Audition Advice | Elizabeth Marlin

As part of our Audition 101 series, we thought we would interview some professional dancers at Ballet 5:8 and share their insight from their personal audition experiences.

First up, we have Company Artist Elizabeth Marlin.

School of Ballet 5:8: How has your audition experience grown you as a dancer?

Elizabeth: My auditions have helped me grow as a dancer by giving me exposure to many different artistic and technical styles beyond that which I trained in.

School of Ballet 5:8: What is one piece of advice you would give to dancers who are auditioning?

Elizabeth: I would give dancers who are auditioning the same advice that I give myself - don't let anyone intimidate you! Comparing yourself to other dancers and allowing yourself to spiral down the hole of self-doubt will put you in a crippling mindset for the actual audition.

School of Ballet 5:8: How do you handle nerves at an audition?

Elizabeth: I usually try to smile at as many people as I can. This automatically calms me down.

School of Ballet 5:8: What is one word of encouragement you would tell your younger self at an audition?

Elizabeth: Don't worry! Remember that if it is meant to be, it will be, and there is nothing you can do to change it. Put your best face forward and do the best that you can and leave the rest to God. He is carrying you in the palm of His hand and will never allow you to falter. If you don't get the outcome you were hoping for, know that He has something so much better in store for you.