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Cinematic Arts

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"This opportunity has absolutely changed my artistic life and the direction my career as a dancer is taking. "

- Esteban Garza

WORLD DANCE FORMS SPECIFICATIONS


James Boyd 2006 YoungArts Winner in African	Mangala Maddali 2006 YoungArts Winner in Kuchipudi	Andrea Hernandez- Gonzalez 2005 YoungArts Winner in Flamenco	Garrett Coleman 2006 YoungArts Winner in Irish Step

Angelina Nockai 2006 YoungArts Winner in Native American	Preethi Ramaprasad 2006 YoungArts Winner in Bharata Natyam	Maggie Kim 2006 YoungArts Winner in Korean Drum	Priscilla Villaneuva 2006 YoungArts Winner in Folkloric

Participants are required to submit a videotaped audition that must include the following - in this order:

2 minutes maximum of technique as follows
2 minutes maximum of solo piece as follows

The presentation of technique and the prepared solo should display the full range of the participant’s abilities.

World Dance Forms may include dances from the performing arts of any cultures of the world. Examples include, but are not limited to: Hip Hop as well as the dances of Africa, Asia, Native America, Latin America, Spain, Ireland, the Caribbean, etc.

For African, Classical Indian, Irish Step and Spanish dance forms please review the guidelines specific to your audition in addition to the information below.

African

Classical Indian

Irish Step

Spanish

WORLD DANCE TECHNIQUE
The presentation of technique should demonstrate examples of footwork, meaningful gestures and /or isolation intrinsic to the cultural dance form being presented. In all cases, the audition video should show that the participant is familiar with the techniques appropriate to the dance form.

NOTE: Video must include movements-in-place with the camera framing the entire body as well as movement in and through space, demonstrating advanced techniques and accomplishment whenever possible. Although music may be included, this segment should not be choreographed.

WORLD DANCE SOLO

A prepared solo of the participants choosing lasting no more than two minutes. Participants are responsible for obtaining all necessary releases for choreography as well as music, if applicable.

AUDITION APPAREL
Men and Women

Appropriate form fitting rehearsal clothing should be worn.
All dancers must wear a color that is in contrast to the background.
Costumes are NOT allowed. Costumes do not allow the judges to see the lines of the body during movement. Wearing a costume will lead to disqualification by the panel

REQUIREMENTS FOR CONTENT OF DANCE VIDEOTAPE/DVD AUDITION:

	Do's (required)	Don'ts (can be disqualified)
1.	Submit a NEW DVD or VHS cassette.	Do not submit a mini-DV, mini-cassette or VCD. QuickTime and AVI files will not be accepted for adjudication.
2.	Announce your audition by stating your eight digit YoungArts ID# and the three digit category code. “My YoungArts ID# is 07009999/101.” (You will receive your ID# once you have completed the registration process). You must also include the name of the variation or title of the piece, choreographer and composer of the pieces as well as the DVD track/Chapter # or VHS/DVD player counter/Timestamp.	Do not state your name or place it in or on the DVD/video case. Do not make any other comments.
3.	Use a fixed point of view for your camera. Shoot straight on, leaving the camera in one location.	Do not pan, move the camera or follow the dancer.
4.	The dancer must remain in the full frame of the camera, as close as possible, keeping the movement of the camera to a minimum.	Do not shoot video into the mirror to get a better angle.
5.	Record your audition in a clearly defined interior space.	Do not record your video outside.
6.	Cuts between technique segments are acceptable.	Do not edit within the solo. Do not use special effects, dissolves, fades or wipes.
7.	Submit your audition materials according to the official mailing requirements	Do not send in pre-recorded live performances, such as recitals or concerts.
8.	Include the names and composers of the pieces as well as the DVD track/Chapter #or VHS/DVD player counter/Timestamp on the content card inside the DVD/Videotape case.

Recommendations If recording your pieces onto a DVD, do not assume that our adjudicators will be able to view it. As soon as the DVD is recorded, make certain you view it in it’s entirety on a standard DVD player prior to submitting. Do not view your submission on a laptop or desktop as it could format the disc to play only on a computer. The camera should be placed sufficiently close to the performer so that positioning and movement of all parts of the body are clearly visible. A brief full-face shot, half-body shot and full-body shot may be included at the end of the video. Please note that the registration fees are non-refundable even in the case of injury. You must also be free of injury to participate in YoungArts Week if you are chosen as a finalist. Make sure the sound and picture are both of good quality. The backdrop should be neutral and free of creases and breaks. NOTE: DVDs/Videotapes will not be returned. Participants should make and keep copies of all materials submitted. YoungArts is not responsible for materials lost or damaged in the mail. DVDs/Videotapes that cannot be viewed will be disqualified.