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How to Get On So You Think You Can Dance

So You Think You Can Dance (also known as SYTYCD) is a popular dance-reality show on Fox. Contestants compete in various genres of dance, including ballroom, hip-hop, contemporary and jazz to be named "America's Favorite Dancer." The winner takes home a hefty cash prize, as well as the opportunity to appear on other TV shows and in film. Learn how you can get on So You Think You Can Dance.

Instructions

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      Find Out When Auditions Are

      Regularly check Fox's website to determine when the next open casting calls are for So You Think You Can Dance (see link below). Auditions are held around the country several months in advance of the next season. The website is frequently updated, so check frequently for updated dance audition times and additional dance audition locations.

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      Download and Print Forms

      There are a variety of forms you will need to fill out in preparation for your dance audition. These can also be found on Fox's website. You will need to fill out:

      1) Audition Form
      2) Personal Release Form
      3) Eligibility Form
      4) Music Information Form

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      Attend the Audition

      Be sure to arrive at least two hours early for your audition. In addition to the forms you have filled out, you must bring the following:

      1) Plain clothing (no designer labels)
      2) Proper shoes - heels for women and shoes for men
      3) Government-Issued photo ID
      4) Chosen music

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      Dance!

      Dance your heart out and and put all of that hard training to work. If you are cross-trained in multiple music genres, tell the judges. The producers will want the show cast among all different dance genres, so if you are specialized in both ballet and ballroom, for example, let them know. Be prepared to stay in the audition city for up to two days in case you impress the So You Think You Can Dance judges!

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