DANCE AUDITION RUBRIC
Criteria Excellent (10 pts) Good (8 pts) Fair (6 pts) Needs
Improvement
(4 pts)
1. Technique Executes all steps Minor technical Several errors in form Lacks technical
with precision, strong flaws, generally and control. skill and control.
control, and controlled.
alignment.
2. Timing & Perfectly Mostly in time; Off-beat occasionally; Frequently off-
Rhythm synchronized with minor lapses. rhythm inconsistent. beat and out of
music; excellent sync.
sense of rhythm.
3. Expressive and Emotion is Limited emotional Lacks expression
Expression & emotionally present but expression. or emotional
Emotion connected inconsistent. engagement.
throughout.
4. Stage Captivating Confident and Somewhat reserved; Uncomfortable
Presence presence; full engaging. presence needs work. or hesitant on
command of space stage.
and audience.
5. Creativity/ Highly original and Some creative Basic or predictable Lacks originality
Choreograph dynamic movements. elements are movements. or interest.
y noticeable.
6. Energy & Full energy; totally Good energy; Inconsistent energy Low energy or
Commitment committed from start minor moments and effort. disinterest.
to end. of hesitation.
7. Overall Outstanding overall Good impact; Average impact; some Weak overall
Performance impact; very mostly rough spots. performance.
polished. polished.
DANCE AUDITION RUBRIC
Criteria Excellent (10 pts) Good (8 pts) Fair (6 pts) Needs
Improvement
(4 pts)
1. Technique Executes all steps Minor technical Several errors in form Lacks technical
with precision, strong flaws, generally and control. skill and control.
control, and controlled.
alignment.
2. Timing & Perfectly Mostly in time; Off-beat occasionally; Frequently off-
Rhythm synchronized with minor lapses. rhythm inconsistent. beat and out of
music; excellent sync.
sense of rhythm.
3. Expressive and Emotion is Limited emotional Lacks expression
Expression & emotionally present but expression. or emotional
Emotion connected inconsistent. engagement.
throughout.
4. Stage Captivating Confident and Somewhat reserved; Uncomfortable
Presence presence; full engaging. presence needs work. or hesitant on
command of space stage.
and audience.
5. Creativity/ Highly original and Some creative Basic or predictable Lacks originality
Choreograph dynamic movements. elements are movements. or interest.
y noticeable.
6. Energy & Full energy; totally Good energy; Inconsistent energy Low energy or
Commitment committed from start minor moments and effort. disinterest.
to end. of hesitation.
7. Overall Outstanding overall Good impact; Average impact; some Weak overall
Performance impact; very mostly rough spots. performance.
polished. polished.
DRAMA AUDITION RUBRIC
Criteria Excellent (10 pts) Good (8 pts) Fair (6 pts) Needs
Improvement
(4 pts)
1. Vocal Clear, well-projected Mostly clear and Sometimes Difficult to hear;
Clarity & voice; excellent audible; minor hard to hear or poor diction or
Projection diction; easy to hear issues with diction unclear diction. mumbling.
and understand. or projection.
2. Fully embodied the Good sense of Some character Lacks clear
Characterizati character; believable character; mostly choices; character;
on and consistent believable. inconsistent unclear or
throughout. portrayal. confusing
portrayal.
3. Emotional Strong, convincing Emotions present Limited or Flat or
Expression emotions; connects and generally inconsistent inappropriate
deeply with the effective. emotional emotional
audience. expression. delivery.
4. Use of Body Excellent use of Good physical Some Little to no
and gestures, posture, and choices; supports movement; physical
Movement space to support the the role. could be more expression; stiff
role. intentional or or awkward.
expressive.
5. Stage Commands the stage; Confident and holds Inconsistent Lacks
Presence highly engaging to attention. engagement; confidence or
watch. some hesitancy. fades into
background.
6. Shows deep Good understanding Partial or Misinterprets
Interpretation understanding of of the material. shallow scene or lacks
/ scene and character’s interpretation. understanding.
Understandin motivations.
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DRAMA AUDITION RUBRIC
Criteria Excellent (10 pts) Good (8 pts) Fair (6 pts) Needs
Improvement
(4 pts)
1. Vocal Clear, well-projected Mostly clear and Sometimes hard Difficult to
Clarity & voice; excellent diction; audible; minor to hear or hear; poor
Projection easy to hear and issues with diction unclear diction. diction or
understand. or projection. mumbling.
2. Fully embodied the Good sense of Some character Lacks clear
Characterizati character; believable character; mostly choices; character;
on and consistent believable. inconsistent unclear or
throughout. portrayal. confusing
portrayal.
3. Emotional Strong, convincing Emotions present Limited or Flat or
Expression emotions; connects and generally inconsistent inappropriate
deeply with the effective. emotional emotional
audience. expression. delivery.
4. Use of Body Excellent use of Good physical Some Little to no
and gestures, posture, and choices; supports movement; could physical
Movement space to support the the role. be more expression; stiff
role. intentional or or awkward.
expressive.
5. Stage Commands the stage; Confident and Inconsistent Lacks
Presence highly engaging to holds attention. engagement; confidence or
watch. some hesitancy. fades into
background.
6. Shows deep Good Partial or shallow Misinterprets
Interpretation understanding of scene understanding of interpretation. scene or lacks
/ and character’s the material. understanding.
Understandin motivations.
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