The show, using the American Idol format, pits great dancers from all styles of dance — ballroom to hip-hop, salsa to swing, into a weekly dance competition. The dancers include everyone from unknown amateurs to recognized national champions.   About 20 dancers from the six city audition sessions will go on to complete on the television show.  

After getting through the auditions and making it to the finals, the  contestants are required to dance a range of styles and with different partners, testing their skills and versatility.

If named America’s Favorite Dancer, the winner is awarded $100,000, a new car and receives lots of publicity.

To participate in the So You Think You Can Dance auditions, you must be 18-30 years old, a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident with a work permit and complete the required paperwork.  With only six cities hosting auditions, plan on long lines and long waits.  But come ready to dance and impress the judges.

So You Think You Can Dance Auditions

Open Casting Call
Thursday, February 21, 8:00 a.m.
Atlas Performing Arts Center
1333 H Street, NE
Washington, DC 20002 (map it)

Call Backs 
Friday and Saturday, Feb. 22-23
Warner Theatre
513 13th Street, NW
Washington, D.C., 20004 (map it)

And if you can’t dance, or want to try to be the next So You Think You Can Dance star, here’s a few places to start taking some dance lessons in the Washington, DC area.

• Disco
• Salsa and Latin
• Swing

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