Dancer Audition
Boston Bollywood is seeking disciplined adult dancers (18+) for its season thirteen performance. Experience in some form of dance is required.
How do I register for auditions?
Due to the nature of auditions, prior registration is mandatory. Fill the following form (Please use the name of your Government issued ID):
Boston Bollywood Season Thirteen Dancer Auditions Registration (Participated in Season Twelve? Read instructions below)
Submit the form with the correct email; check spam if no email confirmation. No further emails will be sent unless you are signed up for virtual auditions. Everyone registered for auditions will get a tutorial recording 15-30 mins before the virtual audition start time. Registration for each audition day closes at noon.
When are Bollywood/Contemporary auditions?
In-person auditions: 2-4 PM on Saturday, Feb 24th @ Rumba Y Timbal (Info session conducted from 3:45-4 PM)
Virtual auditions: 7-8:15 PM on Monday, Feb 26th
When are Semi-classical auditions?
In-person auditions: 4-6 PM on Saturday, Feb 24th @ Rumba Y Timbal (Info session conducted from 3:45-4 PM)
Virtual auditions: 8:30-9:45 PM on Monday, Feb 26th
In-person auditions Venue/Studio Location:
Rumba Y Timbal (7 Temple St, Cambridge 02139)
Dancers new to Boston Bollywood must attend one audition info session covering tuition, piece signup, tech/dress rehearsal, show day, and dancer contract details.
What is the audition format (same for both Bollywood/Contemporary and Semi-classical)?
In-person Auditions:
Virtual Auditions:
What to wear?
Please wear comfortable workout clothes. Avoid denim jeans as they can restrict movement.
What if I participated in Season Twelve?
Options:
How will I be judged in the auditions?
Auditions determine dancers' level placements based on precision, energy, and grace. For Bollywood/Contemporary, 5 levels are assigned. Semi-classical dancers are grouped into A and B, with A having preference in signing up for pieces. Contemporary/Lyrical levels align with Bollywood/Contemporary levels this season.
All level placements will be final.
What if I am selected as a choreographer in Season 13 but would like to participate in other pieces?
Selected as a choreographer in Season 13? To join other dances, participate in Dancer Auditions.
How do I register for auditions?
Due to the nature of auditions, prior registration is mandatory. Fill the following form (Please use the name of your Government issued ID):
Boston Bollywood Season Thirteen Dancer Auditions Registration (Participated in Season Twelve? Read instructions below)
Submit the form with the correct email; check spam if no email confirmation. No further emails will be sent unless you are signed up for virtual auditions. Everyone registered for auditions will get a tutorial recording 15-30 mins before the virtual audition start time. Registration for each audition day closes at noon.
When are Bollywood/Contemporary auditions?
In-person auditions: 2-4 PM on Saturday, Feb 24th @ Rumba Y Timbal (Info session conducted from 3:45-4 PM)
Virtual auditions: 7-8:15 PM on Monday, Feb 26th
When are Semi-classical auditions?
In-person auditions: 4-6 PM on Saturday, Feb 24th @ Rumba Y Timbal (Info session conducted from 3:45-4 PM)
Virtual auditions: 8:30-9:45 PM on Monday, Feb 26th
In-person auditions Venue/Studio Location:
Rumba Y Timbal (7 Temple St, Cambridge 02139)
Dancers new to Boston Bollywood must attend one audition info session covering tuition, piece signup, tech/dress rehearsal, show day, and dancer contract details.
What is the audition format (same for both Bollywood/Contemporary and Semi-classical)?
In-person Auditions:
- Learn 45-60 sec choreography, perform in groups for evaluation.
- Dissatisfied with your in-person audition performance? Submit video of full audition choreography done twice and back to back by 11:59 PM, Feb 26th. Send an Unlisted YouTube link to info@bostonbollywood.com with full name (as printed on their Government ID) and phone number with email subject line: "Boston Bollywood Season Thirteen Dancer Auditions" -- a music edit will be sent to all registered dancers.
Virtual Auditions:
- Receive tutorial link 15-30 mins before audition start time.
- Get music cut for audition routine; record full routine twice and back to back without edits.
- Send an Unlisted YouTube link to info@bostonbollywood.com with full name (as printed on their Government ID) and phone number with email subject line: "Boston Bollywood Season Thirteen Dancer Auditions".
- Deadline for audition video: 11:59 PM EST, Feb 28th.
- Record in bright light with a contrasting background; avoid matching colors.
What to wear?
Please wear comfortable workout clothes. Avoid denim jeans as they can restrict movement.
What if I participated in Season Twelve?
Options:
- Check "Evaluate me on S12 Perf" for Season 12 evaluation.
- Re-audition in-person or virtually for Season 13.
How will I be judged in the auditions?
Auditions determine dancers' level placements based on precision, energy, and grace. For Bollywood/Contemporary, 5 levels are assigned. Semi-classical dancers are grouped into A and B, with A having preference in signing up for pieces. Contemporary/Lyrical levels align with Bollywood/Contemporary levels this season.
All level placements will be final.
What if I am selected as a choreographer in Season 13 but would like to participate in other pieces?
Selected as a choreographer in Season 13? To join other dances, participate in Dancer Auditions.