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'So You Think You Can Dance' Hits Oz!

AUSTRALIA'S BIGGEST DANCE COMPETITON HAS JUST STARTED!!

Get your dancing shoes
on Australia!

Network Ten and FremantleMedia Australia has just kicked off auditions for the much-anticipated Australian version of So You Think You Can Dance on the 7th of October in Adelaide - the first stop on a five city SYTYCD national tour.

Judges will be scouring the country for dancers skilled in every genre from the 'street' styles of hip hop, to the best of ballroom, salsa, quickstep, jive and more in the hope of unearthing Australia's favourite dancer.

TEN's chief programming officer, David Mott, said, "This is the perfect time for TEN to embark on the search for Australia's favourite dancer. "After the popularity of the US version we are confident that Australian dancers will descend on the auditions in their thousands."

"This vibrant format possesses excitement, glamour and style - a perfect addition to what already is a dynamic entertainment line up for TEN."

Dancers, make sure you are ready to audition at the following locations:
ADELAIDE
Sunday, October 7
The Grainger Theatre, 91 Hindley St, Adelaide.
BRISBANE
Saturday, October 13 and Sunday October 14
RNA Showgrounds, Gregory terrace, Bowen Hills.
PERTH
Sunday, October 21
Burswood Theatre, Great Eastern Highway, Burswood.
MELBOURNE
Saturday October 27 and Sunday October 28.
Melbourne Olympic Park Function Centre, Swan Street
(via Entrance D), Melbourne
SYDNEY
Saturday, November 3 and Sunday November 4.
Entertainment Centre, 35 Harbour St, Darling Harbour.

Auditions are open to people aged between 18 and 35 and will commence at 9.00am each day. Dancers are encouraged to arrive early in their hottest dance gear to start stretching. They need to be prepared to 'krump', 'swing' and 'samba' their way through vigorous dance routines. For those who have watched the American versions of So You Think You Can Dance, you will know that versatility is the key. So Dance Informa suggests that before you audition try and cram in as many varied classes as you can, to familiarize yourself with new styles. If there is a style that you are particularly uncomfortable with, go and take some serious classes - and quickly!

Dancers need to bring with them a copy of the dance track that they wish to perform to for the judges. And those who have seen the show, you will have noticed that tricks are the key! If you have an amazing leap, some fantastic turns, or freaky flexibility,

choreograph a piece that shows this off. But make sure it has passion! Don't just get technical, perform and show some charisma!

FremantleMedia Australia CEO, Mark Fennessy, is excited to be working with the team at TEN on another marquee series, "We really have become specialists in event television and by plugging into the expertise created through brands such as 'Australian Idol' and 'The Biggest Loser' we'll deliver a unique series beyond all expectations".

"The senior production team we have in place for So You Think You Can Dance will be the best in the business, with an uncanny ability to engage Australian audiences across all key demographics." An announcement will be made shortly regarding the host of So You Think You Can Dance.

Good Luck and Go Get Them!

We look forward to seeing your amazing moves on our television screens!

For more information about auditions click here

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Banner Photo: Coppélia by The Australian Ballet School, Dec 7th and 8th, Sidney Myer Musical Bowl. Photo: Jim McFarlane