So You Think You Can Dance

Audition for Season 9

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Posted: November 14th, 2011 5:15pm

Get ready for SYTYCD Season 9 Auditions!

UPDATE: Hometown auditions have wrapped. Thanks to all who came out and made it a huge success!

Summer’s hottest dance competition series, SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE, kicks off its ninth season with auditions beginning Thursday, Jan. 5 at the historic FOX Theatre in Atlanta, GA. The show will continue its search for America’s Favorite Dancer on Friday, Jan. 13 at the McFarlin Memorial Auditorium in Dallas, TX; Monday, Jan. 23 at the Manhattan Center in New York, NY; Thursday, Feb. 23 at the Capitol Theatre in Salt Lake City, UT; and Friday, March 2 at the Orpheum Theatre in Los Angeles, CA.

Once again, SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE will travel across the U.S. in search of the best and most talented dancers in the country. Those who shine during auditions are given a ticket to Las Vegas for callbacks, where they will work with top choreographers to learn and then be judged on multiple styles of dance. For more details on auditions for Season Nine, as well as eligibility requirements, go to www.fox.com/dance.

SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE was created by Simon Fuller and Nigel Lythgoe and comes from 19 Entertainment Ltd. and dick clark productions. The hit unscripted series showcases talented dancers – skilled in everything from Ballet, Breaking, Krumping and Salsa to Swing, Tap and Contemporary Jazz – competing for the title of America’s Favorite Dancer.

SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE Audition Information:

Atlanta, GA – Thursday, Jan. 5, 2012 – The FOX Theatre COMPLETED
660 Peachtree Street, NE
Atlanta, GA 30308

Dallas, TX – Friday, Jan. 13, 2012 – McFarlin Memorial Auditorium COMPLETED
6405 Boaz Lane
Dallas, TX 75275

New York, NY – Monday, Jan. 23, 2012 – Manhattan Center COMPLETED
311 W. 34^th Street
New York, NY 10001

Salt Lake City, UT – Thursday, Feb. 23, 2012 – Capitol Theatre COMPLETED
50 West 200 South
Salt Lake City, Utah 84101

Los Angeles, CA – Friday, March 2, 2012 – Orpheum Theatre COMPLETED
842 S. Broadway
Los Angeles, CA 90014

**Venue information may change. For the latest information, auditioners should log on to www.fox.com/dance or Facebook.com/soyouthinkyoucandance.

Registration will begin at 8:00 AM at each venue. Auditioners traveling to cities for the open calls should make arrangements to stay for at least two days–if auditioning in Dallas, New York, or Los Angeles–or three days–if auditioning in Atlanta or Salt Lake City–following their initial audition in the event of a callback.

Dancers must be either a U.S. citizen, legal permanent resident of the U.S. or possess a current legal Employment Authorization Card enabling him/her to seek employment freely in the U.S. (i.e., without restrictions as to employer) by the date specified in the eligibility rules. Dancers must be no younger than 18 or older than 30 years of age on the first day they register for auditions. Any dancer who is a minor in his/her state of residence must also have a parent or legal guardian sign all required documents. Dancers must provide legal, valid proof of age when they register for auditions.

IMPORTANT FORMS
>>Release Form
>>Eligibility Requirements
>>Music Information Form
>>Audition Agreement Form

Last season’s winner, Melanie Moore, danced off with a $250,000 cash prize, the title of America’s Favorite Dancer and a cover feature in Dance Spirit Magazine. Additionally, she was featured as a Gatorade athlete on Gatorade.com and in Gatorade’s G series FIT print campaign. Moore also participated in the 32-city SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE Tour 2011 which concluded earlier this month.

SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE is executive-produced by Simon Fuller, Nigel Lythgoe and Barry Adelman. Become a fan of SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE on Facebook at www.facebook.com/soyouthinkyoucandance. Follow the series on Twitter @DanceonFOX and join the discussion at #SYTYCD.

