Dear Dancer,

Thank you for your interest in auditioning for the Rhythm & Motion (R&M) teacher training program at Bodyvox! We find this to be an exciting way to conduct our teacher searches as it gives us an opportunity to see amazing dancers shine in a different light. We look forward to seeing you at the audition!

Here is the information for the audition process. There are TWO parts to this process so please read the information carefully:

PART 1: LEARN A ROUTINE

Rhythm & Motion classes are composed of a series of dances (routines) that all exist in a Rhythm & Motion choreography library of over 1,200 routines dating as far back as 1979. The routines were choreographed by R&M teachers past and present and under the direction of the company’s artistic director of that time. This library represents R&M’s 40+ history, the teachers and choreographers, and the variety of dance forms we represent. All R&M instructors have access to this library and use it to create their class sets.

Below are the links to several sample Rhythm & Motion Dance Workout “cardio” routines. (The movement is based on actual R&M choreography found in Rhythm & Motion classes, but these specific routines are not in our current teaching repertoire.)

There are two segments to each video. The first segment is R&M Director, Dudley Flores, dancing the choreography with music. The second segment is the breakdown of each of the movement phrases.

Take a look at the following routines and CHOOSE ONE that you would like to teach as part of your audition:

 Break Free by Ariana Grande

Toque de Timbaleiro by Timbalada

Apologize by Timbaland feat. One Republic

Password for all videos: RMaudition

PART 2: AUDITION

LIVE AUDITION INSTRUCTIONS

When: Friday, August 25, 2023 from 4:30-6:00pm

Where: Bodyvox Dance Center. 1201 17th Ave. Portland, OR 97209

  • Come prepared to teach ONE of the provided sample R&M routines. 

  • We’ll ask you to breakdown one of the movement phrases in your own words, and then we’ll play the music and you will lead us through the full routine. This includes executing the movement, while simultaneously cueing the class to the best of your ability. (You can use simple language such as “travel left,” “stay here,” “twist,” “turn,” “shimmy,” etc.) We want a taste of your personality, movement style, voice projection and leadership.

  • Wear supportive shoes and clothes that you feel comfortable dancing. (You are also welcome to dance barefoot, if you prefer.)

VIDEO AUDITION INSTRUCTIONS

  • Learn ONE of the provided sample R&M routines.

  • Record yourself doing the following:

    • State your name.

    • Break down one of the movement phrases as if you were teaching it to students.

    • Dance the full routine while simultaneously cueing the movement. (You can use simple language such as “travel left,” “stay here,” “twist,” “turn,” “shimmy,” etc.) We want a taste of your personality, movement clarity and style, and voice clarity and projection.

  • The video does not need to be edited or high quality - we just need to see and hear you clearly. Make sure that you are recording yourself in a room or open space that that allows you to execute the movement fully. Be safe, and watch out for furniture and pets if you’re recording at home. :)

  • Video submissions should be uploaded on any video viewing/sharing platform: Youtube, Vimeo, Google Drive, Dropbox, Hightail, etc.

  • Email submissions and share video links to dudley@rhythmandmotion.com no later than Friday, August 25 at 6:00pm

  • You will receive an email from R&M Director, Dudley Flores, acknowledging the receipt of your submission.

SAVE THE DATES

Notification of admission to the Rhythm & Motion instructor training program will be given by Monday, August 28th.

If accepted into the Program, training will take place for 2.5-3 hours a day, Friday-Sunday Sept 8-10 and Sept 15-17. (Exact training dates/times will be based on the availability provided in the application you submitted and the availability of everyone in the training cohort.)

FINAL NOTES…

Have fun! Be yourself! We aren’t looking for any specific “type” of dancer/teacher and we understand that teaching an R&M-style routine may be a new experience. We are not looking for perfect execution of the choreography - we want to get to know you and your style within a sample R&M routine.

We also encourage you to take a few Rhythm & Motion Dance Workout classes prior to the audition date to get a sense of how other instructors cue the movement and how they explain choreography.

Again, thank you for your interest and we look forward to seeing you audition. If you have any questions between now and then, please feel free to email us.