<p>I just auditioned this past weekend, and fell in love with the school! Everyone from the faculty, students and facilities were so warm and welcoming. I had a great experience on campus, and suggesting if you get the chance to audition on site. It is well worth it</p>
<p>Glad you enjoyed the audition and the school. My D just graduated this year; feel free to PM me if you have any questions about the program.</p>
<p>Mt1957, do you mind sharing your thoughts on the experience for those of us auditioning for Syracuse later in the season? Specifically how the dance audition went and if they seemed to work with/talk to students in the room? Thank you so very much and best of luck to you!!</p>
<p>MT 1957 - Thank you so much for posting this. I shared your experience with my D who will be auditioning soon. Nice to know that everyone was welcoming!</p>
<p>I can tell you that when my D auditioned 4 years ago, the faculty spent quite a bit of time with her on one of her songs. They gave her some directions, changed the tempo, and asked her to interpret it differently. She was subsequently accepted, so I guess she followed directions well!</p>
<p>The dance audition was so much fun. The combination was tricky, but really could shine those who have had training before. Syracuse has a wonderful dance faculty so I expected it to be a little harder. Make sure you get to take tour on central campus as well. There is some beautiful architecture that should not go missed!!!</p>
<p>My daughter is a junior musical theatre major at Syracuse if anyone would like to ask me any questions. She is currently in London for the semester as part of one of Syracuse Drama’s programs which has a strong acting focus. It’s a fantastic program and one of many great opportunities at the school.</p>
<p>Dance is a big deal at SU – you need to keep up and progress. Also many acting majors also take dance so it’s not just the MTs. Also, you have to take a lot of movement classes throughout your 4 years. You will definitely get in good shape in this program if you’re not already!</p>
<p>I am reviewing what is asked we bring to the Syracuse audition and they list to bring “a current resume listing all productions in which you have been involved, and when and where produced.” Should I create a different resume than the “normal” one I have listing when I did each show?</p>
<p>Yes, if your current resume doesn’t include the required information.</p>
<p>Thank you very much. When I include the needed information, it should still be formated like a proper resumer correct? I just want to make sure I do this right, so thank you!</p>
<p>thank you so much for posting this. this whole site has been extremely helpful. i was wondering, for the dance audition at Syracuse, was it really extremely hard and did you get some time to review the dance by yourself/with other people before actually performing it for the audition? or did you go right from learning it into the audition? i’ve been taking dance for a long time, but i’m not that good, and i’m usually not good at learning dances quickly…any information/tips would be appreciated :)</p>
<p>Learning the dance is actually part of the audition, and you will probably not have time to review it privately. My D didn’t find it difficult, but she is a pretty accomplished dancer and told me that some other students had trouble with the combinations. There is a strong emphasis on dance at Syracuse.</p>
<p>ahh! that’s scary! ok, thank you</p>
<p>mthopeful15 – Don’t be scared – that’s the last thing you want to convey in the dance audition!! </p>
<p>Not everyone is going to be a triple threat in the auditions. There’s usually one weaker link – in your case, sounds like it may be dance. The auditioners are looking for potential not necessarily perfection. Put a smile on your face, be enthusiastic and energetic, and muster as much confidence into your physical carriage and whatever you can pick up on the combinations as possible. </p>
<p>Finally, remember that the auditioners want you to be you and want you to succeed. Find the essence of whatever makes you “you” in your dancing and show it – even if it is not perfect or you stumble a bit. Poise, confidence, energy and a bright smile (showing you love what you’re doing) can go a long way!!</p>
<p>She’s right, didn’t mean to scare you! You will be judged in 3 areas: voice, dance and acting. You need strong marks in 2 of the areas to be considered for the program. And a mistake doesn’t necessarily mean you will get a low mark. When my D auditioned, her voice gave her some trouble during her song. The audition faculty gave her a chance to do it again, and even coached her to help her over the trouble spot. She apparently responded well to the coaching, and was accepted. Do your best, and be open to suggestions and critiques if you get any.</p>
<p>thank you guys so much! you’re so encouraging! I will definitely take your advice to heart. :)</p>
<p>From what I can tell (this is just from visiting, I’m auditioning the 4th!), Syracuse definitely looks for potential and is very good at finding it. When I visited last month I was lucky enough to peek in on a Ballet IV class for a minute where my tour guide pointed out one of the boys. It turned out that his audition for Syracuse was the FIRST time he’d ever been in a dance class-like setting. Well apparently he was quite good because he had just gotten back from going on tour with Cats. How’s that for potential! :)</p>
<p>That boy is a friend of my D’s, and he is quite amazing. He will graduate in the spring, and already has a post-graduation job lined up: he is to appear as young Michael Jackson in a new Cirque de Soleil show in Las Vegas. It’s quite true that he never studied dance prior to attending Syracuse.</p>