Rubrica - Dance (Ballet) Audition Rubric

A traditional 4-level, 100-point ballet audition rubric scoring technique and placement, barre and center execution, musicality, jumps and turns, and artistry and presentation.
4 - Exceeds Expectation 3 - Meets Expectation 2 - Approaching Expectation 1 - Below Expectation
Barre, Center, Allegro & Variation
100%
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Technique, Placement & Turnout
20%
20 Pontos
Exemplary placement, pulled-up core, correctly sourced turnout and fully articulate feet in every position....
15 Pontos
Strong placement and turnout; minor lapses in the supporting side or on higher extensions....
10 Pontos
Placement shifts and turnout is forced from the foot; feet are inconsistently pointed....
0 Pontos
Placement, turnout and foot articulation are not established; technique is unsafe or absent....
Barre & Center Execution
20%
20 Pontos
Every exercise and enchaînement is retained and executed cleanly, with clear positions and seamless transitions....
15 Pontos
Accurate execution with small errors in the more complex enchaînements....
10 Pontos
Combinations are partially retained; positions are imprecise and transitions are unsteady....
0 Pontos
Combinations are not retained and positions cannot be identified....
Musicality & Timing
20%
20 Pontos
Phrases with the music artistically, using breath, accent and rubato while remaining exactly with the pianist....
15 Pontos
Accurate timing and clear musical response; phrasing is correct if literal....
10 Pontos
Timing is approximate and movement lags behind or anticipates the music....
0 Pontos
No relationship to the music; counts and phrase length are lost....
Jumps, Turns & Extension
20%
20 Pontos
Elevation, batterie and turns are controlled and beautifully finished; extension is high, held and correctly placed....
15 Pontos
Secure jumps and turns with good landings; extension is strong though not maximal....
10 Pontos
Landings are heavy, turns are unspotted or unfinished, and extension is low or unsupported....
0 Pontos
Jumps, turns and extensions cannot be executed with control....
Artistry, Port de Bras & Presentation
20%
20 Pontos
Elegant, expressive port de bras and épaulement; presentation is polished, generous and artistically compelling....
15 Pontos
Graceful upper body and confident presentation; épaulement is correct and pleasing....
10 Pontos
Arms and head are functional but unshaped; presentation is inward and inconsistent....
0 Pontos
No port de bras, épaulement, or performance presentation....