Requirements for Submission
What you need: Note* all applicants must provide video
Dancers: resume, headshot and video reel
Show Band Musicians: resume, headshot, and video of at least 3 different types of music. You must be able to sight read at a professional level as well as improvise, and be able to play many styles (including: swing, latin, jazz, rock, blues, and pop).
Production Singers: resume, headshot and recordings of a show tune, a ballad and a song of your choice (preferably on video)
Acrobats: resume, headshot and video reel. You must be able to perform the following: Floor Tumbling/Gymnastics: Standing back handsprings, Standing back tuck, Side aerial (Right or Left), Round off back hand spring back tuck, Round off back hand spring Lay out, Any punch fronts or front aerial walkovers (may be required in some tracking...only if fully confident), Additional tumbling passes or specialty tricks you are comfortable to perform on a regular basis, Round off back hand spring single back, and/or half/full twisting back (NOT required, but shows high skill level). Trampoline work or Fast track work (High Difficulty) Anything multiple tricks in a row on a standard Trampoline OR Fast Track (NOTE: Both will be used in performances)
Divers: resume, headshot and video reel. Looking to see all dives you have accomplished to date from 10M and/or 3M springboard. If you have synchro footage, please make sure to identify which diver you are. Include comedy dives if you have them.
High Divers: resume, headshot and video reel. We need to see your highest, most impressive dive, plus any 10M and/or 3M spring board dives you have. Include comedy dives if you have them.
Syncronized Swimmers: resume, headshot and video reel. Solo routines only please. Duos and trios may be submitted as long as you identify which swimmer you are. Team routines may be submitted ONLY if you are the swimmer being lifted or tossed. Please include footage of your eggbeaters traveling across a pool, arms held high, as well as footage of your vertical position for an extended length of time. Please also include a demonstration of your strength and endurance. Please include footage of your movement ability. This can be either a choreographed piece (no longer than 1.5 minutes) or an improvisational piece is required. We are not looking for great dancers, just an ability to move, interpret music, and be directed.
Special Notes:
Entertainment resumes vary from professional business resumes. If you are not familiar with this format, you may download the appropriate resume template below.
Headshots need to be of professional quality. In electronic format, an image should be at least 300 dpi, and hard copies need to be 8x10.
A dancer’s video reel should be no longer than five minutes, and should demonstrate various styles of dance. Live performances are preferred but video taken in a studio is also acceptable. If you are including studio footage, be sure to demonstrate your technical ability: battements to the front and sides, fouettes and a combination across the floor including a grand jete and pirouettes. Also be sure to include footage of any special tricks, tumbling or tap ability that might set you apart from other dancers.
The quality of these materials has a direct influence over your being hired. A professional Web site is also recommended in order to make a more professional and longer lasting impression on potential employers. For assistance in photo or video editing and web design, please contact H Squared Design Studio. If you mention Cruise Line Auditions you will receive 10% off any service.
