audition process - what can I expect?

First of all, you can expect to have fun. We believe in a very relaxed audition environment.

If you are a Gymnast, Acrobat, Martial Arts Specialist, Diver, Cheerleader, Aerial Artist or Circus Arts Specialist, the audition process is broken down into 4 parts: Strength Tests, Specialty Skill, Dance and Improvisation. You can view a video of the strength tests for the above mentioned skills below. Synchronized Swimmers, Dancers and Comedic Actors do not have to pass the same strength tests.

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SYNCHRONIZED SWIMMERS | DANCERS | COMEDIC ACTORS

Synchronized Swimmers:

The audition process for a synchronized swimmer begins with a short routine taught by our aquatic choreographer. After that, you will be asked to improvise to 2 different kinds of music. The first music selection will be soft and melodic, and the next will be percussive or aggressive. On this improvisation, it is very important that you are not doing a Synchro routine. We do not want to see movement that looks like stereotypical Synchro. We want to see an emotional performance that is interesting to watch and captivating. Think about acting with your face and eyes, not impressing with technical movement.

After some time in the pool, you will then be asked to complete strength and endurance tests, designed to give us an idea of your capabilities.

After the strength tests for Synchro swimmers, we move on to the dance portion of the audition. You will be taught a dance routine and then again, you will be asked to improvise to 2 different selections of music. We understand that this is not a comfort zone for synchronized swimmers, but it is important for us to see how a candidate interprets the music and takes direction.

Dancers:

The audition process for a dancer begins with the performance of a dance routine taught by our resident choreographer. After that, you will be given some direction for improvised movement and asked to improvise to 2 different kinds of music. The first music selection will be soft and melodic and the next will be percussive or aggressive. This is a good time to showcase any special acrobatic or flexibility skills that you have, while focusing on the direction given for the performance.

Dancers will then be asked to complete a short series of strength tests designed to give us an idea of you capabilities.

Finally, you will be asked to complete a short series of swim tests designed to give us an idea of your capabilities. Le Rêve, being an aquatic show, requires that performers must pass a basic swim test, so please always bring a swim suit!

Comedic Actors:

We ask that all comedic actors come to the audition with a prepared comedic monologue that is no more than one minute in length and a physical, non-verbal comedic sketch. We usually do varied acting improvisational exercises.

Also, you will be asked to complete a short series of physical fitness and swim tests designed to give us an idea of your capabilities. Le Rêve, being an aquatic show, requires that performers must pass a basic swim test, so please always bring a swim suit!