If you plan to register for any of the following programs or performances, you will need to submit a video audition before you will be able to register.
- American Tap Conservatory – See “American Tap Conservatory” page
- Next Step Courses
- Next Step Workshops
- Next Step Master Classes
- YTEC Concert/Student Showcase – Scroll below for submission details
Please note: Everyone who wishes to register for one of the programs above is required to submit a video audition for 2020, even if you were approved, through a video audition, for these programs in previous years.
Your Next Step/YTEC Digital Audition must include:
Please note: These are the requirements for video auditions for YTEC and all Next Step programs. To audition for the American Tap Conservatory, please click here .
1. A brief verbal self-introduction, 1 minute maximum
2. Technique sampler, 3 minute max: Include drills/exercises of differing rhythms/styles.
3. Performance sampler, 3 minutes maximum: Provide 1 combination, 1 improvisation, and/or repertory excerpts, shot in the studio, that demonstrate a range of dynamics, levels, tempos, and styles; and identify choreographers for works shown. DO NOT SEND COMPETITION VIDEOS IN WHICH THE FEET CANNOT BE HEARD CLEARLY.
The production quality of the video does not need to be advanced; we prefer simple videos shot with your cell phone, with clear sound in a quiet environment. The video should be shot no earlier than 6 months before the day you send it to us.
To submit your video audition:
1. Upload your video to a free hosting website (such as YouTube or Vimeo)
2. Send your name and the video link via email to registration@chicagotap.org.
3. We will try our best to respond to you within one week. If you don’t hear back from us within one week of submitting your video, please feel free to follow up.
If you have any questions about the Video Audition process, you can call us at 312-542-2477 or email us at registration@chicagotap.org.
Here’s an example of a WONDERFUL audition video: CLICK HERE!
Additional Audition and Application Information:
July 22 – Student Showcase at Navy Pier’s Polk Bros Performance Lawn LAKE STAGE All registered students are eligible to apply. Groups of 3 or more will be given preference.
We are looking for works from all ages that demonstrate professional compositional ideas, advanced tap dance technique, and a developed level of musicality and timing. Dancers are encouraged to use simple costuming. Audition video should show the complete work the dancer(s) plan(s) to perform.
Work should be 2-4 minutes maximum.
July 19, 22, 25 YTEC Performance Opportunities: All performers must be registered students in RW30.
YTEC Directors should submit one or more dances to be curated to create balanced performances. Audition video should show the complete work the ensemble would like to perform.
Work should be 4 – 8 minutes maximum.
Performance Opportunities:
Accepted performers will have the opportunity to perform on July 19 as a part of the American Tap Conservatory Showcase or July 22 at Navy Pier LAKE STAGE as part of the Student Showcase. Additional YTEC performances, also by audition through the YTEC program, will be happening at the MCA on July 24 and 25.
Music:
Works may be performed to recorded music or no music. Accepted performers should submit their music digitally to us at info@chicagotap.org and ensure they have a back-up copy on a cell phone or laptop to be available to play in case of any technical malfunctions.
How to Apply:
To audition for a performance opportunity: send an email with the application information below, and provide an audition video by giving us a link to Youtube or other internet site.
Deadline: May 15, 2020. Applicants will be notified by email and will be approved as they are received.
Send application info by email to info@chicagotap.org Please write “YTEC Performance Audition” or “Student Showcase Audition” in the subject line, and provide the following information:
Application Information:
1) Ensemble or soloist name:
2) Link to audition video on YouTube or other internet site:
3) Contact name:
4) Contact email:
5) Contact phone number:
6) Number of dancers:
7) Length of work (in minutes:seconds)
8) Title of work:
9) Choreographed by:
10) Music composed by:
11) Names of dancers who will be performing in alphabetical order (all performers must be registered students):
12) Other information about the audition video you want us to know:
For more information: contact info@chicagotap.org
July 21 – Cutting Contest (Improvisation tournament) in Curtiss Hall in the Fine Arts Building
Dancers have traded steps for centuries and the continuation of that tradition in the annual CUTTING CONTEST is one of the highlights of Rhythm World.
At Rhythm World 30, dancers have the opportunity to showcase their improvising “chops” in a supportive, competitive environment with fellow foot drummers..
All dancers are welcome.
ONLY 16 SLOTS available, so sign up now before it fills up!
