Turning out for Twyla: how to survive a national audition.(includes related article about auditioning for 'Tharp!')

From: Dance Magazine | Date: August 1, 1996| Author: Hamilton, Linda; Sims, Caitlin | Copyright information

Five dancers who auditioned for 'Tharp!,' a show featuring the choreography of Twyla Tharp that auditioned in five US cities, discuss the ups and downs of this experience. They advise dancers on how to deal with the fierce competition, and how to use nervousness in a positive manner.

An audition for Tharp! presents an opportunity for dancers to conquer a common dread.

Are you a young, energetic dancer who is blessed with "extraordinary" movement? If so, you might have been...

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