac]

I'm doing a spreadsheet!

[bruno2]

I'm doing a spreadsheet!

Great idea and love to see the finished article. Good luck

[Mummyaud]

Hi, if your are happy to share your spreadsheet info, that would be lovely. DD due to go through this process next year so finding all your posts really helpful. Huge good luck to your daughter for her auditions. Please let us know how each one goes. We are all rooting for her. x

[Katymac]

PM me & I'll send a copy