<p>I'm not a trained formal dancer so I don't know Jazz Pants/Dance Belt e.t.c.</p>
<p>Can I just wear a coloured t-shirt, jazz shoes and sweatpants/shorts?</p>
<p>If you have the build for it you might consider a tank top type shirt. do not wear sweat pants, get some jazz pants (there may be a better name for them) I am sure others will weigh in with the proper name!</p>
<p>Oh and I'm a guy...ya. obviously. dance belt</p>
<p>Tom, most of the guys that I have seen at my D's college audition dance calls are wearing black jazz-type dance pants. Just go to a nearby dance store and they can fix you right up with something that looks nice and you can move in.</p>
<p>CCM says t-shirt/shorts is alright, can I assume that the other schools would be cool with that?</p>
<p>I don't own jazz pants and don't intend to buy them for 3 days of auditions. I'v never worn them before either and feel more comfortable in shorts. I know if I get into a school I will have to buy them, and I will if the time comes.</p>
<p>Tom, if you are a fantastic dancer it probably doesn't matter what you wear. However, if the adjudicators have to choose between two dancers of equal ability (as they often do), I think it helps to show that you are serious about the discipline of musical theatre to be professionally attired. It certainly seems like it would be worth the price of a pair of pants- you have to look at it through the eyes of your audience.</p>
<p>I don't think you need a dance belt for this sort of thing. My S doesn't own one, since he switched to VP, dancing, except for maybe a waltz everynow and then, isn't something he does too much any more. But when he was doing lots of MT he still didn't need one. I'm not sure but I think it's mostly for ballet dancers in tights.</p>
<p>I totally agree with BreatheEasy. I was observing a dance audition just this weekend; even though I knew almost all of the students, my eyes were drawn to the one girl who was attractively and professionally attired. She was not the best dancer, by any means; but it was obvious that she had taken pains to make a good impression. Shorts are not flattering; get some jazz pants, even if you have to borrow them.</p>
<p>I agree that you should buy jazz pants. If you look online (try Discount Dance Supply) you can find them for less than $20. You will look professional and you can always use them for a halloween costume or something in the future, even if you never wear them again.</p>
<p>Oh gosh!!! Jazz pants look awesome, but they most definitely not flatter a badonk like mine X_X. I guess shorts is the answer in this case lol.</p>
<p>Similar to Tom, I am a guy with very little formal dance training and I don't own jazz pants. I was planning (until reading this thread) on wearing a pair of athletic pants made track pant type material that fit very well and are not baggy at all. </p>
<p>Is that acceptable since it still allows them to see my "shape?"</p>
<p>OK, I think with all the trouble all of you go through getting ready for auditions, picking your songs and monologues with great care, wouldn't you want to go all the way and look your best? </p>
<p>I am not saying go out and buy top brandname dance clothes, but as anothermom-w-q points out there are rather inexpensive jazz pants available out there, on-line or in local dance stores (to make sure that the pants fit right). Combined with a solid colored snug fitting t-shirt or tank top you can make a great first impression. Athletic shorts, unless we are talking spandex type tight dance shorts, and somehow I have a feeling that is not the case here, really don't look great on dancers (I don't know how explicit I need to get to get the message across). </p>
<p>Remember that it is really a small investment in the broader scope of things; you will need decent dance pants sooner or later if you are pursuing MT in college, and for dance classes to stay in shape if you plan on ultimately making a career in MT.</p>
<p>I'm buying jazz pants...;0</p>
<p>actormsfamous - I think I know what type of pants you are talking about > the straight legged kind right?- not the ones with elastic on the bottom sweat pants style, if so those are generally acceptable :).</p>
<p>I am a guy, and although I'm still a Junior in High School, I was wondering what should I wear for my top if I don't have umm.. the "build" to wear tank tops. For my normal jazz dance classes I wear rather baggy t-shirts because I do wear Jazz pants and dance belts. But is it better to have tank tops, the thing is I'm rather skinny, or should I get tight t-shirts?</p>
<p>Clay, there is a type of silky nylon type shirt that drapes well and is very forgiving especially in a dark color that matches your pants.</p>
<p>The point is, the people you are auditioning for really want to see how your body is shaped -- whether you are skinny, muscular, or -- well, not in great shape. They need people of all sizes and shapes to cast in their productions; baggy clothes are generally frowned upon.</p>
<p>I would get the dance gear....you will need it eventually if you get in at a decent program, most have "dress codes" for dance class. If you cannot afford it, I would not lose sleep, many guys that audition do not have tons of dance training, and so, are afforded a bit of slack. In any case, do not approach this as "I am not a dancer", approach as "I can take anything they throw at me and give it my best shot"</p>
<p>Good Luck</p>
<p>Do you need to wear dance belts with jazz pants?</p>
<p>I'm assuming there just to hold the junk in but...</p>
<p>No need to wear a dance belt per se. Your assumption is correct, as long as you wear fitted (boxer) briefs underneath, and not loose underwear (or - I work in a theatre and it has happened - nothing at all) you should be fine.</p>