Try:
voiceofdance.com
Click on MESSAGE BOARDS then the category AUDITIONS and THEN enter the search term "cruise" in the search box. All the major lines post their auditions there.
If you are serious, you will have to probably go to Florida as all the major cruise lines have their home offices there. If you are a serious dancer, you will have to travel, that's just part of the business. They won't come to you.

Please send me, via e-mail, any information that you have regarding auditions for cruise ships. I am 22 years old and am well studied in the areas of tap and jazz, as well as musical theatre. I performed on The Enchantment of the Seas (Royal Carribbean Line) this past June, and am very interested in performing again on a cruise ship. Please respond with any information to teganmce1281@yahoo.com. Thank you.

Hi I am 22 years old and have been dancing competitvely now for 16 years. The cruise ship dance performing is something that I would love to experience. I am fun loving, easy going and a perfectionist. I love to push myself and I would love to join a dance show for a cruise line. Please e-mail me at christyknowles@hotmail.com

Thank you very much!
Christy

Would i be able to take an audition even though i am not yet 18? and see what it all intales and then when it comes to when i am 18? i would be prepared or do you have to be on a list to get into the audition? I know some acting places you must be phoned in by your agent so i wasn't to sure!?

I think the cruise ship auditions are open auditions in terms of not needing an agent. Check out the message boards at voiceofdance.com under the topic AUDITIONS to find a listing of cruise ship auditions and who to contact for information. They (those contacts) should be able to answer your questions about what is required.

If you are part of a dance group or team now, give Dancin' at Sea a shot: it is a unique program where teams of dance students (I've seen as young as 8 years old) can perform on cruise ships and get a feel for what it's like to perform in a professional venue, with professional light and sound technicians and an appreciative audience. They are at wingsnwaves.com . . .

sol8air

I would love to dance for a cruise line. I think it could be one of the most rewarding things that I could ever do!!! Meeting people from all over the world on a daily basis would be the greatest feeling! How cool would it be to have people talk about your preformance to other people across the world?

well i went to an audition the other day for royal carribean cruise lines and they didnt make us do pirouettes. they are mostly looking for good technique first of all. they make you do kicks and stuff across the floor and then they teach you a pretty difficult combination. if you make it that far the last combination you do is mostly so they can see your style its really not as difficult as the other one. But they dont make you do like a million fouettes or anything like that

Anyone with Cruise ship dance info contact me asap please! I have 16 years of dance training and would like to work on cruise ships.
Stephanie Venn

stephanievenn@hotmail.com

Hi! I'm almost 18, but I am from the Chicago area. My life would be dull with out the gift of dance (tap,jazz,ballet) and without the opportunities to share it with audiences from all over. I would LOVE to dance on the cruise line. I look forward to hearing from you!
Respectfully, Katie

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well i am 17 years old and i have gone to one cruise ship audition, i know they dont choose you unless your 18, but i was just wondering if anyone knows of any auditions happening in alberta preferrably edmonton or calgary. Whether its soon or even in the next few months i would like to try out again ...you can email me at foxy_dancer5@hotmail.com...thanks alot

Hey yo, my names Carrie im 16 and been dancing for 12 years, ballet, pointe, jazz, and hip hop. I think it would be totaly super wicked awesome to dance on a cruise. I was just wondering if getting a job on a cruise ship is very competitive, are their normally alot of dancers auditioning? Also is it true that its pretty easy to find a job on a cruise for an experienced dancer? oh yeah and is it important that you can sing cause i really cant, not gonna lie...

Hey yo, my names Carrie im 16 and been dancing for 12 years, ballet, pointe, jazz, and hip hop. I think it would be totaly super wicked awesome to dance on a cruise. I was just wondering if getting a job on a cruise ship is very competitive, are their normally alot of dancers auditioning? Also is it true that its pretty easy to find a job on a cruise for an experienced dancer? oh yeah and is it important that you can sing cause i really cant, not gonna lie...

i live in alberta, if anyone finds out about auditions here please email me...foxy_dancer5@hotmail.com

Ok ladies I'm going to help you out, as you all seem to have the same enthusiasm and some of the same questions. First who am I to help you out.

I am Orianna Carlson- Panko. I am the Artistic Director of a Dance Revue in Canada called Canadian Showgirlz. It is a Las Vegas Style revue. I am 32 yo a trained dancer, choreographer and costumer. I have many styles of dance under my belt not just tap, jazz and ballet. I have many international and national dance titles too. I have have performed and traveled throughout Canada and the United States and in the Circus!!

Tip 1: For Cruise ships and club Revues you do have to be 18+ so that there is no problem with travelling. No exception gals & gents. Dancers are a dime a dozen.

Tip 2: You do have to watch you're weight. Why? because the costumes are already made and are expensive. You may be a fabulous performer, but if you can't fit the costume NEXXXTTT!!
They WILL NOT make you a costume. You must keep your size through out the show. Notice I say size and not wieght. Muscles weighs more than fat, so don't go anorexic.

Tip 3: Stay between a size 6 and size 8 US sizing. For you Canadian gals that's size 4 to size 6 ish.

Tip 4: Eat healthy, Look Healthy: If you don't glow you don't get to the show. Slim is one thing too, bony is another. It is not attractive and looks horrible in costume.

Tip 5: An audition is NOT a dance class, do your hair and make up. Look glamourous. Tan or Put on some tanning lotion. If I have a choice between two girls it doesn't come down to talent. It comes down to asthetics. If drag Queens can make themselves look beautiful honey, so can you.

Tip 6: Wear a solid colour prefereably balck or Navy bodysuit or two peice ( 1/2 top and panty) that is figure flattering, tights and bring dance heels. If you have black shoes wear black tights. If you have beige shoes beige tights.

