Lehigh Valley Charter High School for the Performing Arts

DANCE DEPARTMENT

Audition Rubric

 

Audition Date __________                 Judges ______________

 

Name_________________________Grade ’09-‘10_________

 

 

Dance Physique                             1     2     3     4     5

 

Knowledge of Basic Alignment       1     2     3     4     5

 

Technical Skill                               1     2     3     4     5

           (Perceived Level)                ________________

 

Ability to Negotiate Technique       1     2     3     4     5

 

Quality of Previous Training           1     2     3     4     5

 

Demonstrates Potential                   1     2     3     4     5

 

Demonstrates Discipline                 1     2     3     4     5

 

Demonstrates Commitment            1     2     3     4     5

 

Demonstrates Creativity                 1     2     3     4     5

 

Demonstrates Maturity                   1     2     3     4     5

 

Level of Interest in Program           1     2     3     4     5

 

Readiness for Program                  1     2     3     4     5

 

 

Notes:

 

 

 

 

Explanation of Dance Department Audition Rubric

 

 

Dance Physique:  Does the student have the type of physique that will allow him/her to succeed and prosper in the LVPA dance program?

 

Knowledge of Basic Alignment:  Does the student understand the basic fundamentals of dance?

 

Technical Skill:  What level of dance education does the student already possess? 

 

Ability to Negotiate Technique:  Formally trained or not, how does the student work through the exercises and movement given? How high is the student’s frustration level? Does the student give up when the given material is difficult or attempt the challenge?

 

Quality of Previous Training:  If the student is previously trained, how good or poor was this training?

 

Demonstrates Potential:  What is the perceived potential for the student?  Will the student thrive and grow at LVPA?

 

Demonstrates Discipline:  How does the student handle himself/herself in the class situation and interview? Has the student taken the audition process seriously?

 

Demonstrates Commitment:  Does the student exhibit traits that will allow him/her to maintain interest in the LVPA dance program even when the going gets tough? Does he/she demonstrate willingness to open himself/herself to new ideas and meet challenges?

 

Demonstrates Creativity:  Does the student display the ability to play and problem-solve? 

 

Demonstrates Maturity:  Throughout the audition process, has the student shown himself/herself to be in control, able to handle the material presented, and speak in a fashion that shows confidence in his/her abilities?

 

Level of Interest in Program:  Does the student display a genuine interest in the type of program offered at LVPA?

 

Readiness for Program:  Does the student possess the physical, mental and emotional qualities or traits that will ensure he/she experiences growth, progress and an overall positive experience in their artistic area?