Begin Again: Auditioning With The Support of an Agent

It happened! I finally had my first in-person audition appointment attained through the support of my agent, Lucille DiCampli, of LDC Artist Representation. I’d heard stories of what this part of the dance journey could be like, but nearly 10 years of health setbacks kept me from experiencing it myself. Yet there I stood in […]

male instructor leading a large group of dancers in a studio

Has the Pandemic Changed Auditions Forever?

During the early days of the pandemic, the audition process was turned on its head. Traditional, in-person open calls were too much of a risk, so, instead, directors relied heavily on video submissions. Even as in-person auditions make a comeback, they don’t quite look the same as they once did.

Haley Hilton is a fair-skinned young woman with long wavy blonde hair, wearing a brown short-sleeved dress. She sits in a recording booth with headphones on, in front of a microphone.

Begin Again: Try, Try Again

While I’m a dancer first, singing is still crucial to my goals. Now I have a reel I am happy with, as well as a voice coach on my team who knows what I need to do.

Haley Hilton is a fair-skinned woman with blonde hair pulled back into a bun and wearing a maroon sleeveless leotard. She faces left and poses in arabesque on pointe on her left leg, with her right leg and arm pointing backward and her left arm raised overhead.

Begin Again: Headshots and Dance Shots, Baby!

These days, headshots and dance shots are a performer’s gateway into any audition. They’re the first thing casting directors and artistic directors see of you—a first impression, if you will—making quality images a necessity. But for me, photographs documenting my dancing and my likeness go beyond being crucial audition materials. After nine years off of […]

Haley Hilton wears black leggings and tank top, and her husband Coleman Clyde wears a loose maroon short-sleeved T-shirt and dark pants. They have an arm around each other and are taking a selfie in a dance studio, with ballet barres in the background.

Begin Again: The Audition Grind

I’m ready to start auditioning, and hoping that someone will take a chance on me. This month I’m sharing a bit about my process for finding auditions, submitting self-tapes and taking advantage of networking opportunities without an agent.

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