>>Print the auditions flyer and post it in your dance studio and classrooms.

Comments

188 comments on “Audition for Season 9“

Rafaela - wrote:

Can you audition with a prop?

2/23/2012 9:12 AM UTC
Sarah - wrote:

I’m currently enrolled at Santa Fe University earning my degree in performing arts and I’d LOVE to try out! What are the requirements?

2/23/2012 1:47 PM UTC
ed - wrote:

oi

2/24/2012 9:41 AM UTC
Barbara Smith - wrote:

When does So You think You Can Dance start Season 9 on television? Thanks.

2/24/2012 3:01 PM UTC
Rachel Roberts-noney - wrote:

I am 15 years old and I love this show. I have been telling my mom that I wanted to try out since this show started. I dance in school three times a week. I have only been dancing for a year in a half. I can’t tryout until season 10 but I will definitely be there!!!

2/24/2012 6:12 PM UTC
karina - wrote:

what information do we have to bring with us to the audition

2/25/2012 11:37 AM UTC
Don - wrote:

For those of you who ask when Season 9 starts on TV: in the USA, if it is anything like in past years, it will start at the end of May (usually the day after the last American Idol episode).

2/25/2012 4:40 PM UTC
bayron avila - wrote:

=)

2/25/2012 9:32 PM UTC
Krystle - wrote:

I would love to dance been dancing my whole life! I’m a Model, Designer, and a Dental Assistant! I know that world would love to see what I have to bring to the table I’m different then most please contact me with more eligibility requirements.

2/26/2012 9:04 PM UTC
Manuel Gomes - wrote:

I’m 18 and I live in a small town about 45min away from Boston, Mass and missed the tryouts I dance hip hop, dancehall, waltz,ballroom, basically anything and I do it well but It’s my destiny to dance because music moves me and I Dont move it.

2/27/2012 8:49 PM UTC
Thoyo - wrote:

I’m an Army veteran that’s going to audition for the first time ever. I’m flying from Boston to L.A. for the auditions. When I land to LA I’ll be sleeping right outside of Orpheum Theatre waiting for my chance. I got my military brothers and sisters that got my back. Also have my friends and family that support me to live up on my dream. Weather I make it to Vegas or not I know I can dance my tail off. Wish Me Luck! ~God Bless~

2/27/2012 10:50 PM UTC
ABRIL FERRAEZ ALDANA - wrote:

LA AUDICION ES SOLO PARA MAYORES DE EDAD??

2/28/2012 10:58 AM UTC
slyder ray - wrote:

wow…greetings from peru … someday I will be giving that audition …. also congratulations and success in all

2/28/2012 11:01 AM UTC
vildon gonsalves - wrote:

very nice show*

2/28/2012 11:57 AM UTC
Leslie - wrote:

My very favorite “talent” show – I just wish when I get on FOX and/or the SYTYCD site to find out when the show begins, that info was easily available. I can’t tell you how many places I have looked for that info and how much time I have spent. I thought it started in January and had been looking and looking. Now I realize it was probably the auditioning that started in Jan….but it sure would have been nice to pull up Fox and SYTYCD and find the answer without all this.

2/28/2012 12:52 PM UTC
D_Mind - wrote:

I love Dance .i wana come on this stage but i am live in pakistan

2/28/2012 2:14 PM UTC
Arun lot - wrote:

I love this.i m from India . I am always follow this at begning.plz send me some information

2/28/2012 7:13 PM UTC
sugar togtokh - wrote:

it is greet dance

2/29/2012 1:42 AM UTC
From iran - wrote:

I’m a 25 year old from iran, I LOVE the show, i downloaded and watched all the seasons till now, i wish dancing was not illegal Here in Iran, me and my friends download coreography from the web and practice… Dance is LIFE…

2/29/2012 9:29 AM UTC
kimia - wrote:

I’m just this program’s freak!!! I love what’s abuot dancing! I promise i will come at last;)

3/1/2012 3:38 AM UTC
Exzayvier - wrote:

Preparing myself for this season. I have a feeling, competition might be hardcore this season. We shall see.
-Xay-

3/2/2012 1:15 AM UTC
Jasmin - wrote:

When will the dancers be in Vegas? Not when the Vegas auditions will air, but when they actually start?

