Importance of competitions

Scubachick
Thu, 04 Dec 2014 02:46:25 +0000

I don’t think the competitions weigh very much in the application. It is the pre-screen and the audition you have to worry about. We saw the competitions as a way to practice performing in an “audition like” setting. The feedback was always good to read. Some things were consistent and showed where work was needed. Also a way to judge where you fall among your peers. And to make connections. You start to see the same people over and over and just like this message board, you can get a lot of good information. Just beware of the “My child has won every competition and is being highly recruited by XYZ school” Just smile and nod and walk away.
Funny story- One time my D said “oops” right in the middle of a competition. Afterwards, the judge said “never say oops, act like you meant it as artistic expression”