<p>Hello! Can anyone tell me how long Otterbein’s auditions last at unifieds? Is there a dance call? I’m trying to schedule my auditions for Chicago Unifieds, and I’m trying to fit in as many schools as possible…</p>
<p>Thanks!</p>
<p>Last year at Chicago, Otterbein's audition slots were 15 minutes and it was suggested to be there 15 minutes early. You had a 3 minute time limit for 1 monologue, uptempo and ballad.</p>
<p>It will be the same this year, music<em>is</em>life. As for dance, if you've had dance training, Stella Kane, our choreographer, will give you some moves, as part of the 15-minute appointment. She can tell your level of training very quickly.</p>
<p>Thanks very much! Definitely good to know!</p>
<p>Hello! I am also auditioning for Otterbein at the Chicago Unifieds, and I was just wondering, since they ask for some dance moves at the 15-minute appointment, should I wear dance attire, or my audition dress? Thanks for your help!</p>
<p>kitkatt: Let me check with Stella, and I'll get back to you tomorrow. We're observing MLK Day today. Thanks.</p>
<p>kitkatt:</p>
<p>I am told that if dance is one of your strengths, and you're auditioning for the Musical Theatre/Dance concentration, then we recommend that you wear dance clothes, or a skirt you can remove easily. If you're auditioning for MT (but not the dance concentration), then the dress will be fine, as long as you feel comfortable moving in it.</p>
<p>Hope this helps. I look forward to seeing you in Chicago!</p>
<p>for guy dancers: is it recommended we wear jazz sheos with our dress slacks/shirt at unifieds?</p>
<p>knarfydna:</p>
<p>Direct from Stella: "I think they could bring their jazz shoes with them and if I need to see them dance they could put them on. Otherwise, I think they should go ahead and wear their street shoes."</p>
<p>Hope this helps. See you soon!</p>
<p>thanks! can't wait!</p>
<p>Last year, my D auditioned at NYC Unifieds and was prepared to dance in her dress (as stated above) but doctorjohn ended up sending her out quickly to change into dance clothing. I remember this because I was waiting in the hall and she came out in a hurry and we rushed to get her changed while doctorjohn and his student helpers were waiting! :) So be prepared to actually change if that is what the auditors recommend.</p>
<p>NMR: Thanks for reminding me. I'm reasonably certain it was a mutual decision, not me being autocratic... :) But your advice is good, as always.</p>