3/2/2012 10:33 PM UTC
Dee - wrote:

I wish that SYTYCD had YouTube auditions, I would love to try out but they never come anywhere near me!

3/3/2012 8:39 AM UTC
Ivan Ong - wrote:

Hey guys!!! =) I’m from Malaysia and I seriously would LOVE to join the competition!! =) I want to show and prove that I can dance and entertain too!! =) but…. I’m in Malaysia… and the programme is only for the US.. T_T

3/7/2012 9:58 AM UTC
Don - wrote:

@Jasmin, Vegas week is usually in mid-April (one of the forms the contestants fills out mentions this). However, there is a major convention (the National Association of Broadcasters show) in Las Vegas the week of April 16-20, and hotel rooms tend to be at a premium during major events, and since Easter is on the previous week, they might decide to have it slightly later.

3/8/2012 12:37 PM UTC
Cesar Brodermann - wrote:

Hello, you can´t audition if youre from a foreign country? like mexico?

3/13/2012 3:24 PM UTC
Eneas - wrote:

I’m from Argentina and i love sytycd, i’m a dancer and need SYTYCD Latin America!!!! please, it’s a excelent program and Argentina have so much talent!!

3/14/2012 9:16 PM UTC
Jay West - wrote:

Why the Age Limit @ 31?

3/19/2012 11:14 AM UTC
Satyam Raghav - wrote:

hi i m satyam raghav i m from india i m big of this so i m very poor man plese give me one chance i m very good dancer pls pls one more chance my english language is not much better so i can not say in english one chance sir i do better and much better pls pls

3/25/2012 9:02 PM UTC
khalil waller - wrote:

i wish i could audition at the age 16 ! do you guys think there will be a change in age next year ?

3/30/2012 8:27 AM UTC
mingerz - wrote:

I think one of the contestents name is Ryan Johnson….if so he is SO my choice!!!!!

3/30/2012 2:42 PM UTC
Zonaly - wrote:

I’m a dancer myself and I actually memorized one of dances from the show its the one with sasha and melanie when lady gaga was a judge from season 8

4/10/2012 6:46 PM UTC
mileyka del carmen ayala - wrote:

hola como estan .soy panameña y su programa es sumamaente original y unico .lo que me gustaa de ustedes es que escojen a alas personas que son unicas .la s que has luchado por llegar alla se los aplaudo en veradad felicidades yo tambien soy bailarina ,acrobata ,y contorsionista .por eso lo digo me gustaria ser parte de su programa y se que lo lograre solo tengo que ahorrar mass e muaxx desde panama mileka ayala y sigan cocechando frutosss dios los bendiga

4/17/2012 10:09 AM UTC
alicia - wrote:

i’m still in high school i would love to be on the show but how can i got my mom and dad to let me go?

4/23/2012 6:56 PM UTC
verina - wrote:

Im 17 years old and i really want to tryout i hv been dancing since i was 8 and im on my high school dance team im def trying out season 11

4/25/2012 7:52 PM UTC
Alison - wrote:

just a problem.. im from in colombia, i love dance and i want a oportunity.. please colombia…come here please is my dream..thanks

4/28/2012 4:35 PM UTC
yali - wrote:

I am also a 15 year old female and im obsessed with dancing i am from Boston and hopefully one day god will bless me and give me the chance to audition for SYTYCD, ABDA and AGT.. i want to be on stage living my dreams

5/5/2012 8:12 AM UTC
rio - wrote:

hi! im rio from philippines. I would love you to come here in the philippines and have an audition here, especially in Cagayan de Oro City. It would be a great audition. Thank you and Bless!!

5/10/2012 5:41 AM UTC