Auditions

Swingtime is excited to announce 2006 auditions! We are looking for dedicated leads and follows to light up the stage with their skill, enthusiasm, and energy. A willingness to learn, work, and perfect your dancing is the only requirement! Come to our auditions (basically a free fast-paced lesson). See our FAQ.

NOTE: There will be a swing and lindy hop basic workshop taught by Swingtime alumni siblings Meg and Dave Kale on Sunday, Oct 1, 6-8pm, in Roble 52 (Gym). The workshop is not an official part of auditions, nor is it required for auditionees, but it will likely prove helpful, whether as an introduction or a review.

Section 1
Date:	Monday, Oct 2, 6-8pm
Location:	Roble Main Studio (Room 38)
Section 2
Date:	Monday, Oct 2, 9-11pm
Location:	Elliot Programming Center
Make-Up Section
Date:	Tuesday, Oct 3, 6-8pm
Location:	Roble 42
Callbacks
Date:	Wednesday, Oct 4, 7-9pm
Location:	Roble Gym (Room 52)
Who:	Swingtime and YOU! We hope to see dancers of all backgrounds!
Questions:	See our FAQ or email swingtime-info@lists.stanford.edu

Who should audition: Everyone! We teach members everything they need to know to perform successfully. We welcome any kind of dance background as beneficial (they tend to learn very fast and contribute artistically sooner) but do not require it. We are particularly enthusiastic about dancers with strong backgrounds who are interested in choreographing and interested in taking on artistic duties in the future. For an idea of the diversity of our backgrounds, see the FAQ

Process: Auditions are conducted in two rounds. To accommodate the large number of auditionees we anticipate, we have split auditions into two sections, both to be held on the night of Monday, October 2. Auditionees need only attend one section of their choice. The first round includes social dancing with both Swingtime members and other auditionees, a crash-course on lindy hop technique and style, and then a chance to learn an exclusive Swingtime choreography. A subset of auditionees from the first round are "called back" for the second round, which is operated more like a typical Swingtime rehearsal. Past auditionees have found our auditions process a great deal of fun; it is fast-paced and demanding but not stressful at all! NOTE: This year Swingtime plans to hold a special "pre-auditions" workshop for those interested in learning or reviewing the basics of swing and lindy hop. Time and location have yet to be nailed down, but the workshop will be held during the afternoon on Saturday, September 30. This will be a good chance to get a feel for both the dance and the group, not to mention get a jump start on the basic technique of the dance.

Evaluation: Auditionees are evaluated based on a variety of factors including technique (both swing and more general dance techniques), style, lead/follow ability, and performance potential (ability to bring energy, fun, and poise to their dancing). Different components of the process (social dancing, workshops, choreography, etc.) are weighed equally. Finally, Swingtime's auditions are unique insofar as we give auditionees the chance to contribute to our evaluation process through the Peer Review process, which will be explained in more detail at auditions.