Anyone have any tips for auditioning for Disney in dance/ character/ parade performer?
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just remember that u are performing not 4 u to become popular but to entertain other people. i know that it's not easy to perform but the consequence is,u must perform by your heart. coz it is d heart that helps u to show your emotions..
560926
Nervousness results in you breathing shallow. That makes if feel like you're choking and that will make you more nervous. Focus on taking big, slow breaths, both in and out. This will keep you from getting breathless, which may affect your dancing, and it will keep you from getting really, really, nervous.\n\nPreparation and knowing in advance what is expected of you, where the practice will be etc, will also make you less nervous.\n\nPrior to the audition, if you can, check out the place where the audition will be held, so you know how long it takes to get there and you can plan accordingly. Being late/lost will make you even more nervous. You don't have to know the place inside out, but I find if I know where the bathrooms are and the stage is and where people are sitting, I do much better.\nI like to arrive early, so I set up and warm up without being rushed.\n\nAlso, before the audition, practice a couple of routines so you know them inside out. Everyone gets stage fright. Even the pros. But if you really practice your routine or routines, even if your brain freezes in stage fright, your body will know what to do. \n\nBe on time (preferably a little early) for your audition. Be prepared. Be dressed in our outfit, with your hair and make up already done. Be polished.  Be professional.  Yes, you're only 15 or so, but showing that you've practiced and prepared on an adult level will give you an advantage.\n\nThen,do your thang!Knock 'em out! Show them how much you've been practicing and preparing. Show them your energy and your skills! Show 'em what you can bring to the team. When you are done, as you leave, it's not a bad idea to thank the people you've auditioned for. Tell them "Thank you for the audition, I hope we can be teammates." and SMILE!\n\nAnd if you don't get a spot on the team, take some time to go talk to the coach and ask him/her what you can do to improve your routine so you can get on the team next year. I'm sure they'll offer some pointers. An added bonus is that if you show you are serious, they'll remember you.\n\nGood luck!
591522
Keep checking their websites to find out when and where they will be holding auditions. Good luck. \n\nWhen you become a big star don't forget who help you get started.
864476
Are you talking about what the judges like to see for tryouts? \n\nOh, Hun, I can help.\n\n-Hair, always pulled back away from face in a neat tight ponytail.\n-Clothes, no baggy clothes, tight but reasonable, not trampy tight. Wear your school colors.\n- Don't wear jewlery, makeup, and NEVER chew gum!\n- Skills like splits, all jumps like toe-touches, herkies..., carwheels, roundoffs, backhandsprings, fronthandsprings, backtucks...\n- Personality should be peppy, enthusiastic, punctual (on time), prepared, and always pay attention and give it your all! \n\nGood luck in making the squad!
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Ha. I just answered your question! \n\n\n\nUm.... Apply apply apply. I'd say get a camera and learn to love the heck out of talking about yourself. It seems that they have open casting calls, but it also always seems that people who send in videos have a higher chance of getting on the show.
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I would absolutely recommend the Disney College Program.  I particpated in the program during the Fall of 1997. It was without a doubt the most incredible, wodnerful experience of my life.  You will meet so many great people.  I know I sure did...I met my wife there.  She worked for the Norway Pavillion at Epcot and our apartments were across the hall from each other.  \n\nIf you do go, please, be sure to be VERY open minded about the people you will meet and the work that you may be asked to do.
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I think the best advice is to be yourself.  The reality TV show industry has matured in all its years of existence, and while they're certainly casting for personality and appealing (if not downright attractive) looks, they've also developed the ability to tell when an auditionee is "putting on a show."  They're wary of seeing one person on the audition tape and getting a different personality when the show actually gets rolling.\n\nSo be as real as you can.  If you're the type they're looking for, they'll choose you.  If not, pretending to be the type isn't going to help, and neither is any fancy editing or staging.   People have been cast based solely on sitting in front of a cheap camcorder and talking.
731075
Local/community theater is a good idea. It'll give her an idea of just how hard acting (and theater) is. I've helped the redhead a few times with shows her company has put on. It's no cakewalk.
836519
You'll need to make a demo tape with you speaking in your normal voice, and then any character voices that you can do.  I would do some leg work and try to find some studios that do video production.  I'm not sure of LA, but Houston's ADV/Funimation studios do massive amounts of DVDs and are always accepting new talent.  Good luck!
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Take lessons, and practice, practice, practice. Get familiar with the classic techniques and adapt them to your own body (locking your abs, posture, breathing). Only practicing you'll discover what works better for you and get better. Also, put yourself out there: sing at parties, talent shows, and answer as many casting calls as you're able (maybe you'd like to try joining a talent agency)
901845
Melissa, the 1st thing, is that you are an alto...Being that you take the harmony to a lead...Since the lead can be in any key, you would be taking the second, either under,  or over the lead...So your range should be fine...Just be sure of your pitch...\n\nI think any of the musicals out there would be fine...Choose one that may be in, or similar to, the musical you are vying for..You can always transpose the key to fit your vocal range...So as not to "belt", as you say...Better to have the right key than to strain to reach the notes...Like I say...there are so many good song's from all of the musical's and untill a person heard you sing, you'll just have to pick the one you like...I am sure you have some to choose from...\n\nGood luck on your audition...and...break a leg..... :)...Hope you get it.....Yukoneze
1134123
send an email to Disney. prove to them that you are the right man for the job.
682111
Be nice to the geeks as someday you'll and the "cool" people will be bussing their tables and you'll want them to leave you a good tip, maybe even offer you an entry level position in their companies in the mail room or something...besides you should be too busy to dance as you need all the burger flippin practice you can get!\n\nSeriously though, best way to keep geeks out of school dances is to schedule the dance on the same night as a Star Trek marathon on SciFi.
693478
Practice in front of family , friends etc. Be very thorough with your script be well practiced and have confidence also wear your best clothes or make sure your costume looks good on you or atleast funny.
476169
Well - where is your area?  A good idea is to check out costume websites, celtic music websites, etc.  If you've been to the renfair in Sterling, NY (a summer thing - http://sterlingfestival.com/renfest/ ) I'll bet a number of vendors there are willing to travel to various places.  A good idea might be to contact the people who run the more popular fairs and ask for advice - a friend of mine runs one in Vermont and I'm sure if she's any example people would be happy to answer your questions.
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in their webpage:\n"" More about what we do  \nWe have been performing since we were very little. We have performed across the US including performances for Radio Disney, Norwegian Cruise Line and The Macy's Parade. Right now we are very busy with our Kids CAN Make a Difference Tour. When we're not performing; we're doing school work, taking music lessons and practicing. But, we’re still kids and we love to play. Right now our favorite things to do are play with our American Girl Dolls (check out the March 2006 AG magazine, we'll be in it) and challenge each other with Dance Dance Revolution and play with our dogs. Our best friends are CJ and Sam, who love lots of the same things we do.\n\nOur favorite TV show is The Suite Life of Zach and Cody (scroll down to the picture below). Our favorite DJ's are BB Good and Erin K, on Radio Disney. Today, our favorite songs are from The High School Musical. \n\nLast year we had the great honor of performing in the Macy’s Day Parade on the Discovery Kids Tuttenstein float. We got to meet Jeff Timmons from 98 degrees; he performed on the float with us. We also saw Raven Simone and were able to take her picture. We loved NewYork and had a great time! ""
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try http://www.starzcasting.com, they have nationwide casting calls for people of all ages, plus the site is free.