<p>I will respond merely as a parent of a kid who auditions (as well as auditioned for BFA programs) but I am not in this field as some posters are. I see your question as having two facets. Your subject heading asked about choreography but the text of your message seemed to be asking more about blocking/staging of the song. </p>
<p>As far as choreography, no, the student should not include any dance in the song presentation. As others mentioned, most schools have a separate dance audition. In any case, a vocal audition focuses more on the singing and the acting of the song, not dance. </p>
<p>As far as blocking/staging, I don't think the song would be presented quite the same as if staged in a musical (like you were asking about the staging developed for the production number). This is not black and white, however. While it would not be staged or blocked like it is a musical production, it still needs to be acted and performed, not merely sung. So, while the student would not be using an entire stage or not blocking out every single movement the same as in a production, he/she still must ACT the song and perform it. So, the student does not necessarily have to stand still in one spot but some movement might be involved in acting the song. Still, this is not as much as in the actual blocking IN a musical. The full body would be used and some movement or steps in a more confined space, if you know what I mean. </p>
<p>So, not sure I am clear but do not choreograph the song and don't formally block it out as if in a show, BUT PERFORM the song as if performing in a show....act it out and if it means some movement, rather than standing in one spot, that is part of the performance. Still, auditioning is a little different than the way it is performed IN a show. The singing and acting is the same but there is LESS blocking than in an actual production. I hope that makes sense. This has been my observation of when my own kid has auditioned. </p>
<p>Susan</p>