I got an email last week from a girl named Lori, asking a really good question: "Is it proper to dance to your song at an audition? And should I dress up, or bring a prop?"

The consensus on dancing among our international team of acting coaches was that it's not a great idea. Robert Kenison summed it up: "If they want to see you dance they will have you go thru a dance audition. This is the time to let them hear your voice. Focus on that. Now don't be a stiffy up there either. Feel free to move, like you are acting, but don't break down and shake your booty!"

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