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