The data
200+ dancers, 17 questions.
Every chart below is a real signal from the audition floor. Filter by theme to focus.
Do you feel like you can negotiate as a dancer?
Listings & Pay
198 responses
Only 6% feel they can — pay norms favour the company.
See recommendation →How much time do you spend per application?
Listings & Pay
167 responses
49% spend over an hour per application.
See recommendation →Is it clear what companies look for?
Listings & Pay
170 responses
56% don't clearly understand what companies want.
See recommendation →Large group with quick cut, or small group longer session?
Format
196 responses
83% prefer the smaller, no-cut session.
See recommendation →If salary is not shown, do you still apply?
Listings & Pay
190 responses
Most apply anyway — but they'd rather not have to.
See recommendation →How important is salary info up front?
Listings & Pay
200 responses
69% say important or very important.
See recommendation →Do you feel companies watch your audition videos?
Format
213 responses
Only 4% are fully sure their videos are watched.
See recommendation →Want confirmations when videos are watched?
Format
203 responses
89% would love confirmations.
See recommendation →How much do you spend on average per audition?
Format
140 responses
78% spend €100+ per audition.
See recommendation →How much do you spend per audition season?
Aftercare
116 responses
59% spend over €1,000 in a single season.
See recommendation →Have you ever skipped an audition you couldn't afford?
Format
153 responses
89% have skipped one for financial reasons.
See recommendation →Do companies provide enough time & space to warm up?
Day-of
126 responses
Only 32% say yes, almost always.
See recommendation →What impacts performance most before an audition?
Day-of
116 responses
64% of damage is operational (rushed + unclear schedule).
See recommendation →Do companies understand the mental impact of auditions?
Aftercare
131 responses
Only 3% say yes, fully.
See recommendation →How do rejections usually leave you feeling?
Aftercare
124 responses
72% leave drained or questioning themselves.
See recommendation →Can you show your full artistic self at auditions?
Format
126 responses
Only 2% say always. 89% say sometimes or rarely.
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