Tips7: For Gawd sake wear a bra!!!! I don't want to see those puppies bouncing around in auditions. Make them look perky.

Tip 8: the largest bust size accepted is 36C anything larger should be reduced. they do not fit it costume and do not look good in costume.

Tip 9: Notice earlier I said performer, not dancer. You are not auditioning for the Kirov here. This is stage dancer. While you need to be trained so you can pick up easily and portray a certain style or character, don't expect to be doing triple pirouettes and such. Doubles yes. High extentions and kicks yes, but more important PERSONALITY and VERSATILITY. This only comes from experience.

Tip 10: If you don't have an 8x10 and a bio you're not prepared or experienced. You better be damn hot to get passed the first look.

Tip 11: Sometimes you barely get to dance before you're cut. Don't be discouraged. They are always looking for something particular. You don't know what kind of show they are producing exactly nor what spot they are trying to fill. You may not be right. Size, shape, look, performing ability, dance style, natural movement, technique and attitude. These are all equally important.

Tip 12: Watch the attitude. When I audition girls, I don't look at them only when their dancing. I look at how they interact with others, if they are copping attitude beacuse they think the choreography is "cheesy" ( By the way, it's not cheesy. that's what stage choreography is. on cruise ships, night clubs and resorts through out the world. Not because those that produce the shows areen't as good as lil ol you, but because that is the style of the show... remember vaudeville...that's where your dance roots for entertaining come from folks.) When you have as much experience and knowledge to take the spot of anyone of those choreographers then you can roll your eyes. Till then keep it out of the audition. I will take less talent over a bad attitude everyday and twice on Sunday.

Tip 13: The auditions won't go to you. You have to go to them. Yes that means hopping a plane, or sharing the gas with acouple other girls in a car to go to the auditions. Contrary to popular belief opportunity does not knock, it is kidnapped.


Last tip: Get experience. Dance evrywhere and anywhere. Join a local non profit dance co. That is how you build you're bio and gain valuable experience. Keep up you're training and try new things... And don't forget to audition for everything and anything. All the training in the world won't get you the job. It's all those extras that help you make it.

Thank you so much, you have helped out alot. I will hopefully be at the audition in edmonton for showgirlz on January 18. Hope to see you there.

Glad it was helpful, you are welcome. Please make sure that if you are auditioning, that you contact me first for your registration and audution information. If you cannot PM people yet email me at orianna@shaw.ca or canadianshowgirlz@yahoo.ca.

Good Luck and See you then!!

Hi! I just got back from a cruise on the Costa Mediterranea and the dancers did two shows...which were incredible, they were professional and that is exactly what I want to do. I saw an interview with one of the dancers and she is from the UK and said that she found out about the auditions from a dance newsletter called "The Stage". Does anyone know where I can find this, or is it just in the UK?

Hello,My name is Manoah , I have been hip hop dancing 9 years,Breakdancing with a team 6 years,salsa,swing,chacha,rhumba 1 year. I have been featured in magazines such as theSOURCE hip hop mag, have done fashion shows for companys such as SAKS Fifth Avenue. Has been in catalogs,music videos, Just to name a few. My online resume is at geocities.com . . . and i have more everyday type photos at photos.yahoo.com . . . I will be more than happy to submit my 8 minute audition/demonstration video plus headshots and resume. If you would like more info or would like me to send you my demo ,email me at jedi_manoah@hotmail.com Please include your companys pay plan,address,and important information . Thank you for your time
Manoah

Hey there, I just found this site and already think its great...and I just read all that info on auditions! And that is all such great stuff to know...Greatly noted! Oh and as for that newspaper called I know of one calle "Backstage" I was just in New York and I had also heard about it, as it has alot of info on auditions and such! And so I know you can get it in the states...I'm not sure if its only in New York, but I think you should probably be able to find it else where, and there is a website for it as well backstage.com! Anyways ciao for now...look forward to hearing everything thats goin' on!

Hey!
You should check out harbourdance.com because they always have listings for cruise ship auditions. Good luck!

Hi, my name's Joseph and I'm 14. In 2002 I performed on Carnival Cruise Line's Elation. It was an incredible experience, although dancing was slightly different. Sometimes i would jump and land in a completely unexpected place.

hi im 18 years old i have danced for 10 year i can do disco tap ballet mordern jazz contemporary and stage i would love to be a cruise ship dancer only i live in england uk the does not seem to be alot of work like that round here can you tell me where i can get some pleez



ta no1 dancer

wow dance is what i love just more than sprots lol and if couples dance is funner to watch i'm a swinger man yes i do latin and i'm in a couples dacne show and class we are a proformace group so i like to show off my skill lol and i can do lots more but time is important if you want to know more i'm 19 oh and 6'5" 1/2 and huge lol so flips are my thing and i'm a b.c boy and its swingermandan@hotmail/com okay hope to hear back from you or a friend that need couples dancers on his ship bye oh p.s i've been swing daning for 4 years and teach it evey week and love triple steps and all couples stuff would like a chance to learn more dance to but know my stuff when you put me with a gril latin is fun to but i will go now and bye to you think of me a giant it good

I just thought that I would let you know that this page is for people to post jobs - not for people who are looking for a job. you might want to post this in a forum below where you can post jobs that you would like to do and then when companies are looking for someone they would look there not here. Sorry I hope this made sense. Good luck!

I just thought that I would let you know that this page is for people to post jobs - not for people who are looking for a job. you might want to post this in a forum below where you can post jobs that you would like to do and then when companies are looking for someone they would look there not here. Sorry I hope this made sense. Good luck!