INPUT ARTICLE: Article: There are many scar removal products available that may help to reduce the appearance of acne scars. You can apply these before you apply your makeup. For best results, look for a product that:  Contains sunscreen, to protect your skin from sun damage. Hypoallergenic, to reduce the chance of an allergic reaction. Non-comedogenic, so it won’t clog your pores and give you an acne outbreak. Contains extra ingredients to help reduce the appearance of scars, such as vitamin C, kojic acid, arbutin (also known as bearberry extract), or licorice. Take a close look at your scars under bright light and examine what colors they have and how they differ from the rest of your skin. You can make them less obvious by applying the opposite color.  For example, you can neutralize a red scar with a touch of green concealer, hide a purple blemish with a tiny bit of yellow, or make raised scars look smoother, by shading them slightly darker than the surrounding skin. This will make them appear to stand out less. Brands that work well for acne scars include: Kryolan Concealer Wheel, Ben Nye Concealer Cover-All Wheel, Laura Geller Real Deal Concealer and Clinique Even Better Concealer. Layering your makeup can also help to reduce the appearance of scars. Try starting with a moisturizer, then apply your concealer, then your foundation, and then a little more concealer to cover any scars that still stand out. You can also set your makeup with a powder foundation.  If you have a lot of damage, you might try water-free foundations that stay on for a long time and provide complete coverage. The color must match your skin tone, or it will be obvious that you are wearing heavy makeup. You can either purchase a ready-made color or have a color blended just for you at a cosmetics counter in a department store. When you are done, it should not be possible to tell where the foundation starts and stops. Use this method by:  Putting dots of foundation on your cheeks, forehead, nose and chin. You can also apply concealer in a criss-cross fashion.  Smooth it into your skin with your fingers. Rubbing in circles works best. Go all the way up to your hairline and below your jaw. Smooth streaks with a brush or sponge. Let it set for 5 minutes.

SUMMARY: Look for a scar removal formula. Use color theory to hide individual scars. Layer your makeup. Apply the foundation with the dab-and-blend method.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Many auditions will want to see you dance independently. Pick a pre-existing choreography or create your own well before the audition, depending on its rules, so you can rehearse it as much as possible. Pick or craft your solo choreography according to your own strengths and the audition’s requirements. Be sure to match the choreography to the style the staff is looking for. If there is a certain style or technique you excel with, you can showcase it through your choreography. If the audition is interested in someone comfortable with a wide range of styles, use your choreography to display your range as a dancer. Ideally, you’ll want to practice at least once a day. You will be able to memorize your routine more thoroughly by rehearsing often, letting you dance more confidently on audition day. If you can, set up a tripod to capture your rehearsal session, or ask a friend to take a video of the piece you’re using for your audition. You can go back and watch the footage to see where you may need to revise your movements. Some auditions also feature an interview segment where you will be asked to talk more about yourself and your history as a dancer. Now is the time to think of how you’ll respond to any potential questions. Research some common interview questions for dance auditions and compose honest, concise answers for them. Practice saying them aloud in a natural and clear voice. You may be asked about your professional objectives as a dancer, or any major events within your career thus far. Great answers for this question could include “I would like to open my own studio to teach and inspire young dancers,” or “I was the first student at my school to dance in a major Broadway show.” Aim for specific answers about your hopes and achievements.

SUMMARY:
Select or construct your audition choreography. Schedule frequent rehearsals for your routine. Record your rehearsal sessions. Practice your interview answers.