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A full night’s rest will give you the energy and focus you need to dance your best. Set an alarm if your audition is in the morning so you have enough time to get ready and make it to the audition building on time. A balanced breakfast, complete with protein and healthy fats and carbs, will supply you with further energy to use as you dance. Examples of an excellent breakfast for audition morning are cooked eggs, a glass of milk, and a bowl of oatmeal topped with fruit, or Greek yogurt mixed with nuts, granola, and berries. If you’re in a rush, you can stop at a fast food restaurant to pick up something quick. Eating anything is better than eating nothing at all. Audition jitters happen to everyone, but don’t let the feeling overwhelm you. Take a few deep breaths. Remind yourself to do your best and that everything will be fine. By emptying your head of any worries, you can respond more appropriately to every step of the audition and dance your best. The staff will be more interested in dancers who are punctual as well as skilled. Try leaving your home early if you can, so you can squeeze in extra warmup time and locate the building without rushing. You want something that is both appropriate for your dance style and comfortable to move in. Match your attire to the audition’s rules as well, if necessary. Try to stick to something form-fitting as the judges will want to see your body and observe how you move.  Put on tights and a leotard for classical auditions. Modern, jazz, and ballet styles require tights and a leotard. Ask the audition staff if there are any specific color choices they would prefer for these garments. Some auditions are stricter than others and will want their applicants to look uniform. Wear an appropriate pair of shoes. If you’re auditioning in jazz dance, you’ll need jazz shoes. Pointe shoes are ideal for ballet auditions. Choose a pair of shoes that are as comfortable for you to dance in as possible, but are also in good condition. If you aren’t sure what type of shoe is appropriate, get in touch with a member of the audition staff. You can’t dance as well with stiff, unprepared limbs and muscles. Most audition buildings will have open areas just for dancers to stretch and warm up. Take advantage of them and warm up as much as you can. If there are other people auditioning ahead of you, keep an eye on them and how the judges respond to them. Some judges may examine auditioners both as they dance and as they wait for their turn. Make note of their facial expressions and body language, as well as what behaviors trigger which reactions. Try to avoid making similar mistakes to the dancers before you, and tone down any behaviors the judges seem to dislike if you are also prone to those habits, such as staying too idle or exhibiting antisocial body language. If you find that observing the judges makes you anxious, stop observing and do something else. You could talk to the other auditioners or stretch more. The audition staff will have an easier time noticing dancers who position themselves at the very front. Occupying a frontal spot will make it easier for you to display your skills and let the judges take notice of you.
Get at least eight hours of sleep the night before the audition. Eat breakfast. Remind yourself to stay calm and focused. Arrive at the audition on time. Wear the best possible attire for your audition. Stretch once you get to the audition. Observe the judges’ reactions to other dancers. Keep to the front of the room.