Audition Criteria

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1. Performance during the audition

 

Candidates will be asked to dance an unfamiliar combination of steps from the classical ballet repertoire. The steps are taught by an independent teacher, not a member of the LYB. The candidate's performance in previous performances is not taken into account by the voting members of the LYB.  The candidates are judged on their performance during the audition only. Each dance school that is a member of the LYB has the right to vote (1 vote per dance school).

 

2. Physique

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The candidate's physique is taken into account. Although, we do not want to encourage students to be overly thin, they need to be slim with good muscle tone and strength. We are not looking for the perfect “ballet body” but good proportions are advantageous. Obviously, we consider differing body types and the stage of growth the child is at. 

 

3. Flexibility 

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Flexibility is also another important factor. A young child may not have the strength to maintain high extensions, nevertheless the candidates' flexibiliy potential will be assessed during the audition.

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4. Technique

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Good solid technique is a prerequisite meaning that placing should be reasonably secure. Candidates should be able to demonstrate a high level of technique in classical ballet. Lines of the body should show harmony, the feet should show potential for pointe work, i.e., a reasonable instep and arch. Some areas may be weaker than others but a generally good ability to articulate free vocabulary should be evident.

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5. Musicality and artistic expression

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The candidate's musicality and artistic expression during the auditions will also be taken into account.

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The dancer - members of the LYB dance teams who are selected after an audition participate in weekly classes (every Saturday) that include classical ballet, modern dance, Jazz, as well as, lectures about dance and proper healthy eating habits. The duration of the lesson is usually one and a half to two hours for ages 14 to 19 and one and a half hours for ages 11 to 13.

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The Frequency of the Auditions

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The candidate selection committee consists of active members of the LYB who are present at the auditions and were also present at the preceding internal auditions/reevaluations. When a candidate after voting has 50% +1 votes from LYB members, then he joins the LYB team. There is no revision of the decision for candidates who do not gather the minimum number of votes.

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The Selection Committee  

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The candidate selection committee consists of active members of the LYB who are present at the auditions and were also present at the preceding internal auditions/reevaluations. When a candidate after voting has 50% +1 votes from LYB members, then he joins the LYB team. There is no revision of the decision for candidates who do not gather the minimum number of votes.

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Right to Audition

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Only teacher members of the Lefkosia Youth Ballet can propose candidates to audition for the Lefkosia Youth Ballet.

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