A concise, targeted document presenting a dancer’s training, experience, and skills is essential for securing an audition. This document typically highlights relevant performance experience, specific techniques mastered, physical statistics (height, weight), and special skills (e.g., partnering, acrobatics, singing). A headshot and often a dance still or links to video footage accompany this essential material.
This carefully curated overview serves as a dancer’s first impression, enabling casting directors to quickly assess suitability for a role or company. It allows for efficient sorting of applicants, saving time and resources. Historically, these documents were primarily physical. However, the digital age has transformed how they are presented and accessed, with online platforms and digital portfolios now common.